This is a True Story

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

The practices and ideas of essentialism and minimalism is something I've attempted to incorporate the past seven years. About six years ago we downsized our entire house and moved 2,000 plus miles away to a smaller home in a strange new world. When we arrived at our new home we filled one garage spot with all of our possessions. We kept these items in the garage and only brought in what we needed, such as beds, coffee makers, clothes, etc. Anything that wasn’t needed or didn’t bring us value was donated. Over time we did acquire more items such as clothes, some furniture and other items that brought value to our lives. Twice a year we host a packing party, where we box several rooms in the house. We only take out what we need. If we don’t remove the items from the box within 90 days then we donate these items. A packing party is pretty empowering, try it. Idea episodes are brief topic episodes focused on ideas worth hearing and potentially incorporating. Idea episodes will publish every other episode. Jennifer Burger Minimalism Changed My Life Episode https://www.livingadaptive.com/declutter-your-life-and-chase-your-dreams-jennifer-burger/ Packing Party Resource https://www.theminimalists.com/packing/ 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

How does adventure improve one’s life? This is a story of how taking flight changed elite adventure athlete Jim Jennings' life. Jim Jennings suffered a TBI and other complications after an accident. Post accident Jim felt very hopeless at points. What helped in his recovery was an introduction to flying, and by flying, I mean skydiving, BASE jumping, gliding and more. This is a very true and transformative story that you don’t want to miss. Jim Jennings is an elite adventure athlete that loves all forms of flight from jumping into the sky to gliding through it too. Jim is notable for his bold participation in very dangerous activities such as BASE jumping, skydiving, gliding strapped to various devices, piloting gliders and more. Jim Jennings is a friend and he’s building his own stage and sharing his journey and the others’ stories as they navigate life through injuries, adventures and more. Find Jim Jennings here, https://www.instagram.com/jimjenningsmpa/ https://www.facebook.com/jimjenningsmpa Find Jim Jennings’ mini documentary here, https://vimeo.com/84684293 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

Today in this episode we pay tribute to Rhonda Ramsay. Rhonda was a writer, speaker and was known for her platform The Pink Project. This interview is from some years ago and is remastered. Rhonda passed away this past week after many years of thriving despite cancer. Rhonda was first diagnosed in 2012 with Stage 2 breast cancer. She was cancer free after treatment, but cancer returned in 2017 and was diagnosed as stage 4. Rhonda Ramsay once stated, "My goal is to help people living with cancer to not only survive, but to thrive. Cancer does not have to be a death sentence, but rather a sentence to live life to the fullest and enjoy every moment. By sharing my journey and the things that I have incorporated into my daily life to become a better version of myself, I hope to show others that the path cancer has led me on is one of enlightenment and greater health and it can be that for them too!” Rhonda joins us from Sooke, British Columbia. Below is a gofundme for Rhonda Ramsay’s family, https://gofund.me/e518a7bf Rhonda Ramsay platform is here, https://www.pinkproject.net https://www.instagram.com/rjramsay36/ https://www.facebook.com/rjramsay36 https://www.facebook.com/thepinkproject1/ Full interview is located here, https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ZHAsAh9hJ70yiFWLo9Ekp?si=IEqSYnR2R-2qaHDJ2JXyyQ&dl_branch=1 This is a True Story Podcast is found here, https://www.instagram.com/thisisatruestorypodcast/ http://truestorypod.com

This is a story of a high performing athlete that got an infection that almost took her life. Saramae was on life support, lost both her legs, left a toxic relationship, lost some of her identity and more. I’ve covered countless stories of individuals facing adversities and this is one of the best. Despite the adversities, SaraMae Hollandsworth regrouped and became one of the best adaptive athletes on earth. Really, she’s one of the best athletes on earth, not just adaptive. SaraMae Hollandsworth is a writer, speaker, transformational coach, athlete and my friend. I don’t know if SaraMae breaks, but if she does, she rebuilds and moves forward. She’s lifted up many. If you’re lost or hurting right now, check out SaraMae Hollandsworth by using the links below. Her platform is full of authenticity and much goodness. Find SaraMae Hollandsworth here, https://linktr.ee/thesaramae https://www.instagram.com/thesaramae Good Somerville - Go Adventure with Purpose, https://www.goodsomerville.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

How to become okay, when things feel not okay. This story focuses on Lisa Gerard Braun’s adoption story and the challenges, feelings surrounding this experience, meeting her birth mom, and eventually a transformation from uneasiness to acceptance and peace. Lisa Gerard Braun is a writer that dreams to inspire the world to spread peace, joy, and love. Today, Lisa presents A Message to My Birth Mom. More about Lisa Gerard Braun...Lisa is a freelance writer, blogger, mental health advocate, mother of three and she’s raising her beautiful grandson. She’s full of compassion and on a quest to make the world a better place. Lisa illustrates that the human condition is universal and our adversities are even opportunities. Lisa shares examples from her own life of thriving despite adversity. Find Lisa Gerard Braun here, https://commongroundforeveryone.com https://www.instagram.com/lisasbraun/ https://lisagerardbraun.medium.com https://twitter.com/lisabraun92 Good Somerville - Go Adventure with Purpose, https://www.goodsomerville.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://livingadaptive.medium.com https://linktr.ee/living_adaptive

