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Podcast Episode 14 – Activism in PNG (Papua New Guinea) with Yanamlyn Yana

Podcast Episode 14 – Activism in PNG (Papua New Guinea) with Yanamlyn Yana

For this final episode of the year, I chat via Zoom with the amazing Yanamlyn Yana, Papua New Guinea native and Campaign Coordinator for PNG Tribal Foundation.  We catch up after 2 years since collaborating, discuss her relentless advocacy against gender based violence and other social issues, traveling out of the country for the first time, being a finalist for the Obama Foundation, political landscapes of the US and PNG, and her own survival from a brutal assault.  Lyn’s work and advocacy…

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Podcast Episode 13 – Protecting Our Planet with Patrick Duggan

Podcast Episode 13 – Protecting Our Planet with Patrick Duggan

On this wild ride Patrick and I discuss the outrageous variety of environmental crimes and his work to prosecute them.  Also, the joys of the Philippines, eco-consciousness of the Sri Lankan and Tibetan people, Papua New Guinea tales, Tiger King, surviving the Amazon Rainforest and other exotic snake stories, and so much more and plenty to laugh about.

Podcast Episode 9 – Tara’s Travel Tips with Tara Scarioni

Podcast Episode 9 – Tara’s Travel Tips with Tara Scarioni

This month I face quarantine with my significant other, Tara Scarioni, Event Planner for Netflix and author of the blog TarasTravelTips.com.  We discuss the challenges of Covid-19, her love of Mexico, some of our travels together and of course a few of her ‘Travel Tips,’ and blog posts.  Also, a special phone-in guest and a new game.  

Podcast Episode 8 – Five Star Travel with Claire Woods

Podcast Episode 8 – Five Star Travel with Claire Woods

In this episode, I reflect with Claire Woods about our couples trip to the Philippines.  We discuss her work as an environmental lawyer, living in Geneva as a teenager, and get ‘bougie’ about our mutual love for Five Star Travel and Piña Coladas.  Also, we play a new game with my significant other Tara.

Podcast Episode 7 – Medical Missions with Ariel Palanca, MD

Podcast Episode 7 – Medical Missions with Ariel Palanca, MD

In this episode I’m joined by world traveler and orthopedic surgeon, Ariel Palanca, MD. We discuss in detail her medical missions to Haiti, Kenya, and all the nitty-gritty details of her two week stay in Iraq. Also, special guest Tom Scherbart sits in to add his two cents as my third-wheel ‘Robin Quivers.’

Podcast Episode 6 – Colin Zhu, D.O. Part 2

Podcast Episode 6 – Colin Zhu, D.O. Part 2

In part 2 of my interview with Dr. Colin Zhu, aka TheChefDoc, we discuss his goal of racing in all 50 states, his journey to Antarctica, climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, culture in Tanzania, the Safari experience, reseting after traveling, Colin’s podcast ‘Thrive Bites’, travel cuisine and plant-based nutrition tips. For more information on everything Colin is up to, please visit www.chefdoczhu.com

Podcast Episode 5 – Colin Zhu, D.O. Part 1

Podcast Episode 5 – Colin Zhu, D.O. Part 1

In this episode chat with Dr. Colin Zhu, aka TheChefDoc to discuss his book Thrive Medicine, being present in the moment, solo travel, social media pros and cons, scuba diving, the friendly people of Fiji, and “tasting different cultures.”   For more information on everything about Colin, including his book Thrive Medicine and podcast Thrive Bites, visit www.chefdoczhu.com