Best Almar Hilmarsson Podcasts (2024)

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EP82 From Economic Advisor in Afghanistan to Therapist in Prague - Daniel Espitia 1:29:27

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My guest Daniel Espitia has had an incredible story and journey through life. He is a man that has truly defied the odds and forged an extraordinary path. From leaving behind challenging circumstances in Colombia with nothing to his name, Daniel shares his interesting story. Hear how Daniel ventured from Spain to the U.S. with a mere $200 to his na…

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EP81 Sleep Better, Live Better and Perform Better with Matt Beedle 1:27:27

4M ago1:27:27

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Do you ever suffer from Brain Fog? Do you frequently make mistakes or lose things? Are you often not fully present with loved ones? Are you struggling to lose weight and keep good habits? All of this could be related to your sleep! On this episode of The Bla Bla Bunker I am joined by Matt Beedle in discussing the connection between sleep, health an…

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EP80 From Texas to Traditional Chinese Medicine - Susan L. Ondrasek 1:20:00

5M ago1:20:00

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In this episode of The Bla Bla Bunker we explore Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with Susan L. Ondrasek, a remarkable practitioner in Prague, Czech Republic, who has blended her Texan roots with the profound healing traditions of TCM. We discuss Susan's personal story, uncovering the transformative experiences that ignited her passion for TCM an…

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EP79 From Hunting Heads to Storytelling - Teny Casal 1:41:56

6M ago1:41:56

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Teny Casal is a Brand Consultant, Copywriter & Business Storyteller She helps companies and entrepreneurs craft messages that make their stories and ideas stand out. Teny explained to me what it all means, why it's important more then ever to know who your audience and is, and how to build your brand with authentic storytelling. She shares how she …

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EP78 Women in Tech: Equal Rights but Unequal Opportunities? - Olga Maximova from Czechitas 1:32:33

7M ago1:32:33

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On this episode me and Olga discuss women in technology, gender equality, opportunities for women vs men, how women and men bring different qualities to the table in the tech industry and why the Czech Republic is behind on many things with respect to gender equality. Olga Maximova is the Head of Nonprofit Development at Czechitas: an award-winning…

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EP77 From Dealing with Mafia in Prague to Teaching the Wim Hof Method - Max Munson 1:55:44

12M ago1:55:44

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Join me as I sit down with Max Munson, an early expat settler in Prague, Czech Republic. We explore his journey of how he got into the Wim Hof Method for self-improvement and eventually becoming a certified Wim Hof Method instructor. How life was in post communist Prague and his run-ins with the Mafia in a city where corruption was and still is to …

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EP76 Women and Dating after 50 - Simona Barbry 1:49:13

1y ago1:49:13

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In this episode, We explore the world of dating after 50 in 2023 and what mature women appreciate in a partner. We delve into topics such as masculinity, why older women may prefer alpha males, and red flags to watch out for in dating as an older woman. We also discuss how the role of women has changed over time and what a mature woman thinks of th…

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EP75 Education, Expectations and Critical Thinking - Juwana Jenkins 1:38:56

1y ago1:38:56

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Juwana Jenkins is a professor at the University of New York in Prague. She began teaching as a Fulbright Scholar in South Korea, where she was also an instructor at the Seoul National Language Research Institute. With a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Honors in Media Studies. Juwana also trains executives in international companies in communicat…

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EP74 The (essential) Oil Queen of Prague - Vinuta/Aroma Laska 1:37:08

1y ago1:37:08

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In this podcast episode, I take a dive into the world of alternative medicine and treatments such as aromatherapy with the charming and witty Vinuta who is the owner of Aroma Laska. Join us as Vinuta shares her passion for essential oils, the benefits they offer, and her journey to becoming an expert in the field. You won't want to miss this enligh…

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EP73 American Culture, Military and Personality Disorders - Alex Alderman 1:44:54

1y ago1:44:54

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Join me as I sit down with American Expat, in Prague, Alex Alderman, born and raised in the US, who served 5 years in the Marine Corps. In this episode, Alex shares his honest perspective on the shifts in American culture and his experiences in the military. We also delve into topics such as personality disorders and abuse.…

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Is There Some Viking Mentality In Iceland? - Ranting in the Car 13:20

