Jon McGrath started keeping the beat on drums when he was 12 and picked up bass two years later.  He pursued a music degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University, released his solo album “Funky Bus” in 2019, and is now a professional bassist living in Nashville, Tennessee.  Since moving to Nashville in 2020 he has quickly found his stride as a full-time musician in Music City. Jon has toured the US and multiple countries overseas, embracing life on the road. He recently married his beautiful and equally talented wife Cayla and together they navigate this one wild life. John is a firm believer in setting goals, doing whatever it takes to reach them, and taking nothing for granted. visit https://www.alexandrakayofficial.com And to follow Jon or Alexandra Kay on Facebook, use these handles @JonathonMcGrath @alexandrakaymusic To follow me, T.J. Puritz, and keep up with the podcast, sign up for the newsletter at tjpuritz.com or search for @tjpuritzauthor on most social media platforms. And if you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review, then share this link with others to spread the word. Most people have a wild side and we're here to help bring that out.

Charlene "Charlie" Tooch is currently serving as a health volunteer in the Peace Corps in Uganda, Africa. Currently she works with the youth in a village afflicted with AIDS. She discusses the ups and downs of living in a community so different from anything she has ever known. Prior to this experience, she was a fitness and finance professional. She likes to say she stretched muscles by day, and money by night. Coaching and teaching strategies to resolve pain and enrich the quality of life both physically and financially have been her obsession for more than two decades. But her crowning achievement and greatest inspiration to live this wild and non-linear life is her 20 year old son, Reese.  She's so thrilled to share her journey with one if its most profound detour conspirators (that’s me) and with all of you too. You can reach out to Charlie on Facebook @charlietooch or on WhatsApp at +256772139733 Check out the Peace Corps and all they do at https://www.peacecorps.gov/ To follow me, T.J. Puritz, and keep up with the podcast, sign up for the newsletter at tjpuritz.com or search for @tjpuritzauthor on most social media platforms. And if you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and review, then share this link with others to spread the word. Most people have a wild side and we're here to help bring that out.

Welcome to Season 2! From a former traveling shoe model to a wife and homeschooling mom of 4 and Geema (grandma) to a new granddaughter, Holistic Garden designer and consultant, Community leader and Business woman, Jackie Reiter reflects the inner beauty found in all of life's waves of responsibility. Jackie is a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition with over 12 years experience in Holistic Nutrition, Health Coaching, Herbalism, Plant Based living, Urban Farming and over 19 years of homeschooling her children.  Jackie is a rooted mompreneur managing life, a podcast called Sisters Unplugged, and 2 businesses with a tight calendar and strong mushrooms. You can find her at www.rootedandhealed.com or across all social channels @theholisticrebel Sisters Unplugged To follow me, T.J. Puritz, and keep up with the podcast, sign up for the newsletter at tjpuritz.com or search for @tjpuritzauthor on most social media platforms. And if you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review, then share this link with others to spread the word. Most people have a wild side and we're here to help bring that out.

In this episode, I put my money where my mouth is and took off for a road trip with my partner in crime, John Puritz. We recorded our experiences and lessons learned as we lived them during a recent trip up north. Join us for the fun. To follow me, T.J. Puritz, and keep up with the podcast, sign up for the newsletter at tjpuritz.com or search for @tjpuritzauthor on most social media platforms. And if you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review, then share this link with others to spread the word. Most people have a wild side and we're here to help bring that out.

Jamie Presser is originally from Connecticut, but she attended nursing school in Virginia, which is where she also started her career as a registered nurse.  For the past 4 years, she’s been a travel nurse living all over the country in places such as Alaska, California, Washington, Arizona, Idaho, and more. Last year, she decided to attempt one of her dreams -  completing a thruhike called the Pacific Crest Trail. For the past year, she’s prepared by researching, acquiring gear, and training. She started this epic journey in May 2023 and as of this recording in October 2023, she just finished. To follow me, T.J. Puritz, and keep up with the podcast, sign up for the newsletter at tjpuritz.com or search for @tjpuritzauthor on most social media platforms. And if you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review, then share this link with others to spread the word. Most people have a wild side and we're here to help bring that out. Some Resources for this episode: Pacific Crest Trail: https://www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/ Sawyer Squeeze Filter: https://www.sawyer.com/products/squeeze-water-filtration-system Far Out Hiking App: https://faroutguides.com/ American Travel Health Nurses Association: https://www.athna.org/ "Wild" by Cheryl Strayed: https://www.cherylstrayed.com/

