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SIERRA REC NOW | Your Guide to Sierra Adventures

Charlie Pankey | Sierra Rec Publisher

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Welcome to Sierra Rec Now – the podcast that brings the wild heart of the Sierra Nevada straight to you. I’m Charlie Pankey, your guide through a range full of stories, trails, local voices, and hidden gems waiting to be discovered. From backcountry adventures to basecamp conversations with those shaping the outdoor experience, this show is for everyone who feels the pull of the mountains. So whether you're planning your next trip or just dreaming of high granite passes, you're in the right ...
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Gifted Shamanic Practitioner, Clear Channel, Psychic Medium, Business Intuitive, Author, and Public Speaker. Laurie Wondra has known of her abilities to channel Archangels, Ascended Masters, guides, healers and helpers of the Universe and people that have died since she was seven years old. She is a clear channel using her soul-age wisdom, intellect and divine connection with dimensional beings to bring us information. She has a background in Global Executive Information Technology Managemen ...
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The RV LIFE Podcast, created by one of the premier companies in the RV industry, is for the RV Community with a mission to Educate, Entertain and Explore the RV Lifestyle. Episodes explore everything about RV living: travel, maintenance, lifestyle, working on the road, industry insight, and more. Our team of remote hosts includes seasoned RVers, full-timers, content creators, and industry experts.
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Join Jean Roman for weekly gardening, cooking, organizational tips & tricks, discussions on healthy lifestyles, and of course having incredible conversations with entrepreneurs! Jean Roman is a mother of six, published author, podcaster, organic gardener, organizational guru, and influencer.A self-professed master gardener with over twenty years experience, she loves to write and teach about her passion and knowledge in organic gardening, the local food movement, food preparation & preservat ...
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Powering Adventure: Off-Grid RV & Overlanding with Dragonfly Energy How do you keep your RV, van, or overland rig powered up in the Sierra Nevada without relying on noisy generators? In this week’s episode of Sierra Rec Now, Charlie sits down with Jesse Asay and Tyler Bourns from Dragonfly Energy, the Reno-based team behind Battle Born Batteries®. …
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In this heartfelt conversation, Julia sits with Deanna Boettcher of Mar Vista Farm and Cottages in Mendocino County, California - the venue where we are hosting the February 2026 School Without Walls Retreat. Together, they talk about land, spirit, and the journey that brought her and her partner to this magical place. From fresh eggs and gardens t…
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The Many Faces of Light: Understanding Light Runners, Light Healers, Light Changers, Light Bearers, and Light Leaders For centuries, humanity has spoken of those who carry spiritual awareness and cosmic connection as workers of light. Across traditions, they’ve been called mystics, shamans, healers, prophets, seers, and guides. In today’s spiritual…
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This bonus Cafecito y Chisme conversation with Natalie Bedard is full of laughter, motherhood stories, and soul truths. Together they talk about raising sons, the chaos of twins, and the wisdom that comes from simply surviving the unexpected. We could all use a little laughter right now: listen in and give your soul a small break today. Listen to J…
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Every fall, a town of 225 swells to 40,000 for one of Nevada’s most unique traditions—the Candy Dance in Genoa. This week on Sierra Rec Now, host Charlie Pankey talks with Town Manager Jody Brunz about: The 106-year-old history of the Candy Dance How this small-town event funds Genoa’s survival Why 430+ vendors and thousands of visitors return year…
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On September 22, 2025, the Sun enters 0° Libra, marking the Fall Equinox—a sacred balancing point of equal day and night. This year’s equinox sits between two powerful lunar cycles: the Pisces Full Moon lunar eclipse (Sept 7) and the Virgo New Moon (Sept 21). Together, these alignments make the equinox a cosmic hinge between endings and new beginni…
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Learn more about The School Without Walls and the Dragonfly Guides: Retreat with The School Without Walls - February 2026 Retreat The Magical Papers Webinar: Learn more and sign up for the Free Preview Book a Free Cafecito y Chisme Discovery Call: Schedule here Get your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul Self What is The Indigenous Soul? Lea…
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Author, blogger, and wilderness volunteer Paul Wagner (BackpackingSierra.com) returns to the Sierra Rec Now Podcast! Paul and Charlie swap stories of hidden lakes, off-trail challenges, volunteering in Desolation & Emigrant Wilderness, and gear insights from the trail. 👉 Highlights include: Off-trail adventures in the Sierra backcountry Wilderness …
