PLANTSTRONG Podcast

Ep. 258: Colleen Mariotti - Learning to Let Go and Live Plantstrong

Jul 18, 2024

Guest Colleen Mariotti talks about her nomadic life journey embracing joy and beautiful people. She shares insights on letting go, living plantstrong, and finding inspiration in mindfulness practices. The podcast highlights the transformative experiences of sustainable living in different countries, the impact of strong women in building communities, and prioritizing inner truth and values. The conversation also touches on gratitude, family relationships, and staying plant strong through exploration.

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Colleen Mariotti

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Quick takeaways

Embracing minimalism and freedom leads to joy and connection in unexpected places.

Adopting a nomadic lifestyle encourages experiential learning and shared decision-making within the family.

Mindfulness and gratitude practices enhance appreciation for life, foster connections, and contribute meaningfully to the world.

Deep dives

Nomadic Family Embraces Plant-Based Lifestyle Worldwide

Colleen Mariotti and her family embarked on a nomadic lifestyle with minimal possessions, maintaining their plant-based diet in remote corners of the world. Living nomadically allowed them to embrace freedom and imperfection, discovering joy and connection in unexpected places. Colleen shares their journey on the Livology blog, showcasing their encounters with the Esselstyn family even in Slovenia.

Intro

3min

Life of a Nomadic Vegan Family in the Italian Alps

19min

Journey to Plant-Based Eating and Health Transformation

11min

Embracing Change and Sustainable Living in New Zealand and Bali

31min

Strength and Support of Women in Building Community

15min

Exploring Pattern Practice and a Mindfulness Course

3min

Exploring Courage and Following Inner Truth

2min

Reflections on Time, Family, and Gratitude

6min

Grateful Farewell and Plant Strong Event Excitement

3min

We often talk about how living a Plantstrong life is an adventure if you let go of expectations, allow yourself to be more free, and learn to embrace imperfection!

On this episode, Rip talks with Colleen Mariotti who, along with her family, have done this in spades when they sold most of their possessions over 10 years ago and started a nomadic life together.

What did she find when she learned to let go? Joy, pleasure, and beautiful people who are willing to help at every turn.

And, the best part? She has also remained Plantstrong - even in the tiniest of villages where you can’t just pick up a product from the shelf!

(In fact, we even found out that she first heard of the Esselstyn family in Slovenia of all places!)

She chronicles her family’s journey on her blog Livology, where they offer stories and mindfulness practices to inspire you wherever you are.

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Ep. 258: Colleen Mariotti - Learning to Let Go and Live Plantstrong

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Nomadic Family Embraces Plant-Based Lifestyle Worldwide

Transition to Nomadic Life and Household Downsizing

Redefining Money and Community through Barter and Cultural Exchanges

Living a Life of Adventure and Connection

Mindfulness and Gratitude in Daily Practices

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