Best Portugal The Simple Life Podcasts (2024)

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Stupid questions about Portugal 56:01

4h ago56:01

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Send us a Text Message. Hugo and Ines are Portuguese comedians and previous guests on the podcast. This week they join Dylan for a special 20th episode and have some fun answering some stupid questions about their country. A few things that come up; bread, olive oil, dating apps, diapers and ‘dad bods’. FOLLOW OUR GUESTS Hugo on Instagram Hugo on L…

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Life Check Yourself Episode 459- “How To Beat Midlife Blahs: How I Took A Semester Abroad in Portugal” an Ask Us Anything Episode Special with my Husband Jeremy Blaise Crane 51:07

1h ago51:07

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In this week’s episode, we dive into the art of living life on your own terms with my husband Jeremy Blaise Crane. In this unique session, Jeremy and I open up and address various questions from listeners, sharing our experiences and insights on a wide range of topics. From personal growth and relationship advice to career transitions and life plan…

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Portugal is my spiritual kingdom 41:07

6h ago41:07

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Send us a Text Message. Simone Franke is originally from Germany and has been living in Portugal for 7 years. She is a community builder, an impact entrepreneur, a speaker and a traveller. Simone is the latest guest on the podcast and chats to Dylan about why she first moved to Portugal, why she stayed and what she enjoys about the simple life in P…

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Life Check Yourself Episode 458- “How to manifest anything you want” with Amy Leigh Mercree 31:48

3d ago31:48

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In this week’s episode, I welcome Amy Leigh Mercree to the Life Check Yourself studio. Amy is a bestselling author, holistic health expert, and medical intuitive with over 23 years of experience. She is on a mission to help people raise their vibrations and lead happier, healthier lives. Her upcoming book, "Aura Alchemy," focuses on teaching people…

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Appreciating colours in Portugal 54:00

7d ago54:00

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Send us a Text Message. Did you know that more than 350 million people worldwide are colourblind, and until recently, there was little support available. Our latest guest is Miguel Neiva and he is trying to change that. Miguel is from Porto in Portugal, is an Ashoka fellow and the creator of ColorADD, a simple, universal code that helps colourblind…

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Portugal's Eurovision star 54:35

21d ago54:35

54:35

Send us a Text Message. iolanda is a singer and song writer, born and raised in Portugal and recently represented Portugal at Eurovision in Malmo, finishing 10th. She is the latest guest on Portugal The Simple Life Podcast and chats to Dylan about what inspires her music, writing a hit song, what she loves about Portugal and her experience of repre…

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Life Check Yourself Episode 457- How I learned to Make More Friends with Florence Ann Romano 39:49

17d ago39:49

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In this week’s episode, I welcome Florence Ann Romano to the Life Check Yourself studio. Florence is a renowned personal growth strategist, author, philanthropist, and businesswoman. Known as the "Windy City Nanny," she has spent over 15 years as a childcare provider and is an expert on childcare, family, and village support. We dive deep into the …

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Portugal's quality of life 46:05

25d ago46:05

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Send us a Text Message. Nuno Fonseca is Founder/CEO at Sound Particles and the creator of "Sound Particles" software, currently in use in all major "Hollywood" studios and used in productions such as "Game of Thrones", "Frozen 2", "Starwars 9", etc. He is based in The Silver Coast and is the latest guest on the podcast where he shares about his wor…

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Life Check Yourself Episode 456- Unhealthy Mother-Daughter Relationships: The #1 Way to Know to Heal with Dr. Debra Mandel 45:26

1M ago45:26

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In this week’s episode, I welcome Dr. Debra Mandel to the Life Check Yourself studio. Dr. Mandel is a nationally renowned psychologist with over 30 years of experience. She's the author of four books, including the intriguingly titled "Dump That Chump," and she's here to share insights from her latest book, "Sassy and Rude: A New Attitude." We disc…

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Patterns of Portugal 51:05

1M ago51:05

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Send us a Text Message. Christine Chitnis is a writer and photographer based in Providence, Rhode Island. As author of the widely acclaimed Patterns of India (Clarkson Potter, 2020) and a contributor to publications including the New York Times, Elle, Martha Stewart Living, Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler, Christine has not only earned a r…

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Life Check Yourself 455 – "Manifest Effortlessly: How to Overcome Fear and Train Your Mind for Success" with Peter Canova 33:40

1M ago33:40

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Marni welcomes Peter Canova to the Life Check Yourself studio where the duo discusses how to embrace your intuitive gifts by training your subconscious. Peter is an award-winning author who also contributed to the much-loved Chicken Soup for the Soul series. He’s recently released a book, “Quantum Spirituality” which looks at the metaphysical inter…

