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
79. Becoming Rowdy Girl: Lessons From A Former Cattle Rancher Gone Vegan
Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture
57 minutes 2 seconds
11 months ago
79. Becoming Rowdy Girl: Lessons From A Former Cattle Rancher Gone Vegan
Renee King-Sonnen earned her title as “Rowdy Girl” through grit, determination, and hard-earned transformation. Formally a “rhinestone cowgirl,” this Texan is the first documented cattle farmer gone vegan. Now managing 147 acres that countless of animals call sanctuary, Renee and Tommy at Rowdy Girl Sanctuary are changing the ranching industry from the inside out.
Listen in for comedy, inspiration, and motivation to dare to push back against supposedly set-in-stone cultural norms.
Costa Rica 2025 details: buff.ly/4fpQTTc
Calen's Unruly Budget Travel Guide: https://wanderwoman.online/index.php/unrulystore/The-Art-of-Unruly-Travel-on-a-Budget-Printed-Copy-p390907964
Calen's Vegan resources: https://wanderwoman.online/index.php/unruly-veganism/
Rowdy Girl Sanctuary: https://rowdygirlsanctuary.org/
Epic Trips website: www.worldpackers.com/epic
- Unruly Travel & Living Blog: unrulytravel.com
- 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
