Life with Beth and Court | Full-Time RV'ers
111 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago - ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsWe're a millennial couple living, working, and traveling the U.S. in an RV full-time. We document our journey in a variety of places - YouTube, Instagram, TikTok - but here on the pod, we talk about the experience of life on the road and all that it entails. Buckle in for an entertaining ride! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifewithbethandcourt/support
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These Clothes Are on Fire
April 04, 2024 14:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this episode of Tales from the Rig, join us as we recount a peculiar incident that began with an unusual smell and culminated in a scene straight out of a sitcom (or scary movie depending on how you look at it). 😅Tune in as we delve into the unexpected chain of events that unfolded during our RV journey that ended with our clothes sprawled all over the lawn, shouldering. This story will leave you with shaking your head in disbelief (and checking the tags on your clothing) moving forward. ...
Episode 8: Moldy Surprise 🤮 👕
March 13, 2024 15:47 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBTune into this episode of Tales From The Rig as we delve into one of the most bizarre situations we've encountered on the road. 👀 Picture this: our entire back closet filled to the brim with clothing, all covered in mold! 💁♀️ We recount the tedious process of trying to salvage our favorite clothing items, and what became of the ones we couldn't rescue. 🪦 From discussing the root cause of this mold invasion to sharing essential tips on how to prevent moisture in your rig, we uncover valua...
Bucket O' Laundry 🪣
March 07, 2024 16:30 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBWhen we embarked on our RV life journey, we definitely viewed it through rose-colored glasses. 🌹 In fact, I (Court) enthusiastically declared my intention to do all our laundry BY HAND IN A BUCKET as part of this new lifestyle. 🥲 I even created an entire YouTube video about it...cue laughter 😅 Join us this week as we revisit the ONE documented time I attempted washing our laundry by hand, and explore the stark contrast between the romanticized perception of RV life and its reality. Oh, and...
Mast Cell Madness 🧬💥
February 29, 2024 15:54 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBThis episode is a little more serious as we talk about what happened to Court last week when she was in and out of anaphylaxis for four days. Mast Cell Activation Syndrome is a diagnosis that was introduced into both of our lives last June, and this tale is just a piece of the ever-growing puzzle surrounding this autoimmune condition. We are not doctors, nor experts on the matter, but we figured we'd share this journey with you just as we did with RV Life - learning and sharing as we go....
Shewee and the Bear 🐻 🚽
February 15, 2024 11:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this podcast episode we upgrade from our casual millennial strolls in the forest to a big kid hike, which leads to some reveling information about hiking gear. Join us as we share the hilarious tale of our first encounter with the 'Shewee,' a game-changing female peeing device, and discover how a seemingly innocent hike turned into a comedic adventure involving bears. Tune in for laughter, unexpected twists, and a unique take on nature's call – because sometimes, the call of the wild ...
Boondocking Blues 🫐 🥲
February 08, 2024 11:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBTypically when you ask people how to save money when doing RV life the first response you get is "boondocking." This is a type of camping where you don't have water, sewer, or electrical hook-ups. And well- this is the story of our first and last time doing that, because it turns out we are not made for boondocking life laugh 😂 --------- 🎥 YouTube: youtube.com/@LifewithBethandCourt 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/lifewithbethandcourt 🎶 TikTok: tiktok.com/@lifewithbethandcourt...
San Fran Period Crisis 🌉🩸
February 01, 2024 11:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBPeriods always seem to have impeccable timing, don't they? Tune in this episode to hear us retell the tale of a fun overnight trip turned...not very fun at all. --------- 🎥 YouTube: youtube.com/@LifewithBethandCourt 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/lifewithbethandcourt 🎶 TikTok: tiktok.com/@lifewithbethandcourt --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifewithbethandcourt/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifewithbeth...
Curtain Mouse 🐭
February 01, 2024 01:55 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBCome along as we recall a time when we had an unwanted visitor in the dark of the night 👀 find out which one of us long gasped and did nothing helpful, and which one of us handled it like a champ. And also, find out what it was - because it definitely wasn't a mouse. --------- 🎥 YouTube: youtube.com/@LifewithBethandCourt 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/lifewithbethandcourt 🎶 TikTok: tiktok.com/@lifewithbethandcourt --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s...
