Reroot with Eamon and Bec

We first met Trent and Allie in 2018 when we bonded over van life. Now, they’re building a home from the ground up in the mountains while raising a young family, all while documenting the journey on their YouTube channel. In this episode, Trent and Allie share the personal decisions that have shaped their path, how they’ve navigated major life changes together, and what it’s been like to take risks, build a YouTube channel, and raise a family. They also open up about filming and sharing life’s toughest moments, postpartum depression and how loss has reshaped their perspective. Join the Reroot Community: Instagram - www.instagram.com/rerootpod TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@rerootpod Reroot Facebook Group - www.facebook.com/groups/1784427378276987 Watch the podcast on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKH0jHiYEQI 0:00 - intro  4:10 - making massive life decisions and taking risks 5:28 - entrepreneurship inspiration 8:18 - going all in on YouTube  11:10 - van life 13:20 - protecting your dreams 17:23 - the magic of a home birth 20:12 - Trent unpacks his childhood  22:38 - feeling like roommates not partners  25:05 - postpartum rage  28:02 - the trauma of Leo’s birth 33:55 - how we choose what we share online 43:00 - “Life Flight’s on it’s way” 57:35 - comparing trauma  1:03:15 - Billy’s pregnancy  1:05:06 - partpartum depression  1:10:05 - what keeps them motivated to post on YouTube 1:18:44 - how to support someone through postpartum depression  1:25:10 - Billie’s home birth  1:46:07 - death is hard  2:06:00 - feedback from Trent & Allie  2:13:46 - Real talk Want to be featured in a future episode? Submit a 30-second video with your question to reroot@eamonandbec.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aaron Spivak is reshaping the future of entrepreneurship. After selling his company Hush for $48M at the age of 26, Aaron was left lonely, stressed and unhealthy. Now, he's shifting gears to create a new path for entrepreneurs with The Founders Club. In this episode expect to learn about Aaron’s journey to becoming a multimillionaire, his crucial advice to entrepreneurs, how to build a business while maintaining balance, the power of our words, and why Aaron believes entrepreneurship is the worst job in the world. No matter your path, this episode has insights that will resonate with anyone looking to grow or challenge themselves. Join the Reroot Community: Instagram - www.instagram.com/rerootpod TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@rerootpod Reroot Facebook Group - www.facebook.com/groups/1784427378276987 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/F6lmW3vS_fM 0:00 - intro  2:35 - how being a multimillionaire changes your relationships 4:03 - entrepreneurship is the worst job in the world   10:48 - manifesting the $48M sale   16:45 - I’m scared of my own thoughts  20:39 - from jock to spirituality 24:40 - Aaron’s entrepreneurial inspiration  30:55 - creating an exit strategy  33:45 - Dragons Den and the lightbulb moment  37:58 - can you be a healthy entrepreneur  41:53 - advice to entrepreneurs  46:05 - Aaron’s dating life  49:45 - getting his car stolen   53:41 - a day in Aaron’s life  1:09:00 - not feeling good enough  1:14:00 - beliefs around money  1:19:59 - The Founders Club  1:27:45 - our Facebook got hacked  1:35:33 - we just became business partners  1:47:03 - Real Talk  2:00:19 - answering our listener questions  Thanks for your submission, Tamara! Want to be featured in a future episode? Submit a 30-second video with your question to reroot@eamonandbec.com. Pro tip: jot down your question beforehand to keep it clear and concise! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lifestyle and travel YouTubers Raya & Louis join us in the Reroot studio this week where we dove into how Louis got taken to court over a goldfish, Raya’s challenges with motherhood, their life-changing experience with plant medicine, communal living and more!  Join the Reroot Community: Instagram - www.instagram.com/rerootpod TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@rerootpod Reroot Facebook Group - www.facebook.com/groups/1784427378276987 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RerootPod 0:00 - intro 5:43 - a decade of YouTube 9:21 - the goldfish incident  14:19 - being competitive with YouTube  20:15 - how Raya & Louis met  26:19 - manifesting the LA house  32:14 - communal living  34:39 - becoming parents 43:15 - motherhood 48:10 - Raya & Louis spirituality journey 1:04:02 - plant medicine  1:24:59 - body image 1:34:37 - Raya delete’s Instagram  1:43:18 - using ChatGPT as our therapist   1:47:11 - sharing our kids online  1:53:28 - Real Talk  1:59:24 - Costa Rica update  Want to be featured in a future episode? Submit a 30-second video with your question to reroot@eamonandbec.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're 9 episodes into Season 3, and it's time to catch up! We hopped over to Reroot's Instagram (@rerootpod) and asked our audience for their burning questions. Grab your tea and get cozy!  