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Live in the present moment. Listen to the message from Jasper Dragonfly, our September Dragonfly of the Month. Jasper Dragonfly in the Dragonfly Circle (including the wing artwork) Order a Dragonfly Card Deck Learn more about The School Without Walls and the Dragonfly Guides: Retreat with The School Without Walls - February 2026 Retreat The Magical…
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In this episode, we explore the powerful eclipse season of September 2025, a time when the cosmos calls us to release, reset, and realign with our higher path. We begin with the Lunar Eclipse in Pisces on September 7, a deeply spiritual full moon that illuminates hidden emotions, karmic patterns, and the wisdom of dreams. This lunar event encourage…
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Welcome to the next episode in our series exploring Julia's book, The Indigenous Soul. Today, we explore Chapter Nine. Jasper Dragonfly, the trickster rascal, is our guide. Julia reflects on timelines, presence, and the way we walk both the physical and non-physical worlds at once. She closes with a light-hearted blessing, sharing a metaphor for th…
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Welcome to September 2025—a month that arrives like a cosmic threshold, brimming with closure, transformation, and soul renewal. This is not an ordinary September; it is a rare 9 Universal Month within a 9 Universal Year, creating a potent 9/9 gateway of completion. Collectively and individually, we are being called to release karmic cycles, honor …
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Welcome to our summer miniseries of the Indigenous Wisdom Podcast, where we'll be exploring a powerful free tool from The School Without Walls: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul Self. Julia uses these questions to frame her work with so many here at The School Without Walls, whether they're attending a retreat or leaning into soul care as self-care. Ov…
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Looking for wide-open spaces, hidden trails, and the freedom of dispersed camping in the Sierra Nevada? In this episode, we sit down with Chris Cordes from OnX Off-Road to dive into their new Motorized Dispersed Camping feature — a game-changer for campers, off-roaders, and outdoor adventurers. From 17,710 miles of legal dispersed camping opportuni…
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Dragonflies are more than beautiful winged creatures skimming across ponds and marshes. With iridescent bodies and flight patterns that defy linear logic, they move like living prayers through the natural world — catching sunlight, dancing on water, and showing up as if summoned by spirit. To many, they are mysterious and magical; to others, they a…
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Welcome to our summer miniseries of the Indigenous Wisdom Podcast, where we'll be exploring a powerful free tool from The School Without Walls: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul Self. Julia uses these questions to frame her work with so many here at The School Without Walls, whether they're attending a retreat or leaning into soul care as self-care. Ov…
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In this episode of Sierra Rec Now, host Charlie Pankey sits down with Stuart Rudolph, co-founder of Travoca, to explore how one brand is reshaping the overlanding and camping lifestyle. From the story behind Travoca’s beginnings to the innovative Rigel Electric Cooler, titanium drinkware, and off-grid power solutions, this conversation dives into t…
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When we talk about the Violet Flame or transmutation of energy we are also talking about the loving energy of St. Germain. The Ascended Master Saint Germain, the Chohan of the seventh ray of freedom, mercy, transmutation, and ritual. ALL rays and energy come from a source, but Saint Germain's mission is to teach seekers the science of divine alchem…
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Welcome to our summer miniseries of the Indigenous Wisdom Podcast, where we'll be exploring a powerful free tool from The School Without Walls: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul Self. Julia uses these questions to frame her work with so many here at The School Without Walls, whether they're attending a retreat or leaning into soul care as self-care. Ov…
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In this kickoff episode for season 2 of the RV LIFE Podcast, Jim welcomes RV LIFE founder and CEO Andy Rabinowitz to share exciting news: The RV LIFE Podcast is merging with The RV Entrepreneur Podcast. Hear the story behind the decision, a look back at each show’s legacy, and what’s ahead for the new combined format. From RV industry insights to t…
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What if we told you South Lake Tahoe will have real snow this September? And not just snow — but a snow sledding hill, rail jams, big air mountain biking, live concerts, DJs, food trucks, and activities for all ages. In this episode of the Sierra Rec Now Podcast, host Charlie Pankey chats with Leslie Schultz, Marketing & Events Director for the ina…
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We are living in extraordinary times—times of remembering, of awakening, and of returning to the harmonic blueprint of our divine design. As human beings, we are not just flesh and bone, not just minds thinking in linear patterns. We are energy. We are frequency. We are Spirit embodied. Developing harmonic states between the mind and body allows us…
