You're already negotiating—whether you realize it or not. Every day, you're making deals, setting terms, and advocating for what you want. Whether it's negotiating pay, home time, freight rates, or just convincing your family where to go on vacation, the skills of negotiation affect every part of your life. The question is—are you using them to your advantage?

In this episode of Enjoying Life OTR, Cindy Tunstall and Brian Wilson sit down with Kenny and Elizabeth Long, trucking industry powerhouses who run a brokerage, a fleet, and know exactly what it takes to negotiate with confidence. And here’s the best part—negotiation isn’t just for certain personality types. It’s a skill anyone can master. Getting out of your comfort zone and improving these strategies will benefit your career, relationships, and everyday interactions.

You'll learn:
✅ How to negotiate higher pay, better loads, and preferred routes
✅ Why who makes the first offer has more power than you think
✅ How to read the other person’s energy and mirror it to build rapport
✅ The #1 mistake drivers make when negotiating—and how to fix it
✅ Simple strategies to make negotiation feel natural (even if it makes you nervous)

Mastering negotiation isn’t about being pushy—it’s about problem-solving, building trust, and confidently advocating for yourself. And in this episode, we’re giving you real-world strategies that work.

🔹 Connect with Kenny & Elizabeth Long:

• Facebook Group: Rates and Lanes
• YouTube: You Drive U (Kenny Long)
• Trucking & Brokerage Company: Patriot Star
• Facebook: Elizabeth Long

📢 Challenge: Try just one of these negotiation techniques this week—whether it’s for a raise, a better load, or a family decision. Then come share how it went in the Enjoying Life OTR Facebook group!

🔗 Join the conversation: Enjoying Life OTR Facebook Group

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Enjoying Life OTR: conversations that inspire curiosity, adventure, and resilience. We're honoring drivers, sharing their adventures and becoming healthier truckers.

Stay tuned to discover creative life hacks and practical strategies for enhancing our well-being and making the most of our time on the road. So many exciting things are happening in our community, and we are grateful that you are a part of it. Welcome to Enjoying Life OTR!

Join the Movement! See the sights, enjoy the food, take the pic and share with our community! Make the most of the opportunity and share ways to save money doing it!

You are invited to share your journey with other drivers who are Enjoying Life OTR:
Join "Enjoying Life OTR" Facebook Group to join the movement and connect with other drivers who are sharing their journey.
Follow our Facebook page to keep up with the latest news and recent podcast episodes as well as entertaining content for every driver.

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If you have questions or would like information about being on our podcast, contact our host, Cindy Tunstall: EnjoyingLifeOTR@gmail.com

🚛💩 Let’s talk about the one thing every driver deals with but no one wants to discuss—your gut. Whether you’re dodging rest stop roulette, battling heartburn hotter than truck stop chili, or hoping gas isn’t louder than your stereo, gut health is serious business.

That’s why we brought in Alyssa Simpson, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Gastrointestinal Nutritionist, who has helped hundreds of people finally get relief after struggling with digestive issues for years. Specializing in IBS, SIBO, and gut dysfunction, Alyssa is an expert at uncovering the root causes of gut problems and offering practical, long-term solutions—without forcing you to survive on plain chicken and lettuce.

She’s been featured in Forbes, Medical News Today, and Everyday Health, and hosts The Gut Health Dialogues, where she shares the science behind digestion in a way that actually makes sense. In this episode, she’s breaking it all down just for drivers—so you can stop playing restroom roulette and start feeling better every day on the road.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ The gut-stress connection—why long hours, crazy schedules, and fast food are wrecking your digestion
✅ Easy, driver-friendly diet tweaks (that don’t involve turning into a rabbit)
✅ Hydration hacks and the right way to take fiber
✅ What your stool is actually telling you—yes, we’re going there

This episode is packed with simple, actionable strategies you can use today—because a happy gut makes for a happier, healthier driver.

🚨 Want to work with Alyssa?
👉 Book a free 15-minute consultation: NutritionResolution.com
👉 Download her FREE Healthy Gut Restoration Guide for a cheat sheet on everything we covered!
👉 Follow Alyssa on Instagram: @nutritionresolution

🎧 Hit play now—because no driver should be losing the battle against their own belly!

