Enlightened Abroad

1h2m

Terra Loop:

https://www.terraloop.life/

3' Lion? What Lion?

7' a business mind is born

9' finding clarity and passion

15’ Satsangi heritage 

https://www.yogapedia.com/definition/10742/satsangi

19’ driving Dubai’s dunes with Richard Branson

26’ Ryan’s mantra - take care of Mother Earth

27’ where conservation meets opportunity, Terra Loop is born

30’ dissatisfaction with the status quo

31’ Derek rants on waste anger issues

32’ Ryan saves him – change takes time, be the change

34’ https://dharmaseed.org/ – podcasts on meditation retreats

https://www.insightmeditationcenter.org/books-articles/articles/the-four-faces-of-love-the-brahma-viharas/

35’ Terra Loop’s process, audits + measurements = win/win solutions

38’ individuals without options

39’ create change or wait

42’ boundless options

43’ bananas, bananas, bananas as a simile

44’ stop sucking initiative

46’ home waste solutions:

http://www.smartcaraeurope.com/

http://thebokashibucket.com/ 

50’ bag in the bin program

https://www.thenational.ae/uae/rak-launches-initiative-to-cut-waste-by-75-per-cent-by-2021-1.629313

52’ doomsday prophet approach

53’ change has to be accessible

54’ residential change is at the core

55’ zero waste hub by Terra Loop

56’ the ambitious UAE

57’ zero waste education

58’ teach the children well, grow the future

59’ The Doomsday Warrior lives

50m

Hi, I’m _________ and I’m an American.

Hi, _________.

It’s tough being a US nomad these days, needing to defend and deflect political questions, having to apologize for years of destruction we knew nothing about, but most of all – those damned stereotypes!

We are lucky to have the passport power we have, the freedoms we were born into, and the power of our fiat currency. But, these privileges come at a cost as an expat. Please enjoy this US expat chat, with Holly, an ex-US teacher who navigates the pros and cons of life abroad under the shadow of the red, white and blue flag. The question is - what is really important?

~ 10’ decisions to jump and teach abroad

~ 11’ the universe conspires

~ 13’ the rebirth theory, again

~ 15’ making friends abroad

~ 19’ repatriation blues

~ 22’ step by step processing

~ 26’ 50 countries in 3 years - it’s possible

~ 32’ letting go abroad

~ 35’ connections abroad for cheap travel

https://www.workaway.info/

https://wwoof.net/

https://www.couchsurfing.com/

http://www.hostels.com/

~ 37’ perceptions of US

~ 39’ judgments

~ 40’ just be a cool person, it usually works

~ 43’ some wins

~ 45’ minimalism

~ 47’ nursing home idealism

~ 49’ slow down, what is important to you?

~ 50' the unknown is where it's at

1h12m

Eda Gungor/Seva Bhagti Kaur owns and operates Life’n One - an urban retreat, a hidden oasis in Dubai, where you can take time for yourself to relax, rejuvenate, and find balance (lifenone.com).

Not only is this a yummy cafe with an amazing plant-based menu (free from MSGs, GMOs, Gluten, Soy, Refined Sugar and Trans Fats), but it is also a spiritual center in the shadows of Dubai's sprawling steel sky scrapers.  They offer classes in yoga, healing sessions, workshops, crystals, and talks on various health and wellness modalities.  According to Eda, the healing you need is the one you receive, so they don't subscribe to one method.  

In short, this place is special. 

Please enjoy the story of the woman who holds space here.  (And you may hear birds chirping in the background!)

~ 2’ Ong Namo Guru Dev Namo – chant; opening of Kundalini practice

http://meditativemind.org/ong-namo-guru-dev-namo-mantra-refines-the-energy-around-and-within-us/

~ 5’ ‘Business is Business’, how to ground and balance as an entrepreneur

~ 6’ Sadhana – daily spiritual practice

https://www.yogapedia.com/definition/4994/sadhana

~ 8’ Amrit Vela

https://www.thoughtco.com/establishing-early-morning-meditation-2993485

~ 10’ Kundalini Yoga, Kriyas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uobWdK9XEQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzGsi-AQkFQ

(a good place to start – Guru Jagat – not mentioned in the episode but one of Eda’s favorites)

~ 12’ Eda’s journey

~ 20’ Astrology, Susan Miller

https://www.astrologyzone.com/

~ 26’ Saturn transits – the teacher planet

~ 29' Moon Cycle Workshops with Elizabeth @ Life'n One

https://www.lifenone.com/class-schedule 

~ 30' New Moon* & Mercury Retrograde

*The episode was recorded on Mar. 6 (New Moon), and it's being released on the Equinox/Full Moon.  However, Mercury is still in Retrograde.

https://www.astrologyhoroscopereadings.com/mercury-retrograde-cycle.html

~ 35' The opening of Life'n One 

~ 49' Napolean Hill books:

Think and Grow Rich; Outwitting the Devil 

https://www.success.com/napoleon-hills-17-principles-of-personal-achievement/

~ 51' Tom and Joan Rudholm send a message

'Birthing Seeds of Light'

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joan-and-tom-rudholm-20409b25

~ 56' The kitchen expands at Life'n One, Eda finds a home 

~ 60' The journey of healing

~ 61' Family Constellation with May-Britt Searty

https://www.lifenone.com/events-index/2019/04/19/full-moon-family-constellation-sound-healing

on Bert Hellinger:

http://www.theinnerprocess.com/bert-hellinger-the-history-of-family-constellations.html

~ 65' On energies and negative reviews 

~ 71' This is a healing process, we are here to work

@gungoreda on IG

lifenone.com

55m

Jabari Jordan is an expat who's lived in three different countries.  He is a philosopher, a balcony dancer, a host, and a future guru.  We talk about dating in Korea, Malaysian bliss, repatriation blues, and expat cliques.  Enjoy! 

