Kerouacs Cruising | Where Off-Grid Living Meets Soulful Awakening

Kerouacs Cruising | Where Off-Grid Living Meets Soulful Awakening

Off-grid life. Spiritual growth. Honest stories from the road. Join international best-selling authors James & Cara Kerouac as they travel the U.S. with their dogs, sharing raw conversations about healing, presence, self-worth, and freedom. Through real talk, off-grid adventures, and soul-expanding interviews, Kerouacs Cruising invites you to wander freely, heal deeply, and live awake. ✨ Off-grid living tips ✨ Spiritual & emotional growth ✨ Stories of awakening + aligned living ✨ Guests who challenge the norm and break the mold New episodes weekly—wherever the road takes us.

Episodes

October 4, 2025 11 mins

Sometimes the road gives you sunsets and smooth miles. Other times it hands you three hours on a Nevada highway, a monsoon storm that shakes your camper, and a rattlesnake at your door. This week on Kerouacs Cruising, we share the unpredictable beauty and challenges of chasing Yosemite.

On this episode of Kerouacs Cruising, we’re reminded that road life is never boring. What started as an early drive to Yosemite turned into hours wa...

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Tired of being told “you’re fine” when you know something deeper is happening in your body? Natural health practitioner and author Elle Provencher joins us to unpack menopause, candida, cholesterol, detox, energy medicine, and how to step boldly into your power as a true “Menopausal Glamazon.”

For decades, Elle Provencher has been blending naturopathy, nutrition, energy work, and humor to help people take charge of their health. In ...

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After eight years of blood, sweat, and sunsets, we locked the door to our Northern Arizona homestead for the last time. In this episode, we share the bittersweet goodbye to our off-grid home, the excitement of heading toward Yosemite, and the chaos of Vegas—including James’ screwdriver mishap.

Saying goodbye to a place you’ve built with your own hands is never easy. For us, leaving our 20-acre off-grid homestead in Northern Arizona...

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What happens when you hit 50 and realize the “hustle” no longer fits? Wonderful Morrison shares how she quit everything, moved across the country to be with family, re-examined people-pleasing and identity, and rebuilt a more soul-led life. We discuss pattern disruptors (moving, nature, and rodeos!), nervous system regulation, minimalism, and how curiosity and quantum thinking can open new possibilities. If you’re craving a midlife...

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When your doctor shifts from saying “treatable” to “cured,” life feels different. In this week’s episode of Kerouac’s Cruising, James shares big news from his thyroid cancer journey, while we also tackle truck troubles, Flagstaff’s forest escapes, and a night sky meteor shower. Hope, healing, and adventure all collide here.

This episode of Kerouac’s Cruising is a blend of triumph and trial. James reflects on the incredible moment w...

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Jewels wasn’t just our dog—she’s the reason Kerouac’s Cruising exists. Her wild joy, desert miles, and need for open space pushed us out of the city and onto the road. Today, we share the hardest chapter: why we chose to say goodbye, how we knew it was time, and how she changed everything.

In this episode

  • The storm and the sunshine: Jewels’ separation anxiety, desert hikes, and endless swims
  • How her spirit shaped our move from Tuc...
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What if your symptoms were signals—not malfunctions? Dr. Michelle LaMasa-Dawson (Director, Recall Healing USA; Co-Director, Recall Healing International) joins us to unpack how unresolved stress, family patterns, and life timelines can map to physical symptoms—and how awareness plus practical mind-body tools can support real change.

In this conversation, we explore: identifying stress “conflicts,” why awareness is 80% of the shift,...

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We pulled into Paiute Reservoir (Utah) to an empty shoreline, glassy water, and a hard reset on gratitude. This is the life we once dreamed about—now we’re living it. In this episode: lakeside camping, wildfire scooper planes skimming water, camper-vs-tent comfort in the heat, and the honest truck fixes that keep us rolling.

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North of Junction and near Marysvale, Utah, we scored a serene two-night spot at Paiute Reservoir...

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If you’ve dreamed of writing a book but feel like an imposter, this episode is your permission slip. EP House founder Kristin Hernquist Bentley breaks down how real books get made—idea to manuscript to publishing—why showing up daily beats chasing goals, and how writing becomes a healing, life-changing practice.

