Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture
Calen Otto - Travel Writer & Podcast Host
84 episodes
1 week ago
There’s one transition we’ll all experience but hardly talk about: Death. Whether out of fear or taboo, so much of our culture and communities shy away from the topic. Still, it lingers in the back of our mind and flutters in our subconscious.
On the topic of dying and deathwork we interview Scott Kirschenbaum, known for his stunning documentaries where he captures some of life's most intense and raw moments.
His work with Ethan Sisser was no different; after learning of a young man with brain cancer, Scott agreed to filming his final weeks — and moments — of life. After spending fourteen days at his bedside, Scott’s relationship with death was transformed.
“If you love something, start grieving for it. If you love someone, start grieving for them.”
In this episode we discuss:
* What it means to die in community
* How reciprocity can be created in all aspects of life, including death
* What the practice of “cracking your heart open” looks like in real time
* “Slow death” and why it matters
* Reflections for planning our own final moments
SHOWNOTES
- 2026 Unruly Finca Ganadito trip: https://www.wetravel.com/trips/finca-ganadito-in-costa-rica-calen-otto-01051353
- Unruly Group Trips: https://wanderwoman.online/unruly-group-trips/
- Join the Unruly Patreon: patreon.com/unrulytravel
- The Last Ecstatic Days: https://www.thelastecstaticdaysmovie.com/about
- Wailing Earth Docuseries: https://www.youtube.com/@TempleofSeaweed
- Unruly Travel & Living Blog: unrulytravel.com
-Unruly email newsletter: buff.ly/4a1bPwT
- Support the podcast: SoundCloud - @unrulystories, Venmo - @unruytravel
- Contact: calenotto@gmail.com
- Unruly Instagram: www.instagram.com/unruly_traveller
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There’s one transition we’ll all experience but hardly talk about: Death. Whether out of fear or taboo, so much of our culture and communities shy away from the topic. Still, it lingers in the back of our mind and flutters in our subconscious.
On the topic of dying and deathwork we interview Scott Kirschenbaum, known for his stunning documentaries where he captures some of life's most intense and raw moments.
His work with Ethan Sisser was no different; after learning of a young man with brain cancer, Scott agreed to filming his final weeks — and moments — of life. After spending fourteen days at his bedside, Scott’s relationship with death was transformed.
“If you love something, start grieving for it. If you love someone, start grieving for them.”
In this episode we discuss:
* What it means to die in community
* How reciprocity can be created in all aspects of life, including death
* What the practice of “cracking your heart open” looks like in real time
* “Slow death” and why it matters
* Reflections for planning our own final moments
SHOWNOTES
- 2026 Unruly Finca Ganadito trip: https://www.wetravel.com/trips/finca-ganadito-in-costa-rica-calen-otto-01051353
- Unruly Group Trips: https://wanderwoman.online/unruly-group-trips/
- Join the Unruly Patreon: patreon.com/unrulytravel
- The Last Ecstatic Days: https://www.thelastecstaticdaysmovie.com/about
- Wailing Earth Docuseries: https://www.youtube.com/@TempleofSeaweed
- Unruly Travel & Living Blog: unrulytravel.com
-Unruly email newsletter: buff.ly/4a1bPwT
- Support the podcast: SoundCloud - @unrulystories, Venmo - @unruytravel
- Contact: calenotto@gmail.com
- Unruly Instagram: www.instagram.com/unruly_traveller
74. How To Go Plant-Based On A Budget With Texas Herbivore Destiny DeJesus
Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture
1 hour 27 minutes 38 seconds
1 year ago
74. How To Go Plant-Based On A Budget With Texas Herbivore Destiny DeJesus
Have you ever thought about adopting a plant-based diet? Or maybe you’re like me, an old timer vegan who still feels lost in the kitchen.
*Enter Destiny DeJesus on stage left*
Destiny, creator of Eat Yo Destiny, is here to show us how to eat in a way that helps our bodies thrive, the planet heal, and protects animals from harm. A tiny house livin' vegan in Texas, she highlights how to make plant-based eating affordable by sharing her best money saving tips for the grocery store and beyond.
In this episode she reveals how to transition from eating animals to a plant-based diet (even if you travel often), her healthy and easy go-to meals, a fool-proof recipe for crispy tofu, the reality of buying and living in a tiny house, and why food pantries are for everyone.
We answer questions from our listeners like, “Does going raw vegan really make your period cramps go away?”, “Have you ever accidentally eaten something that wasn’t vegan?," and most importantly, “How does Scotty like VDog?” 🐶
- Anti-speciesit language tips: https://wanderwoman.online/index.php/2023/03/31/is-veganism-a-diet-language-tips/
- Eating plant-based on a budget: https://wanderwoman.online/index.php/2018/07/22/eating-plant-based-on-a-budget/
- Vegan while traveling: https://wanderwoman.online/index.php/2017/05/01/eat-well-and-travel-vegan/
- Eat Yo Destiny website: eatyodestiny.com
- Destiny’s tiny house tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDxngthjVjs
- Vegan cream cheese taste test: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KC-oC7Ex3VE
* Chopped vegan cheese in the Bronx: https://eatplantega.com/
* A quick, affordable, and healthy meal for those on the go: https://katu.com/afternoon-live/cooking-recipes/vegan-spicy-peanut-noodle-salad
* Destiny’s favorite ramen recipe: https://www.veganricha.com/spicy-peanut-butter-ramen/
* Texas Eats Green: https://www.texaseatsgreen.com/
- Unruly Travel & Living Blog: wanderwoman.online
- Unruly email newsletter: buff.ly/4a1bPwT
- Join the Unruly Podcast on Patreon: www.patreon.com/unrulytravel
- Donate to the podcast: SoundCloud - @unrulystories, Venmo - @unruytravel
- Contact: calenotto@gmail.com
- Unruly Instagram: www.instagram.com/unruly_traveller
Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture
There’s one transition we’ll all experience but hardly talk about: Death. Whether out of fear or taboo, so much of our culture and communities shy away from the topic. Still, it lingers in the back of our mind and flutters in our subconscious.
On the topic of dying and deathwork we interview Scott Kirschenbaum, known for his stunning documentaries where he captures some of life's most intense and raw moments.
His work with Ethan Sisser was no different; after learning of a young man with brain cancer, Scott agreed to filming his final weeks — and moments — of life. After spending fourteen days at his bedside, Scott’s relationship with death was transformed.
“If you love something, start grieving for it. If you love someone, start grieving for them.”
In this episode we discuss:
* What it means to die in community
* How reciprocity can be created in all aspects of life, including death
* What the practice of “cracking your heart open” looks like in real time
* “Slow death” and why it matters
* Reflections for planning our own final moments
SHOWNOTES
- 2026 Unruly Finca Ganadito trip: https://www.wetravel.com/trips/finca-ganadito-in-costa-rica-calen-otto-01051353
- Unruly Group Trips: https://wanderwoman.online/unruly-group-trips/
- Join the Unruly Patreon: patreon.com/unrulytravel
- The Last Ecstatic Days: https://www.thelastecstaticdaysmovie.com/about
- Wailing Earth Docuseries: https://www.youtube.com/@TempleofSeaweed
- Unruly Travel & Living Blog: unrulytravel.com
-Unruly email newsletter: buff.ly/4a1bPwT
- Support the podcast: SoundCloud - @unrulystories, Venmo - @unruytravel
- Contact: calenotto@gmail.com
- Unruly Instagram: www.instagram.com/unruly_traveller
