This Beautiful Life

Introducing Jess! A woman of many hobbies and passions, with plenty of life experience to share with the world. Have fun getting to know this interesting lady WHILE she gets inked!This Beautiful Life is an exploration of the human condition. A practice in compassion and empathy. It is an attempt to counter-balance a social media landscape that thrives on dividing us into echo chambers, where people who don’t think like us become “the enemy”.My name is Erin. I have lived a life with many chapters: as a historian, as a world traveler, as a writer and actor, and now as an off-grid, homesteading, homeschooling wannabe social media influencer. The one thread that runs through my whole life is a desire to understand people and what makes them tick.New Episodes on (some) Mondays, on Apple, Spotify and YouTubeMusic from Epidemic Sound: Beautiful Life - Rain Jewels This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisbeautifullifeerin.substack.com

Meet Jordyn! She launched her own clothing line AND fights forest fires in northern Canada. She's a pretty cool person with a great outlook on life.Check out Jordyn's clothing line at https://valentinefits.com/ and her personal Instagram is Sweeps Northern SoulThis Beautiful Life is an exploration of the human condition. A practice in compassion and empathy. It is an attempt to counter-balance a social media landscape that thrives on dividing us into echo chambers, where people who don’t think like us become “the enemy”.My name is Erin. I have lived a life with many chapters: as a historian, as a world traveler, as a writer and actor, and now as an off-grid, homesteading, homeschooling wannabe social media influencer. The one thread that runs through my whole life is a desire to understand people and what makes them tick.New Episodes (almost) every Monday, on Apple, Spotify and YouTubeMusic from Epidemic Sound: Beautiful Life - Rain Jewels This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisbeautifullifeerin.substack.com

Introducing Samantha! One of the coolest 12 year olds I know! Hang out with this happy kid and I for a little while.This Beautiful Life is an exploration of the human condition. A practice in compassion and empathy. It is an attempt to counter-balance a social media landscape that thrives on dividing us into echo chambers, where people who don’t think like us become “the enemy”.My name is Erin. I have lived a life with many chapters: as a historian, as a world traveler, as a writer and actor, and now as an off-grid, homesteading, homeschooling wannabe social media influencer. The one thread that runs through my whole life is a desire to understand people and what makes them tick.New Episodes every Monday, on Apple, Spotify and YouTubeMusic from Epidemic Sound: Beautiful Life - Rain Jewels This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisbeautifullifeerin.substack.com

Alice is a Lawyer from Uganda who recently moved to Canada with her family, and we talk about many of the differences between the two societies. We talk about how AI is affecting our brains, and we discuss her life as a lawyer in Africa in the shadow of her legendary father.This Beautiful Life is an exploration of the human condition. A practice in compassion and empathy. It is an attempt to counter-balance a social media landscape that thrives on dividing us into echo chambers, where people who don’t think like us become “the enemy”.My name is Erin. I have lived a life with many chapters: as a historian, as a world traveler, as a writer and actor, and now as an off-grid, homesteading, homeschooling wannabe social media influencer. The one thread that runs through my whole life is a desire to understand people and what makes them tick.New Episodes every Monday, on Apple, Spotify and YouTubeMusic from Epidemic Sound: Beautiful Life - Rain Jewels This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisbeautifullifeerin.substack.com

Colleen has dedicated her life to healing: healing her own pain and healing others, and finding simple solutions to health and wellness. Through crafting, creating, and energy work, she has developed a variety of tools, and also a belief that it is vital for us to talk openly about our struggles so that we can find healing in community. I hope you enjoy this interview!This Beautiful Life is an exploration of the human condition. A practice in compassion and empathy. It is an attempt to counter-balance a social media landscape that thrives on dividing us into echo chambers, where people who don’t think like us become “the enemy”.My name is Erin. I have lived a life with many chapters: as a historian, as a world traveler, as a writer and actor, and now as an off-grid, homesteading, homeschooling wannabe social media influencer. The one thread that runs through my whole life is a desire to understand people and what makes them tick.New Episodes every Monday, on Apple, Spotify and YouTubeMusic from Epidemic Sound: Beautiful Life - Rain Jewels This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisbeautifullifeerin.substack.com