We go deep on the author journey: overcoming author-imposter syndrome, choosing between traditional, indie, and self-publ...

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Crystal-clear waters, free camping, and wide-open Wyoming skies 🌄—this week’s stop at Lake Cameahwait felt like a private oasis. But road life always brings challenges too, from overheated transmissions to tricky campsite searches. In this episode of Kerouacs Cruising, we share our camping wins, RV park review, and road trip lessons learned.

We also revisit the fun of Red Lodge’s car show, reconnect with old friends, and prep for U...

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What if your bloodwork says you’re “fine,” but your body tells a different story? In this episode of Kerouacs Cruising, Cara shares her raw health journey—hormone imbalances, adrenal fatigue, gut health struggles, and how functional medicine and self-love are helping her heal beyond surface-level “solutions.”

Cara opens up about elimination diets, trauma’s impact on health, and finding a doctor who finally listened. This is a story ...

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Red Lodge, Montana gave us everything—free camping at Willow Creek, authentic Philly cheesesteaks, and new friends with incredible road trip stories. But it wasn’t all smooth: our truck overheated again, and campground hunting tested our patience. In this episode, we share the joys, challenges, and lessons of living nomadically on the road.

From birthday rock climbing in Post Falls to VW van-life tales, this chapter is full of conne...

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At Lightning Creek, Idaho, we lived the dream—floating in the creek, cooking fireside meals, fixing our camper, and soaking in rare moments of family magic. In this episode of Kerouacs Cruising, we share the highs and lows of off-grid living: unreliable Starlink, redneck fixes, and the deep gratitude that fuels our nomadic journey.

From EFT tapping breakdowns to joyful creek days with our grandbaby, this chapter reminds us that even...

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Join us as we talk with Jade Beaty—author, healer, and courageous storyteller—about surviving toxic secrets, sexual healing, and breaking generational trauma. This episode explores:

  • Complex trauma healing, rooted in family systems and difficult histories
  • The healing power of embracing spiritual sexuality without shame
  • How to reclaim personal identity when family and history feel hidden—or harmful
  • The intersection of creative expres...
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When you’re living the dispersed camping life, you have to roll with the punches—and sometimes those punches come from the logging crew.

In this episode, we share how our dream campsite near family got cut short when Idaho land managers asked us to pack up—fast. From soggy tear-downs to long drives and doggy mishaps, we cover the chaos, the stress, and the unexpected blessings that landed us back in one of our all-time favorite camp...

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In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Kari England—an Akashic record keeper, intuitive healer, and co-author of Together We Rise: The Wounded Healer's Enlightened Journey to a Collective Ascension. From generational healing to quantum spirituality, Kari shares her powerful story of awakening, stepping out of the spiritual closet, and learning to trust the divine blueprint within.

We explore:

  • What the Akashic Records rea...
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Stranded on a mountain? In this raw and real episode of Kerouac’s Cruising, Cara and James take us along for the ride—literally—as they navigate the highs and lows of camper life from Idaho to Montana. From overheating engines on narrow mountain roads to breathtaking lake days and a magical Fourth of July spent on a private overlook, this leg of their journey is packed with lessons in surrender, adaptability, and laugh...

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Ditch the cookie-cutter life! Join us as we dive into authentic living with Mary Black, host of Beyond the Cookie Cutter. Discover how to break free from stereotypes and carve your own path!

In this episode, Mary shares her mission to empower women through her Women and Wealth program, blending financial literacy with mindset tools to conquer subconscious blocks. Together, we explore books like Think and Grow Rich and The Gap and th...

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In this powerful final session of the Together We Rise Summit, we dive into what it means to embody our healing and lead from a higher frequency. Join Dr. David Milgram, Portia Ryan, and Laura Kimmel in a deeply moving and poetic conversation about bringing our inner work into everyday life.

💫 Topics explored:

  • How to live your healing through mind-body-spirit alignment
  • The dance of remembrance and staying grounded amidst chaos
  • Lea...
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We explore the sacred intelligence of the human body—particularly the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)—and how its flow impacts brain health, aging, and our overall well-being, in this illuminating continuation of our conversation with cranial chiropractor and healer Dr. David Milgram

Dr. Milgram shares stories that will move you—about miraculous recoveries, ancient wisdom from Hopi elders, and the body’s powerful ability to regenerate whe...

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