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Enjoying Life OTR: conversations that inspire curiosity, adventure, and resilience. We're honoring drivers, sharing their adventures and becoming healthier truckers.

Stay tuned to discover creative life hacks and practical strategies for enhancing our well-being and making the most of our time on the road. So many exciting things are happening in our community, and we are grateful that you are a part of it. Welcome to Enjoying Life OTR!

Join the Movement! See the sights, enjoy the food, take the pic and share with our community! Make the most of the opportunity and share ways to save money doing it!

You are invited to share your journey with other drivers who are Enjoying Life OTR:
Join "Enjoying Life OTR" Facebook Group to join the movement and connect with other drivers who are sharing their journey.
Follow our Facebook page to keep up with the latest news and recent podcast episodes as well as entertaining content for every driver.

#HealthierTruckers
#EnjoyingLifeOTR

If you have questions or would like information about being on our podcast, contact our host, Cindy Tunstall: EnjoyingLifeOTR@gmail.com

Butch Phelps Shares Life-Changing Solutions for OTR Drivers

Long hours behind the wheel don’t have to mean chronic pain and stiffness. Butch Phelps, a licensed neuromuscular massage therapist and former trucker, understands the toll driving takes on your body—and he’s here with simple, practical solutions that fit into your day.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How to stop pain before it starts with quick stretches that can be done in minutes—even at a stoplight.
• Why small adjustments in posture, grip, and footwear can make a big difference for your comfort.
• The surprising link between emotions and muscle tension—and how to break free from the cycle of discomfort.

Butch’s advice isn’t about overhauling your routine or ditching your steel-toe boots. It’s about giving your body what it needs to feel better with practical, easy steps that anyone can do. From improving flexibility to easing muscle tension, these techniques can change how you feel every day on the road.

🎧 Don’t let pain hold you back. Tune in and take the first step toward feeling better, driving safer, and enjoying life on the road. Share this episode with a fellow driver who deserves relief, too!

Connect with Butch Phelps and The Muscle Repair Shop:
The Muscle Repair Shop Website
The Muscle Repair Shop Youtube Channel

Butch Phelps on Social Media:
Instagram- musclerepairshop
Facebook- @musclerepairshop
LinkedIn- @butchphelps

"Stretch n' Release: The Missing Piece to a More Pain-Free Life" book by Butch Phelps. This book is a godsend for people who suffer from muscle aches and pains and want to live a more pain-free life. Whether you are a 14-year-old soccer player who wants to garner a college scholarship, a weekend warrior on the golf or tennis court, or a happy retiree puttering around in your garden—Stretch n' Release is for you! If you've been in pain and have seen doctors and specialists, if you've tried braces and injections, pills and potions, or you're facing surgery, try Butch Phelps's revolutionary Stretch n' Release Technique! Developed over a 20-year massage and muscle therapy practice with a focus on healthy aging, Butch's effective technique is now available to you at home through step-by-step, easy-to-follow instructions. Enjoy a more pain-free life and age gracefully and well by practicing the Stretch n' Release Technique!

Send us a text

Enjoying Life OTR: conversations that inspire curiosity, adventure, and resilience. We're honoring drivers, sharing their adventures and becoming healthier truckers.

Stay tuned to discover creative life hacks and practical strategies for enhancing our well-being and making the most of our time on the road. So many exciting things are happening in our community, and we are grateful that you are a part of it. Welcome to Enjoying Life OTR!

Join the Movement! See the sights, enjoy the food, take the pic and share with our community! Make the most of the opportunity and share ways to save money doing it!

You are invited to share your journey with other drivers who are Enjoying Life OTR.


Join "Enjoying Life OTR" Facebook Group:
https://www.facebook.com/share/RstyK3SgWaKLm9Qf/?mibextid=lOuIew

#HealthierTruckers
#EnjoyingLifeOTR

If you have questions or would like information about being on our podcast, contact our host, Cindy Tunstall: EnjoyingLifeOTR@gmail.com