The Knock: Waking Up Van Life

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Iman—a survivor, writer, mother, and van lifer—who bravely shares her journey of being “thrown away” after a narcissistic marriage that spanned continents. From finding love in Egypt that would soon reveal to be anything but, to rebuilding her life on her own terms in the U.S., Iman opens up about the financial, emotional and even physical toll of narcissistic abuse, the healing process, and how van life became her path to freedom and self-reliance.We dive into the real definition of narcissistic personality disorder (NPD), how women, and even men can be victims of partners and parents with NPD. In this episode we discover van life can be a legitimate escape route and healing tool for survivors.Whether you're healing from toxic relationships, exploring alternative lifestyles, or seeking stories of transformation and resilience—you don’t want to miss this conversation.I Will Ruin Your Life: The Invisible Scars of Narcissistic Abuse - Read Now: https://www.amazon.com/Will-Ruin-Your-Life-Narcissistic-ebook/dp/B08F4MYVQZIman’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzzuTxQldka-FG1_6erNC7g?view_as=subscriberIman’s Patreon: https://patreon.com/discardedwife?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkIman’s Socials & Morehttps://linktr.ee/discardedwifeMore Ways to Listen to the Podcast: ⁠⁠https://beacons.ai/theknockpod⁠>>>>>⁠Follow the hosts<<<<<🚐 Kyla – Don’t get Vanboozled! ⁠⁠Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@VanboozledvanlifePatreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/vanboozled⁠Everything Else: https://beacons.ai/vanboozled🚐 Bunny – Beyond the road, beyond the rules, beyond the 🐂 💩⁠ Youtube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bunnyandbeyond⁠Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/bunnyandbeyond⁠Everything Else: https://linktr.ee/bunnyandbeyond#narcissisticabuse #vanlifecommunity #narcissistawareness #survivorstories #womenwhorise #healingjourney #vanlifewomen #toxicrelationshiprecovery #emotionalabuseawareness #vanlifeheals

From border crossing regulations and national park restrictions to motion sickness, pet-friendly campgrounds, stealth camping with a barking dog, and how to keep your pup entertained while you work, we’re talking about it all.Whether you're preparing for your first road trip or have been traveling with your pup for years, this episode is packed with tips and relatable challenges to help you keep your adventure stress-free (for both you and your furry co-pilot).🔗 Links in This Video:Waggle:https://mywaggle.com/BringFido:https://www.bringfido.com/Crystal Bay Hotel Saint Pete FLhttps://g.co/kgs/xt8Wo8bAll Creatures Pet Lodge Oviedo FLhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/hmb4Tv7HW7M2FiPU8Find the Pod Everywhere: https://beacons.ai/theknockpodFollow the hosts!🚐 Kyla – Don’t get vanboozled! https://www.youtube.com/@Vanboozledvanlife🚐 Bunny – Beyond the road, beyond the rules, beyond the 🐂 💩 https://www.youtube.com/@bunnyandbeyondSubscribe to catch the full Vanlife Pets Series, and drop a comment if you relate to any of these! We’re in this together, nomadic pet parents.#VanlifeWithDogs #TravelingWithPets #VanDogLife #FullTimeVanlife #VanlifeStruggles #NomadicPets #AdventureDogs #PetFriendlyTravel #VanlifeLogistics #PetTravelTips #StealthCampingWithDogs #VanlifeRealities #DogsOnTheRoad #VanlifePodcast #PetParentsOnTheRoad

Living on the road with your pup is a dream come true—but it’s not without serious risks. In this episode of our Vanlife Pets Series, we’re diving deep into the top 10 safety and health concerns for dogs living the nomadic lifestyle. From overheating in hot vans to freezing temps in winter, rural vet emergencies, and parasites in new regions, we cover it all.We’ll talk real-world experiences, practical tips, and what we’ve learned (sometimes the hard way) about keeping our dogs safe and healthy while traveling full-time. Whether you're already living the #vanlifewithdogs or planning your first road trip, this episode is a must-watch for any traveling pet parent.Topics we cover:Heatstroke risk in summer vansHypothermia and paw injuries in freezing tempsAccessing vet care on the roadDealing with emergencies in remote areasWildlife encounters, toxic plants, roadkill dangersPreventing parasites (fleas, ticks, worms)Injury from terrain or sharp objectsDehydration on long drive daysStaying on top of vaccinations and meds👉 Hit subscribe and join us for part 1 of our Vanlife Pets Series—because your dog deserves to adventure safely.🔗 Links in This Video:Arizona Rattlesnake Aversion Training:https://arizonarattlesnake.com/Waggle:https://mywaggle.com/BringFido:https://www.bringfido.com/Crystal Bay Hotel Saint Pete FLhttps://g.co/kgs/xt8Wo8bAll Creatures Pet Lodge Oviedo FLhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/hmb4Tv7HW7M2FiPU8#VanlifeDogs #VanlifeWithPets #TravelingWithDogs #NomadicPets #DogsofVanlife #VanlifeSafety #RoadlifePups #VanDogAdventures #FullTimeVanlife #TravelDogTips #VanlifePodcast #PetSafetyOnTheRoad #OverheatingDogs #VanlifeChallenges #AdventureDogs

