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Seeking the Calm Podcast

Seeking the Calm Podcast

By Shane

Seeking the Calm is to help anyone, all walks of life, in discovery of their Calm State, and how to use it.
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WHY I LIVE IN A VAN

Seeking the Calm PodcastApr 29, 2020

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It’s a choice

It’s a choice

Everything is always a choice. Even trauma. It may have happened to us…but we truly have the choice to become wise or wounded.
Nov 19, 202341:44
The Unknown

The Unknown

In todays episode I take a stroll down memory lane and talk about Millie a bit. Also explore opening a new chapter of life
Oct 14, 202349:28
My experience Micro dosing

My experience Micro dosing

I micro dosed for 2 months and this is my story.
Jan 18, 202326:17
The Dark Side

The Dark Side

Todays episode I speak about my own personal journey battling anxiety,depression, and PTSD.
Nov 07, 202245:17
Going Wherever The Road Takes Me

Going Wherever The Road Takes Me

In this episode I talk about how things are shifting in my life pretty quickly. And also where I’m going next. All while keeping one thing in mind. Family always comes first
Jun 19, 202239:26
Reflection is key to survival

Reflection is key to survival

In todays episode I talk about what’s goin on in my life and where I’m at and where I’m going. All the good stuff.
Jun 08, 202233:12
Cha cha cha changes

Cha cha cha changes

In todays episode I talk about what’s goin on in my life as a van builder and where my next moves will be in life. I also speak about a recent stalking situation that I can hopefully learn a lot from. Stay safe out there🤙🏼
Mar 26, 202245:56
Boundaries

Boundaries

In this episode I share a little bit about myself and the boundaries i set to keep myself from repeating the cycles
Jan 12, 202231:41
Reflection of 2021

Reflection of 2021

In this episode I reflect on the year, my business, my self growth. Stoked for 2022 and what it brings me.
Jan 01, 202245:16
“Good vibes only”

“Good vibes only”

Todays episode I talk about the toxicity of the new lifestyle that’s being promoted “good vibes only”. Also I talk about the addictions of social media.
Dec 19, 202124:44
My new path

My new path

There’s more to life then just what you’ve been told. There’s different perspectives everywhere. Sympathy. And love is where the real growth comes from.
Dec 11, 202118:46
Finding my flow

Finding my flow

I talk a little bit about my mental health journey, keepin it short and sweet this week.
Dec 03, 202119:57
Seeking the Calm introduction

Seeking the Calm introduction

This is the first episode of Seek long the Calm, an introduction to this podcast and this necessary shift that happened. Really excited to share my journey with you all.
Nov 27, 202129:52
This is not goodbye

This is not goodbye

In this episode I talk about what’s been going on in my life, and the future of this podcast.
Nov 09, 202113:44
Featuring NicoleMatteson

Featuring NicoleMatteson

In today’s episode I have my friend Nicole on. We talk about her “come up” on social media, building her brand, and her business. Go check her out @itsnicolematteson
Aug 15, 202155:39
Checking In

Checking In

In this episode I talk about Checking In, not with yourself, but with others and loved ones. I think we need to start taking responsibility for our loved ones and our community.
Jul 30, 202124:32
Vanlife featuring Jarrod Tocci

Vanlife featuring Jarrod Tocci

Jarrod Tocci is a pioneer in the vanlife community. In this episode we talk about vans, builders, and life. Hope you enjoy.
Jun 10, 202101:47:04
It Gets Better

It Gets Better

In today’s episode I talk about the recent impact on the van life community. Suicide and depression. Something that needs to be talked about more often.
Apr 01, 202124:54
Shaping your life

Shaping your life

Featuring Greg Melega a surf board shaper out of beach haven New Jersey. 

Mar 15, 202101:09:08
Things happen for us

Things happen for us

In today’s episode I talk about what’s been goin on in my life, also a recap on a life changing even that happened to me, as wellllll as a few other topics. Enjoys✌🏼
Feb 13, 202126:31
featuring Steff Mags and Matt Higgins

featuring Steff Mags and Matt Higgins

I had a really awesome conversation with these two. Veteran travelers, who just spent the last couple of months living in the back of a pickup truck with their two doggies. Sending it with what they had. Truly inspiring. Really enjoyed this conversation and will be having them back on when they return from Costa Rica! follow their journeys @steffmags @higgsyo

Jan 28, 202137:54
Short and Sweet

Short and Sweet

This weekly episode I talk a bit about anxiety and what I’ve been experiencing. Also touch base on everything goin on from Van building to the 8k people marching toward America for a better life.
Jan 20, 202137:43
Bucky Boy

Bucky Boy

In this episode I talk about my dog Bucky and the decision leading up to letting him go. He lived 10 amazing years. I miss him more and more everyday. Always Bucky Boy
Dec 18, 202001:25:27
Twenty