A brief time stamp outline and some links:

~ 5' a priori / a posteriori knowledge

www.iep.utm.edu/apriori/

~ 10’ Jabari’s Philosophy reccos:

Kant

https://thegreatthinkers.org/kant/introduction/

Heidegger

https://thegreatthinkers.org/heidegger/

Hume

https://www.theschooloflife.com/thebookoflife/david-hume/

B.K.S Iyengar, ‘Life on Light’

https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/697572-light-on-life-the-yoga-journey-to-wholeness-inner-peace-and-ultimate

~ 12’ All things Korean

~ 33’ Reborn abroad

~ 35’ Repatriation blues

~ 36’ Malaysia! THE Melaka life!

~ Dave’s ESL Cafe job board for job listings and TEFL/TESOL courses.  He's been around for a long time and is still a great place to start your search:

http://www.eslcafe.com/

~ 49’ Dating and partnering abroad

~ 53’ Ways of being, expectations of friendships abroad

53m

Adrian Kerr ladies and gents! 

Adrian is a kite surfer, podcaster, occasional yoga and sound healing student, and all around great guy to chat to. We go all over the map on this one, and what was meant to be a test episode is now heading to you. As Adrian says, ‘It’s all GOLD mate, just put it out there!’. I consider Adrian a guide on this journey and it’s a pleasure to share this New Zealander’s energy and lust for life. Enjoy!

Show notes and markers: 

~ 3’ – Nitro City, Panama IS closed, FYI too bad for the party adrenaline junkies

~Chris Bobryk, American Kite Surfer

https://www.kiteworldmag.com/news/chris-bobryk-joins-rrd/

~ 6’ – Masirah Island, Oman – High wind area for Kitesurfing, one of Adrian’s favorites

http://masiraislandresort.com/

~ 15’ – Jesse Richman, Hawaiian Kite Surfer

https://jesserichman.pro/

~ 18’ – Expat advice and Adrian’s story, tips on money, dating and staying connected

~ 42’ – Sound Healing

https://blog.mindvalley.com/sound-healing/

Extras:

One of my favorite episodes of KiteSurf365:

#60 Bowen Dwelle

http://kitesurf365.com/bowen-dwelle-episode-60

Interested in starting a podcast?

Along with Adrian, these have been super helpful:

https://www.thepodcasthost.com/

https://patflynn.com/

1h01m

The Thai writing, 'สวัสดี' = 'Sawasdee', the main greeting in the land of smiles. 

In this episode I chat with Dave, a Dublin-born expat who got the bug in Thailand and now resides in the Middle East.  He shares tips on staying positive, making the most of your time, and carving out space to forge your own path. 

It is important to let the content flow, so the episode comes in at about an hour.  However, I know some folks like it short and sweet (Adam!), so below are links and time stamps if you want to jump around:

Notes:

~ 12’ – We mention TEFL/CELTA; these certificates are the minimum you’ll need to work abroad, but in most places, a legit teaching license is recommended

CELTA:

https://www.cambridgeenglish.org/teaching-english/teaching-qualifications/celta/

TEFL:

costaricatefl.com

Ask for Barbara - tell her Derek sent you!

Jobs:

Teach Away (there are many but I like this one)

https://www.teachaway.com/

TIEonline marketplace: (paid subscription, but worth if you have a legit teaching license - the best international school jobs with the best pay advertise here)

https://www.tieonline.com/

~ 20’ – Sam Harris Meditation App

https://wakingup.com/

~ 22' – Lopburi, Thailand, near Kamphaeng Seng

https://www.thailandee.com/en/cities/lopburi

~ 25' – Uttar Pradesh, India (Dave’s Sheikh Temple trek place)

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/india/uttar-pradesh

Nepal: Langtang (Dave’s upcoming trip and KimKim is a GREAT site for travel tips)

https://www.kimkim.com/c/langtang-trek-8-day-itinerary

Nepal: Herb Nepal - ask for Ben, say Derek sent you!

http://www.herbnepal.com/

~ 32' – Infinite Jest, by David Foster Wallace:

https://medium.com/create-make-write/david-foster-wallace-what-did-he-say-about-infinite-jest-23-quotes-a395fef451c1

~ 50' – Podcasts Recommended by Dave/Derek:

London Real

https://londonreal.tv/e/

Joe Rogan

http://podcasts.joerogan.net/

Tim Ferris

https://tim.blog/podcast/

Off the Ball

https://www.offtheball.com/podcasts/series

This brief solo introduction covers:

1)  Why I decided to do this (and Straatcast)

2)  What the intention is for Enlightened Abroad

3)  To post or not to post doubts

4)  Who this podcast is for

5)  A bit about the amazing and risky interviews you'll hear in Season 1

Season 1 will be released over the next month, with a few episodes a week.  After that we will take some feedback, reflect and brainstorm the next season.  Enjoy!

This brief sample previews the style and questions to come in Season 1 of Enlightened Abroad.