Best OurOffbeatLife.com Podcasts (2025)

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How Traveling Families Build Deep Friendships on the Road 59:05

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About the Guest(s): Cecilie and Jesper Conrad are the founders of the Conrad Family, a dynamic and adventurous family known for living a full-time nomadic lifestyle since 2018. They are passionate about unschooling and raising their four children while building incredible global communities. Cecilie and Jesper document their family's experiences th…

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When Income Disappears: Our Digital Nomad Pivot 27:57

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Episode Summary: In this episode of Our Offbeat Life, David and I get real about the emotional and practical challenges we’ve faced as digital nomads—especially when things don’t go according to plan. We open up about a tough moment: a sudden drop in traffic to our blog that nearly ruined our long-awaited cruise to Antarctica. That experience becam…

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Preparing To Go, Embracing the Travel Life 50:24

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In this captivating episode of "Our Offbeat Life," host David Cole invites the Crawford family to share the exciting journey they are about to embark on. With a growing dissatisfaction for maintaining a stable home filled with mundane responsibilities, the Crawfords have chosen to embrace a full-time travel lifestyle. Julie, Kevin, and Leah provide…

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Exploring Van Life Adventures: From Silicon Valley to South America 1:03:03

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About the Guest: Mary is a seasoned traveler and author of the memoir "Monkeys on the Road," which chronicles her family's adventurous four-year van life journey from the USA to South America. Raised in England by American parents, she later rooted herself in the USA during college. After a successful career in the tech industry, including a positi…

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Transform Travel into Epic Learning Adventures 29:47

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Join David Cole on "Our Offbeat Life" as he uncovers the transformative potential of worldschooling in the episode "Transform Travel into Epic Learning Adventures." As an advocate and practitioner of this educational approach, David draws from his family's experiences and those shared by guests throughout the season. This episode serves as a compre…

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Worldschool & Wander: Polyn's Nomadic Life 1:04:05

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Polyn's Inspiring Journey: Embracing World SchoolingJoin host David Cole in an engaging conversation with Polyn, a traveling mother and world schooler, who shares her remarkable life story from personal tragedy to embracing a world of opportunities. After losing her first child in a tragic incident and grappling with an unexpected empty nest, Polyn…

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Hands on Travel Learning Opportunities 18:11

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Unlocking the World: Hands-On Travel Learning for World Schooling FamiliesIn this episode of the Our Offbeat Life podcast, host David dives deep into the realm of hands-on travel learning, a compelling concept for World Schooling families. The discussion centers around creating immersive educational experiences for children through travel, includin…

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The Art of Budget Travel: Christie's Nomadic Lifestyle 54:08

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In this episode of the Our Offbeat Life podcast, we welcome Christie Ogden, a single mom who has been traveling the world with her kids for 13 years. Christie shares her emotional and inspiring story, from struggling to make ends meet in Canada to living in a school bus and traveling through the Dominican Republic and beyond. She discusses the chal…

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Homeschooling on a Cruise 10:12

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In this episode of Our Offbeat Life, David discusses how over 1.5 million American families homeschool their children, with some taking their classrooms to the high seas. David shares insights on how his family has turned cruising into an educational adventure, balancing traditional learning with unique opportunities offered by the ship's environme…

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Embracing the Unconventional: Kelly Kotanidis on Blending Travel, Education, and Entrepreneurship 54:27

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Join David Cole for an inspiring conversation with Kelly Kotanidis in this episode of Our Offbeat Life. Kelly shares her remarkable journey from becoming a traveling family by accident to building successful online businesses. Discover how she balances homeschooling, worldschooling, and entrepreneurship, offering valuable insights into creating a f…

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Mastering Homeschooling While Globetrotting: Tips and Insights 18:22

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Episode Summary: Welcome to another exciting episode of "Our Offbeat Life," hosted by David Cole. This week, we're diving into the world of travel homeschooling, offering invaluable tips and strategies for blending education with adventure. David discusses how travel can be an enriching educational experience, providing unique learning opportunitie…

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Family Travel Secrets: Digital Nomad Tips with George Avelino 1:08:08

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About the Guest: George Avelino George Avelino, along with his wife Heidi, is the creator of the Kensho Quest YouTube channel. A seasoned digital nomad and IT professional, George started his full-time travel journey in 2008. He made the transformative switch to Worldschooling his children and navigating digital nomad visas, becoming an influential…

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How Unschooling Transforms Lives 21:28

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About the Hosts: Brodi Cole & David Cole Brodi and David Cole are full-time traveling digital nomad parents who are passionate about alternative education, particularly unschooling. With years of experience unschooling their child while exploring the world, they have become advocates for individualized, curiosity-driven learning. They share their u…

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Transformative Family Travel with Intentional Adventures on 7 Continents 1:25:13

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Explaining how to travel to all 7 continents on a sabbatical! To get a free quote from or partner on this episode SafteyWing, visit the link, https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=OurOffbeatLifeAbout the Guest:Susie Chau is a travel expert who specializes in helping families make the most out of their travel experiences. With a background in manageme…

