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John Alan is an author, singer/songwriter, standup comedian, champion powerlifter, and writer. He engages guests, viewers, and listeners in good conversation about life, its challenges and rewards.
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Proof That Americans Who Live Abroad Are unfairly Taxed
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Are Americans who live abroad (expats) taxed fairly? Why are expats taxed at all when they have no income that is sourced in the USA? This is episode 236 of COMIN' HOME WITH JOHN ALAN. * MY AUDIOBOOK SUBSCRIPTION IS NOW AVAILABLE! Click HERE to get it. * If you'd like to support The Comin' Home Podcast With John Alan, you can do that at one of the …
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ADHD, Hula Hoops, and “Finding Oneself” in Norway with my Profoundly Grateful guest Karyn Seroussi
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I partly describe Karyn Seroussi as an inspirational Serial Entrepreneur and Star Trek Geek. Karyn and I discuss ADHD, Norwegian culture, hula hoops, and Karyn's passion for sharing new ideas. In her own words, Karyn Seroussi is profoundly grateful for living in a safe and stable country, for having "the best type of epilepsy," and for learning to …
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Lawyer, Philosopher, Seeker of Truth & Counter Truth with my guest Jørgen Klaveness
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Jørgen Klaveness is a (mostly) retired lawyer. He is writing a book about how the problems with his profession seem to grow out of the cracks between words and facts. Those cracks return to the foundations of human cognition and Western philosophy. This is episode 234. * MY AUDIOBOOK SUBSCRIPTION IS NOW AVAILABLE! Click HERE to get it. * If you'd l…
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Trump Talk, Harris versus MAGA - episode 233 with my guest Jonathan Hall
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Jonathan Hall fled the U.S.A. in November 1984, sought refuge first in Ireland, and finally settled in Norway in 1987. His main interests are theatre and music, but he also spends much time on politics and mental health. * MY AUDIOBOOK SUBSCRIPTION IS NOW AVAILABLE! Click HERE to get it. * If you'd like to support The Comin' Home Podcast With John …
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EP204 // Are skiers professional enough? with Jørgen Nordhagen
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Your number 1 Nordic skiing podcast is back! This time, we have a special guest—junior world champion and current cyclist for Team Visma-Lease a Bike, Jørgen Nordhagen. He shares insights into his professionalism and gives us a glimpse of what it’s like to be a cyclist for arguably the most professional team on the planet. Wanna know more? Tune in!…
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World Traveler and Truth Seeker - with my guest Deborah Jeanne Weitzman ep.232
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Deborah Jeanne is a writer, teacher, musician, and vocal coach. She has a wealth of knowledge from experience traveling the world. Find out more about Deborah Jeanne at https://deborahjeanne.com/ . * MY AUDIOBOOK SUBSCRIPTION IS NOW AVAILABLE! Click HERE to get it. * If you'd like to support The Comin' Home Podcast With John Alan, you can do that a…
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EP203 // BLINK episode with Astrid Slind and Max Novak
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Your number 1 nordic skiing podcast is back! We didn't actually talk so much about BLINK but we got cool guests on! Wanna find out why Max Novak choose Ski classics over allround and what advice Astrid has for young skiers? - tune in!
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Eirik Sørvik - Standup Comedy, Politics, and Goals
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Eirik Sørvik is a Norwegian standup comic. Follow him on Facebook and Instagram. * MY AUDIOBOOK SUBSCRIPTION IS NOW AVAILABLE! Click HERE to get it. * If you'd like to support The Comin' Home Podcast With John Alan, you can do that at one of the links here: https://patron.podbean.com/JohnAlan https://www.buymeacoffee.com/johnalanpod https://paypal.…
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President Joe Biden Drops Out and MAGA Reacts: Feelings versus Facts
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President Joe Biden has announced that he will not run for another term as President. Trump and MAGA have their reaction to Kamala Harris being the likely Democratic candidate. * MY AUDIOBOOK SUBSCRIPTION IS NOW AVAILABLE! Click HERE to get it. * If you'd like to support The Comin' Home Podcast With John Alan, you can do that at one of the links he…
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Trump Rally Aftermath: episode 229 with my guest Snoopy
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Somebody tried to take out Trump. What does it mean for America and American politics? A major Norwegian news network (NRK) came to film an interview with me while I gave my analysis of the recent events during and after a Trump rally in Pennsylvania. Listen here to get my direct commentary in this episode of COMIN' HOME WITH JOHN ALAN * MY AUDIOBO…
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Your number 1 nordic-skiing podcast is back! This time we have Alvar Alev on as a guest! Alvar is an Estonian XC Skier who hasn't exactly taken the path that most top skiers take. He grew up in Estonia, studied in the U.S and moved to Norway in 2020. What does that combo result in? -tune in!