2y ago13:20

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Viking culture is massively popular and so is Viking history. I got asked if there is any Icelandic Viking mentality today? It made me think of the Vikings that discovered Iceland and what effect Viking lifestyle has had on our modern day culture. Are Vikings responsible for Scandinavian gender equality? Do Icelanders not plan ahead as a cultural i…

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EP72 To Learn To Fly You First Need To ”Crash” - Alena Huberova / SHELeads 2:15:48

2y ago2:15:48

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She had a career that many were jealous of and she was the stereotype of success. But there was something not right, the feminine side was missing and she crashed... Alena Huberova is a Trainer, speaker and founder of SHELeads. A globetrotter, sports enthusiast and an optimist, with an insatiable curiosity about people, life and business. Throughou…

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EP71 Politically Incorrect Jokes and Cancel Culture - Ahmet Bilge 1:13:48

2y ago1:13:48

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AHMET BILGE is a mess. He grew up in the US, matured in Turkey & now he's slowly decomposing in Switzerland. Ahmet is the creator & producer of "The American Standup Show" which features monthly high caliber English Standup Comedy all around Switzerland and through that Ahmet has performed with his favourite comedian, Louis C.K. Rising to be one of…

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EP70 American dreams, Open Relationship and Racial Stereotypes - Roc (Rahmaan Mwongozi) 2:09:23

2y ago2:09:23

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Roc was planning a murder when he was young, he considers himself lucky that they did not have a gun in the household....the future had other plans for Roc. Roc is a systems analyst who has worked with Fortune 500 corporations such as Enron, AT&T and Pfizer as well as being the host of the "Talking $*** Rahmaan Mwongozi" podcast. Roc’s problem-solv…

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NEW - What I DO NOT miss about living in Iceland - Ranting from the Car 8:30

2y ago8:30

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This is the audio only from my Youtube series Ranting from the car, find The Bla Bla Bunker on Youtube and subscribe there. I moved abroad 18 years ago from Iceland. I lived in Copenhagen and then Prague for 18 years now. Here are 6 things that I don't miss about living in Iceland.By Almar Hilmarsson

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NEW - What I miss about living in Iceland - Ranting in the Car 8:06

2y ago8:06

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Audio only version from my YOUTUBE series Ranting in the Car, you can see this episode there in video, The channel is...drumroll....The Bla Bla Bunker I moved abroad from Iceland 18 years ago. I lived in Copenhagen and then Prague for 18 years now. That gave a new perspective on Iceland and how it is compared to life elsewhere. Here are 6 things th…

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NEW ! Ranting in the Car - 6 things I ENJOY about living in Prague 9:42

2y ago9:42

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This is (audio only) from my Youtube series Ranting in the Car, you can find it in video version on The Bla Bla Bunker Youtube channel I made a previous episode about 6 things I do not like about Prague but here are the 6 things I enjoy about living in Prague. Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic in Central Europe. Prague has a big expa…

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EP69 Music, Mushrooms and Russia - Irene Antonez 1:44:49

2y ago1:44:49

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Irene Antonez is an artist and musician from Russia. Through her music and art she celebrates sensuality, emotionality and the beauty of nature and the microscopic world. Her family roots are Cossack which are a semi-nomadic and semi-militarized people from the steppes of Ukraine and Russia. So in Irene's family tree there are Russians, Ukrainians …

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NEW - Six things I do NOT like about Prague - From my Youtube series Ranting in the car. 12:24

2y ago12:24

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I am doing these short videos "Ranting in the Car" on my Youtube channel "The Bla Bla Bunker" about different things that are on my mind while I am....drumroll....driving in my car. This is the first one that I upload here and it is audio only. So if you want to see that million dollar face that goes with this voice then head over to Youtube and su…

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EP68 How does a polyamorous relationship work - Þórhildur Magnúsdóttir part 2 1:04:10

2y ago1:04:10

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Available on Youtube with video, The Bla Bla Bunker on YT. This is Part 2 of my talk with Þórhildur Magnúsdóttir in Part 1 we discussed the question "Why do people go for polyamorous relationships" On this part we discuss the topic of how does a polyamorous relationship work and what is her personal experience of polyamory. We discussed time manage…

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EP67 Why do people go for polyamorous relationships - Þórhildur Magnúsdóttir Part 1 53:08