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Arms wide open in Portugal 38:14

1M ago38:14

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Send us a Text Message. José Guedes is a retired airline pilot, a book author and aviation consultant, he was the captain of the only flight in Portuguese history to be hijacked and is still friends with the hijacker. On the latest episode of the podcast José shares some of his story and talks about what he loves about Portugal, why he always enjoy…

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Life Check Yourself 454 – How to Reinvent Yourself at Any Age with Marc Von Musser 54:30

1M ago54:30

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Marni welcomes Marc Von Musser, founder of SoarAndRoar, to the Life Check Yourself studio where the duo discusses how to ditch the victim mentality and start rebuilding your life. In this new series about reinvention, the duo discussed what it means to reinvent yourself. And it’s something that can be done at any age. They delve into the tactics to…

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A Portuguese-American fusion 52:05

2M ago52:05

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Send us a Text Message. Mariana Sampaio and Nicole Curcio met each other online after Nicole heard an interview with Mariana on this podcast. Since then they have come besties, co-created some ceramic pieces together and Nicole has bought a house and is in the process of moving to Portugal. They are this weeks guests and talk about meeting through …

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Life Check Yourself 453 – This is the Type of Job You Should Quit with Shelley Paxton 42:43

2M ago42:43

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Marni welcomes Shelley Paxton to the Life Check Yourself studio where the duo discusses how to listen to yourself and navigate towards what your soul truly wants. Shelley is an author, a speaker and a change-maker. She helps people redefine their success. In this episode, Marni and Shelley talk about how to get out of something that makes you miser…

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Family roots in Portugal 56:12

2M ago56:12

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Send us a Text Message. This week we have a father & daughter combo with Christiano and Francisca Van Zeller. The Van Zellers left the Netherlands for political and religious reasons, came to Portugal and settled in Porto as port wine merchants, and have been bound to the Douro and the production of wines since 1620. Cristiano and Francisca are now…

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Life Check Yourself 452 – The Simple Secret To Happiness with Dr. Harry Cohen 32:00

2M ago32:00

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Marni welcomes Dr. Harry Cohen to the Life Check Yourself studio where the duo delves into the practice of nurturing traits that make people naturally gravitate towards you. What are these virtues that attract people? Harry is an author, having most recently published the book, “ Be the Sun, Not the Salt''. In this episode, Marni and Harry discuss …

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Making time in Portugal 40:47

2M ago40:47

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Send us a Text Message. Our latest guest is Stephen Mansfield who is the Co-founder of Singularity Watches and has been living in Portugal for the last three years with his wife and two sons. Stephen was born in Ireland, grew up in the UK and has lived in various parts of Asia for almost 30 years. Stephen chats to Dylan about why he moved to Portug…

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Life Check Yourself 451 – Do THIS to Get Him Hooked in the EARLY STAGES of Dating with Susan Gulyas 58:53

2M ago58:53

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Marni welcomes Susan Gulyas to the Life Check Yourself studio where the duo discusses the limiting beliefs that hold us back in our life. Susan, a longtime client of Marni’s, is a successful career woman who works as a senior manager in engineering at Boeing. For this episode, they delve into what it means to explore unhealthy patterns and to shift…

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Portugal is sweet 44:41

2M ago44:41

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Send us a Text Message. Mikaela Övén is a speaker, trainer, mindfulness instructor, conscious parenting facilitator, book author, podcaster and this weeks guest. She is originally from Sweden and has been living in Portugal for more than 20 years. Mikaela talks to Dylan about her work in mindfulness, parenting, the simple life in Portugal and why, …

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Life Check Yourself 450 – Want More From Someone? DO NOT Chase; Do THIS Instead! with Junie Moon 30:08

2M ago30:08

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Marni welcomes Junnie Moon to the Life Check Yourself studio where the duo delves into the hidden aspects of ourselves that we often suppress and that influence our behavior and relationships. We suppress these parts of ourselves without even realizing it. Junnie is the CEO of Midlife Love Out Loud. She’s an author, a global love mentor and a certi…

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Farming is cool in Portugal 48:45

3M ago48:45

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Send us a Text Message. Hugo Zina makes farming look cool! Born and raised on Portugal’s Silver Coast, Hugo is a farmer and owner of ‘Horta do pé descalço’ and he can be found every Saturday selling locally farmed fruit and vegetables at ‘Praça da Fruta’ in Caldas da Rainha. He chats with Dylan about why he enjoys living in the area, what he apprec…

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#061 — Storytelling bridges the gap 13:13

3M ago13:13

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Why is storytelling such an important skill to have? What makes stories so powerful? No better way than to share a story of my own. Stories bridge the gap. They are a great entryway between your ideas and your audience's. Because stories aim to demonstrate underlying principles, the narrative you choose is malleable, and if you choose one that your…

