Episodes

  • #6 Czech Republic

    #6 Czech Republic
    Feb 14 2024

    Stepanka Korytova talks about her upbringing in Prague, Czechoslovakia (2:01) before recalling her memories of the Soviet Union invading in 1968, and the censorship that followed.

    (23:57) Next, she explains her decision to run away in 1978, and details her experience as an immigrant in Southhampton, England.

    Later, Stepanka talks about the time she got a suprise visit from the FBI while living in Lincoln, Nebraska (39:20) before she ends by sharing some of her biggest life takeaways. (42:30)
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    49 mins
  • #5 Colombia

    #5 Colombia
    Jun 5 2023
    Adriana Ferro discusses her upbringing in Bogota and her memories of the violence, political unrest, drug trafficking, and guerilla groups during the 80’s and 90’s (1:56) before talking about her experience starting college at the age of 16. (10:28)

    Next, she talks about getting married at 24, living in places such as NYC/Brazil/Cambodia/New Zealand, and why she prefers big cities despite being an introvert (23:02).

    Later, she discusses the emotional impact of her divorce, how she started teaching English, and why she loves to travel (33:07).

    Finally, Adriana opens up about the death of her father, and the most valuable life lessons she’s learned so far. (45:24)
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    50 mins
  • #4 Ukraine

    #4 Ukraine
    Mar 13 2023

    Serhii Titov discusses his upbringing in Novovolnsk around crime, gangs and drugs (2:07) before talking about his parents' lives in Ukraine after the Soviet Union fell in 1991 (8:37).

    Next, he talks about attending college in Kyiv during the anti-government protests in 2013, and shares a story about defending hospitalized protesters from the Ukraine special forces (16:25)

    Later, he talks about the emotional pain stemming from the current war, and his father volunteering. (33:22)

    Finally, Serhii tells some stories about the bizarre Covid-19 policies he witnessed while living in China during the pandemic (49:35)
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • #3 Germany

    #3 Germany
    Feb 27 2023
    Birgit Trauer discusses the cultural trauma she sensed as a child in Germany post WW2, and the sexism she dealt with growing up (1:38).

    Next, Birgit talks about getting married and moving to Australia at the young age of 19 (12:57) before reflecting on the divorce that ensued over 20 years later (19:36).

    Finally, Birgit discusses identity and the roles we play as humans (25:11) before sharing the pros and cons of her nomadic, spontaneous and unconventional lifestyle. (33:13)
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    42 mins
  • #2 Austria

    #2 Austria
    Feb 12 2023
    Andreas Meier talks about his childhood in Amstetten (2:10) before discussing his bold decision to drop out of college and move to India. (11:39)

    Then he talks about a life changing near-death experience after almost drowning (28:29) how the death of his mother gave him trauma induced amnesia and the pros and cons of being unable to make new memories. (43:24)

    Finally, Andreas shares the biggest takeaway from his life so far. (1:00:11)
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • #1 England

    #1 England
    Jan 29 2023
    Steve Fullman talks about growing up in London during the 50's and 60's and the emotional impact of getting abused by his father (2:23).

    Then he explains how a spontaneous jeep tour through Africa changed the course of his life before sharing odd stories from working on movie sets in Hollywood and Zimbabwe (12:27).

    Next, Steve talks about getting threatened by a policeman while traveling through South Africa in 1976, (25:06) his bizarre recovery from Malaria (34:03), and more odd travel tales.

    Finally, Steve talks about a profound and humbling experience he had teaching kids in Malawi in 2013, and what he learned from the locals (44:07).
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    1 hr and 1 min