Kerouacs Cruising | Where Off-Grid Living Meets Soulful Awakening

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Podcast by James & Cara Kerouac | Adventure Podcast Hosts

Kerouacs Cruising | Where Off-Grid Living Meets Soulful Awakening

Off-grid life. Spiritual growth. Honest stories from the road. Join international best-selling authors James & Cara Kerouac as they travel the U.S. with their dogs, sharing raw conversations about healing, presence, self-worth, and freedom. Through real talk, off-grid adventures, and soul-expanding interviews, Kerouacs Cruising invites you to wander freely, heal deeply, and live awake. ✨ Off-grid living tips ✨ Spiritual & emotional growth ✨ Stories of awakening + aligned living ✨ Guests who challenge the norm and break the mold New episodes weekly—wherever the road takes us.
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Latest episodes

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08 July 2025

Our First Big Tow: Learning Curves, Wild Winds & Camping Wins

On the Road with Our Travel Trailer: Kerouacs Cruising’s First Boondocking Adventure

In this episode of Kerouacs Cruising, we take you behind the scenes of our first multi-day journey with our new travel trailer—from Arizona to Utah to Idaho! From high winds and sketchy GPS routes to leveling lessons and backroad boondocking, we share the highs, the hiccups, and everything in between.

We also reflect on:

  • Why dispersed camping is so different (and better?) with a camper
  • RV park surprises and why Love’s truck stops are a hidden gem
  • The emotional joy of interviewing our fellow Together We Rise co-author, Kari England
  • The growing pains (and perks) of life on the road with dogs, gear, and a tiny home on wheels

🧭 If you’re new to RV travel, love honest storytelling, or crave the idea of freedom on the open road, this one's for you.

👉 Links & Mentions:

📲 Follow us @kerouaccruising on Instagram, Facebook & YouTube

📧 Email us: join@kerouacscruising.com

🎧 Available wherever podcasts stream + YouTube!

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04 July 2025

Healing in Sacred Community: Why We're Not Meant to Do This Alone | Together We Rise Summit Day 4

What if true healing doesn’t happen in solitude—but in sacred community?

In this powerful episode from Day 4 of the Together We Rise summit, we dive into the theme of Healing in Sacred Community with co-authors Ramona Langham, Sylvie Stuart, and Kerouac's Cruising hosts Cara and James Kerouac.

Together, we unpack what it means to move from isolation to connection, to rewrite our stories in the presence of those who see and hold us. Through personal stories of trauma, growth, and the power of shared support, this conversation reminds us: you were never meant to do this alone.

Whether you’ve struggled to find safe community, are navigating healing while still in toxic spaces, or are awakening to your truth—this episode offers wisdom, honesty, and hope.

✨ Together We Rise is now an international bestseller! Available wherever books are sold.

🎧 Tune in to discover:

  • What healing in community really looks like
  • How to navigate away from toxic spaces and into nourishing ones
  • The unexpected ripple effects of choosing inner work
  • Why collective healing leads to collective ascension
  • How writing their chapter transformed each speaker

📚 Order the book:

https://amzn.to/44hvyaX

📰 Read the blog companion post:

kerouacscruising.com/blog

🔗 Join the Journey:

Instagram + Facebook: @kerouacscruising

Email: join@kerouacscruising.com

🎥 Also streaming on YouTube @KerouacsCruising

📬 Support & connect deeper: https://ko-fi.com/kerouacscruising

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01 July 2025

Undoing the Hustle: Reclaiming Wellness Through Ayurveda, Functional Medicine & Radical Self-Trust

What happens when a doctor trades hustle for healing?

Join us on this soul-nourishing episode as we sit down with Dr. Beth Claxton—OBGYN, functional medicine expert, and fellow co-author of Together We Rise. We explore her radical journey from overworked physician to empowered healer and advocate for mindful living.

Dr. Beth shares how slowing down and surrendering changed everything: from discovering Ayurveda to launching a holistic telemedicine practice, creating a radio show, and finally living her dream life. We delve into powerful topics such as the gut-brain connection, the impact of trauma on health, what true wellness truly looks like, and the essential routines that help us regain balance.

If you've ever felt stuck in the system, unsure how to reclaim your health, or afraid to trust your inner wisdom—this episode is for you.

🔗 Mentioned in this Episode:

  • Dr. Beth Claxton’s Website: bethclaxtonmd.com
  • Together We Rise book info: https://amzn.to/44hvyaX
  • Functional Medicine Radio Show: Rooted in Healing on KAZM 106.5FM Sedona and https://podcasts.apple.com/mw/podcast/rooted-in-healing/id1822046832
  • Remote travel planning & membership perks: ko-fi.com/kerouacscruising

📍 Let’s Connect:

💬 Like what you hear? Leave a review, share this episode, and tag us in your takeaways—we love hearing from you!