Twenty

Episode twenty we are stoked people. A life update and what’s been goin on in my life🤙🏼
Nov 20, 202029:34
You’re The Best ft Shawn Hannon

You’re The Best ft Shawn Hannon

Shawn Hannon is one of those people that makes a lasting impression. For me it was when I was in a darker time, and meeting Shawn shined some light into my life. I wanted to live like him. No matter what the situation it seems as though Shawn just rips through life. He’s a true stoker.
Nov 16, 202001:15:01
Our Social Dilemma

Our Social Dilemma

In this episode I talk about the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma and I talk about how social media effects my life and my experience with using it this past year. Also I share a few tips on how to grow your social media. Hope everyone is Healthy and Stoked 🤙🏼
Oct 27, 202045:49
How To Start Vanlife

How To Start Vanlife

In this episode I go over how I started Vanlife and what my suggestions would be before committing🤙🏼
Oct 16, 202029:41
One Year Recap

One Year Recap

I did a lot of healing on the road. For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Shane and I traveled in a van for a year....this is my experience🤙🏼
Oct 10, 202047:45
Chips and Scallops

Chips and Scallops

In today’s episode I sat down with my buddy Chippy. He’s a fishermen out of Barnegat Light New Jersey and we had a really good conversation on what it’s like living on the ocean and fishing for scallops for a living. He’s one of the most passionate people I know and he takes a lot of pride in his work. Enjoy
Oct 05, 202001:04:05
Digging for Crystals

Digging for Crystals

I met James at a laundromat. His vibe was awesome and I knew I had to have him on the pod cast. He travels in his vehicle and digs crystals up for a living on 14,000 foot mountains. He’s a true mountaineer.
Sep 22, 202056:47
Living hard

Living hard

Today’s episode I touch down on a couple different things. Where im at in my journey. I also speak about a great conversation I had with a friend as well as the masculine and feminine shift that’s going on in our world. Had a lot of fun recording this episode. Stoke levels are high
Sep 19, 202041:26
Life on the Road

Life on the Road

Had the opportunity to have a great conversation with Brian Butler. A professional photographer and videographer traveling the US in his Honda Element. We talk about life and the struggles of being on the road...we also talk a little bit about love as well. Sit back and enjoy🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼
Aug 19, 202001:06:31
Episode 13

Episode 13

In tonight’s episode I talk about staying in your lane. Also give an update on what’s going on with Bucky. Then I discuss letting go.....really dove in deep tonight haha.
Aug 13, 202037:33
The best Van for YOU

The best Van for YOU

I get this question a lot. Instead of going in the specs and details I wanted to give the many different perspectives I see with people living in vans and what’s best for them.
Jul 23, 202042:33
Being Resilient

Being Resilient

In this episode I talked about some situations where I had to be resilient in my life and keep moving forward.
Jul 15, 202042:29
Programming and such

Programming and such

Today’s episode I touch base on things going on in the world and talk a little bit about programming.
Jul 06, 202035:58
George Floyd

George Floyd

Today’s episode is dedicated to George Floyd and his family. Rest In Peace 🙌🏼
Jun 01, 202051:38
Settling

Settling

I look around and see so many people settling for normal lives while they could be living the life they always wanted. I speak a little bit about my experiences with almost settling in my life.
May 20, 202030:09
Patterns

Patterns

Today I talk about a few patterns that I have in my life that I wish to change. I get pretty honest and real so. Don’t judge me I’m only human haha.
May 10, 202022:57
WHY I LIVE IN A VAN

WHY I LIVE IN A VAN

Is this episode I talk about my decisions leading up to my van and my great escape.
Apr 29, 202042:54
Julianne Chapman and her path in life

Julianne Chapman and her path in life

In this episode me and Julianne discuss her life and occupation as a Holistic Psychotherapist. She shares with me an insight on her path and the methods she uses to keep her stoke levels high.
Apr 19, 202039:53
My accident

My accident

In this episode I break down a car accident I got into after I graduated high school.
Apr 18, 202034:32
Ian Meyers Nutrition, Health, Wellness, and Covid-19

Ian Meyers Nutrition, Health, Wellness, and Covid-19

I had a chance to sit down with Ian and we discussed his lifestyle and what his goals ultimately are. Ian has been plant based for 10 years and has a wide variety of knowledge on nutrition and was kind enough to share some insight on what he thinks about the Covid-19 virus and how to stay healthy.
Apr 15, 202001:03:53
Seth Stockmaster shifting perspectives

Seth Stockmaster shifting perspectives

I sat down with Seth and learned a little bit about him and how he lives his daily life. Seth is ultimately here to shift perspectives and become the best version of himself he can possibly be.
Apr 11, 202001:04:04