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EP201 // starting season 2 overtrained with Lukas Mrkonjic
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Your number 1 nordic skiing podcast is back for season 2 !Today we tackle the hidden part of the iceberg, the Austro-Bosnian skier Lukas Mrkonjic shares his experience on overtraining. All the deep talk is, as per habit, balanced with some good controversy and shit talk… Tune in !
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Your number 1 nordic-skiing podcast is back! This time with the re-upload of our first live podcast from Falun!
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EP14 // British isles podcast with Andrew Young & Thomas Maloney Westgaard
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Your number 1 nordic-skiing podcast is back! Catching up on the past weeks and adding something new to the podcast - constructive criticism! If you want to know more - tune in!
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EP 13 // Luke Jager representing the red, white & blue in the US of A!
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Your number 1 nordic skiing podcast is back! One of the main characters in the US xc skiing team of the last years is joining us for this episode! Wanna know what Luke has to say? - tune in!
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EP12 // finally in North America with Antoine Cyr
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Your number 1 nordic skiing podcast is back! This time from Canada with Antoine Cyr as a guest! If you are curious what it takes to be the best skier in all of Canada - tune in!
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EP 11 // Husky diet tips with Tiril Udnes Weng
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Your number 1 nordic skiing podcast is back! On this weeks episode we have the honor of having overal worldcup winner Tiril Udnes Weng joining us! If you are interested in why she is struggling to get in shape this season and what her best animal related story is - tune in!
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EP 10 // fighting the mid-season blues with Øystein "Pølsa" Pettersen
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Your number one nordic skiing podcast is back! On this weeks episode, we brought on nobody less than Øystein Pettersen. Highs and lows shaped his life and therefore he has a lot of stories to offer! Want to know more? Tune in!
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EP 9 // Merging Ski Classics and the World Cup? with Kasper Stadaas
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Your number 1 nordic skiing podcast is back! This time we discuss why Kasper changed to Ski Classics and if there is a future in merging different XC racing circuits. Tune in!
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EP 8 // mid-Tour debrief with Teresa Stadlober
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Your number 1 nordic skiing podcast is back! On todays episode, Teresa Stadlober joins us to discuss actualities and how she dealt with rough times in the Austrian skiing world. Wanna find out why Teresa is as successful as she is? - tune in!
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Your number 1 skiing podcast is back! This time we had Andrew Musgrave join us as a guest. If you want to know how muzzy feels about people prioritizing training camps over racing - tune in!
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A Helping Hand in Norway and Ukraine / episode 228 with my guest Karin Ellis
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Karin Ellis does important work by assisting new immigrants and refugees to adjust to the work culture in Norway. She is also active in volunteer work for Ukraine. Karin is the founder and CEO of ELLIS CULTURE (https://ellisculture.com/en/ & https://www.facebook.com/EllisCulture). She works towards helping newcomers to Norway succeed by explaining …
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Your number one nordic skiing podcast is back! This time we wrap up the first worldcup period together with "il toro di Falcade" Elia Barp. Tune in!
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EP5 // talking to the fastest couple in xc-skiing
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Your nr.1 skiing podcast is back! High profile guests JC Shoonmaker and Emma Ribom had lots of stuff to talk about! Wanna find out more? Listen to the pod!
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Individuality VS Group Identity- What is the BEST WAY? - ep. 227 with my guest Hans Jakob Winsnes
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There are a lot of people who need help with making it through life, and there are differing views on how to best take care of people who are in need. My guest on this episode of COMIN' HOME COMMENTARY is Hans Jakob Winses. He believes, in part, that people should be identified as "groups" but rather as individuals. As usual, I push back and challe…
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EP4 // discussing 50 hour training weeks with Remi Lindholm
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We are back! This weeks guest is Finnish legend Remi Lindholm. We talked to him about his insane training schedule and found out that he has a thing for Swedish skiers - which ones? Tune in and find out!