Sara Anastasi is a registered nurse, wife, and mom of 2 kids. She is adventurous and a hard worker. Sara grew up mostly in Florida, although she moved around a lot as a child. She’s been a nurse for the past 6.5 years and has been in healthcare for 9 years total. She has spent some time on the road as a travel nurse and is now settled down at a local ICU. When she’s not working she is home spending time with her beautiful family and tending to the animals on her farm. She also somehow finds time to continue her studies. Never letting anyone tell her what she can’t do, Sara always works hard to follow her dreams. You can follow Sara's adventures on YouTube @anastasiadventures on Instagram @anastasi.farm To follow me, T.J. Puritz, and keep up with the podcast, sign up for the newsletter at tpuritz.com or search for @tjpuritzauthor on most social media platforms. And if you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review, then share this link with others to spread the word. Most people have a wild side and we're here to help bring that out.

Niki was breaking ground as a rebel and a female in the military before this was a common career path. Today, she works for the government in a different capacity, and she's sharing what it takes to embrace this life path. She has lots of funny stories to share about her wild adventure, and some helpful suggestions too. One resource she mentioned is Go Zero Gravity https://www.gozerog.com/ Unfortunately, we can't share how to connect with Niki, but you can aways contact me! To follow me, T.J. Puritz, and keep up with the podcast, sign up for the newsletter at tjpuritz.com or search for @tjpuritzauthor on most social media platforms. And if you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review, then share this link with others to spread the word. Most people have a wild side and we're here to help bring that out.

John C. Puritz is on a mission, and he’s calling out men in the 21st century to stand up and lead. With over 25 years of teaching, mentoring, and coaching experience, John wants to educate, equip, and empower today’s man to “Man Up, Already!” and learn how to become the amazing man God created him to be!  John & TJ are owners of Puritz & Associates, a financial advisory practice in Palm Bay, FL. John is also the host of the “Man Up, Already!” Podcast, is a men’s life coach, and host’s an annual conference for men called The “Man Up, Already!” Growth Conference. Find out more on www.puritzandassociates.com and also at www.manupalready.com. Follow him on most social media platforms by searching John C. Puritz. To follow me, T.J. Puritz, and keep up with the podcast, sign up for the newsletter at tjpuritz.com or search for @tjpuritzauthor on most social media platforms. And if you enjoyed this episode, please share this link with others and spread the word. Most people have a wild side and we're here to help bring that out.

Growing up in New Jersey as the black sheep of six kids, there is no earthly reason why Lisa Ruoff took such a unique life path. Along with crazy international adventures, she was also a sea kayak guide in Alaska, a chef for over two decades, and she’s renovated an 1820s farmhouse on an island in Vermont. She is now "settling down" to build a house on a mountain side in Colorado at 8200 ft with her partner in crime and fur babies. Lisa is the author of the Galavanting Goddess series of travel memoirs that follow one woman's highly unconventional life path. Verging on the edge of chaotic abandon, these life chronicles exude pure entertainment, occasional turmoil, and an unquestionable trust in the process. Visit lisaruoff.com to find out more Follow Lisa on social @lisaruoffauthor To follow me, T.J. Puritz, and keep up with the podcast, sign up for the newsletter at tjpuritz.com or search for @tjpuritzauthor on most social platforms. And if you enjoyed this episode, please share this link with others and spread the word. Most people have a wild side and we're here to help bring that out.

Welcome to the crazy ride that is Beware the Wild Animals. We’re a community of people living our one wild life with purpose and passion. Everyone has a story and sometimes those stories are a little crazier and more wild than you’d expect. Get ready for adventures, excitement, challenging opinions, and lots of rule breaking. Hold on tight. Here we go!