Anarchy is a term which in the modern era is almost always used incorrectly. Most believe it to mean chaos or the lack of order, but in truth it simply means without masters or rulers. In other words, Anarchy means the absence of slavery (i.e. a state of freedom).
Read moreI was recently asked the question, "What’s the most significant / important thing you hope to convey to the world?" This is something I've been asking myself for awhile now, and I love that someone thought to ask me about it.
Read moreToday on Ask Cahlen I will be answering the question, "What is a Codependent Relationship?" I have a lot of personal experience with Codependency, and I've mostly come out of my tendency to fall into it, so I'm glad to have the opportunity to share my thoughts on how to notice it in your relationships and what to do about it.
Read moreA friend of mine on the Steem Blockchain asked me to answer the question, "How do I achieve financial freedom when living away from big cities?" This topic comes at a perfect time for me, as I have been transitioning away from the use of banks, and am just now reaching the point where this goal is coming to be for me.
Read moreA friend of mine was diagnosed with Guillain Barre Syndrome a few days ago. I didn't know much about it other than the fact that is was a rare auto-immune disease, so I decided to thoroughly research the topic and share what I discovered.
Read moreI'm starting up a new video series called 'Ask Cahlen'. I've been wanting to start sharing the knowledge I've been picking up now that I have a lot more free time, energy and desire to learn. This first episode is an introduction to the series itself.
Read moreLet me show you how I grind rice, lentils, vegetables and spices into a fine powdered mix which can be quickly cooked in camp for a delicious hot and hearty meal. It's also light and compact in my backpack and feeds me for days... the perfect healthy vegan survival dinner!
Read moreA friend has been recommending I explore the Gila National Forest in New Mexico for awhile now, and I finally got the chance. I'm glad I did because there was so much to see! Come along as Jeremiah the Nomad Man and I explore this area for the first time on our bikes.
Read moreLast January there was a Super Blue Blood Moon, which won't happen again for another 19 years, and I was lucky enough to spend it at Indian Bread Rocks.
Read moreI stopped in a cactus forest for a few nights to rest and absorb some sun. There is a large of variety of cacti here, so if you see something you know the name of, please let us know!
Read moreWhen I left my job and home to be nomadic in January 2018 the first place I stopped and stayed for more than a single night was in the hills around Lake Havasu Arizona. It was the first time in my life where I finally felt free, and so I hold a lot of sentimentality for this place.
Read moreAfter spending the night in the abandoned Delamar Mine in Nevada, I came across an old cemetery while driving out. I had been wondering just how old the mine was, and figured the headstones would help solve that mystery.
Read moreLiving nomadically has its risks, so I spend a decent amount of time implementing backup plans for worst scenarios. I like to think about this topic in terms of Fractals, which are systems with patterns which repeat themselves as you examine the individual components.
Read moreAs a nomad, I’m always on the lookout for new and interesting places to camp and explore. During my migration back to the Southwest United States for the Winter I came across a ruined mine in the Nevada desert while browsing freecampsites.net, and knew I had stop there for a few nights.
Read moreI'm on my way back South for the Winter. Seattle is great during the Summer, but it's hard to resist the call of the Arizona deserts when the rains of the Pacific Northwest set in. One of my first stops was in the wilds of Nevada. A lone road stretches for miles through the middle of nowhere. I pull off into the brush to rest for the night, and do a little exploring before I retire.
Read moreIn this episode of Speak Freely TV we are joined by Liz Crain the owner and operator of Leafhopper Farm, a small demonstration Permaculture Farm in the Pacific Northwest. Liz and Cahlen discuss the state of our soil and water, how it affects our health, how it got that way and what we can do about it.
Read moreWater is a daily necessity for us all, and when you're living nomadically you often have to get creative about where you're finding it. My favorite spot is from streams or other running water sources, but there is still the problem of microbes to deal with.
Read moreI've recently adapted my Ketogenic Hot Chocolate recipe to be Vegan as well. This is done by replacing the ghee or butter with a can of coconut milk, and adding a little sunflower lecithin to aid in the mixing.
Read moreLast time you heard from me I was thinking through some ideas on how to arrange the battery and panels on my Solar eBike. In this video I'll show you how I created an expandable battery pack!
Read moreHere's my first live Sitar practice session. I ended up explaining some of the basics of the instrument and of music itself!
Read moreIn this episode of Speak Freely TV we are joined by The Pholosopher a proponent and educator of many topics relating to human freedom. Pho and Cahlen discuss the fundamentals of Anarchy, the belief that government is illegitimate and immoral due to its power being wholly derived through the use of violence.
Read moreIn this episode of Speak Freely TV we are joined by Scott Compton the founder of EMF Warriors. Scott and Cahlen discuss the Health Effects of EMFs (Electromagnetic Fields), including both the potential health dangers and benefits. Scott then provides a number of useful tips for assessing and improving your individual situation.
Read moreI've had several people in my life find out they had Cancer, and I've seen the devastating effects of one of the standard treatments called Chemotherapy first hand. This led me to do a fair amount of research on my own to see if science really supports this treatment and to investigate other options that are traditionally unsupported by western medicine.
Read moreI'm planning to upgrade my Rad Rover eBike with a solar charging system so that I can harness the power of the sun when riding around. I have a few ideas so far on how to set it up, but haven't settled on anything.
Read moreOn this episode of Speak Freely TV, Rich and Cahlen discuss the complexities of reducing possessions and moving towards a simpler lifestyle when a family is part of the picture.
Read moreI recently gave my motorized bicycle to my good friend Jeremiah the Nomad Man, and picked up a Rad Rover electric bike (eBike) as my secondary vehicle. Come along as I use the bike to haul a large heavy object 8 miles back from town, while still having over 3/5ths charge in the battery after 16 miles round trip.
Read moreIn this episode I visit Mount Saint Helens in Washington state with my traveling buddy Jeremiah the Nomad Man. This volcano last erupted in 1980 and was the biggest eruption the United States has seen, at least as far back as we've been tracking that.
Read moreOn this episode I visit Crater Lake in Oregon with my traveling buddy Jeremiah the Nomad Man on the way back home to Washington. This lake is the crater of a volcano that erupted 7700 years ago. It's nearly 2000 feet deep making it the deepest lake in the United States.
Read moreIt's been awhile since the last update of my journey back home to Washington state with my buddy Jeremiah the Nomad Man. This is a quick video update on some of our adventures since you last heard from us, which includes an earful of baby tics, the 4Runner saving the day after a tow truck broke itself trying to pull Jeremiah's van from a sand pit, and 3 bears circling our camp as we huddled around a campfire near Yosemite.
Read moreMy 4Runner has been giving me some trouble and the Fuel Pump is the likely culprit. Luckily I'm traveling with a former mechanic, Jeremiah the Nomad Man.
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