I Got Arrested For Stopping A Truck At The World’s Largest Slaughterhouse. Here’s Why I Would Do It Again.

February 3, 2018 / Calen / Activism, Tales Of Change

The impact that Smithfield has on the world around us is horrific. It is destroying the environment, exploiting human minorities, and crushing the health of the public.

I Got Arrested Protesting SeaWorld. Here’s Why It Was Worth It.

September 7, 2017 / Calen / Activism, Tales Of Adventure, Tales Of Change

Protesters holding a sign saying "SeaWorld Kills"

Arrest Protesting SeaWorld: Why I Was Cuffed In, Laid Down, And Dressed Up As An Orca A few years ago while budget traveling the California coast, I found myself handcuffed, sitting peacefully in a wade pool in San Diego, California. I vividly remember sitting cross-legged, focusing on my breath, staring out at the water and […]

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90. The Ultimate Savasana: Dying & Deathwork with Scott Kirschenbaum - Unruly Podcast | Exploring Travel, Activism & Alternative Culture

There’s one transition we’ll all experience but hardly talk about: Death. Whether out of fear or taboo, so much of our culture and communities shy away from the topic. Still, it lingers in the back of our mind and flutters in our subconscious. On the topic of dying and deathwork we interview Scott Kirschenbaum, known for his stunning documentaries where he captures some of life's most intense and raw moments. His work with Ethan Sisser was no different; after learning of a young man with brain cancer, Scott agreed to filming his final weeks — and moments — of life. After spending fourteen days at his bedside, Scott’s relationship with death was transformed. “If you love something, start grieving for it. If you love someone, start grieving for them.” In this episode we discuss: * What it means to die in community * How reciprocity can be created in all aspects of life, including death * What the practice of “cracking your heart open” looks like in real time * “Slow death” and why it matters * Reflections for planning our own final moments SHOWNOTES  - 2026 Unruly Finca Ganadito trip: https://www.wetravel.com/trips/finca-ganadito-in-costa-rica-calen-otto-01051353 - Unruly Group Trips: https://wanderwoman.online/unruly-group-trips/ - Join the Unruly Patreon: patreon.com/unrulytravel - The Last Ecstatic Days: https://www.thelastecstaticdaysmovie.com/about - Wailing Earth Docuseries: https://www.youtube.com/@TempleofSeaweed   - Unruly Travel & Living Blog: unrulytravel.com  -Unruly email newsletter: buff.ly/4a1bPwT   - Support the podcast: SoundCloud - @unrulystories,  Venmo - @unruytravel   - Contact: calenotto@gmail.com   - Unruly Instagram: www.instagram.com/unruly_traveller

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