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Walking Away From ‘Normal’: Why Corey Watts Chose Freedom Part 1

18 min · 12. maj 2026
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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 life * How he saved money, quit his job, and built out a van * Why a mini school bus became home for 3+ years * What traveling the U.S., Southeast Asia, and Central America taught him * The moment in Nicaragua that shattered everything he thought he knew about the world * How saying YES reshaped his worldview and opportunities If 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: ihavequestions2025@gmail.com [ihavequestions2025@gmail.com] Keywords: 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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