Today, prolific personal development author Jordan Gross presents I Asked 6 Homeless People “What is the Happiest Part of Your Day?” and the Answers Brought Tears to my Eyes. Jordan Gross is an author focusing on personal development. Jordan is also an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and all around good dude. His writing will bring optimization and joy to your life. In this story, Jordan states, “In studying happiness, I questioned, who are or should be the unhappiest people? This is who I was going to interview. Understanding what makes the unhappy happy, puts happiness in its simplest form and should give tremendous hints into what I need to be happy each and every day as well.” Listen now and hear what Jordan discovers. Find Jordan Gross here, https://jordan-gross.medium.com/ https://twitter.com/Getting_COMFY http://getting-comfy.com https://www.instagram.com/getting_comfy/ Good Somerville - Go Adventure with Purpose, https://www.goodsomerville.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

“Instead of wishing for a tender hand to comfort us, the calm touch of a selfless partner, we fear the strong hand that wants to tame us.” Vanessa Torre presents “We’ll Be Feral by the Time You Find Us” and then sits with us to share the story behind her story. Vanessa Torre describes herself as a flaming pinball, nerd, music lover, wine snob, and horrible violin player. She’s also a talented writer with a strong platform. Find Vanessa Torre here, https://vanessatorre.medium.com https://www.instagram.com/vanessaltorre/ Good Somerville - Go Adventure with Purpose, https://www.goodsomerville.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

“In a hostel, friendships are measured by openness, not by time. It’s amazing how fast people go from strangers to dear friends. To dear family, really. I am constantly making friends and losing friends as they travel onward. But when time together is short and transient, walls seem to come down faster. We would rather be ourselves, be vulnerable, than be cool.” Alla Gonopolsky lives with her partner and they own and operate a hostel in Mexico. This hostel serves as not just a home but also a soul school full of love, cacao ceremonies, yoga, and much morel. Today, Alla Gonopolsky presents When Your Home is also a Hostel. Alla Gonopolsky is a binge traveller, yoga instructor, free spirit, writer, adventurer and so much more. She describes herself as the world’s least annoying millennial and I agree. Find Alla Gonopolsky using these links below, The Hostel -> https://www.hostelworld.com/hosteldetails.php/Hostal-La-Isla/San-Cristobal-de-las-Casas/270426 https://allag.medium.com https://www.instagram.com/travel.yogi/ Good Somerville - Go Adventure with Purpose, https://www.goodsomerville.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

Scott Davidson presents two stories in this episode. Story one, “Start a Podcast Now and Change Your Life.” Starting a podcast changed so my life and it can change your life too, for real! Story two, “Quit Your Job, You Lost Your Way.” Do you ever feel like you lost your way? Do you feel stuck in your job? You probably didn’t grow up dreaming of the job you’re in, but there’s a way out. Scott Davidson is an adventure athlete, content creator Review This is a True Story Podcast in Apple Podcasts here, https://www.livingadaptive.com/this-is-a-true-story-podcast/ Recommended Stories The Road to 1000 Followers Changed Everything https://www.livingadaptive.com/the-road-to-1000-followers-changed-everything/ Near Death in Death Valley https://www.livingadaptive.com/1526-2/ Ayahuasca Paranoia https://www.livingadaptive.com/ayahuasca-paranoia-that-time-i-nearly-died-in-the-amazon-alisha-smith/ Good Somerville - Go Adventure with Purpose, https://www.goodsomerville.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

When you face adversity you have a choice to quit or keep charging after your hopes and dreams. Surfer, speaker, content creator and entrepreneur Jacob Pacheco chose to keep charging and he presents "Figure it Out" a very true and incredibly inspiring story about adapting to a life of significant disability and how he creates opportunity from adversity. Jacob Pacheco is the founder of ProneToRide and focuses on a mission to empower others to discover their best. Jacob Pacheco was born with Cerebral Palsy and he successfully thrives despite any challenges. Throughout Jacob's life, he's faced incredible adversity including bullying, medical setbacks, abuse, and clinical depression. Despite this, Jacob turned disability and adversity into opportunity. Against the odds, Jacob has proven YOU can prevail and discover fulfillment despite challenges. ProneToRide is the result of commitment through adversity to discover your best and keep charging forward! Find Jacob Pacheco https://www.instagram.com/pronetoride/ https://www.pronetoride.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOrY_oRJcIOejaO-MSmx_hQ Good Somerville - Go Adventure with Purpose, https://www.goodsomerville.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