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Welcome to the next episode in our series exploring Julia's book, The Indigenous Soul. Today, we explore Chapter Eight, with the presence of Mother Dragonfly as our guide. Julia explores what it means to embody the female frequency of being. With story, soul, and vibration, she invites us to remember: You are the mother. You are the all. This month…
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Welcome to our summer miniseries of the Indigenous Wisdom Podcast, where we'll be exploring a powerful free tool from The School Without Walls: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul Self. Julia uses these questions to frame her work with so many here at The School Without Walls, whether they're attending a retreat or leaning into soul care as self-care. Ov…
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This week, we head to one of the richest birding regions in the Sierra Nevada — Plumas County — for a deep dive into the 2025 Grebe Festival and the incredible wildlife that calls this place home. Liz Ramsey from the Plumas Audubon Society joins Charlie to discuss how Lake Almanor supports thousands of migratory grebes, what happens when boating an…
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Every year, a cosmic gateway known as the Lion's Gate Portal opens from late July to mid-August, peaking on August 8th (8/8). This powerful alignment between the Sun in Leo, the star Sirius, Orion's Belt, and Earth offers intense energy for transformation, spiritual awakening, and manifestation. The 8/8 frequency symbolizes infinity, karmic balance…
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Everything is connected. Listen in to today's message from Mother Dragonfly. Learn more about The School Without Walls and the Dragonfly Guides: Get your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul Self Schedule a free Discovery Call with Julia Order a Dragonfly Card Deck Get on the waitlist for the next Chi Chi Soul Time sessions Learn more about Ma…
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Welcome to our summer miniseries of the Indigenous Wisdom Podcast, where we'll be exploring a powerful free tool from The School Without Walls: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul Self. Julia uses these questions to frame her work with so many here at The School Without Walls, whether they're attending a retreat or leaning into soul care as self-care. Ov…
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This week on Sierra Rec Now, Charlie sits down with South Lake Tahoe artist and photographer Jennifer Haran to talk about the upcoming Tahoe Art League Studio Tour, happening August 1–3. From capturing wild bear cubs to telling the Sierra's story through a camera lens, Jennifer shares what it means to be a local creative in a region that inspires s…
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August 2025 brings a dynamic blend of cosmic activity, rich with transformational planetary alignments that invite every zodiac sign to evolve, reflect, and refine. With Venus, Mars, Mercury, the Sun, and several outer planet harmonies at play, this month is a potent mix of passion, reevaluation, awakening, and restructuring. Whether you’re ignitin…
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In this episode, Curandera Julia Carmen returns with blessings and a reflection, inviting us to consider what it means to belong to a tribe, both consciously and unconsciously. This episode is an invitation to turn inward, remember who you are, and honor the sacred tribe of your own being. Free Resource: Get a free preview of "The Magical Papers" t…
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Episode Summary: What happens when you unplug a teenager, hand them a shovel, and send them into the backcountry for five weeks? You just might help grow the next generation of forest stewards. In this episode of Sierra Rec Now, host Charlie Pankey speaks with Jonathan Kusel and Ariana Bernstein from the Sierra Institute for Community and Environme…
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Do we have one soul type or multiple layers. Discover the Blueprint of Your Eternal Self by understanding the Soul Types I don’t mean your personality type, or your job title, or even your zodiac sign— I mean the deeper energetic blueprint of your soul. The one that has followed you across lifetimes, shaping how you show up in the world, what you g…
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In this immersive episode, I (Patti Hunt) am on location at one of the most unique RV campground experiences in the country. Joined by Tonja Lesmeister, co-owner of Firefly Hills and seasoned full-time RVer, the episode explores how this family-run campground blends community, creativity, homesteading, and education into an unforgettable stay for R…
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In this soul-led solo episode, Julia Carmen guides us through the power of archetypes, energetic frequency, and the quiet knowing of the Soul Self. Through reflection and personal teaching, Julia reminds us that when we truly see ourselves, we align with the ALL. This episode closes with a spoken blessing: “I Am Me.” 🔗 Learn more about The Magical …
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This summer, 653 volunteers removed 1,375 pounds of trash from Lake Tahoe’s beaches — and that’s something to celebrate. But should it be? In this episode of Sierra Rec Now, host Charlie Pankey sits down with Marilee Movius, longtime stewardship leader at Keep Tahoe Blue, to explore what’s really happening behind the scenes of Tahoe’s largest clean…