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Roadschooling: Turning Travel Into Education 19:38

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Learn the truth about #roadschooling #travelschooling #worldschooling 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐔𝐬:David and Brodi Cole are experienced roadschoolers who have embarked on extensive educational adventures with their son. They have spent years traveling and homeschooling their child, turning their journeys into immersive learning experiences. Through their podcast, Our …

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Traveling the World with an Autistic Child: Indira Wislocki's Inspiring Journey 55:21

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About the Guest: Indira Wislocki, a single mother, full-time traveler, and human rights advocate originally from Argentina, embarked on a life of travel with her autistic son after losing her job during an economic crisis in her home country. With a background in anthropology and a passion for exploring the world, Indira found freedom for her son t…

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The Power of Deschooling: The First Step to Successful Homeschooling 21:31

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In this episode of Our Offbeat Life, host David delves into the concept of deschooling as the first crucial step in transitioning to homeschooling and world schooling. He explains deschooling as a detox period that helps students and parents shift their mindsets from traditional education to a more flexible, interest-led approach. The episode cover…

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SafetyWing Answers Your Burning Travel Insurance Questions 58:31

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In this episode, we're thrilled to have Julia, a digital nomad and part of SafetyWing's partnership team, join us to discuss SafetyWing's innovative approach to travel insurance. Discover how SafetyWing is not just another insurance company but a vision to create the first global social safety net for digital nomads, remote workers, and long-term t…

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Multi Age Education is Revolutionizing Homeschooling and Worldschooling 13:00

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Think your kids can only learn in a traditional classroom? Think again. Join David on Our Offbeat Life as he explores how multi age education can revolutionize homeschooling and worldschooling. Discover how children of different ages learn together in flexible, interest-based environments. Learn about the advantages, including enhanced social skill…

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Battling Travel Fatigue: Insights from a Digital Nomad Family with Addy Weiland 1:09:14

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Combating Traveler's Fatigue: Tips and InsightsIn this insightful interview, Therapist, Travel & Mindset Coach, Addy Weiland shares her experiences as a digital nomad traveling with her family. She discusses their transition from RV travel across the U.S. to planning international adventures. Addy delves into the concept of travel fatigue, describi…

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Different Travel Lifestyles and Their Educational Needs 29:37

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In this episode of the `Our Offbeat Life` podcast, host David Cole delves into the diverse travel lifestyles families adopt for full-time travel and world schooling. David discusses various approaches including slow travel, fast travel, part-time travel, overlanding, sustainable travel, multisite swaps, and house sitting. He emphasizes the educatio…

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House Sitting Success & Full-Time Family Travel with Deborah Walsh 1:00:28

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In this episode, join us as we dive into the inspiring story of Deborah Walsh and her journey of full-time family travel through house sitting. Deborah shares how she and her daughters have explored 27 countries, saving over $180,000 in accommodation costs while providing an enriching world schooling education. From the practicalities of downsizing…

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Let's Talk E-Learning for Nomadic Families 36:51

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Empowering Full-Time Traveling Families with Online EducationIn this episode of the Our Offbeat Life Podcast, host David Cole dives into the impact of online education and digital learning for full-time traveling families. He highlights the flexibility and benefits of various online educational programs such as Prisma, Khan Academy, Create and Lear…

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How Online School for Kids is Revolutionizing Music Education / Aimee Bobruk Interview 40:47

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Exploring Worldschooling and Remote Music Education with Aimee BobrukIn this episode of the 'Our Offbeat Life Podcast,' host David Cole interviews Aimee Bobruk, an expert in remote education and worldschooling, particularly in the arts and music. Aimee shares her journey of transitioning from traditional teaching to online platforms during the pand…

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Global Schooling Trends Revolutionizing Worldschooling 19:21

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Join host David Cole in 'Our Offbeat Life Podcast' as he delves into the fascinating world of global schooling, exploring how intrepid families embrace education through travel. This episode covers various educational approaches such as worldschooling, unschooling, road schooling, and online schooling, providing insights and practical tips for trav…

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Embracing Worldschooling: A Journey of Freedom and Education with Karen King 1:11:06

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Embracing Worldschooling: A Journey of Freedom and Education with Karen King In this episode of the Our Offbeat Life Podcast, host David Cole delves into the transformative journey of Karen King, a pioneering worldschooler from Australia. Together, they explore Karen's family's decision to leave behind conventional life for full-time travel and wor…

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What is Worldschooling? 🌎📚 49:32

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In this engaging episode of “Our Offbeat Life”, host David Cole takes us on a captivating journey into the world of worldschooling. Whether you’re a seasoned worldschooler or simply curious about this lifestyle, get ready to explore how the globe can become your classroom. Episode Highlights: 1. Introduction: The Desire to Travel (00:00) David sets…

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The Wonder Year: A Family Travel Book to Inspire Your Next Adventure 1:22:45

