Bus Life, Dogs, & Big Adventures with Joe & Heather

In this episode, I sit down with Joe and Heather McGarty — full‑time nomads traveling North America in their self‑converted school bus with their two dogs, Moose and Maple. We talk about how they went from New York newlyweds to building a home on wheels, what life is really like in 100 square feet, and the unexpected adventures that have shaped their journey — from volunteering at a horse ranch in Alberta to a sunrise encounter with two grizzly bears. If you’ve ever dreamed of simplifying your life, traveling more, or choosing a different path, this conversation is full of joy, honesty, and wide‑open‑road inspiration.

In this episode:

• How they went from Long Island to life on the road
• Building a school bus home with zero experience
• Making a living through video production and tiny home tours
• Finding community as nomads
• Life in 100 square feet with two dogs (and a lizard!)
• Their favorite places across North America
• A wild grizzly bear encounter at sunrise
• The beauty, challenge, and freedom of choosing a simpler life

Connect with Heather and Joe:

• https://www.roam-studio.com/
• https://www.youtube.com/@RoamingWithMoose
• https://www.instagram.com/roamingwithmoose
• https://www.tiktok.com/@roamingwithmoose

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• My tiny home tour filmed by Joe & Heather: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWZzpSl7eAQ
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• Sixty Candles: Life Lessons from an OG Fire Horse: https://suzannesearcyjohnson.com/sixty-candles/