Shop our Black Friday sale: www.drinkhabit.com Join the Reroot Community: Instagram - www.instagram.com/rerootpod TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@rerootpod Reroot Facebook Group - www.facebook.com/groups/1784427378276987 Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rO5W1ls0c-A Follow Eamon & Bec:  YouTube - www.youtube.com/@eamonandbec Instagram - www.instagram.com/eamonandbec Habit - www.drinkhabit.com  0:00 - intro  2:40 - reflecting on this past year  19:16 - growing our family  30:45 - wedding update  31:40 - is this interesting!?  37:32 - Oso enters the chat  43:25 - comments suck 46:04 - toxic positivity  52:34 - Dr. Joe retreat 1:06:47 - beliefs around money  1:10:37 - Bec’s Rec’s  1:17:37 - let’s chat business 1:21:30 - financing our company  1:22:44 - home ownership as a business owner 1:23:20 - minimalism  1:26:50 - looking for property in Mexico/CBD update  1:32:24 - what keeps us motivated  1:36:06 - Real Talk Want to be featured in a future episode? Submit a 30-second video with your question to reroot@eamonandbec.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexandra Gater is YouTube’s go-to home decor expert, an author, and entrepreneur. In today’s episode, we dive into her journey, starting with the “crisis moment” when she was laid off from her dream job and how that crisis sparked her entrepreneurial path. We also discuss her struggles with anxiety, her experiences as a woman in media, and the challenges of balancing career ambitions with personal milestones, like her desire to start a family. This is an episode you won’t want to miss! Grab your deck of Real Talk: www.drinkhabit.com/products/real-talk-conversation-starter-game Join the Reroot Community: Instagram - www.instagram.com/rerootpod TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@rerootpod Reroot Facebook Group - www.facebook.com/groups/1784427378276987 Watch the podcast on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/ukyKFv4f5Gk Follow Eamon & Bec:  YouTube - www.youtube.com/@eamonandbec Instagram - www.instagram.com/eamonandbec Habit - www.drinkhabit.com  0:00 - intro 1:39 - Real Talk has launched 6:20 - Alexandra’s crisis point  15:40 - being driven or dragged  19:05 - Amanda enters the chat  23:24 - Alexandra got Amanda in trouble  31:05 - taking the leap  35:21 - stressed all the time  39:48 - deciding not to share her personal life online  43:56 - being a woman in media 48:44 - creating boundaries within the business 50:20 - people commenting on Amanda’s body 54:05 - navigating negative comments 58:59 - Alexandra’s experience with anxiety 1:10:39 - how Alexandra’s partner feels about YouTube 1:16:00 - Real Talk 1:23:25 - “I have a fear of going to jail” 1:29:45 - future plans for Alexandra  1:33:27 - Alexandra spills the tea  Want to be featured in a future episode? Submit a 30-second video with your question to reroot@eamonandbec.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You asked, and we answered! Today we have not only our most requested podcast guests, but also some of our closest friends Kara and Nate. In this episode, we unpack how they’ve stayed so motivated over the past 8 years, navigating burnout, expanding our comfort zones, dealing with epilepsy, and—of course—we get them to spill the tea on whether they’re planning to have kids. Join the Reroot Community: Instagram - www.instagram.com/rerootpod TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@rerootpod Reroot Facebook Group - www.facebook.com/groups/1784427378276987 Watch the podcast on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/ZjPvx_thenc Follow Eamon & Bec:  YouTube - www.youtube.com/@eamonandbec Instagram - www.instagram.com/eamonandbec Habit - www.drinkhabit.com  → Get 10 FREE meals at HelloFresh.com/freereroot. *Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. 0:00 - intro 6:34 - maintaining a fast pace 13:04 - coming to terms with slowing down  16:14 - defining success  23:42 - living the extremes  25:24 - expanding our comfort zones 30:36 - Leadville 100 38:24 - how visiting 100 countries changed you as a person 44:13 - crime and safety while traveling 49:34 - is full time travel sustainable forever 56:19 - being a support person in your relationship 1:02:04 - Kara’s seizure 1:06:04 - the challenges of being YouTubers  1:08:24 - what are you moving forward with in this next chunk of life 1:10:04 - adult sleepovers are underrated  1:11:54 - kids?? 1:30:04 - Nate’s a hypocrite 1:31:13 - burnout 1:36:32 - building a team 1:41:42 - leading with love in business  1:42:04 - Real Talk 1:58:34 - spilling the tea  2:03:12 - our secret spring break trip  Want to be featured in a future episode? Submit a 30-second video with your question to reroot@eamonandbec.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week, Eamon was in the hot seat, so this week it's Bec's turn! Eamon sits down with her to discuss her meditation practice, her diagnosis, overcoming a fear-based mindset, her relationship with YouTube, losing her hair, and much more. Shop our range of certified organic teas and enjoy 10% off with code ""Reroot"" www.drinkhabit.com.  