Alone With Peter

The silent killer of this pandemic is isolation. Whether unemployed or working from home, we find ourselves either in intimate proximity with family or alone in isolation. So how can we survive the coronavirus?

Social distancing presents a unique challenge for many of us. How do we stay physically safe without putting our mental health at risk?

I'm joined by my good friend George Heckard as we discuss ways to cope with isolation, how to maintain mental health, and strengthen our community.

There are people out there doing amazing work to keep us safe. A huge thank you to all first responders and essential workers. We are forever in your debt.

They are keeping us safe, but we can do our part too. George shares how he is doing his small part and we talk in-depth about what else is and might be, added to the table.

We are all in this together, and it's important now, more than ever, to support and strengthen each other.

It's hard to know when exactly this nightmare will end. It's a stressful time for all. Some states are beginning phase 1 of their reopening, I wish the best; that cases will continue to decrease and the economy can start moving again.

Other states have decided to hunker down. I pray for the health & safety of their people, the economic means to bounce back, and their ability to cope healthily during continued social distancing.

Something I want to stress; it's okay to have an opinion. It's important to consider others' point of view throughout this, especially if it's different from your own. Does it mean you have to like it? Hell no. Can you think it's stupid and dangerous? Absolutely, but freedom of speech is a primary component of a healthy democracy. Censoring someone for having "a dangerous opinion" is...incredibly dangerous.

Stay informed, remai

It was the best of times...it was the worst of times.

Why do people solo travel when so much can go wrong? It's our first interview of the show! I'm joined by my brother Noah as we discuss the joys and pitfalls of traveling alone. We talk about Murphy's Law and how even the best-laid plans go to waste. Join us as we share a few of our favorite solo-travel stories and a whole lot of laughs.

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Missed the last episode of the show? It's right here, silly!

Is there really such a big difference between visiting and living abroad? I spent the last year teaching in Asia. Living abroad was the best decision of my life. On this episode of Alone with Peter... World travel, the benefit of full immersion, and how to deal with culture shock. The big question, is it even worse coming back?

When the travel bug hits, it hits hard. Thirteen is the number of countries I've been blessed to visit, two of which I was able to live in for an extended period of time. I'm stranded on the mainland for now (U.S.A) but hopefully I'll be out traveling again before long.

If you're interested in knowing the circumstances behind how, why, and when I moved to South Korea I've got a post just for you!

The podcast was born in solitude, but it needs listeners to spread. That's where you come in.

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Setting and achieving ambitious life goals isn't easy. The most important goals often feel the most daunting, so how do we create and meet realistic goals?

On this episode of Alone With Peter, learn how to create S.M.A.R.T.ER goals by beginning with the end in mind. Citing a few famous sources of productivity, Peter identifies several skills necessary for accomplishing major tasks, techniques for breaking down big projects and shares a few personal projects he hopes to achieve.

Can't wait for the next episode? Episode 3: Teaching in Asia is right here!

Does self-improvement matter during the apocalypse? On the first episode of Alone with Peter, we reflect on "the year in the rearview", while delving into the concept of new year goals. How do we acknowledge the success and failure of the previous year while establishing new goals?

Ironically, Peter dubbed 2020 "the year of foresight." That was in February before our host left South Korea and the Corona Virus threw the entire world into chaos. Do these apocalyptic times change the big picture? Or is self-improvement more important than ever?

You're in luck. Episode 2 is here! We'll be releasing weekly, so be sure to check back in regularly. If you like what you hear, review, rate, subscribe, and share the show from your preferred podcast platforms. Thanks for putting me in your ear. I hope to hear from you soon!

Peter