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Wonder Year Interview In this episode, the authors of the book, 'Wonder Year', discuss their experience of travelling with their families for an extended period. Each author discusses how world-schooling, or using the world as a classroom, shaped their family's journey as well as the numerous experiences they had. They delve into the logistical ele…

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How To Afford To Travel The World As A Family: Interview with John and Karen Yates 1:10:48

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Executive Summary:The podcast tells the story of John and Karen, a married couple with two kids who decided to travel the world full-time after reaching a low point in their relationship. It covers how they prepared financially, got their kids on board, road schooled the children, dealt with accidents abroad, found purpose through travel, supported…

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Unplanned Adventures: Traveling As A Single Parent 47:29

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Lacy's story demonstrates the rewards of worldschooling, even as a single parent. Her top motivation was providing her daughters with a better education and quality of life. Traveling opened up abundant opportunities she never could have imagined while stuck in her old job and lifestyle. The experience has created an unbreakable bond and given her …

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From Breakdowns to Breakthroughs: 4 Years of Overlanding 58:41

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This episode is an interview with a couple, Ritchie and Abigale of Meat Around The World, Richie and Abigail share what life is really like on the road as they overland through the Americas with their young daughter Zoe. After getting inspired by shows like "Long Way Round," they bought a truck camper in the U.S. and slowly meandered their way from…

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Lessons from Full-Time Family Travelers Who Gave Birth Abroad and Moved to New Zealand 1:12:12

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This episode of the "Our Offbeat Life" features Bradley and Jenny who are full-time family travelers. The discussion revolves around Bradley and Jenny's extraordinary experiences traveling the world with their children, including giving birth abroad during a pandemic and establishing a home base in New Zealand. They share advice on financial manage…

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2-Year Pan American Highway Road Trip with Kids (Lessons Learned) 1:03:24

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Our Offbeat Life's very own David and Brodi drove from the US to the southernmost tip of South America with their son over the course of 2 years. This episode is all about their inspiration, ups and downs, favorite places, and tips for family travel along the Pan American Highway. This journey is truly inspirational for anyone thinkingabout long-te…

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Minivan Mexico: One Family's Captivating 12-Month Road Trip 46:28

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Have you ever dreamed of packing up your family for an extended Mexico family travel trip across Mexico? Does the thought of driving a minivan through small pueblos and winding mountain roads sound appealing? As remote work becomes more commonplace, more families are embracing location independence and hitting the open road for Mexico family travel…

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Single Mom Travel with Kids: Lessons from 8 Years On the Road 52:20

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In this episode, we'll recap Zee's travel journey and top lessons for single moms considering long-term travel with their kids. From navigating co-parenting to worldschooling tips, Zee shares practical advice on keeping travel fun and fulfilling for the whole family. Whether you're dreaming of a short-term adventure or multi-year odyssey, Zoe's sto…

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How To Be Digital Nomad Parents With A W2 Remote Job 45:54

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David interviewed Colleen about her experiences of full-time travel with her family, including the challenges of education while traveling and adapting to new cultures. They discussed her journey through South America, detailing the benefits of flying versus driving and the difficulty of packing for constantly changing terrain and seasons. They als…

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10 acres to a bus | El Rincón 48:27

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Welcome to another episode of Our Offbeat Life, where we highlight the stories of individuals and families who break free from traditional lifestyles to live their dream life. Today, we're excited to share an incredible journey of a family that is trading 10 acres in Chile for a bus! Our guests today are Donnie and Carla, a globetrotting couple fro…

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Worldschooling while Driving Central And South America 1:15:02

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In this enlightening episode of our podcast, we sit down with Bethany Baker, the inspiring mind behind Beyourbestwithbethany.com, who along with her husband embarked on a life-changing journey by selling their home, buying a van and driving through Central and South America with their young daughters. Bethany shares her transition into a digital no…

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Tales From A New Full Time Traveler and New Worldschooler | Anna Huckabee 55:56

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Are you thinking about committing to a full-time family travel lifestyle? Anna talks about her recent journey, sharing tips on how to get started! From connections with like-minded families, to unschooling her children and financial stability while traveling, she goes into all of the aspects involved in worldschooling and nomadic living. Learn how …

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Unpacking the Adventures of a Full Time Traveling Family | Meet the Coles 56:15

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Welcome to the first episode of our series on full-time family travel! In this exciting kick-off, join David and Brodi Cole, the charismatic duo behind the Our Offbeat Life travel blog and podcast. Known for their adventurous spirit and knack for finding unique experiences, David and Brodi have made a lifestyle out of being a full-time traveling fa…

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Why you need worldschooling communities in your travels 59:35

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Join us in this heartwarming episode as we chat with Rachel Carlson, the dynamic force behind the Worldschool Pop-Up Hub. As a seasoned worldschooler herself, Rachel shares her rich experiences, personal anecdotes, and insights into the vibrant world of worldschooling communities. We dive deep into what worldschooling means for families on the move…

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Season 1 Trailer 0:59

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