Join the Reroot Community: Instagram - www.instagram.com/rerootpod TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@rerootpod Reroot Facebook Group - www.facebook.com/groups/1784427378276987 Watch the podcast on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/F8jnQ1xDxzY Follow Eamon & Bec:  YouTube - www.youtube.com/@eamonandbec Instagram - www.instagram.com/eamonandbec Habit - www.drinkhabit.com  0:00 - intro  2:00 - one thing you’d like to say to the world  8:25 - we don’t change unless we’re challenged  10:30 - meditation journey  15:15 - “I never googled my prognosis” 16:20 - we’re addicted to fear 19:15 - journey with YouTube  24:03 - the roast videos  39:00 - knowing Eamon was the one 47:45 - hair loss and femininity  1:01:00 - best advice you’ve ever been given  1:02:09 - fears  1:18:00 - biggest decision you’ve had to make in the past year  1:20:10 - RealTalk 1:29:30 - staying motivated and positive  Thanks for your video Eddy! Want to be featured in a future episode? Submit a 30-second video with your question to reroot@eamonandbec.com. Pro tip: jot down your question beforehand to keep it clear and concise! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Reroot, Eamon is in the hot seat as Bec asks him about his diet, motivations for sharing his life online, biggest fears, tattoo regrets, and what his life would look like without this relationship. Get ready for some juicy insights! Shop our range of certified organic teas and enjoy 10% off with code "Reroot" www.drinkhabit.com.  Join the Reroot Community: Instagram - www.instagram.com/rerootpod TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@rerootpod Reroot Facebook Group - www.facebook.com/groups/1784427378276987 Watch the podcast on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/9gvqbnjRb4E Follow Eamon & Bec:  YouTube - www.youtube.com/@eamonandbec Instagram - www.instagram.com/eamonandbec Habit - www.drinkhabit.com 0:00 - intro 2:15 - no longer vegan 9:40 - motivation to share online 20:30 - figuring out my identity 23:55 - what it’s like working with Eamon 24:53 - Eamon’s ADD diagnosis  32:35 - Is Bec the parent you thought she would be? 43:20 - advice for supporting someone through illness 50:40 - what Eamon’s 9-5 would be 52:15 - weed and alcohol  1:05:00 - biggest take away from the last 5 years  1:10:10 - 19 year old Eamon 1:12:40 - tattoo regrets  1:15:10 - Eamon’s biggest fear  1:18:20 - Real Talk: grocery shopping & success  1:21:55 - answering YOUR questions  Thanks for your video, Tay Lynn! Want to be featured in a future episode? Submit a 30-second video with your question to reroot@eamonandbec.com. Pro tip: jot down your question beforehand to keep it clear and concise! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s likely that you’ve seen Matt & Abby’s posts while scrolling through your social media feeds. They’ve been creating on YouTube and TikTok for over 5 years, amassing a following of 12M+ across their platforms. They also host "The Unplanned Podcast." Their story could not be more different than ours which made for a super interesting conversation. Join us as they open up about the importance of authenticity, their fears around online hate, what keeps them motivated despite the negativity and so much more!  Join the Reroot Community: Instagram - www.instagram.com/rerootpod TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@rerootpod Reroot Facebook Group - www.facebook.com/groups/1784427378276987 Watch the podcast on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/OwHf8rzs6Cs Follow Eamon & Bec:  YouTube - www.youtube.com/@eamonandbec Instagram - www.instagram.com/eamonandbec Habit - www.drinkhabit.com → Get 10 FREE meals at HelloFresh.com/freereroot. *Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. 0:00 - intro 4:30 - what 14 year old Matt & Abbie would think about them now 7:35 - changes they’ve seen in one another  9:35 - defining success  17:10 - waiting until marriage  29:34 - marriage counselling  31:35 - working together as a couple  37:49 - sharing our life and kids online  44:38 - navigating negative comments  53:29 - being afraid of online culture  1:00:23 - Abby’s acting career  1:02:10 - entrepreneurship  1:05:20 - living with Abby’s parents  1:10:12 - working with family  1;13:30 - Matt & Abby’s advice to us  1:16:39 - Real Talk: first impressions & what we needed as children   1:26:20 - being depressed in Hawaii  Want to be featured in a future episode? Submit a 30-second video with your question to reroot@eamonandbec.com. Pro tip: jot down your question beforehand to keep it clear and concise! