Kerouacs Cruising | Where Off-Grid Living Meets Soulful Awakening

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

06 September 2025

Utah Dream Days: Paiute Reservoir Camping, Wildfire Scoopers & Real Road-Life Wins

We pulled into Paiute Reservoir (Utah) to an empty shoreline, glassy water, and a hard reset on gratitude. This is the life we once dreamed about—now we’re living it. In this episode: lakeside camping, wildfire scooper planes skimming water, camper-vs-tent comfort in the heat, and the honest truck fixes that keep us rolling.

Full notes:

North of Junction and near Marysvale, Utah, we scored a serene two-night spot at Paiute Reservoir (Paiute State Park)—quiet, roomy, and jaw-dropping sunsets. Between early drives to beat the heat and lakeside work sessions, we kept reminding ourselves: this is the dream we worked for.

You’ll hear about:

Utah reservoir camping (two-night limit at Paiute State Park) and why the camper is a game-changer in summer heat
Wildfire scooper planes skimming the reservoir—wild to watch up close
Transmission troubleshooting on the road (hello, thermal bypass valve)
The mindset shift from worry → wonder: appreciating the life we asked for

🔗 Blog + photos: kerouacscuising.com

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03 September 2025

Stop Chasing Goals—Show Up Daily: Book Writing & Publishing with EP House

If you’ve dreamed of writing a book but feel like an imposter, this episode is your permission slip. EP House founder Kristin Hernquist Bentley breaks down how real books get made—idea to manuscript to publishing—why showing up daily beats chasing goals, and how writing becomes a healing, life-changing practice.

We go deep on the author journey: overcoming author-imposter syndrome, choosing between traditional, indie, and self-publishing, what developmental editing actually is, and how vulnerability on the page creates reader transformation. Kristin shares EP House’s boutique model, her journalism roots, the 2020 launch story, and the game-changing advice she got from the first female NFL coach she interviewed: “I didn’t chase dreams—I showed up and gave my best every day, and the path unfolded.”

What you’ll learn

The 3 publishing paths (traditional, indie, self)
How developmental editing shapes your story (and your confidence)
A practical way to start: 12 chapters × ~1,200 words (the “vomit draft”)
Why readers need your real story (and how to write it safely)
How books build community, catalyze healing, and change lives

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📚 EP House: ephouse.co or Hello@ephouse.com

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30 August 2025

Wyoming Adventures: Lake Cameahwait Camping, RV Parks & Road Trip Lessons

Crystal-clear waters, free camping, and wide-open Wyoming skies 🌄—this week’s stop at Lake Cameahwait felt like a private oasis. But road life always brings challenges too, from overheated transmissions to tricky campsite searches. In this episode of Kerouacs Cruising, we share our camping wins, RV park review, and road trip lessons learned.

We also revisit the fun of Red Lodge’s car show, reconnect with old friends, and prep for Utah. Whether you’re an RVer, dog-loving nomad, or dreaming of free lakeside camping, this story will inspire your next adventure.

🔗 Campendium listing for Lake Cameahwait: campendium.com/lake-cameahwait

Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area: https://www.nps.gov/bica/index.htm

Phillips RV Park: https://www.phillipsrvpark.com/

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27 August 2025

Healing Beyond the Surface: Functional Medicine, Hormones & Self-Love on the Road

What if your bloodwork says you’re “fine,” but your body tells a different story? In this episode of Kerouacs Cruising, Cara shares her raw health journey—hormone imbalances, adrenal fatigue, gut health struggles, and how functional medicine and self-love are helping her heal beyond surface-level “solutions.”

Cara opens up about elimination diets, trauma’s impact on health, and finding a doctor who finally listened. This is a story of hope, healing, and remembering you’re not alone.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Adrenal Transformation Protocol: A 4-Week Plan to Release Stress Symptoms and Go from Surviving to Thriving by Izabella Wentz PharmD

Fast Like a Girl: A Woman's Guide to Using the Healing Power of Fasting to Burn Fat, Boost Energy, and Balance Hormones by Mindy Pelz

Work with Dr. Beth Claxton

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24 August 2025

Red Lodge Adventures: Free Camping at Willow Creek, Cheesesteaks & Road Trip Lessons

Red Lodge, Montana gave us everything—free camping at Willow Creek, authentic Philly cheesesteaks, and new friends with incredible road trip stories. But it wasn’t all smooth: our truck overheated again, and campground hunting tested our patience. In this episode, we share the joys, challenges, and lessons of living nomadically on the road.

From birthday rock climbing in Post Falls to VW van-life tales, this chapter is full of connection, resilience, and the beauty of saying yes to adventure.

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18 August 2025

Living Off-Grid at Lightning Creek: Starlink Struggles, Camper Fixes & Family Magic

At Lightning Creek, Idaho, we lived the dream—floating in the creek, cooking fireside meals, fixing our camper, and soaking in rare moments of family magic. In this episode of Kerouacs Cruising, we share the highs and lows of off-grid living: unreliable Starlink, redneck fixes, and the deep gratitude that fuels our nomadic journey.

From EFT tapping breakdowns to joyful creek days with our grandbaby, this chapter reminds us that even imperfect days hold perfection. Join us as we navigate camper repairs, truck upgrades, and the pull between family roots and the open road.

🔗 Blog + pictures: kerouacscruising.com

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