So I am rebranding This is a True Story Podcast.   The past year I really loved sharing transformative stories and ideas. From the first story of finding love and near death in death valley to hiking the PCT, to discovering oneself by experimenting with plant medicine, silent meditation, solo travel and many more stories. All I loved equally and fully. I found a ton of happiness in publishing these stories. The podcast did rise fast with lots of support in the form of downloads and I am forever grateful. Thank you.   So here is where the podcast is going. The podcast is now called Minimalism with Intention and here I will share stories, ideas and conversations focused on minimalism and intentionalism. A lot of the stories I shared on This is a True Story we're very much stories of intention, meaning living an intentional life, a life centered on one's core belief and value and purpose. I also shared quite a few episodes focused specifically on minimalism. So you will see some familiar themes moving forward. This podcast is for sure going to share a lot of transformative and inspiring experiences and ideas. I hope you will take part!   Check out these minimalist stories here (I have many stories of intentional living published too!): Colin Wright sharing This is It https://www.livingadaptive.com/rejecting-wealth-to-pursue-something-more-colin-wright/ Jennifer Burger sharing Declutter Your Life https://www.livingadaptive.com/declutter-your-life-and-chase-your-dreams-jennifer-burger/ https://www.livingadaptive.com/if-your-life-should-fall-apartsaramae-hollandsworth/   Support the show by using the link below to Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottdavidson   This is a True Story Podcast is found here, https://www.instagram.com/thisisatruestorypodcast/ http://truestorypod.com   Scott Davidson is found here, https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ https://linktr.ee/living_adaptive

I hope all of you are doing really well. We're coming to almost a full year of sharing true and very transformative stories and also transformative ideas. I am really grateful for you, the listeners, and for the guests that have shared their amazing stories and sat with us afterwards to let us dig into their lives. This week and likely the first week of January we will have a pause in programming as I regroup for another year and prepare to release a few new projects.  Don't forget, this is an underdog podcast and you can make a huge impact by quickly reviewing this podcast in Apple podcasts and or by hitting the buy me a coffee link in the show notes. This helps offset costs. I am excited for our next year and look forward to publishing more stories that will impact your soul. Much love, peace. Support the show by using the link below to Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottdavidson   This is a True Story Podcast is found here, https://www.instagram.com/thisisatruestorypodcast/ http://truestorypod.com   Scott Davidson is found here, https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ https://linktr.ee/living_adaptive

Making an active effort to practice mindfulness in nature using what some call forest bathing has the potential to heal your life.  Forest bathing arose from Japan with the purpose of mindfully reconnecting with nature and increasing mental and physical health. Listen to how forest bathing can transform your life. Support the show by using the link below to Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottdavidson This is a True Story Podcast is found here, https://www.instagram.com/thisisatruestorypodcast/ http://truestorypod.com Scott Davidson is found here, https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ https://linktr.ee/living_adaptive   Additional Resources for Forest Healing https://healingforest.org

What is the medicinal/healing power of camping alone and how can this practice help you? Today, Scott Carnahan presents his very true and transformative story of healing through the practice of camping alone and solo travel. He also talks about reclaiming spaces by building new memories. Scott Carnahan is a director, producer, artist, photographer, dreamer, roamer, writer, storyteller and more. Scott has an intensely impressive platform with deep writings and incredible images. I really enjoyed my time with Scott and I hope you enjoy as he presents The Medicinal Power of Camping Alone.   More about Scott Carnahan...Scott is an adventurer. He states, "Camera over my shoulder, notebook in my pocket. A dreamer roaming the world looking for the good frame and the right words."   Find Scott Carnahan here, https://www.scottjcarnahan.com https://www.instagram.com/scottycar/   Make my day and Buy Me A Coffee. Let's keep this show ad-free! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottdavidson   This is a True Story Podcast is found here, https://www.instagram.com/thisisatruestorypodcast/ http://truestorypod.com Scott Davidson is found here, https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ https://linktr.ee/living_adaptive

I am about to share what the most adaptive individuals do in order reach their goals and better the world despite incredible adversity. The past six years I've interviewed hundreds (really likely much higher) of individuals that faced unimaginable adversities. Some have died. Some have lost a loved one. Some have lost the ability to move. Some have not only lost their health but at the same time have been abandoned by family and friends and thus forced to journey alone. Some have survived war and returned without limbs. Yet, as these storms surround these highly adaptive individuals, they've found a way to improve their position and make the world better. How? I will tell you what the most adaptive individuals do....   Check out this really amazing true transformative story, https://www.livingadaptive.com/if-your-life-should-fall-apartsaramae-hollandsworth/   Support the show by using the link below to Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottdavidson   This is a True Story Podcast is found here, https://www.instagram.com/thisisatruestorypodcast/ http://truestorypod.com Scott Davidson is found here, https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ https://linktr.ee/living_adaptive

My schedule was full of responsibilities. I had a bunch of social commitments I didn't want to attend. My email and home inboxes were full of stuff. I paid for a bunch of packages, but I really only used one service. In my quest to get after life, my list of goals kept growing and many weren't essential. When acquaintances, non-profits or other entities asked for help I almost always said yes...and while all this was going on I was having health complications. My body was breaking down and I was losing a bit of my mobility. I needed to learn how to opt out. Opt out of junk mail here, https://www.dmachoice.org   Check out this really amazing true transformative story, https://www.livingadaptive.com/if-your-life-should-fall-apartsaramae-hollandsworth/   Support the show by using the link below to Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottdavidson This is a True Story Podcast is found here, https://www.instagram.com/thisisatruestorypodcast/ http://truestorypod.com Scott Davidson is found here, https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ https://linktr.ee/living_adaptive