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Reroot, we’re getting to the root of our good friend Max Bidstrup. You may know Max from his YouTube channel, Max and Occy, where he documents the ups and downs of building his dream property in Australia. In this episode, Max reflects on his time as a paramedic, sharing stories of delivering babies and even saving sheep! We also dive deep into our personal experiences with grief after the sudden loss of our friend Lee, the isolation that comes with content creation, whether kids are on the horizon for Max, why he keeps his relationship private, and more. Please note: This episode covers sensitive topics, including mental health, suicide, and PTSD, which may be triggering for some listeners. Join the Reroot Community: Instagram - www.instagram.com/rerootpod TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@rerootpod Reroot Facebook Group - www.facebook.com/groups/1784427378276987 Watch the podcast on YouTube:  www.youtube.com/@RerootwithEamonandBec?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Eamon & Bec:  YouTube - www.youtube.com/@eamonandbec Instagram - www.instagram.com/eamonandbec Habit - www.drinkhabit.com 0:00 - intro 4:10 - Max's journey to building a new life/overview of his journey/the evolution of Max's journey  10:10 - Lee's passing  13:50 - Our journies with grief  18:45 - Living in fear of death  22:55 - Paramedics vs youtube  27:33 - Delivering 5 babies  32:35 - "It was raining sheep" 37:20 - PTSD comes up when you least expect it  43:00 - what's helped Max on his mental health journey  44:55 - the loneliness/isolation of YouTube 48:30 - Oso's moving to Australia?? 50:00 - Finding balance with YouTube  56:40 - Why Max is keeping his relationship private  1:03:00 - Clickbait content 1:04:25 - Taking mushrooms  1:05:50 - Max's relationship with social media  1:11:00 - What are we really off camera? 1:16:30 - Does Max want kids? 1:18:30 - The story of how we first met  1:22:30 - How to support a loved one through their mental health journey  1:36:43 - Real Talk  1:39:55 - Max sends a voice note  1:41:50 - Spilling the tea Want to be featured in a future episode? Submit a 30-second video with your question to reroot@eamonandbec.com. Pro tip: jot down your question beforehand to keep it clear and concise! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we finally open up about the birth of our sweet baby girl, Frankie Lee Fitzgerald. We dive into our IVF journey, nearly joining The Amazing Race, navigating a cancer diagnosis during pregnancy, meeting Frankie for the first time, and why we were initially scared to share her birth story. Plus, we answer your questions! Join the Reroot Community: Instagram - www.instagram.com/rerootpod TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@rerootpod Reroot Facebook Group - www.facebook.com/groups/1784427378276987 Watch the podcast on YouTube:  www.youtube.com/@RerootwithEamonandBec?sub_confirmation=1 Follow Eamon & Bec:  YouTube - www.youtube.com/@eamonandbec Instagram - www.instagram.com/eamonandbec Habit - www.drinkhabit.com 0:00 - Intro 3:50 - Eamon's ADD 4:30 - Consciously deciding to have kids 11:30 - Our IVF journey 19:30 - Going through chemo and radiation 20:55 - Trying to conceive 23:45 - We nearly went on The Amazing Race 27:35 - The pregnancy 32:29 - Cancer returns 38:10 - Stage 4 diagnosis 46:11 - Frankie's birth 1:00:30 - Meeting Frankie for the first time 1:09:00 - Feeling Joy 1:16:35 - Telling our Uber driver we love him  1:20:10 - Can good parenting be taught? 1:21:00 - Answering your questions 1:31:15 - Bec sings opera Want to be featured in a future episode? Submit a 30-second video with your question to reroot@eamonandbec.com. Pro tip: jot down your question beforehand to keep it clear and concise! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're Eamon & Bec! We’ve cultivated a community of 1M+ on YouTube, created Habit, and most importantly became new parents to Frankie Lee. Our lives have changed immensely in these past few years but through it all, our roots have deepened. While we've always shown up authentically online, there’s so much more of us that we want to share with our community. Reroot is a safe space where we explore the essence of who we are as individuals. As seekers of community, we hope this podcast continues to be an extension of our mission to foster open, healthy conversations. Join the community 💛 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rerootpod TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rerootpod Reroot Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1784427378276987 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to REROOT with Eamon and Bec! In today's episode, we welcome Sydney Ferbrache, a Solo Female Van-lifer, Podcast Host, and Dog Mom. Today we discuss the story of how Sydney found van-life through an Instagram post, now years later, she is still living full-time in the van blogging and podcasting throughout her adventures. We touch on her new coffee business, future plans of travel, and we reveal some of our most obnoxious poop stories. Reroot is about blurring the lines between hustler and hippie. Delving into the tipping point of change that reroutes your life and the story of what happens next. Chronicling tales of entrepreneurs, artists, creators, and anyone else leaving their mark on the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to REROOT with Eamon and Bec! PILLOWTALK continues in this week's episode, a series in which we speak openly and candidly about what's on our mind - in the comfort of our bed. This week we discuss, Home Renovations Plans, Fostering Animals, Future Of Podcast, Being A Server, The Darkside Of Youtube, Travel Plans & The Pandemic.    