ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Alternative Living Chat is the podcast that dives into the lives of people who’ve stepped off the beaten path and chosen to live differently. From vanlifers to off-grid adventurers, canal boat dwellers to tiny home pioneers—each episode explores the why, how, and what it’s really like to live a life outside the norm.
I ask my guests to be completely open and honest, so you’ll hear the highs, the lows, the challenges, and the unexpected joys of alternative living. If you’re curious about escaping the conventional or just love hearing real stories from real people, this is the podcast for you.
I ask my guests to be completely open and honest, so you’ll hear the highs, the lows, the challenges, and the unexpected joys of alternative living. If you’re curious about escaping the conventional or just love hearing real stories from real people, this is the podcast for you.
Hosts:
Update frequency:
biweekly
Average audio length:
29 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
14 episodes
since April 23, 2025
episodic
LATEST EPISODE 🔗
Maxine chats with Patrick, who has lived on his 70-foot narrowboat Little Miss Sunshine for over a decade. They discuss the joys & challenges of canal life, the tight-knit boating community, practical realities of living afloat and some memorable moments — from sinking mishaps to a swimming squ…
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Maxine chats with Michelle, who left a 14-year rented home to live on a 35ft converted fishing boat at Denton Island near Brighton. Permanently moored and mains-plumbed, Michelle describes the cosy setup with a wood burner, shower, shed with appliances, and a close-knit community of liveaboards. Sh…
Maxine chats with Jen, who lives on a 65ft widebeam with her two children and runs holistic therapies while navigating the realities of off-grid boat life.
They cover continuous cruising, finding a mooring, winter challenges, solar power, family routines, and Jen’s YouTube channel Whole Again that…
Host Maxine chats with Amy and Will about leaving rented life to live on a 36ft narrowboat while building a custom 55ft hull. They share stories of cruising, marina life, wildlife encounters, and the freedom of life on the water.
The episode covers DIY refit work, electrics and solar plans, choosi…
Maxine chats with Andy — known as Four Boys on a Boat — about life aboard a 50ft narrowboat with his three sons. He describes the transition after the boys moved on board, how the family copes in a small space, and the strong canal-community support that helps them thrive.
Andy also covers homesch…
In this episode of Alternative Living Chats, host Maxine welcomes Paula, a liveaboard boater, who shares her inspiring journey of living on a narrowboat with her husband and their dog, Daisy. After experiencing the profound loss of her eldest son, Paula made the courageous decision to re-evaluate h…
Join Maxine on this captivating episode of Alternative Living Chats as she reconnects with Roz, who shares her ongoing journey aboard a narrowboat with her husband and two playful cockapoos. Having lived on their narrowboat for over three years, Roz opens up about the changes and challenges they've…
In this episode of Alternative Living Chat, Maxine delves into the adventurous life of Alex, a former software engineer who has turned his passion for music into a full-time career. They discuss his unique journey from the tech world to living in a 2006 Vauxhall Movano van, previously a speed camer…
Welcome back to Alternative Living Chat — the podcast where we explore the paths less traveled and the people living them.
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Sarah Kent, a transformational coach who’s embraced life on the water. From the cozy charm to the daily challenges, Sarah shares what it’s re…
In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Keith and Claire, the warm-hearted duo behind Lola, the charming café boat serving up fresh pizza, coffee, and cakes along the canals. They share what it’s really like to live and work on the water — from firing up the pizza oven to finding community on the t…
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