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01 July 2025

Reclaiming the Self: Finding Identity, Intuition, and Inner Truth After Trauma | Together We Rise Summit Day 3

What parts of you were silenced in the wake of trauma? How do you begin to listen to your body again, rebuild your identity, and trust the voice within?

In this soul-stirring Day 3 panel of the Together We Rise summit, we’re joined by co-authors Dr. Leah Teekell-Taylor, Kevin Stuart, Raman Rose Kaur, and Kaatje Jones to explore how reclaiming the self is one of the most radical forms of healing.

Together, we unpack:

  • The armor we build to survive and how to soften back into ourselves
  • How intuition sounds, feels, and guides us home
  • The power of showing up for ourselves with daily commitment
  • What it means to reclaim truth, voice, and purpose
  • How to move through imposter syndrome and into embodiment

These vulnerable and empowering conversations remind us that healing isn’t about becoming someone new—it’s about coming home to who we’ve always been.

🎧 Listen now on YouTube and everywhere podcasts stream.

📘 Together We Rise is now available—grab your copy and meet the authors: https://amzn.to/44hvyaX

🌟 Want to join the conversation? Follow us @kerouacscruising on Instagram or visit kerouacscruising.com

#HealingJourney #Intuition #IdentityAfterTrauma #TogetherWeRise #MentalHealth #SomaticHealing

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28 June 2025

The Alchemy of Pain: Transforming Grief into Sacred Purpose | Together We Rise Summit Day 2

What if your deepest pain held the key to your sacred purpose?

In this emotionally powerful episode from Day 2 of the Together We Rise Summit, we explore “The Alchemy of Pain”—how suffering, loss, and grief can be transmuted into personal power, advocacy, healing, and deeper connection.

You’ll hear inspiring stories from:

🌿 Kayla Tassone – Psychic medium and healer, whose childhood trauma and spiritual awakening helped her embrace her calling to guide others.

🔥 Sher Grogg – Fire safety advocate whose devastating personal loss led her to create change and save lives through passionate activism.

🌲 Cheyenne Luzader – Healthcare pioneer and spiritual teacher who found her way through childhood grief, nature-based healing, and indigenous wisdom.

Together, they share how pain became a catalyst for purpose—and how you can reclaim your voice and alchemize your wounds into wisdom.

🎧 Listen wherever you stream podcasts

📺 Watch on YouTube: YouTube.com/@KerouacsCruising

📚 Grab your copy of Together We Rise: https://amzn.to/44hvyaX

💌 Join our Journey Through Reading book club: https://bit.ly/KerouacBookClub

Follow us & Join the Conversation:

📍 Instagram & Facebook: @KerouacsCruising

📍 Email us: join@kerouacscruising.com

📍 Blog & Resources: KerouacsCruising.com

✨ You are not broken—you are becoming. And your pain does not disqualify you. It prepares you.

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26 June 2025

From Wound to Wisdom: Turning Pain Into Purpose | Together We Rise Summit Day 1

What if your deepest wound held the key to your greatest wisdom?

Welcome to a powerful and heartfelt kickoff to the Together We Rise Virtual Summit! In this episode, we dive into the theme “From Wound to Wisdom: Owning the Power of Your Healing Journey” with three incredible co-authors from the upcoming book Together We Rise—Dr. Michelle LaMasa-Dawson, Kari Vest England, and Dr. Beth Claxton.

Together, they unpack:

🌱 The pivotal wounds that sparked their healing journeys

🌀 How denial, avoidance, and survival modes kept them stuck

🔥 The moment they realized their pain had purpose

💫 What “owning your healing” looks like in real life

💬 Why vulnerability is the bridge to collective healing

These authors-turned-light-bearers invite you to explore your own story, honor your past, and embrace the wisdom in your wounds. Whether you're just stepping onto your healing journey or are deep in the process, this conversation will stir your soul and help you feel seen.

🕊️ All proceeds from Together We Rise go to support The Center for Mind-Body Medicine.

📘 ORDER THE INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLER:

https://amzn.to/44hvyaX

Join Kerouacs Journey Through Reading book club:

June 29 at 10PT

💛 Want to join us on the podcast?

Tell us your story: https://bit.ly/KerouacsGuestForm

🔗 Let’s stay connected!

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🎙 Hosted by Sylvie Stuart & Kristin Hernquist Bentley

#TogetherWeRise #HealingJourney #SpiritualGrowth #TraumaToTriumph #MindBodyHealing

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