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Life can feel chaotic, challenging, and filled with stress. Laurie brings a calming message and blessing from the elements of wind, fire, and earth. She shares the teachings of these elements and the energy of each, including tips on accessing, utilizing, and expanding the use of their energy during this time of change. There are moments in our liv…
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In this episode of Sierra Rec Now, we sit down with Captain Rob Ayers to uncover Lake Almanor’s fishing secrets, light tackle strategies, and inspiring community stories. After losing everything in the Camp Fire, Captain Rob rebuilt his life around Lake Almanor’s legendary brown trout and salmon fishery, sharing how the lake’s 365-day feeding cycle…
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In this soulful conversation, Julia talks with breathwork facilitator and somatic practitioner Laura Haraka. Together, they explore the deep remembering that happens through the breath, talk about trauma, nervous system healing, and what it means to come back to the body as a sacred place of wisdom and safety. Connect with Laura: Laura’s website: h…
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We are here remembering who we are. In the tapestry of human existence, there exists a forgotten thread — one woven not merely from biology, but from the stardust of our cosmic origins. It is a thread that speaks of a divine design, a luminous blueprint encoded within each of us: the 12 Helix DNA. This multidimensional lattice of light and intentio…
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Learn more about The School Without Walls and the Dragonfly Guides: Get your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul Self Schedule a free Discovery Call with Julia Order a Dragonfly Card Deck Learn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessions Explore The School Without Walls Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook Production assistance from Podl…
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Welcome to the seventh episode in our series exploring Julia's book, The Indigenous Soul. Today, we explore Chapter Seven. This month's Dragonfly Guides: Pushy Dragonfly in the Dragonfly Circle (including the wing artwork) Episode 71: Pushy Dragonfly Julia's Books & Publications Learn more about The School Without Walls and the Dragonfly Guides: Re…
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America's Largest RV Show, Hershey RV Show and want to explore the area? Here's your ultimate guide from Hershey to Philadelphia. Hershey Park & Chocolate Factory Tour Harrisburg Area Amish Village *Shady Maple Smorgasbord Turkey Hill Experience Longwood Gardens Valley Forge National Historical Park *King of Prussia Mall Bushkill Falls Peddler's Vi…
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What does it mean to truly find your true nature in the Sierra Nevada? In this conversation, author Lisa Michelle joins Charlie on the Sierra Rec Now Podcast to share her journey from rodeo cowgirl to wilderness writer and the lessons learned along the way in the High Sierra. Lisa’s new book, True Nature, blends memoir, adventure, and the emotional…
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July 2025 is a month of deep review and realignment, marked by Mercury retrograde in Leo, Saturn, and Chiron retrograde and several shifts in emotional and expressive energies. The invitation is to refine how we think, love, and lead. We enter the month with Cancer's emotional wisdom energy and pass later in the month into Leo's passionate, fiery e…
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If you're wondering, what are The Magical Papers, and who is this workshop for, today Julia shares why she developed this workshop and webinar. Mentioned in today's episode: Free Preview: The Magical Papers Workshop Sleeping Beauty Blog Post Episode 87: The Power of Archetypes Learn more about The School Without Walls and the Dragonfly Guides: Retr…
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I (Patti Hunt) have a straight talk with social media influencers Shane and Patty Gill of Gills on Wheels to share their journey from a traditional home to full-time RV living. With hundreds of thousands of followers across platforms like Instagram and Facebook, Shane and Patty offer insights on downsizing, financing life on the road, navigating al…
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What do legends, eagles, and climbing dreams all have in common? They converge at Lover’s Leap near Lake Tahoe. This week, host Charlie Pankey sits down with Petch, a longtime climber and guide who lives just steps from the base of this iconic Sierra cliff. Together, they explore: The history and mythology behind Lover’s Leap (Did they jump?) Climb…
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In modern life, there is a tendency to label challenges, decisions, and emotions as “complicated.” We say this with a sigh, as though “complicated” were something that appeared out of thin air and latched itself to our lives without invitation. But if we pause for a moment—truly pause—and examine the architecture of our circumstances, we may discov…
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Today we're excited to bring you behind the scenes of our online workshop launching this summer: The Magical Papers! In this preview clip, Julia introduces you to The Magical Papers and explores the powerful concept of Archetypes. Listen in, and then Sign up for the Free Preview of The Magical Papers. Learn more about The School Without Walls and t…
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