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Does a Biblical Worldview Fit for America? episode 226 with my guest Hans Jakob Winsnes
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The Christian (political) Right is growing... or is it? Regardless, those who have a biblical worldview are becoming more vocal with statements that American society would benefit if the lines between Church and State were more blurred than they traditionally have been. Hans Jakob Winsnes is my guest for this episode, and we get into it again as we…
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EP.3 // Sophia Laukli’s serious talks and cold body parts
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Your (self-acclaimed) nr.1 skiing podcast is back! In this episode we caught up with Sophia Laukli. We talked about deeper topics with Sophia, but we brought it back to what’s really important: frozen bellends. Tune in! Ps: Mika made sure to brag about who is the MVP of the house now
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Pick Up That Peach - episode 225 with my guest Derek DeBono
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Derek DeBono is an American from Georgia who currently lives in Norway.He has released his solo album SONGS IN GA. Get it at https://derekdebonomusic.com/ * MY AUDIOBOOK SUBSCRIPTION IS NOW AVAILABLE! Click HERE to get it. * If you'd like to support The Comin' Home Podcast With John Alan, you can do that at one of the links here: https://patron.pod…
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Skirious probems EP.2 / Beito, NPC's and more
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Episode 2 of your favorite and (self-acclaimed) nr.1 nordic skiing podcast is now online! We are happy to have top-skier Gjøran Tefre with us on the couch and to discuss actualities with him. Also we are thrilled to introduce to you "The aussie corner".
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The day you've all been waiting for has finally arrived. We, your hosts Mika Vermeulen and James Clugnet, finally pulled our pants up and recorded the first episode of our long due podcast. We even managed to get an unplanned guest into our first episode. We talk about recent news and stuff we think is worth to talk about and hope to entertain you …
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Two Black American Men in Norway - Two Opposing Views / episode 224 with my guest Vincent Baugh
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Vincent Baugh is the Vice Chair of Republicans Abroad Norway. In this discussion, we talk, disagree, disagree, and laugh as we display dialogue across opposing views on political and social issues. You will see that we dispel the myth that thought among Black Americans is one-dimensional and that Black Americans are a social and political monolith.…
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May I PLEASE Help Fix TEENAGE CRIME in Norway? episode 223 COMIN’ HOME COMMENTARY
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I can help find solutions to the problem of teenage crime in Norway. So can any resident in Norway. Teenage crime is on the rise in Norway. Why is this happening in Norway? How are Norwegian police, politicians, and citizens approaching this problem? I have some suggestions... * MY AUDIOBOOK SUBSCRIPTION IS NOW AVAILABLE! Click HERE to get it. * If…
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Why is THIS Happening in NORWAY? / COMIN’ HOME COMMENTARY episode 222
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Teenage crime is on the rise in Norway. Why is this happening in Norway? How are Norwegian police, politicians, and citizens approaching this problem? * MY AUDIOBOOK SUBSCRIPTION IS NOW AVAILABLE! Click HERE to get it. * If you'd like to support The Comin' Home Podcast With John Alan, you can do that at one of the links here: https://patron.podbean…
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Agree or Disagree... WE NEED TO TALK - episode 221 with my guest Austin Rasmussen
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Political and societal discourse is on the decline. My guest Austin Rasmussen is my political opposite in many ways, but through dialogue, we discover where we agree and discuss our points of disagreement. We do all of this with structure, facts, and mutual respect. We need more of this in society, please. More info about Austin's political party a…
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COMIN’ HOME COMMENTARY on Ryan Carson, Brian Dowling, False Narratives, and Political Hypocrisy ep.220
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Activist Ryan Dowling lost his life to Ryan Carson in New York City, and the political right jumped in with obvious political hypocrisy to use this tragedy to forward their false narrative about crime statistics in New York City. At that time, murd*r rate in NYC was down 11% from last year, and overall crime was down 5%. Facts and statistics show t…
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COMIN’ HOME COMMENTARY on Affirmative Action and Tax Dollars Stolen From Black Americans ep 219
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There has been a longer period of Black Americans not having access to equal opportunities in education than there have been laws in place to level the educational playing field. Black American tax dollars have gone into the financial pot to support public schools when Black American children have not had equal access to those schools and quality e…
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Study Shows No Equal Access to Opportunity - episode 218 COMIN’ HOME COMMENTARY
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In 2014, Arizona State University conducted a study that showed that there is not equal access to job opportunities when comparing, among others, white job applicants with criminal records and Black American applicants without a criminal record. SEE THE STUDY HERE Why is this happening in the USA? * MY AUDIOBOOK SUBSCRIPTION IS NOW AVAILABLE! Click…
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Nothing to Fear From The Likeable Leftist - episode 217 with my guest Maren Njøs Kurdøl
