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Freedom Lifestyle

Freedom Lifestyle

Sam Laliberte 113 Episodes Sep 30, 2026

Freedom Lifestyle is a podcast hosted by Sam Laliberte, a serial entrepreneur and digital nomad, that encourages listeners to break free from the traditional 9-to-5 routine and design a life on their own terms. Each episode features real stories from people who have left conventional careers to pursue remote work, online businesses, van life, and financial independence. The show offers practical strategies and inspiring examples for those seeking more flexibility and authenticity in their lives. It's about living courageously and intentionally, asking "What's your free?"

Episodes

Have I Become Difficult to Please?
Have I Become Difficult to Please? Sep 30, 2026 1077 Can you retrain your brain to be easier to please?Knowing what you love is the whole point of lifestyle design. But once you've experienced the best of the best, the average version gets a lot harder to enjoy. So is that something to embrace, or something worth examining?Key TakeawaysWhy lifestyle design can make average experiences harder to tolerateHigh standards or quiet snobbery: how to t
Outgrowing Your Life: Handling Criticism When You Make Big Changes
Outgrowing Your Life: Handling Criticism When You Make Big Changes Aug 27, 2026 1865 This one's heavier than usual, but the lesson still holds: alignment matters more than approval.This was supposed to be a fun life-update: new house, a dog finally on the way, the excitement of outgrowing an old chapter. Then tragedy hit mid-move, and I shelved it for a year because it felt too raw to release. Key Takeaways:Why "settling down" isn't a dirty word, even for someo
One Good Client Is All You Need
One Good Client Is All You Need Jul 30, 2026 1915 Everyone sees the sabbaticals, the retreats, the nonprofit, the speaking gigs, the podcast. What nobody sees is the one client quietly paying for all of it.I've been self-employed for almost a decade, and almost everything I've built has been made possible by a single B2B retainer client: one company, one consistent payment, every single month for five years.Key Takeaways: What B2B retai
You're Better Than 'Good Enough'
You're Better Than 'Good Enough' Jun 30, 2026 1186 This is the unsolvable problem in my marriage. And honestly? I think I'm right.Learn why 'good enough' is costing you more than you realize — especially if you're a content creator, podcaster, or service-based entrepreneur building a reputation on your work.Key Takeaways:The hidden tax of consistently shipping work you're not fully proud of Why your first idea and your bes
I Still Care What You Think (And Hate That I Do)
I Still Care What You Think (And Hate That I Do) May 28, 2026 1313 Let's talk about 'freedom tax' and the comparison reflex that never fully go away. I've been on this journey for almost a decade and these thoughts still show up. I still care what people think of my life. The re-worn outfits, the small mountain town, the Tuesday ski days instead of important meetings — sometimes I wonder what it all looks like from the outside...Key Takeaways:
Book a GIRLS TRIP to Sedona!
Book a GIRLS TRIP to Sedona! Apr 30, 2026 1911 When was your last REAL TRIP with your girlfriends? Not a cottage weekend. An actual, get-on-a-plane, somewhere-none-of-you-have-been trip? Sedona just completely blew my mind and I want to make sure it's on your radar.If you've been putting off a girls trip because life got complicated, people had babies, schedules got impossible — this one's for you! Takeaways:why Sedona should be
When a Client Becomes a Friend — and Then They're Gone (VIDEO)
When a Client Becomes a Friend — and Then They're Gone (VIDEO) Jul 23, 2025 1437 A deeply personal reflection on digital relationships, unexpected loss, and the legacy we leave behind when we live fully — at any age.For three years, I coached April Pruitt — a late-blooming dreamer in her 60s who traded a career in finance for a new creative chapter. Together, we launched her podcast, celebrated her first paid voiceover gig, and laughed through tech struggles and cat cameos on
3 Podcast Trends for Established Podcasters Wanting to Grow and Stay Relevant!
3 Podcast Trends for Established Podcasters Wanting to Grow and Stay Relevant! Jun 5, 2025 2031 Significant trends reshaping the podcasting landscape! Listen for actionable advice, supported by industry statistics and examples on how established podcasters can implement these trends successfully and remain competitive.Microcasts: why you should start making shorter podcast episodesNiche content: how to leverage podcast SEO and organic search for discoverabilityYouTube: ways you can add video
An Honest Review of New Zealand From My Husband 😍 (VIDEO)
An Honest Review of New Zealand From My Husband 😍 (VIDEO) May 18, 2025 2116 Ever wondered if New Zealand lives up to the hype? After 3 months, 38 towns, van life and cozy Airbnb hopping—plus working remotely on the road—we’ve got answers. My husband joins me to share an honest and in-depth review of our quintessential New Zealand adventure. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBETakeaways:🎒 What it’s really like to live out of a van (freedom camping, routines and unexpected challen
Volunteer Based Travel: My First Workaway Experience (VIDEO)
Volunteer Based Travel: My First Workaway Experience (VIDEO) May 1, 2025 1872 We fed goats, picked hazelnuts and volunteered in paradise. Here's the story of our time living and volunteering at a yoga retreat + animal sanctuary in New Zealand. Plus what we learned about impact-driven travel. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON SPOTIFY & YOUTUBETakeaways:The freedom paradox: what happens after you “make it” and still want moreHow to find legit international volunteer opportunitie
Saying "NO" with Grace & Setting Client Boundaries (SOLO)
Saying "NO" with Grace & Setting Client Boundaries (SOLO) Nov 21, 2024 2395 Setting boundaries (guilt-free), especially during the hectic end-of-year rush! Whether it’s protecting your weekends, managing scope creep, or gracefully declining requests that don’t align with your values - boundaries play a critical role in living a life on your own terms... especially as a service-based entrepreneur!Hear my personal stories of confidently saying no to clients to preserve ener
WE'RE GOING TO NEW ZEALAND... to live in a van 🫣 (our sabbatical plan)
WE'RE GOING TO NEW ZEALAND... to live in a van 🫣 (our sabbatical plan) Sep 19, 2024 2360 sneak peek into our exciting plans for a multi-month sabbatical in New ZealandEver dreamed of exploring New Zealand in a van? In this solo episode, Sam shares show sabbaticals aren't just about travel; they renew your perspective and energy. Takeaways:financial aspects of taking a sabbatical (how we’re navigating our nerves about pausing work)the 5 key pillars / goals we’ve set for this mid-c

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