Episodes
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SEASON 16
This season we’ll be talking to a woman who created a book subscription company while on lockdown in Spain, a man who writes books about art crime and art history in his adopted country of Slovenia, and a woman based in the Italian countryside, who gets paid to read books all day.
S16, E1: Abbie Hibler on founding Little Readers
S16, E2: Noah Charney on the life of a writer in Slovenia
S16, E3: Barbara Boyd on being a book coach in Italy
SEASON 15
All of the participants in this series are Returned Peace Corps Volunteers, whose personal and professional lives have been unquestionably influenced by their years in the program.
S15, E1: Jennifer Seely on serving in the Peace Corps in Côte d’Ivoire
S15, E2: Nancy Dimmock on her Peace Corps beginnings in Lesotho
S15, E3: Kelly Rusch on serving in the Peace Corps in El Salvador
SEASON 14
Americans in Africa
This season’s guests have experienced Africa from many different angles, including mission trips, adoption and conservation work alongside native populations.
S14, E1: Karissa Denae Johnson on her coat of courage
S14, E2: Rebecca Villarreal on the majesty of the world
S14, E3: Felice Dougherty on life in Ethiopia
SEASON 13
American Teachers Abroad
Our guests have taught from Shanghai and Kazakhstan to Barcelona, Istanbul, Thailand and Taiwan. And they’ve got the stories to prove it.
S13, E1: Willie White on developing lasting relationships through teaching
S13, E2: Laura Kitchin on wanting to see the world
S13, E3: Matt & Laurel Green on seeing things for themselves
SEASON 12
The Children of Immigrants
Our guests also share some of their favorite podcasts, resources and websites.
S12, E1: Bhavneet & Taranjit Athwal on growing up as Sikh Americans
S12, E2: Jacqui Amezcua on growing up Mexican American
S12, E3: Phyllis Huang on growing up Taiwanese American
SEASON 11
The Opioid Crisis
This season's interviews include a physician, a survivor of addiction and her daughter. In addition, helpful links are found in the interviews for those seeking help from addiction.
S11, E1: Dr. David Jetmore on the roots of the opioid crisis in America
S11, E2: Nicole Powers on surviving an opioid addiction
S11, E3: Emily Powers on finding compassion
SEASON 10
Our Bodies in Space
Why do we so often turn to food for something other than sustenance? How is trauma carried by the body, and how can it be released? How do our brains create maps of our bodies? This season, we’ll be exploring these questions and many more.
S10, E1: Nutrition Coach Jen Pendleton on the long game
S10, E2: Voice and speech coach Lauren Lovett on letting the body lead.
S10, E3: Architect Ana Mombiedro on mapping the body
SEASON 9
Authors of Young Adult Fiction
Why do our young people need to read books that tackle taboo topics? What is the role of the creative arts in these critical times? How does fear influence our decisions? We’ll be taking a different tack this season, as we share some of our guests’ favorite blogs. Have fun exploring!
S9, E1: Writer Jennifer Niven on Digging Deep
S9, E2: Writer James Bird on supporting diverse voices
S9, E3: Author Michelle Reynoso on the space where magic happens
SEASON 8
Art
A series of interviews focusing on artists and the act of creating through art, community and conservation.
S8, E1: Shelly De Vito on creating space
S8, E2: Casey Mallinckrodt on the ethics of conservation
S8, E3: Artist Derick Melander on getting unstuck
SEASON 7
Spirituality & Religion
Here, we ask ourselves questions such as: How do we communicate with one another? How do our background and our culture define our ways of communication? What is the significance of dreams and visions?
S7, E1: Sarah Ronan, on Converting to Islam
S7, E2: Arun Deva, on Finding Stillness
S7, E3: UU minister Rachael Hayes on committing to the moment
SEASON 6
Writing & Writers
What do successful authors have in common? How do they choose their preferred medium? What inspiration can you draw from them? Listen in on Season Six to find out.
S6, E1: American Devora Rogers on Writing her Novel, The Spanish Painter
S6, E2: Brooke Berman on Crossing Frontiers to Write in Different Media
S6, E3: Writer J. Edward Kruft Keeps it Brief
SEASON 5
Adventure
This season you will get a peek into the lives of ordinary people who achieved extraordinary things. Are you curious about their fears, their insecurities, and what inspired them to set off on great adventures? Let’s begin!
S5, E1: Estonians Ats & Kätlyn on cycling across Europe and back again
S5, E2: American Sara Turman on setting sail from France to travel the world
S5, E3: Americans Thom Sesma and Penny Daulton on Hiking the Camino de Santiago
SEASON 4
Language
During this season, we ask ourselves questions such as: How do we communicate with one another? How do our backgrounds and our cultures define our ways of communication?
S4, E1: Laura – A Belgian World Traveler
S4, E2: Jose – A Brilliant Geek Teaching English
S4, E3: Lidia – a Small-town Girl Interpreting in Germany
SEASON 3
Coming Home
Interviews featuring couples living abroad who came back to their home countries to raise their children.
S3, E1: Javi & Silvia – From Spain to London and Back Again
S3, E2: Ernesto & María – One Couple, Two Continents
S3, E3: Lisa & Juan – Living Between Cultures
SEASON 2
Health and Wellness Internationally
Members of the international wellness community talk with The Listen.
S2, E1: Pavan & Olga of Juno Health and Wellness
S2, E2: Sacha Jones of Stiggly Holistics
S2, E3: Dolka Lina Vazquez of Dolkalicious
SEASON 1
Mothers in Another Land
What are the benefits and challenges of raising a child abroad? What advice can our guests give to mothers in similar situations?
S1, E1: Agnieszka, A Daughter of Poland Mothers in Spain
S1, E2: Sue, A British Animal Lover on Mothering in Spain
S1, E3: Michele, A Canadian on Mothering in Three Languages
BONUS EPISODES
Special holiday episodes, music and timely information.
Dr. David Jetmore on working together to flatten the curve
Angel From Montgomery
New Year’s Bonus
Bonus Christmas Episode