Giveaway Info HERE:https://youtu.be/ZAbW8sDK8yM?si=VGw9UWb7jd6teufwSo you wanna live in a van? Cute. But let’s get real—if you don’t have the right essentials, your dream road trip is gonna turn into a sweaty, hangry, sleep-deprived nightmare real quick.We’re talking fans (because roasting like a rotisserie chicken isn’t the vibe), a bathroom setup (unless you enjoy emergency bush runs at 2 AM), a way to cook (unless you think cold SpaghettiOs count as fine dining), water storage(because dehydration is not a personality trait), and protection (for when a rando gets a little too friendly at a truck stop).Join Bunny (@bunnyandbeyond) & Kyla (@vanboozled) as we roast the biggest van life mistakes, spill the tea on what you actually need, and probably get into a petty argument or two (because what’s a podcast without a little drama?).Subscribe, listen, and tell us—what’s the dumbest thing you forgot when you first hit the road? https://www.instagram.com/theknockwakingupvanlife/profilecard/?igsh=M250ZnRmNTdma3A1 https://www.tiktok.com/@theknockwakingupv?_t=ZP-8v2MIDhpfhP&_r=1 https://youtube.com/@theknockpod?si=1CwrS9cxVRX-5DAn https://open.spotify.com/show/70v9vhbZQxkJ1CSTV2UH1b?si=H1jOC4yKRl6Jpf42t_n3xwFollow the hosts!#VanLife #NomadLife #VanLifeEssentials #WhyAreYouLikeThis #StopBuyingJunk #OffGridLiving #FullTimeTravel #VanLifeGear #Boondocking #DIYVanBuild #LivingInAVan #TravelPodcast Kyla – Don’t get vanboozled!→ https://youtube.com/@vanboozledvanlife?si=W7Ydod6A58hcqGQG Bunny – Beyond the road, beyond the rules, beyond the → https://youtube.com/@bunnyandbeyond?si=pCJ-yUO6TThIfOLR

Van life isn’t one-size-fits-all. In this first episode of The Knock Podcast, Bunny (@bunnyandbeyond) and Kyla (@vanboozled) break down their completely different van life setups, travel styles, and backstories. Kyla: The stealth camping queen, navigating city van life, parking lot politics, and making van life work in urban spaces.Bunny: Full-time nomad, always on the move, chasing nature, and dodging breakdowns in a self-built rig.How do these two worlds collide? What’s easier—constant travel or city dwelling? And how did we end up living in vans in the first place? We’re diving into our van builds, our struggles, our wins, and the weirdest experiences we’ve had on the road. Subscribe & Hit That Bell! New episodes drop weekly, covering everything from van life fails and DIY disastersto nomad horror stories and the reality of content creation on the road. Follow us for more: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theknockpod?si=7LZ3BlQuQIybu7Xj Instagram: VanBoozled: https://www.instagram.com/gotvanboozled?igsh=eTFxNXI3dmhzMHRyBunnyandbeyond: https://www.instagram.com/bunnyandbeyondofficial?igsh=bnUxdTlubHFkNW8yTheKNOCK: https://www.instagram.com/theknockwakingupvanlife/profilecard/?igsh=M250ZnRmNTdma3A1Tiktok: Vanboozled: https://www.tiktok.com/@dontgetvanboozled?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcBunnyandbeyond: https://www.tiktok.com/@bunnyandbeyond?_t=ZP-8uzPxOXcf5b&_r=1TheKNOCK: https://www.tiktok.com/@theknockwakingupv?_t=ZP-8uzPzcpMbKo&_r=1 Tell us in the comments: Are you more of a nomadic traveler or a city stealth camper? #VanLife #NomadLife #VanLifePodcast #StealthCamping #DIYVanBuild #DigitalNomad #RoadLife #SoloVanLife #TheKnockPodcast #VanBuild #OffGridLife