EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 18 MIN
Walking Away From ‘Normal’: Why Corey Watts Chose Freedom Part 1
from I HAVE QUESTIONS w/ Michael Ruhland · host Michael Ruhland
What if you looked at your life one day and realized… this isn’t it? In Part 1 of my 3‑episode conversation with traveler and adventurer Corey Watts, we explore the moment he and his wife decided to walk away from the grind and design a life built on freedom, curiosity, and a school bus pointed toward anywhere.In this episode, Corey shares:The night he realized the “supposed‑to” life wasn’t his lifeHow he saved money, quit his job, and built out a vanWhy a mini school bus became home for 3+ yearsWhat traveling the U.S., Southeast Asia, and Central America taught himThe moment in Nicaragua that shattered everything he thought he knew about the worldHow saying YES reshaped his worldview and opportunitiesIf you’re craving a life with more meaning, more curiosity, and more courage… this episode is for you.👍 Like, subscribe, and share to support the show.📩 Email your questions or stories: [email protected]: van life, school bus conversion, travel stories, quitting the 9‑to‑5, life redesign, freedom lifestyle, Nicaragua travel, Southeast Asia travel, personal growth, curiosity podcast, Michael Ruhland, Corey Watts interview
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What if you looked at your life one day and realized… this isn’t it? In Part 1 of my 3‑episode conversation with traveler and adventurer Corey Watts, we explore the moment he and his wife decided to walk away from the grind and design a life built on freedom, curiosity, and a school bus pointed toward anywhere.In this episode, Corey shares:The night he realized the “supposed‑to” life wasn’t his lifeHow he saved money, quit his job, and built out a vanWhy a mini school bus became home for 3+ yearsWhat traveling the U.S., Southeast Asia, and Central America taught himThe moment in Nicaragua that shattered everything he thought he knew about the worldHow saying YES reshaped his worldview and opportunitiesIf you’re craving a life with more meaning, more curiosity, and more courage… this episode is for you.👍 Like, subscribe, and share to support the show.📩 Email your questions or stories: [email protected]: van life, school bus conversion, travel stories, quitting the 9‑to‑5, life redesign, freedom lifestyle, Nicaragua travel, Southeast Asia travel, personal growth, curiosity podcast, Michael Ruhland, Corey Watts interview
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