Savannah Sh!ts 🍑💩
January 18, 2024 11:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBSavannah, GA is a charming port city of the South, nestled along the coastline, boasting cobbled stone streets and picturesque public squares. But something not so charming happened in this city for us. Find out just how bad it got and how we navigated the situation in this tale called, Savannah Sh!ts 🫠 Join us every Thursday for Tales from the Rig. 00:00 Intro 00:42 Premise of the show 01:19 Clues 03:11 Story time starts 11:04 Trouble sets in 18:28 Wrapping up --------- 🔗 Links me...
Introducing: Tales from the Rig!
January 15, 2024 01:54 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBWelcome to Tales from the Rig: A Rollercoaster Ride Through RV Life! 🌍 We explain the theme for our newest season, how Court came up with it, how each episode will unfold, and we promise plenty of stories straight from the heart of our nomadic adventures. It's a ride that will mirror the highs and lows of life on the road. Join us every week for a dose of laughter, tears, and everything in between. 00:00 Failed podcast attempt recap 00:39 Podcast kick-off 01:28 Daily Vlog Recap for 2...
What Happens in Vegas...
March 16, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MBListen in as we describe our time in Vegas and give the final verdict on whether we loved the city or would be ok with never going back 😏 We talk about our campground, learning what "Boulder Highway" means to locals, our first experience joining a gym on the road, how we dealt with getting downtown, what our day-to-day looked like, and a little bit about the experiences we dove into. If you're interested to see our Top 5 Free and Paid Things to Do in Vegas - head over to our YouTube channe...
Recapping Our Stay in Las Vegas
March 16, 2022 13:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MBListen in as we describe our time in Vegas and give the final verdict on whether we loved the city or would be ok with never going back 😏 We talk about our campground, learning what "Boulder Highway" means to locals, our first experience joining a gym on the road, how we dealt with getting downtown, what our day-to-day looked like, and a little bit about the experiences we dove into. If you're interested to see our Top 5 Free and Paid Things to Do in Vegas - head over to our YouTube channe...
Making Sense of the Nonsense
March 02, 2022 14:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBWith the recent invasion of Ukraine by the Russian military, now more than ever, we're leaning into empathy and compassion as we discuss the deep emotion we're feeling for our fellow humans as they fight for their lives and their freedom. Listen in as we discuss how our minds are processing the information, how we're grappling to make sense of nonsense, and the reality of needing breaks from the news of the world. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifewi...
Making Friends On (and Off) the Road
February 09, 2022 14:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBWe're often asked how we make friends on the road, and in this episode, we spill the tea. Whether or not you live life on the road, we find friendship and community in some of the same exact places you'd find it in a traditional stationary lifestyle. Listen in as we talk about all the different ways we've met people throughout our travels! -------------------------- Website: lifewithbethandcourt.com YouTube Instagram: @lifewithbethandcourt TikTok: @lifewithbethandcourt --- Send in a...
21 Things We Learned in 2021
January 05, 2022 14:00 - 42 minutes - 39.8 MBInspired by the fabulous Haley Hoffman Smith, we decided to do our own take on her Podcast episode "21 things I learned in 2021" (Listen to Haley's episode here) It's safe to say that we all learned a lot in 2021, whether we wanted to or not 😂 These are the top 21 things we learned. Plus, one for the new year 😏 -------------------------- Website: lifewithbethandcourt.com YouTube Instagram: @lifewithbethandcourt TikTok: @lifewithbethandcourt --- Send in a voice message: https://pod...
The Challenges (and Fun!) of Holidays on the Road as Full-Time RVers
December 22, 2021 14:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBAfter an unexpected 8-month hiatus, we're back on the mic with the surprise release of this episode, kicking off another season with LWBC. In this episode, we...well, figure out how to podcast again...and after that - we discuss the challenges (and fun) parts of holidays on the road as full-time RVers, why year 1 felt different than year 2, and what we're looking forward to THIS year. Tune in and grab your favorite drink - it's podcast time. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcaster...
How Our Eating Has Changed Since Living in an RV
April 24, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MBIn this episode, we answer your questions about how our eating has changed since living in an RV. We talk about who used to cook more when we had our house vs. now, how much we can food prep at once while living in an RV, how big our refrigerators are, what we do with our food when we travel, how much we eat out, and what food we don't like that others have a hard time accepting. Ha! Tune in and get the answers to all your questions about how our eating has changed in an RV. --- Send in a ...
