1st Person Podcast

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What's 1st Person Podcast about?

1st Person is a podcast about life changing travel experiences. We conduct interviews about trips that changed people's lives. Our aim is to inspire curiosity, openness, and acceptance of disparate cultures through stories of travel experiences.

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1st Person Podcast episodes:

10.15.2018
S03 - Stopped at a Checkpoint
I get nervous going through security checks, even though there's no need for me to worry. Still, I’m happy this isn’t a common occurrence in my everyday life. In this episode of 1st Person Stories Helda meets up with her...
10.11.2018
[Preview] S03 - Stopped at a Checkpoint
In this episode, Helda meets up with her uncle whose resourcefulness becomes evident as they tour israeli occupied areas in his car. Want to hear it now? Visit our Patreon Page at patreon.com/1stperson and get the full episode plus bonus content if...
10.08.2018
S02 - Re-imagining Hebron
I couldn’t imagine being told that I’m not allowed somewhere because of my ethnic background. That’s reminiscent of the segregation era in the United States and it’s hard for me to believe that it’s still going on today in other...
10.04.2018
[Preview] S02 - Re-Imagining Hebron
In this episode of 1st Person Stories Helda visits Hebron and shares about "the city below cities," spies and the discrimination she faced while visiting the burial sites of several biblical patriarchs. This episode will be released on 10/8. Want...
10.01.2018
S01 - Escaping the West Bank
Whether you call them roadblocks or obstacles, life, like travel, brings you face-to-face with the unknown and in that moment we each have choices, we can try or we can resign to what is. In this episode of 1st...
09.24.2018
[Preview] S01 - Escaping the West-Bank
Find out how Helda overcomes obstacle after obstacle to escape from the Westbank. This episode of 1st Person Stories will be released on October 1, 2018. See you then. If you want to hear the full episode visit our Patreon...
09.19.2018
Season 2 Intro
After months of fun and work, Season 2 of the 1st Person Podcast will be live on 10.01.2018. See you then!
03.29.2017
Ep10 - Summer Family Adventures in a Conversation Van
Taking yourself outside your routine with the people who share routine with you can be a powerful catalyst for unique bonding experiences. When you travel with family, chances are good you’ll go home with some amazing moments together that you’d...
03.22.2017
Ep09 - Eschewing Social Norms For New Experiences
During our conversation with Hoda I couldn’t help but reflect on the opportunities that I have missed out on due to my fear of the unknown and lack of spontaneity. The fear of not knowing where a road leads is...
03.15.2017
Ep08 - Cultural Immersion, Bogotá to Silicon Valley Via Wisconsin
Moving to a new country can be both exhilarating and daunting. As Paola shares stories about her move from Bogotá, to Silicon Valley via Wisconsin I recall my move to the states as a youth. Could you imagine what it...
03.08.2017
Ep07 - Trips Taken After College With Jason
I remember the close bonds I formed in college and the ones I built right after. Imagine starting your first job in a new country. You’ve just graduated college, and are leaving your friends for rural Japan. I wonder how...
03.01.2017
Ep06 - Inspiration From Beyond, Kofi’s Inaugural Visit to Ghana
Kofi spoke of conversations with his grandmother while in Ghana and I wondered what it would be like to talk to my grandparents or older ancestors who are all gone. How would my outlook on life change because of that...
02.22.2017
Ep05 - Being Comfortable Not Knowing, Amber's Solo Travels
Would you travel alone? Like to Italy or China? Sometimes when you go places you've never been before by yourself, something amazing happens, you find yourself. In episode 4 of the 1st Person Podcast, Amber shares about traveling solo to...
02.15.2017
Ep04 - Andrew's Adventures Through Southeast Asia
Andrew speaks about culture shock and learning to go with the flow while on his adventure through Southeast Asia and elsewhere. So many people would tell you when you take yourself out of your comfort zone and have new experiences,...
02.08.2017
Ep03 - 60 Shows in 24 Weeks, On The Road With Good Asian Drivers
One day Melissa decided to go on tour. So she did. She didn't wait for permission or approval. Her and her bandmate, Kit, simply hit the roads and had the time of their lives. In Episode 3 of the 1st...
02.01.2017
Ep02 - Neno's Paradigm Shift In Colorado
Sometimes we have to get away from it all to put things in perspective. We grow quite a bit by traveling to different places. Often times we learn about ourselves more than anything else. In Episode 2 of the 1st...
01.25.2017
Ep01 - Rey's Ayahuasca Journey In Peru
Imagine having the opportunity to get all your unanswerable questions answered. What is my purpose?... Why am I here?... Is there a God?... Rey gets this opportunity in Peru after drinking ayahuasca during a spiritual soul seeking ceremony and tells...
01.21.2017
Ep00 - Welcome to 1st Person
1st Person is a podcast about life changing travel experiences. We conduct interviews about trips that changed people's lives. Our aim is to inspire curiosity, openness, and acceptance of disparate cultures through stories of travel experiences. Sign up below to...

What's 1st Person Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

1st Person Podcast episodes:

S03 - Stopped at a Checkpoint

[Preview] S03 - Stopped at a Checkpoint

S02 - Re-imagining Hebron

[Preview] S02 - Re-Imagining Hebron

S01 - Escaping the West Bank

[Preview] S01 - Escaping the West-Bank

Season 2 Intro

Ep10 - Summer Family Adventures in a Conversation Van

Ep09 - Eschewing Social Norms For New Experiences

Ep08 - Cultural Immersion, Bogotá to Silicon Valley Via Wisconsin

Ep07 - Trips Taken After College With Jason

Ep06 - Inspiration From Beyond, Kofi’s Inaugural Visit to Ghana

Ep05 - Being Comfortable Not Knowing, Amber's Solo Travels

Ep04 - Andrew's Adventures Through Southeast Asia

Ep03 - 60 Shows in 24 Weeks, On The Road With Good Asian Drivers

Ep02 - Neno's Paradigm Shift In Colorado

Ep01 - Rey's Ayahuasca Journey In Peru

Ep00 - Welcome to 1st Person