Kim Constantinesco is a competitive big mountain snowboarder, adventurer and author. She spent much of her life making the world a little brighter with her writings. Kim went through the extensive and difficult process of donating her kidney to a stranger and the kidney didn't survive. Despite this massive setback, Kim pushed forward on a mission to find a new donor, advocate for living kidney donation and also begin her own healing process. Today, she presents this very true and transformative story of a selfless act, perseverance despite not receiving the desired results and creating opportunity from adversity.    More about Kim Constantinesco Kim is an author with an extensive history in bringing attention to adaptive athletes, unsung heroes and other hard charging individuals. She's a big mountain snowboarder, outdoor enthusiast and adventurer with a long history of athletic success including as a college athlete. Kim is based in NYC but you can catch her on social media doing all kinds of crazy stuff outdoors.    Find Kim Constantinesco here, https://www.instagram.com/kim_constantinesco/ https://www.tiktok.com/@lifewithonebean https://twitter.com/kimcon14?lang=en https://www.amazon.com/Kim-Constantinesco/e/B077629DQR%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share   Make my day and Buy Me A Coffee. Let's keep this show ad-free! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottdavidson This is a True Story Podcast is found here, https://www.instagram.com/thisisatruestorypodcast/ http://truestorypod.com Scott Davidson is found here, https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ https://linktr.ee/living_adaptive

How do you let go of sentimental items? My grandmother was in many ways my closest friend and when she died it was difficult to move forward. After her passing, I sat in her home, reliving memories and preparing to go through all the stuff she owned. I couldn't fully process donating all of her stuff. How do you donate all this stuff she worked hard for and valued so much? I had a problem. I needed to figure out how to let go of sentimental items. In this episode you will hear three specific ways to approach sentimental items and also questions you can ask yourself as you prepare to let these items go.   Find Colin Wright presenting "This is It" here, https://www.livingadaptive.com/rejecting-wealth-to-pursue-something-more-colin-wright Find Joshua Becker and resources for letting go of sentimental items here, https://www.becomingminimalist.com/sentimental-clutter/ Find more resources from The Minimalists here, buy their books! https://www.theminimalists.com/sentimental/ Support the show by using the link below to Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottdavidson   This is a True Story Podcast is found here, https://www.instagram.com/thisisatruestorypodcast/ http://truestorypod.com Scott Davidson is found here, https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ https://linktr.ee/living_adaptive

Have you experienced days, weeks or even longer of feeling completely overwhelmed by the stuff you need to do? Have you said yes to doing something and later regretted it? Are you missing out on the things you want to do because of other obligations? If so, then maybe the idea of essentialism is for you. The reality is...if you don't prioritize your life then someone else will prioritize it for you. Find Colin Wright presenting "This is It" here, https://www.livingadaptive.com/rejecting-wealth-to-pursue-something-more-colin-wright   Find Greg McKeown's book here, https://gregmckeown.com/books/essentialism/   Support the show by using the link below to Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottdavidson This is a True Story Podcast is found here, https://www.instagram.com/thisisatruestorypodcast/ http://truestorypod.com Scott Davidson is found here, https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ https://linktr.ee/living_adaptive

Why would someone turn their back on guaranteed huge financial success and instead pursue a life of minimalism, content creation and full-time travel? Would you take the money or rather move towards an unconventional lifestyle? Today, the very notable Colin Wright presents his very true and transformative story regarding the experiences that led him to move away from a career of financial wealth and instead towards a life of full time travel, minimalism, and building his impressive platform. Colin Wright is truly a brilliant mind and difference maker. Tune-in to hear Colin present “This is It.” Colin Wright is a massively talented author, speaker, and he hosts the highly successful podcasts Let's Know Things & Brain Lenses. Colin is the writer behind Exile Lifestyle. More about Colin Wright. Colin is featured in several documentaries including Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things.  More about Colin Wright Colin is an author, podcast host, and generalist maker-of-things. Colin presents to audiences worldwide at conferences, universities, and on the periodic national or international tour. Colin spends most of his time learning, making things that he hopes will be of value, and striving to grow as a person—in terms of physical and mental health, knowledge, resiliency, and overall capability. Colin is well known for his approaches to life and this includes building his incredible platform Exile Life where he talks about many phenomena including minimalism. Colin has been traveling the world full-time since 2009, and according to Colin, “for most of that time I had my readers vote on what country I would move to next every four months or so.” Find a print version of “This is It” here, https://exilelifestyle.com/this-is-it/   Find Colin Wright here, https://exilelifestyle.com https://www.instagram.com/colinismyname/ https://twitter.com/colinismyname https://www.facebook.com/colin.wright   Colin Wright’s new platform, https://understandary.com   Please support the show by using the link below to Buy Me A Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/scottdavidson   This is a True Story Podcast is found here, https://www.instagram.com/thisisatruestorypodcast/ http://truestorypod.com   Scott Davidson is found here, https://www.instagram.com/living_adaptive/ https://linktr.ee/living_adaptive