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Are you afraid of left-leaning or "progressive politics? Listen to my conversation with Maren Njøs Kurdøl and learn what Norway's most leftist political party represents. Maren Njøs Kurdøl is a Norwegian politician who works in Press & Communications for the Red Party (Rødt) in Norway. Maren is also a personal trainer and powerlifter. * MY AUDIOBOO…
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COMIN’ HOME COMMENTARY episode 216 How the Political Right Wants to Solve This
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The Republican Party, and to a growing degree, the political right worldwide, believes that to talk of racism is to perpetuate racism. They even say that those who talk about racism are racists. * MY AUDIOBOOK SUBSCRIPTION IS NOW AVAILABLE! Click HERE to get it. * If you'd like to support The Comin' Home Podcast With John Alan, you can do that at o…
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DO THIS If You Want To Fit In in NORWAY - episode 215
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Wanna make it in Norway? Do you want a social life and career? It can be hard. Heck, it IS hard! However, with guidance, good fortune, and focus, there are things that you can do to take responsibility for your life once you've moved to Norway. This episode is a clip from episode 196 of COMIN' HOME WITH JOHN ALAN with my guest Elisabeth Sturdy, own…
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TAXES are No Easy Thing For American Expats and Accidental Americans - episode 214
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Talking about USA taxes with my guests: Anthony Parent, Esq https://youtube.com/@irsmedic Keith RedmondConsultant to / Advocate for American emigrants | Americans overseas | Accidental AmericansUS_Overseas_Advocate@outlook.com Founder: American Expatriates for Residency-Based Taxation (RBT) http://www.facebook.com/groups/AmericanExpatriatesCo-found…
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An American in Norway - episode 213 with my guest Adam O’Shea
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Adam O'Shea is a father and dedicated family man, scientist, musician, and American in Norway. In this episode, we discuss and compare the USA with Norway and share our experiences. * MY AUDIOBOOK SUBSCRIPTION IS NOW AVAILABLE! Click HERE to get it. * If you'd like to support The Comin' Home Podcast With John Alan, you can do that at one of the lin…
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The VICTIM Label is a Weapon of the Political Right - episode 212 COMIN’ HOME COMMENTARY
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The political and social right-wing uses the label of VICTIM or the "diagnosis" of VICTIM MENTALITY during discussion and debate. I discuss it with Jonathan Hall in this premier episode of my segment COMIN' HOME COMMENTARY. * MY AUDIOBOOK SUBSCRIPTION IS NOW AVAILABLE! Click HERE to get it. * If you'd like to support The Comin' Home Podcast With Jo…
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A Case Study of Karpe (Smart and Meaningful Activism) - episode 211 with my guest Dr. Kari Nixon
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Doctor Kari Nixon is looking to influence, if not change, how European nations look at immigration, assimilation of immigrants, and integration. Meaningful work, right? Doctor Nixon is doing the work in a way that is different from how most people work with those issues, which is exciting! Doctor Kari Nixon is the author of a medical history book t…
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Can a (Norwegian!) Trump Supporter Be Reasoned With? ep. 210 with my guest Hans Jakob Winsnes
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Republicans, Trump supporters, and MAGA supporters are relatively common in the USA. We see them and hear them. But... What about in NORWAY? Are there Trump supporters and MAGA folk in Norway? Do Norwegians support the agenda of the American right-wing and Republican Party? If so, why? What are they like? There is a question that many ask, and it i…
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Do Women Have More Power and Choice Than Good Men in Relationships? episode 209
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There is much discussion about dating relationships, marriage, and the balance and safety within them these days. In May 2022, I spoke with Eirik Sørvik about a few different issues, as well as these topics in a ten-minute section of episode 181. Go to this link for the entire episode with Eirik * MY AUDIOBOOK SUBSCRIPTION IS NOW AVAILABLE! Click H…
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MEN! Live Better and Thrive as You Value Your Woman -ep. 208 with Andrew Morrow
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Studies (and HAPPY MEN) show that men live better and longer when they have a woman in their life with whom they've had a long-term relationship. This short clip of COMIN' HOME WITH JOHN ALAN is taken from episode 161. Andrew Morrow was my guest. Get the whole episode HERE. Listen as we praise our wives and talk about what they do for us. * MY AUDI…
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How to Enjoy the Process of Life, Music, and Emotion - episode 207 with my guest Thomas Larsen
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People often look for balance in life. Thomas Larsen seems to have found a good balance while enjoying his life, his music, and his self-expression. Thomas Larsen is the owner of Fabriken Studios in Malmø Sweden. Check out his podcast titled WRITE THAT DAMN SONG! HERE Check out Thomas Larsen on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FabrikenStudios and …
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TATIANA WECHSLER Artist, Singer, Songwriter, Actor - episode 206
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Tatiana Wechsler is an actor, singer, songwriter, and artist whom I have admired and respected since I first spoke with her over two years ago. Finally, I have had the honor of having Tatiana Wechsler as my guest in my home and studio. As part of an African and Jewish household, Tatiana has lived a life filled with music and the arts. In this episo…
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