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Life Check Yourself 449 – Make Them Obsessed" with CiiCii 30:13

3M ago30:13

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Marni welcomes Ciicii to the Life Check Yourself studio where the duo discusses how to break free from co-dependency and find your own identity. Ciicii is the host of podcast That Bitch Positive. She is a life and energy coach who has millions of followers as well as a singer-songwriter who has a book that came out yesterday with the title “Show Up…

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Getting personal in Portugal 44:32

3M ago44:32

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Send us a Text Message. Kate Shifman is born in Ukraine and raised in New York and after 10+ years in the corporate world, she moved to Portugal in 2016 to build products designed to help others live more fully. Kate is a passionate advocate of a location-independent lifestyle and personal growth through connection and wellness. She is currently bu…

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Life Check Yourself 448 – This is why happy people still cheat in a relationship with Bobby Frank 34:39

3M ago34:39

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Marni welcomes Bobby Frank to the Life Check Yourself studio where the duo delves in the dynamics of a lasting relationship. Bobby who has been married for 31 years is currently working on his book, "The Unimpeachable Wife: Developing a Million Dollar Bank Account and a Million Dollar Family." For this episode, Marni and Bobby discuss the secrets t…

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#060 — How to build effective slide decks 15:04

3M ago15:04

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Steve Jobs' presentations were incredible. Why? His remarkable presence, his personal brand, and the simple yet strong slide decks made the difference. Everyone would cheer when he announced the first iPhone, or the innovative Macbook Air. The black and blue fade background with big white letters zooming in would mark that generation of computers f…

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My Home in Portugal - Patrick Schaumans 42:15

3M ago42:15

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Send us a Text Message. On this edition of 'My Home in Portugal’, Dylan is joined by Patrick Schaumans who is originally from Belgium. Patrick discovered and fell in love with Portugal. After deciding that he and his family wanted a holiday home in Portugal, Patrick explored the Silver Coast and never looked back. The Silver Coast feels like home a…

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#059 — Meaningful practice makes meaningful progress 11:10

3M ago11:10

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Doing the right thing is not the same as doing the thing right. Meaningful practice makes progress. How do we practice? How to prepare for a big online presentation, a team workshop or a webinar, in a way that is purposeful and tells you that you're doing better than last time? I'm breaking my answer in three parts: why it's important to practice, …

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Life Check Yourself 447 – "Drive Him Wild With These 3 Irresistible Date Outfits" with Nicole Russo 43:16

3M ago43:16

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Marni welcomes Nicole Russo to the Life Check Yourself studio. A personal stylist to high-achievers and executives, Nicole opened her own styling shopping service in 2017 and has styled thousands of people since. The duo discusses the most effective way to declutter, how to find your style and why dressing well means being empowered. How you dress,…

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Falling for Portugal 45:40

3M ago45:40

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Send us a Text Message. Veerle ‘Vos’ Devos has fallen for Portugal, she has lived in Portugal for close to 20 years, originally from Belgium, a historian, tour guide, book author and the latest guest on the podcast. She chats to Dylan about her love for Portugal, the pace of life, food, history, culture and about her unique book ‘To Die for Portuga…

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Life Check Yourself 446 – Overcome jealousy in 3 minutes with Shanenn Bryant 35:37

4M ago35:37

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Marni welcomes Shanenn Bryant to the Life Check Yourself studio where the duo discusses how to crack the control code and transform the way we view jealousy. Shanenn is a jealousy and relationship confidence expert. She’s also the host of the Top Self podcast and founder of self-development company, Top Self. It’s not just about eradicating jealous…

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#058 — Know your voice with paralanguage (part 2) 8:04

4M ago8:04

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The continuation of last week's episode on paralanguage. If you're curious to get the context behind it, check episode 57.

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Portugal's premier cyclist 27:20

4M ago27:20

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Send us a Text Message. Joao Almeida is one of the worlds top professional cyclists but Joao is just a normal guy from a typical Portuguese village here on The Silver Coast and our latest guest on the podcast. Joao chats to Dylan about the simple life, food, why he loves living on The Silver Coast and what he enjoys most about coming home after mon…

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Life Check Yourself 445 – How to VISUALIZE correctly so you can MANIFEST Faster with Paget Kagy 36:46

4M ago36:46

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Marni welcomes Paget Kagy to the Life Check Yourself studio. A Korean-American actress, writer, and empowerment coach, Paget is fueled by her passion for challenging societal norms. Paget, a frequency healer and spiritual coach, discusses the significance of operating from a deeper level rather than superficially judging oneself and as a consequenc…

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