Wendy Tremaine comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from October 2013 to November 2014.
October Money Bomb Winner Chris from Atlanta
Chris from Atlanta, Georgia, identifies himself as the October Money Bomb winner and expresses gratitude for the $315 prize. He explains that the funds will help him transition away from a job he dislikes. Chris highlights his favorite past guests, including Robert Phoenix, Duncan Trussell, and Wendy Tremaine, while encouraging other listeners to support the show.
Wendy Tremaine and her partner Mikey discuss their transition from New York City to a sustainable, off-grid life in New Mexico. Wendy describes training for a 220-mile race in the Italian Alps, a feat made possible by her freedom from the nine-to-five workforce. They share their experiences with foraging and creating medicinal tinctures from local plants like Ephedra, Ocotillo, and Creosote, emphasizing the value of reclaiming basic life skills.
Wendy Tremaine, Radical Experiments in Hands-on Living
Wendy Tremaine, author of The Good Life Lab, joins the program to discuss her transition from a New York City marketing creative director to an off-the-grid lifestyle in New Mexico. The conversation highlights the "working poor" phenomenon where individuals with high-status careers lack the time to pursue personal projects. Tremaine describes the psychological shift required to leave the "cage" of traditional employment for a sustainable, self-sufficient existence.