Our Top 10 Fears...They May Surprise You
April 10, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBA lot of people have referred to us as "fearless" for selling everything we own and moving into an RV to travel the country with no prior experience, but the truth is we ALL have fears. Yes, even us. So on today's episode, we dish it! We talk about our new obsessive collective fear and our "close calls" with said fear during our RV travels. Then we take turns guessing each other's top 5 fears. You won't wanna miss this one so grab your beverage of choice and buckle in for an entertaining ride...
The Dicey Game We Played
March 27, 2021 12:00 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBIn this episode, we each chose 5 questions to ask each other without the other knowing the questions. As you'll be able to tell, we were on very different levels - "What the f*ck kind of game are you playing?!" "These are cutthroat" and "phew, made it through that one - that was dicey!" are all things you'll hear from us in this episode. There is no lack of drama in this one. Tune in for an entertaining game. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifewithbeth...
How the RV Lifestyle Has Impacted Our Relationship
March 13, 2021 13:00 - 59 minutes - 55 MBLet's call a spade a spade - this episode is us basically describing our 3 biggest fights since we've been on the road. But in the last 7 mins, we also talk about ways we still like each other. So that's nice. The truth is, as much as our relationship has changed in the past 6 months, we don't blame the lifestyle. Listen in to find out why. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifewithbethandcourt/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/...
What We Didn't Expect with the RV Lifestyle
February 27, 2021 13:00 - 44 minutes - 41.6 MBWhen we hit the road in August 2020, we knew we were in for the adventure of a lifetime. But what about the pieces of that adventure we *didn't* know we were in for? Well, we're about to tell you. In today's episode, we talk about the top 5 things each of us didn't expect with the RV lifestyle. And the fun part is, we reveal our top 5 things to each other for the first time live on the podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifewithbethandcourt/messag...
Sober at 31
February 13, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBIn this episode, Court shares her journey with alcohol and what life has been like since deciding to get sober in July of 2019. A year and a half in, she shares what it’s been like and whether she misses drinking or hasn’t looked back. We also share some of the dark times alcohol caused in our relationship and how we moved past it together. Oh…and listen to the end where we left in some outtakes of us being extremely annoyed with each other. Actual life with Beth and Court.
Sober at 31 (⚠️Trigger Warning ⚠️)
February 13, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBIn this episode, Court shares her journey with alcohol and what life has been like since deciding to get sober in July of 2019. A year and a half in, she shares what it’s been like and whether she misses drinking or hasn’t looked back. We also share some of the dark times alcohol caused in our relationship and how we moved past it together. Oh…and listen to the end where we left in some outtakes of us being extremely annoyed with each other. Actual life with Beth and Court. --- Send in a v...
4. Sober at 31
February 13, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBIn this episode, Court shares her journey with alcohol and what life has been like since deciding to get sober in July of 2019. A year and a half in, she shares what it’s been like and whether she misses drinking or hasn’t looked back. We also share some of the dark times alcohol caused in our relationship and how we moved past it together. Oh…and listen to the end where we left in some outtakes of us being extremely annoyed with each other. Actual life with Beth and Court.
Losing All My Hair at 33
January 30, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBThere are phases we expect in life and ways our bodies will predictably change - we expect to grow boobs and armpit hair and at some point start fighting our first wrinkles. But we don't expect to lose every hair on our body at age 33 for no apparent reason. Today, we cover what it was like as Beth navigated a quick onset of alopecia universalis and how she adapted to become comfortable in her own skin, despite undergoing the biggest aesthetic shift in her life yet.
3. Losing All My Hair at 33
January 30, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBThere are phases we expect in life and ways our bodies will predictably change - we expect to grow boobs and armpit hair and at some point start fighting our first wrinkles. But we don't expect to lose every hair on our body at age 33 for no apparent reason. Today, we cover what it was like as Beth navigated a quick onset of alopecia universalis and how she adapted to become comfortable in her own skin, despite undergoing the biggest aesthetic shift in her life yet.
Losing All My Hair at 33 to Alopecia Universalis
January 30, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBThere are phases we expect in life and ways our bodies will predictably change - we expect to grow boobs and armpit hair and at some point start fighting our first wrinkles. But we don't expect is to lose every hair on our body at age 33 for no apparent reason. Today, we cover what it was like as Beth navigated a quick onset of alopecia universalis and how she adapted to become comfortable in her own skin, despite undergoing the biggest aesthetic shift in her life yet. --- Send in a voice...
