From Hamburg to the Sahara with Jan & Renata Pasel

When we started recording the Alternative Urban season we thought we’d need to find guests through stalking interesting Instagram profiles. Not the case with Jan & Renata as we bumped into them deep in the South Western desert of the United States and from the moment Jan introduced himself, I knew he was a friend for life. As we spent more time together, their story unfolded in chapters from an adventurous love story. Jan, originally German fell in love with Renata, originally Croatian in Southern Spain. Within months they were married touring Europe in their retro Mercedes van. Discovering they were pregnant, they returned to Hamburg to build their city lives - Jan finishing medical school and Renata just commencing art school - a five year full time commitment. Over the next five years they had twin boys and a daughter and the pace of their life increased to a frenetic pace. However travel remained a staple in their lives. Eventually they decided to take a year off and travel all of Africa as a family but getting there nearly broke them. Fortunately it didn’t and the trip to Africa set the tone of their family lifestyle forthwith. Both Jan and Renata are driven, talented and are willing to take on projects that would scare most away making them an absolute inspiration. Learn more about Renata’s Art on her website or instagram. Rewilding Parenthood was produced by Afuera Vida and hosted by Colin Boyd & Sofi Aldinio. Follow our journey, and podcast highlights on instagram. Sound Design & Editing by Mercedes Riva Music by Thomas Tyrel

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Today, we see a movement afoot. It's not limited to the countryside or the heart of the city, the movement is global and strong parents are choosing to restore, regenerate and re-cultivate what parenthood means and what success as individuals and as a family is. We call this rewilding parenthood and this podcast features parents leading this movement. Our podcast is told in 5 episode thematic based seasons - the purpose being we want families interested in a certain subject matter to get a holistic look at the lifestyle they seek to pursue and most importantly highlighting paths to achieving this life. Of the five episodes per season, four will be hosted by me in English and the fifth in Spanish and hosted by my partner, Sofi. So whether your kids are in your mind, in the womb, in diapers, school or taking care of you, the stories told here are for those of us who have chosen the sacrifice and joy of parenthood and seeking a better way to be.