Kerouacs Cruising

Podcast by James and Cara Kerouac

Kerouacs Cruising

🚐 Welcome to Kerouacs Cruising! 🌍 Join James and Cara Kerouac as they hit the road with their three dogs, exploring remote camping spots, breathtaking landscapes, and the wild freedom of a life untethered. After years of following the conventional path, they built an off-grid homestead—but their hunger for adventure led them to something even bigger. Now, they share the beauty, struggles, and lessons of nomadic living through their podcast, bringing raw, real conversations about travel, self-discovery, and breaking free from the norm. Whether you’re dreaming of your own adventure or just love a good road trip story, tune in as they navigate marriage, the open road, and the pursuit of something more. 🎙️ New episodes available—follow Kerouacs Cruising wherever you get your podcasts!

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Latest episodes

18 May 2025

Embracing Growth: Our Journey Through Cancer, Change, and Chasing Dreams

In this raw and heartfelt episode, Cara opens up about the challenges Kerouacs Cruising has faced over the past two weeks. From James’s thyroid cancer treatment and upcoming radioactive iodine therapy to the excitement of closing on a property to buy their dream camper, Cara shares the messy, beautiful reality of their journey. Reflecting on impostor syndrome, relationship growth, and the universal struggle to chase dreams, this episode is a reminder that obstacles are part of every meaningful path. Join Cara as she gets real about staying authentic, finding freedom in small moments, and planning their next adventure to Idaho.

Show Notes:

Blog Post: Read more details on our journey at https://www.kerouacscruising.com/post/embracing-growth-our-journey-through-cancer-change-and-chasing-dreams
Connect with Us: Share your thoughts on Instagram or Facebook @KerouacsCruising, or email us at join@kerouacscruising.com
Support the Show: Like, subscribe, and leave a review to help us reach more listeners. Your support keeps this journey going!
Book Announcement: Our book, Together We Rise, co-authored by James and Cara, drops in June. Stay tuned for details!
Next Steps: We’re planning our Idaho trip for June 20th. Follow along for updates on our route and adventures.

Kerouacs Cruising is all about traveling the country with our dogs, finding remote places to roam free, and sharing the growth, beauty, and struggles of life on the road. Thanks for tuning in!

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03 May 2025

From Cancer to New Beginnings: Selling Our Homestead for Idaho

James and Cara share a life-altering journey in From Cancer to New Beginnings: Selling Our Homestead for Idaho. After James’ thyroid cancer suspect in February 2025, confirmed by surgery 10 before this recording, they’re selling their 40-acre Arizona homestead—built with blood, sweat, and off-grid dreams—to move to Idaho near family. The cancer, confined to three thyroid tumors, is treatable, fueling James’ zest to live fully, travel, and be at his grandson’s milestones. Cara reflects on letting go of their homestead for a camper-based life, with plans for a Bullhead City lot and a U.S. loop.

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#CancerJourney #OffGridLiving #NewBeginnings

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27 April 2025

Hauling Water, Finding Freedom: An Off-Grid Journey

In Hauling Water, Finding Freedom: An Off-Grid Journey, Cara takes you on a water-hauling chore at her Arizona homestead, with Norman and Bella riding co-pilot (Jewels napping at home). Living 25 minutes from the Grand Canyon, Cara hauls 250 gallons from a community station to a 550-gallon cistern, trading city hustle for off-grid freedom. She shares how this “permanent camping” lifestyle—sparked by a deep desire for freedom and a shift from materialism, fueled personal growth and Kerouacs Cruising. A surprise ice cream stop for James’ “Friday” adds heart. Listen to discover how challenges like hauling water build resilience and join Our Journey Through Reading: DM facebook.com/share/g/1C2suLHq3b/.

Read the Blog at https://www.kerouacscruising.com/post/hauling-water-finding-freedom-an-off-grid-journey

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19 April 2025

Finding Peace in the Pause

Snow slowed our Arizona homestead, but sparked a powerful pause. In this Episode of Kerouacs Cruising, Cara and James explore finding peace in stillness amidst a “do more, be more” world. From our off-grid home, with Bella, Norman, and Jewels nearby, Cara shares how a month offline and no adventures since February refocused our podcast’s mission: inspiring your authentic truth. Pauses birthed our On the Road book club (27 members strong!) and a major life change we’ll soon reveal. James, craving the road to Idaho, sees value in building habits like reading On the Road and wellness routines. Join us to rethink hustle culture and embrace quiet growth.

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Listen now—where’s your pause leading you?

#SlowLiving #OffGridLife #BookClub

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13 April 2025

Join Our Book Club Adventure: Self-Growth with Jack Kerouac’s On the Road

Hey friends, James and Cara from Kerouacs Cruising—rolling through Arizona with Bella, Norman, and Jewels—announcing our new book club: Kerouacs’ Journey Through Reading! We’re kicking off with On the Road by Jack Kerouac, diving into self-growth, life’s big questions, and road-trip vibes. Why books? They’re our budget-friendly Tony Robbins—unpacking epiphanies with you, weekly, in a private FB group (DM to join!). Share insights, laugh, grow—pups welcome! Blog at [kerouacscruising.com] spills more.

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Highlights:

Book Club Launch: On the Road—growth, adventure, Kerouac style.
Why Join: Weekly FB chats, recorded—connect, share, no pressure.
Accountability: Finish books, swap perspectives, spark breakthroughs.
Next Up: Together We Rise—our book drops soon!

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Blog: [kerouacscruising.com/post/book-club-launch]
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05 April 2025

Quantum Life Unveiled- We Are All Connected and Science Just Proved It!

Hey friends, James and Cara from Kerouacs Cruising dive into a wild study: Quantum signals hum in all life (SciTechDaily, 3/30/25). Double-slit experiment? Particles dance ‘til watched. Quantum entanglement? Spooky links defy space. Epigenetics? Thoughts tweak genes. Science hints our minds might mold reality—like playing Sims, but you’re the controller! From our off-grid home, we’re unpacking this: how intent power us!

Blog at [kerouacscruising.com] spills more.

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Highlights:

Quantum Weirdness: Double-slit shows observation shifts reality—mind-blowing!
Entangled Life: Signals zip faster than light?
Epigenetics Edge: Thoughts flip gene switches—science says so.
Sims Analogy: You’re the player—grab life’s controller!
Challenge: Ditch the programming—own your power.

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