2y ago53:08

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Available on Youtube in video, The Bla Bla Bunker on YT This is Part 1 of my talk with Þórhildur Magnúsdóttir in Part 2 we discuss How a Polyamory relationship works Þórhildur Magnúsdóttir is an Icelandic woman who has made a career from her passion for increasing people's happiness by making relationships healthier. She also knows all the reasons …

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EP66 Rock n Roll during Communism and Keith Richard’s drawing a p3nis! - Paul Kowacz (Red Baron Band) 1:45:23

2y ago1:45:23

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Paul Kowacz lives in the world of music in Prague, he plays guitar for Red Baron Band that he formed in 1993 as well as a band called 333. Paul is also an avid Vinyl collector with a personal collection of 8000 albums and counting! His passion for collecting led him to start buying and selling used vinyls from all over the world. The vinyl is makin…

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EP65 The Opera isn´t over until Adda sings - Arnheiður Eiríksdóttir 1:51:54

2y ago1:51:54

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Arnheiður Eiríksdóttir (Adda) is an Icelandic mezzo-soprano Opera singer who sings at various opera houses in Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic. We talked about all things Opera, how her performance angst that she had from playing Piano disappeared when she got a microphone in her hand, how complicated Opera can be as you need to act, move an…

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EP64 Fear and Fun can be your best friends - Jenn Lederer 2:00:38

2y ago2:00:38

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Jenn Lederer is a New York City based Comedian & Keynote speaker. Her work has been featured by SiriusXM, Forbes.com, The Huffington Post, Inspiring Lives Magazine, Google Headquarters, Yale and comedy clubs throughout New York City. Performing all over the country (virtually, too!), Jenn emcees, leads workshops and keynotes to help audiences learn…

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EP63 It’s like selling Snow in Iceland - Marek Jirovec/Boxxi.cz 2:02:38

2y ago2:02:38

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The Czech Republic population is one of the smallest consumers of fish in Europe. So Marek Jirovec and his partners took on a mission most people would compare to trying to sell sand in the Sahara desert or snow to Icelandic people. But they have managed and built up a great company in boxxi.cz that delivers from "shore to door" some of the best fi…

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EP62 War in Ukraine, Russian Narcissism and ”Baby” Comedians - Mila Kopaeva 2:28:49

2y ago2:28:49

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Mila is an up and coming Russian stand up comedian living in Barcelona. ***After we recorded our original episode which I had not published yet, war broke out when Russia invaded Ukraine, so I caught up with Mila again to hear what she thinks about it, how it has affected her personally and her relationship with ther family and life on stage. Mila …

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EP61 The Other Jagger - Chris Jagger 1:32:01

2y ago1:32:01

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Chris Jagger is a musician, actor, writer and explorer who has recorded over 100 songs, acted in multiple films and plays as well as performing music with the likes of Eric Clapton, David Gilmour and of course his older brother Mick Jagger. Born in 1947 in England, Chris got into music at an early age and followed his brother around getting to hear…

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EP60 ”Playing the Violin Gets You No Girls” - Lee Chang 1:33:07

2y ago1:33:07

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From Taiwan to the American dream Lee Chang is a chef and one of the owners of QQ Asian Kitchen, a family style Michelin guide fine dining restaurant in the center of Prague in the Czech Republic. Lee grew up in Colorado where his parents emigrated from Taiwan to live the American dream. He was supposed to be the pride of the household as the only …

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EP59 Uncomfortable History, Geopolitics, Ukraine and Russia - Vojtěch Ripka 2:13:26

2y ago2:13:26

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Vojtěch Ripka is a Ph.D. in Political Science who specialises in the pedagogy of history, comparative social politics, methodologies of social science, communist regimes in Central and Eastern Europe and transitional justice. In this episode we discussed how history is being used as an indicator of the now and future and how people sometimes tend t…

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EP58 Has Putin gone mad? Is civilization collapsing? - Richard Grannon 1:50:50

2y ago1:50:50

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Richard Grannon is a content creator who covers psychology and philosophy in the context of how the world is today both on an individual level as well as mass behaviours and influences. We discussed the invasion of Ukraine, if Putin has gone mad, how this will affect Russia and the rest of the world in the short term and the long run and why this i…

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EP57 The Highly Gifted Kid That Became A Stripper - Amber Eve 1:50:17

