The Osborne Adventure Podcast is an inside look into our World Record setting sailing circumnavigation to raise Down syndrome awareness. Join us each week as we share an intimate look into our unique lifestyle, our views on adventure parenting, and the beauty and challenges of raising a child with Down syndrome.
Whether you're an avid sailor, an individual with Down syndrome, a parent of a child with special needs, or simply curious about life on the high seas we promise to inspire, educate, and ignite a spirit of adventure within you.
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Four Black Bins - EP. 46
On this episode of the Osborne Adventure Podcast, we’re giving a quick update as we wrap up the last pieces of life here in Oregon and get ready to head to British Columbia. Our house is nearly ready to list, the pets have new homes, and somehow everything we’re bringing fits into a few black bins. It’s strange, exciting, and a little surreal.
We talk about what it’s like to really downsize, how it feels to finally begin the refit, and what we’ve learned about letting go of things we once knew were essential. We share details about the docuseries, why it’s definitely not a vlog. We explore how it will add value to the classroom and one of our favorite things, “Feelings on Deck”. We’re not just building a follow-along series, we are building something that will last long after the expedition ends.
It’s a short episode, but a meaningful one. Thanks for coming along.
Sunshine, Sharks & One Dot Tattoos - EP. 45
On this episode of the Osborne Adventure Podcast, we take a break from the stress of packing, deadlines, and to-do lists to reflect on what’s pulling us forward.
In a completely unscripted conversation, Paul surprises Val with a question, What are the top five things we’re most looking forward to as we set sail? The result is a countdown filled with laughter, honesty, and wild turns including sharks, surfing, bread baking, and the now-infamous “one dot” tattoo idea.
This episode is equal parts vulnerable and funny, and it reminds us of what really matters when we're chasing something big as a family.
Freyja’s View: Sharks, Sailing, and Life with Ren - Ep. 40
On this episode of the Osborne Adventure Podcast, Val and I sit down with Freyja, our 7-year-old daughter, to hear how she imagines our expedition unfolding. From her love of animals (even the sharks!) to what it might be like living on a boat with her brothers, she shares it all with the spark of wonder only a kid can bring. It’s a beautiful, light-hearted conversation that lets you see through the eyes of someone who’s been dreaming about it for nearly half her life.