Mental Health Advocate and fellow vanlifer Sloane Thomas joins Sam for an incredibly vulnerable conversation about prioritizing mental wellbeing, using social media as a tool for remote community support, and their diametrically opposed in-pati

#5 - What Happens in Vegas Ends Up On A Podcast, Vanlife 101, and Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies.

Jan 15th, 2021 1h 34m

Fellow nomad, Chris Ives joins the podcast as Sam tells the story of her "wait, what's Vanlife?" moment, how a troublesome travel partner nearly came between her and picking up her dream rig, and how doing a van build can let you know who your

#4 - Sisterly Love, Holiday Traditions and Cover Art Cake

Dec 23rd, 2020 1h 10m

As as a special holiday treat, Sam's sister, Sara semi-voluntarily sits down for an episode about some Johnson family, Christmas traditions! But first, some "homemade" cupcakes, and the beautiful cake you're looking at, right now!

#3 - A 33% Life Crisis, The Beaver State Road Trip and Ocean Rolls

Dec 9th, 2020 1h

Sam sits down with the Busted Slate team to tell them about her return from the Bahamas, how her grief led to a 30 year old's take on the midlife crisis, and the subsequent road trip around Oregon that changed the course of her life. But first,

PILOT - Searching For A Story Home, Baja to Bend and Eating Dessert First

Nov 25th, 2020 51m 31s

It's the Pilot! Sam and the Busted Slate Team get together to talk about spending the Fall off the road, reminisce on the Vanlife gathering that brought them together and unpack how COVID-19 turned some exciting plans upside down, leading not s

#2 - Running For Food Tours, Swimming with Sharks and "You & I Are"

Nov 25th, 2020 1h 1m

Reeling from the events of Episode #1, Sam ends up on an impromptu grief trip to the Bahamas where, after a terrible first impression, her friendship with Domenic begins. But first, a delicious Ukulele performance by Domenic!

#1 - Serendipitous Friendships, Grief Out of Nowhere, and Peanut Butter Pie

Nov 25th, 2020 1h 6m

Sam sits down with her close friend Domenic to talk birthdays at the beach, bachelor party entertainment gone awry and the effects of the unexpected loss that preceded their friendship. But first, Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Pie!

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Trailer - Eat Dessert First!

Nov 21st, 2020 2m 10s

Life is unpredictable, dangerous, tragic, and difficult, so let’s EAT DESSERT FIRST! In this brand new, bi-weekly podcast with storyteller Sam Johnson, we find meaning and purpose in the messiest parts of life.Listen to the trailer to get to kn

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