2y ago1:50:17

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Ever wondered who chooses to become a stripper and why? Everyone seems to have an opinion but few know the reality. Amber Eve told me all the secrets, tips and trick: Can strippers fall in love? Is the money good? Is it degrading? Can you be a feminist and a stripper? Why are women guests in strip clubs more aggressive and less respectful? How are …

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EP56 Climate Emergency, Covid, Censorship and Globalism - John Malafronte Part 2 1:31:11

2y ago1:31:11

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John J. Malafronte is an American actor and director that grew up in New York City in the classic era of musicals and plays on Broadway and has directed plays on both sides of the Atlantic. He recently started Classic Stage, a professional theatre company that presents live and virtual productions of the work of the great 19th and 20th century Engl…

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EP55 Catholicism, Abuse, Gay life in the 70’s & American Politics - John Malafronte Part 1 1:21:52

2y ago1:21:52

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John J. Malafronte is an American actor and director that grew up in New York City in the classic era of musicals and plays on Broadway and has directed plays on both sides of the Atlantic. He recently started Classic Stage, a professional theatre company that presents live and virtual productions of the work of the great 19th and 20th century Engl…

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EP54 Covid Collateral Damage, Corporate Grooming and ADHD - Amanda Mataija 1:22:25

2y ago1:22:25

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Living away from your home country can be amazing but also can come with challenges, such as language barriers, limited social life, understanding of the public system as well as being met with xenophobic attitudes. The Czech Republic has a very large number of foreigners living there but the society is not set to integrate these people so they fee…

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EP52 Church, Blues and Pepper Spray - Juwana Jenkins 1:48:26

2y ago1:48:26

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Juwana Jenkins is one of Philadelphia’s finest exports, singer, songwriter & performer. She is renowned for her rich delivery and fiery presence as a headliner at international events and music festivals. But Juwana also works as a mentor, coach and facilitator, guiding with humour and warmth, for transformational insights and development. She coll…

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EP50 From breastfeeding at Harvard to future-feeding business leaders -Radka Dohnalová 1:51:05

2+ y ago1:51:05

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Radka Dohnalová is the founder and CEO of ATAIRU, a purpose-driven international education company, top 10 leadership development company in Europe, and no. 1 in the Czech Republic. Atairu prepares leaders and organisations for the future by activating their authenticity and adaptability Born just before the end of Communism in Europe, Radka saw no…

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EP49 A Chinese Comedian in (the middle of nowhere) Europe - Joanna Sio 1:44:41

2+ y ago1:44:41

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Joanna Sio is a linguist, a mother and a stand-up comedian from Hong Kong, China. She always wanted to leave Hong Kong and life took her to the cosmopolitan cities of Vancouver, Amsterdam, Singapore, Melbourne and eventually Olomouc! a city of 100.000 inhabitants in the east of the Czech Republic. She visited my bunker and told me her story, how li…

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EP48 Law School, Sleazy Bars, Gastro Life And A Dirty Dog - Isaac Starobin 1:39:53

2+ y ago1:39:53

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Isaac Starobin owns Dirty Dog Barbeque in Prague, a very popular place that sells traditional American barbeque food. Born in Yonkers New York Isaac's plan was to become a lawyer but he found out that he liked his part time job in a "shitty" bar and grill more than he liked school so he changed course and went to culinary school and then on to work…

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EP47 Turkey today, Erdoğan, LGBTQ and Kebab - Ivak Cagil (Part 2) 1:20:44

2+ y ago1:20:44

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Ivak is a Turkish photographer and filmmaker in Prague who also works for a living in a "real job" as his mom told him he would have to do when he got interested in arts back home in Bursa in Turkey. In this Part 2 out of 2 episodes we discussed how Turkey today is a melting pot of very diverse cultures of conservative religious groups vs then more…

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EP46 The Ottoman Empire, Atatürk and the Turkish Raids - Ivak Cagil (Part 1) 1:02:16

2+ y ago1:02:16

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Ivak is a Turkish photographer and filmmaker in Prague who also works for a living in a "real job" as his mom told him he would have to do when he got interested in arts back home in Bursa in Turkey. In this Part 1 out of 2 episodes, he told me about the Ottoman empire that stretched so far into Europe, The Middle East and Northern Africa that they…