The One Nobody Saw Coming
January 16, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBThe old addage, "never judge a book by its cover," is a terrible rule in the marketing world, but it IS actually quite true of humans. You can never tell from the outside what someone is thinking, feeling or battling on the inside. Sometimes the most high-functioning, most bubbly, and seemingly happy people we know are fighting a battle that's largely hidden to the world. In today's episode, we open up for the first time about the impact that depression has had in our lives.
2. The One Nobody Saw Coming
January 16, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBThe old addage, "never judge a book by its cover," is a terrible rule in the marketing world, but it IS actually quite true of humans. You can never tell from the outside what someone is thinking, feeling or battling on the inside. Sometimes the most high-functioning, most bubbly, and seemingly happy people we know are fighting a battle that's largely hidden to the world. In today's episode, we open up for the first time about the impact that depression has had in our lives.
The Depths of Depression (⚠️Trigger Warning ⚠️)
January 16, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBThe old addage, "never judge a book by its cover," is a terrible rule in the marketing world, but it IS actually quite true of humans. You can never tell from the outside what someone is thinking, feeling or battling on the inside. Sometimes the most high-functioning, most bubbly, and seemingly happy people we know are fighting a battle that's largely hidden to the world. In today's episode, we open up for the first time about the impact that depression has had in our lives. --- Send in a ...
S2 Ep 2 - The One Nobody Saw Coming
January 16, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBThe old addage, "never judge a book by its cover," is a terrible rule in the marketing world, but it IS actually quite true of humans. You can never tell from the outside what someone is thinking, feeling or battling on the inside. Sometimes the most high-functioning, most bubbly, and seemingly happy people we know are fighting a battle that's largely hidden to the world. In today's episode, we open up for the first time about the impact that depression has had in our lives.
What It Was Like to Sell Everything and Hit the Road
January 02, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBLast July, we took a hiatus from the podcast to sell everything and start a new life on the road in an RV, despite having zero prior experience. Now we're back and excited to share! Listen in as we describe our first 4 months and 9 states on the road in this extended episode to kick off the new season. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifewithbethandcourt/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifewithbethandcourt/support
S2 Ep 1 - What It Was Like to Sell Everything and Hit the Road
January 02, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBLast July, we took a hiatus from the podcast to sell everything and start a new life on the road in an RV, despite having zero prior experience. Now we're back and excited to share! Listen in as we describe our first 4 months and 9 states on the road in this extended episode to kick off the new season.
1. What It Was Like to Sell Everything and Hit the Road
January 02, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBLast July, we took a hiatus from the podcast to sell everything and start a new life on the road in an RV, despite having zero prior experience. Now we're back and excited to share! Listen in as we describe our first 4 months and 9 states on the road in this extended episode to kick off the new season.
How to Manage Stress
June 28, 2020 13:40 - 38 minutes - 36 MBYou get us in rare form today. And by "rare" form, I mean - we're sleep deprived and giggly. We talk about, in real time, what we're not doing well in managing our stress of selling our home and moving into a travel trailer, and how we plan on fixing it in 5 steps. Tune in and see if you can relate. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifewithbethandcourt/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifewithbethandcourt/support
37. How to Manage Stress
June 28, 2020 13:40 - 38 minutes - 36 MBYou get us in rare form today. And by "rare" form, I mean - we're sleep deprived and giggly. We talk about, in real time, what we're not doing well in managing our stress of selling our home and moving into a travel trailer, and how we plan on fixing it in 5 steps. Tune in and see if you can relate.
How to Afford the RV Lifestyle (or Any Lifestyle You Love!)
June 21, 2020 14:18 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBWe share how far we've come with our budgeting game, what limiting beliefs held us back most of our lives, where we are now, how we can afford to live life on the road and the software that makes it all possible for us. If you wanna try the software we talk about allllll throughout this episode, message us to start a 30-day trial - we'll help you get started ✌🏼 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifewithbethandcourt/message Support this podcast: https://po...