Reroot is about blurring the lines between hustler and hippie. Delving into the tipping point of change that reroutes your life and the story of what happens next. Chronicling tales of entrepreneurs, artists, creators, and anyone else leaving their mark on the world.    Find Eamon & Bec: YouTube: http://bit.ly/3cefKvW Instagram: https://bit.ly/2NygyS5 Producer Colin:  YouTube: http://bit.ly/2NArgYJ   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to REROOT with Eamon and Bec! In today's episode we welcome Steve and Dave from Happy Pear.  The Happy Pear started out back in 2004 with a dream of helping people to live healthier and happier lives! Happy Pear now has a community of over 1 million people living healthier. Today we discuss their ventures into the business of happy pear,  becoming plant-based, life as a twin, community, building a brand, and being authentic with yourself. Reroot is a podcast about blurring the lines between hustler and hippie. Delving into the tipping point of change that reroutes your life and the story of what happens next. Chronicling tales of entrepreneurs, artists, creators, and anyone else leaving their mark on the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to REROOT with Eamon and Bec! In today's episode, we welcome Tyler and Todd, a Canadian YouTube couple living Van Life and now living in the woods building an off-grid cabin. Today we discuss the story of how Tyler and Todd met, the process of coming out, their entrepreneurial endeavor into real-estate and house flipping, as well as their adventure into YouTube and the challenges this far. Reroot is about blurring the lines between hustler and hippie. Delving into the tipping point of change that reroutes your life and the story of what happens next. Chronicling tales of entrepreneurs, artists, creators, and anyone else leaving their mark on the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to REROOT with Eamon and Bec! Reroot is about blurring the lines between hustler and hippie. Delving into the tipping point of change that reroutes your life and the story of what happens next. Chronicling tales of entrepreneurs, artists, creators, and anyone else leaving their mark on the world. In today's episode, we welcome our dear friend Life With Lee. Lee opens up about her mental health journey and struggles with depression. From breaking off a long-term relationship and stopping van life, to the present and everything in between. Lee’s story is one of introspection, deeply personal work, self-care, and owning your shadows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to REROOT with Eamon and Bec! In today's episode, we welcome YouTube Sensations and Travel Vloggers - Kara And Nate. A couple of high school sweethearts who have made our dream of long-term travel a reality, they have been traveling the world full-time for the last four years documenting their daily adventures. Reroot is about blurring the lines between hustler and hippie. Delving into the tipping point of change that reroutes your life and the story of what happens next. Chronicling tales of entrepreneurs, artists, creators, and anyone else leaving their mark on the world.   Kara & Nate YouTube: http://bit.ly/2MebC4J Instagram: https://bit.ly/3uuNign   Find Eamon & Bec: YouTube: http://bit.ly/3cefKvW Instagram: https://bit.ly/2NygyS5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to REROOT with Eamon and Bec! If you are new here - Reroot is about blurring the lines between hustler and hippie. Delving into the tipping point of change that reroutes your life and the story of what happens next. Today's episode is a continuation of Part 1 of of our "Assumptions" podcast episode. We asked you guys about what weird assumptions you guys have about us, and we spill it all. In this episode, we discuss things like Eamon is always naked, his obsession over his underwear, how they traveled the world, Farts. and Bec's emotionality, Enjoy!  Find Eamon & Bec: YouTube: http://bit.ly/3cefKvW Instagram: https://bit.ly/2NygyS5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to REROOT with Eamon and Bec! If you are new here - Reroot is about blurring the lines between hustler and hippie. Delving into the tipping point of change that reroutes your life and the story of what happens next. Chronicling tales of entrepreneurs, artists, creators, and anyone else leaving their mark on the world. Today's episode is a combination of weird assumptions you guys have about us. We asked on Instagram, you brought the heat and we are going to spill it all. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices