This next guest needs no flowery introduction, as he is always in full bloom. James is my surrogate brother and very best of friends. In this episode, we laugh. James and I reminisce on our most magical time in the Appalachian mountains of Boone, NC. We laugh some more. Through his childhood stories, James reminds us all that our inner child is always present and ready to come out and reteach us how fun it is to play. Why did we ever stop playing? James shares his "why" behind serving and how his upbringing informed his choice to keep volunteering and mentoring youth. We also chat all things dating in your 30s and the journey to meeting a partner. Then we laugh some more! This conversation will leave you feeling lighter, medicated by laughter.

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⁠⁠⁠A Colorful Li⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fe Retreat⁠

In this episode I speak with a friend who, many years ago, opened my eyes to the wonders of living abroad. The mystery of life is a wondrous thing because a decade later, I learn than Fielding was inspired to move to Taiwan after seeing my journey in Korea. We discuss unlearning societal expectations of adulthood and discovering what truly makes us happy. Fielding opens up about his childhood in Japan and moving back to the States after his father was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. Fielding's resilience to live audaciously bleeds through this conversation. From building his own travel company, to writing music and exploring creative ways of living authentically, Fielding generously offers vulnerability as he shares his inner world with us. It is truly an honor to know such a magnificent human. This episode is for you because you're alive and breathing. Travel with Fielding!

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⁠⁠A Colorful Li⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fe Retreat⁠ “Never apologize for burning too brightly or collapsing into yourself every night. That is how galaxies are made.”― Tyler Kent White

This is a conversation with one of my favorite humans on planet Earth. Dominic and I reminisce on meeting in university, his British nationality, our serendipitous connections and cultivating a life that feels magical. As described by a friend, Dominic shares what it means to be "a new soul": someone who experiences life as if they're truly here for the very first time. He then retraces core memories of his youth, from his shy disposition to traveling cross-country as a teenager and unearthing a love of the natural world. Dominic is one of those people who make you feel alive in a single conversation-- this one is no different. We discuss the beauty and struggle in choosing vulnerability, doing scary things like singing at an open mic night, and taking risks in India. While sharing his love of nature with us, Dominic introduces the term solastalgia: the emotional or existential distress caused by environmental change. There's so much in this episode that will beckon you to explore the depth of your external and inner world. What an honor it is for us to exist at the same time as such a beautiful and inspirational soul.

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⁠A Colorful Li⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fe Retreat⁠