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EP45 The DJ that became a NASDAQ CEO - JR Smith / Adams Traktor 2:39:39

2+ y ago2:39:39

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Who Shot JR? JR Smith is a venture capitalist, he owns multiple startups, sits on boards of tech companies and has published books on cybersecurity and privacy. JR is also behind Adams Traktor, a music project formed to explore, expand, and in many ways bend the music genres that have influenced progressive modern music. JR told me about his family…

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EP44 The rebel actress that became a coach - Magdalena Vokáčová 1:40:47

2+ y ago1:40:47

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Magdalena Vokáčová is the owner of Magdalena Vokacova (vokacova.com), Psychological Coach, Trainer, Consultant, Art Therapist and a writer. Her ability is to look beneath the surface of things. And she can recognize and connect unexpected contexts, some people have even asked her if she is some sort of a fortune teller! She visited my Bla Bla Bunke…

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EP43 Communism, gay rights and white middle aged men - Oliver McGillick 1:44:53

2+ y ago1:44:53

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Oliver McGillick's career is centered around the live music industry - producing shows with international & local artists of all sorts such as: Iggy pop, Sting, Kasabian, The Chemical Brothers, Massive Attack, Kraftwerk, and Tom Odell. He was born in Australia where his mother had emigrated to from Communist Czech Republic. Oliver got to experience…

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EP42 From Abuse in Asia to Psychic reading in Prague - Kathlyn Chua 1:55:49

2+ y ago1:55:49

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Stories of family abuse are always tragic, nobody comes out of that unharmed. Kathlyn Chua is one of those victims. Born and raised in Singapore, Katlyn was subject to mental and physical abuse from her father, she was bullied at school and the system failed her. She ended up getting a restraining order on her father at the age of 21 and eventually…

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EP41 From Trainspotting to Afghanistan - Alexander Bongartz 2:02:00

2+ y ago2:02:00

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Alexander Bongartz has dedicated his life to the military, he is a Royal Commando, a Green Beret. He was one of the first ones in when the war started in Afghanistan and he has spent the past 20 years fighting wars in Afghanistan, Iraq and elsewhere. He explained to me the training, is it like in the movies with the floors scrubbed with a toothbrus…

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EP40 The Russian Wedding Singer - Uliana Elina 2:36:48

2+ y ago2:36:48

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Uliana Elina was born in the Soviet Union, she is a true Jackie Of All Trades, she has been a customs officer in Russia, published a metal album, is a mom, former beauty queen, salesperson, translator, teacher, actress and a wedding singer. Uliana visited my podcast, told me how life was under communism, how her parents kept the surface clean while…

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EP39 Life after military, Israel vs Palestine now and in the future - Yoav Haruvizep 1:34:27

2+ y ago1:34:27

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This is my second part of talking with Yoav Haruvizepa. In this episode we talk about his time in the military, which is mandatory for all Israeli citizens and the traditions that they follow after finishing that duty. Yoav tried life in Texas but eventually went back home to Israel, found love but they both wanted to leave as they felt that the co…

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EP38 The Holocaust, establishing Israel and life in the Kibbutz - Yoav Haruvizepa part 1 1:27:24

2+ y ago1:27:24

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Yoav Haruvizepa is from Israel, he lives and works in Prague. He visited my podcast and explained the different roots of jewish people. The Ashkenazi as he is and the Sephardi jew that have their origins in northern Africa. He explained me the impact of the holocaust on lives of jewish people, how the nation has processed it to a point that they te…

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EP37 The Twinless Twin - Eva Sochorová 1:47:13

2+ y ago1:47:13

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Vanishing twin syndrome refers to a condition that can take place during early or later pregnancy. When more than one embryo appears to be developing in the uterus, it might be that the person is carrying twins. Later though, one of the embryos or fetuses may no longer be detected. The baby that doesn’t develop fully is called the vanishing twin an…

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EP36 Carpets, Weight Loss and Free Diving - Lars Jyde Nielsen 1:54:39

2+ y ago1:54:39

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Lars Jyde Nielsen is a certified Free Diving instructor, a father of seven children and has a long international career in management. He was born in Denmark and his dream was to go into the military to be a diver but health issues prevented him from doing that. So very randomly he started a career for a carpet retail chain that took him to Poland,…

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