36. How to Afford a Lifestyle You Love
June 21, 2020 14:18 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBWe share how far we've come with our budgeting game, what limiting beliefs held us back most of our lives, where we are now, how we can afford to live life on the road and the software that makes it all possible for us. If you wanna try the software we talk about allllll throughout this episode, click here and start a 30-day trial - hit us up if you want any help getting started ✌🏼
35. How to be a Better Ally
June 14, 2020 12:00 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBThis week on the podcast, we’re having a very important conversation with our friend, Breana Demaray 💙 We have an open and honest conversation about what systemic racism looks like, what quiet racism sounds like and how even when we try our hardest, we’ll still get it wrong - and that’s ok. We want our platform to be a safe place that you can come alongside us and learn, in this case, how to be a better ally. We’re not going to look away anymore; we’re not going to brush past the injust...
How to Be a Better Ally
June 14, 2020 12:00 - 45 minutes - 42.3 MBWe have an open and honest conversation with our friend, Breana Demaray, about what systemic racism looks like, what quiet racism sounds like and how even when we try our hardest, sometimes we’ll still get it wrong - and that’s ok. When we know better, we can do better 💜 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifewithbethandcourt/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifewithbethandcourt/support
Deciding to Become Full-Time RV'ers
June 07, 2020 12:00 - 47 minutes - 44.4 MBWe dive into the news we've been teasing out all week on social media. We let you in on our upcoming plans and how we might possibly get to hang out in real life. Tune in 😘 Here are the resources we mention in the podcast: 1. Keep Your Daydream (YouTube channel) 2. Heath and Alyssa (website) 3. Forever Wild by Troy Ramey (song) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifewithbethandcourt/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/li...
34. Our Big Reveal!
June 07, 2020 12:00 - 47 minutes - 44.4 MBWe dive into the news we've been teasing out all week on social media. We let you in on our upcoming plans and how we might possibly get to hang out in real life. Tune in 😘 Here are the resources we mention in the podcast: Keep Your Daydream Heath and Alyssa Forever Wild (song)
33. How to Declutter Your Life
May 31, 2020 14:22 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MBHow we began decluttering our house and what it feels like to shed "things" and physical reminders from the past, while still keeping the memories (and making some extra cash).
How to Declutter Your Life
May 31, 2020 14:22 - 33 minutes - 31.3 MBHow we began decluttering our house and what it feels like to shed "things" and physical reminders from the past, while still keeping the memories (and making some extra cash). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifewithbethandcourt/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifewithbethandcourt/support
32. How to Stop Saying Sorry
May 24, 2020 14:35 - 31 minutes - 29.8 MBApologizing has become a default for many people, women in particular, but this episode - we challenge that norm and give you alternatives to apologizing for things that you don't need to be sorry about.
Stop Saying "I'm Sorry"
May 24, 2020 14:35 - 31 minutes - 29.8 MBApologizing has become a default for many people, women in particular, but this episode - we challenge that norm and give you alternatives to apologizing for things that you don't need to be sorry about. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifewithbethandcourt/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifewithbethandcourt/support
How to Navigate an Emotional Shirtstorm
May 17, 2020 13:00 - 43 minutes - 40.6 MBHow we identify, process, and move past our intense emotions. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifewithbethandcourt/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifewithbethandcourt/support
31. Navigating a Changing Relationship with Your Mom
May 10, 2020 12:00 - 35 minutes - 33.8 MBWe've all had to navigate tough situations and relationships, but what about when it's your own mom? No matter the condition of your childhood relationship with your mom, it changes when you become an adult. Your eyes open to a different perspective. Your appreciation may deepen for your mom, your differences may become even more obvious, and for some, you may even get to mend old wounds with the past behind you. We're here for all of it. The good, the bad and the ugly. This episode is l...
31. How to Navigate a Changing Relationship with Your Mom
May 10, 2020 12:00 - 35 minutes - 33.8 MBWe've all had to navigate tough situations and relationships, but what about when it's your own mom? No matter the condition of your childhood relationship with your mom, it changes when you become an adult. Your eyes open to a different perspective. Your appreciation may deepen for your mom, your differences may become even more obvious, and for some, you may even get to mend old wounds with the past behind you. We're here for all of it. The good, the bad and the ugly. This episode is l...
How to Navigate a Changing Relationship with Your Mom
May 10, 2020 12:00 - 35 minutes - 33.8 MBNo matter the condition of your childhood relationship with your mom, it changes when you become an adult. Your eyes open to a different perspective. We're here for all of it. The good, the bad and the ugly. This episode is listener inspired and we have a feeling that many of you may be able to relate. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifewithbethandcourt/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifewithbethandcourt/support