Erin is an off-grid, tiny house, homesteading, unschooling mom of 3. Learn about how a person decides to live such an unconventional life, and what makes the life worth all the effort.This Beautiful Life is an exploration of the human condition. A practice in compassion and empathy. It is an attempt to counter-balance a social media landscape that thrives on dividing us into echo chambers, where people who don’t think like us become “the enemy”.My name is Erin. I have lived a life with many chapters: as a historian, as a world traveler, as a writer and actor, and now as an off-grid, homesteading, homeschooling wannabe social media influencer. The one thread that runs through my whole life is a desire to understand people and what makes them tick.New Episodes every Monday, on Apple, Spotify and YouTubeMusic from Epidemic Sound: Beautiful Life - Rain Jewels This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisbeautifullifeerin.substack.com

Meet Lianne. From Gym Teacher to High Flying Radio Personality to Paralegal to Mom of Three. She's tried on lots of different lives and enjoyed the ride.This Beautiful Life is an exploration of the human condition. A practice in compassion and empathy. It is an attempt to counter-balance a social media landscape that thrives on dividing us into echo chambers, where people who don’t think like us become “the enemy”.My name is Erin. I have lived a life with many chapters: as a historian, as a world traveler, as a writer and actor, and now as an off-grid, homesteading, homeschooling wannabe social media influencer. The one thread that runs through my whole life is a desire to understand people and what makes them tick.New Episodes every Monday, on Apple, Spotify and YouTubeMusic from Epidemic Sound: Beautiful Life - Rain Jewels This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisbeautifullifeerin.substack.com

Amir was born in Boston but has lived in Israel for 16 years. He is a tour guide, is not afraid of discussing difficult topics. Which we do. For the full hour. And then some. Enjoy!This Beautiful Life is an exploration of the human condition. A practice in compassion and empathy. It is an attempt to counter-balance a social media landscape that thrives on dividing us into echo chambers, where people who don’t think like us become “the enemy”.My name is Erin. I have lived a life with many chapters: as a historian, as a world traveler, as a writer and actor, and now as an off-grid, homesteading, homeschooling wannabe social media influencer. The one thread that runs through my whole life is a desire to understand people and what makes them tick.New Episodes every Monday, on Apple, Spotify and YouTubeMusic from Epidemic Sound: Beautiful Life - Rain Jewels This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisbeautifullifeerin.substack.com

Introducing Kristen. A Mormon from Utah, transplanted into Canada, Kristen and I have become good friends, discussing politics and religion over puzzles and biscuits. Make sure you check out her books: https://kristenmckendry.ca/ (my favourite so far is The Governess - it takes place in a tiny house!)This Beautiful Life is an exploration of the human condition. A practice in compassion and empathy. It is an attempt to counter-balance a social media landscape that thrives on dividing us into echo chambers, where people who don’t think like us become “the enemy”.My name is Erin. I have lived a life with many chapters: as a historian, as a world traveler, as a writer and actor, and now as an off-grid, homesteading, homeschooling wannabe social media influencer. The one thread that runs through my whole life is a desire to understand people and what makes them tick.New Episodes every Monday, on Apple, Spotify and YouTubeMusic from Epidemic Sound: Beautiful Life - Rain Jewels This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisbeautifullifeerin.substack.com

Meet Gwen! She started a market garden business when she was 16 years old, and 20 years later she is still going strong and meeting her goals, and setting a good example.This Beautiful Life is an exploration of the human condition. A practice in compassion and empathy. It is an attempt to counter-balance a social media landscape that thrives on dividing us into echo chambers, where people who don’t think like us become “the enemy”.My name is Erin. I have lived a life with many chapters: as a historian, as a world traveler, as a writer and actor, and now as an off-grid, homesteading, homeschooling wannabe social media influencer. The one thread that runs through my whole life is a desire to understand people and what makes them tick.New Episodes every Monday, on Apple, Spotify and YouTubeMusic from Epidemic Sound: Beautiful Life - Rain Jewels This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisbeautifullifeerin.substack.com

Bruno is a teacher and a has a small homestead in Brazil! So those of us in the northern hemisphere can enjoy the warmth and green throughout this interview.This Beautiful Life is an exploration of the human condition. A practice in compassion and empathy. It is an attempt to counter-balance a social media landscape that thrives on dividing us into echo chambers, where people who don’t think like us become “the enemy”.My name is Erin. I have lived a life with many chapters: as a historian, as a world traveler, as a writer and actor, and now as an off-grid, homesteading, homeschooling wannabe social media influencer. The one thread that runs through my whole life is a desire to understand people and what makes them tick.New Episodes every Monday, on Apple, Spotify and YouTubeMusic from Epidemic Sound: Beautiful Life - Rain Jewels This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisbeautifullifeerin.substack.com

Dorothéa is an academic and an aid worker who has been to Gaza 3 times since the most recent war began. She will correct me and tell you that it isn't a war, it is a genocide. Listen to her story.This Beautiful Life is an exploration of the human condition. A practice in compassion and empathy. It is an attempt to counter-balance a social media landscape that thrives on dividing us into echo chambers, where people who don’t think like us become “the enemy”.My name is Erin. I have lived a life with many chapters: as a historian, as a world traveler, as a writer and actor, and now as an off-grid, homesteading, homeschooling wannabe social media influencer. The one thread that runs through my whole life is a desire to understand people and what makes them tick. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisbeautifullifeerin.substack.com

Introducing Laura Jean: she owns a 13 acre Permaculture Food Forest, and her world-view has been built, piece by piece, through her life experiences: a mix of right and left-wing, pagan and Indigenous, new and old. This Beautiful Life is an exploration of the human condition. A practice in compassion and empathy. It is an attempt to counter-balance a social media landscape that thrives on dividing us into echo chambers, where people who don’t think like us become “the enemy”.My name is Erin. I have lived a life with many chapters: as a historian, as a world traveler, as a writer and actor, and now as an off-grid, homesteading, homeschooling wannabe social media influencer. The one thread that runs through my whole life is a desire to understand people and what makes them tick.New Episodes every Monday. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisbeautifullifeerin.substack.com

I’d like to introduce you to Mike: on the cusp of retiring from his family farm, a business that he has spent his life building into a 2800 acre, 15000 hog operation, Mike reflects on his life, his family, and his politics.This Beautiful Life is an exploration of the human condition. A practice in compassion and empathy. It is an attempt to counter-balance a social media landscape that thrives on dividing us into echo chambers, where people who don’t think like us become “the enemy”.My name is Erin. I have lived a life with many chapters: as a historian, as a world traveler, as a writer and actor, and now as an off-grid, homesteading, homeschooling wannabe social media influencer. The one thread that runs through my whole life is a desire to understand people and what makes them tick.New Episodes every Monday. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisbeautifullifeerin.substack.com

In this week’s episode, meet Cali. She is a 26 year old horticulturalist who is a passionate advocate for equal rights. She has felt tragedy and violence, love and beauty. Come and see the world through her eyes for a little while.Music: Beautiful Life by Rain Jewels from Epidemic Sound This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisbeautifullifeerin.substack.com

In my debut podcast, I introduce you to Bethany. She is an 11 year old girl. Unschooling with her mom and sister in a tiny house on a tiny homestead in Ontario, Canada. She loves art and animals and skating. Come and see the world through her eyes for a little while. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thisbeautifullifeerin.substack.com