"If we continue going the way we were before this pandemic, it's not sustainable" was one of Alims key-messages in this episode. My Lockdown Companion from India talks about good and bad aspects and how people throughout the country are affected differently by the virus. Also, he shares about how culture helps to deal with everything and also about how the poorest people in the country experience a whole other dimension of fear in these times than we can possibly imagine.

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Alim: @aymoway / AymoWay Music
Maria: @koennte.schlimmer.sein 

(Conversation recorded on May 20, 2020) 

"During this time I have been learning discipline and rest and how it's healthy to have both of them" shares Julia on the podcast. In this episode, we will talk about the situation in Spain, but even more about Julia's learnings in this challenging time. She gifts us with very personal insights and her feelings towards the pandemic and how it has been handled.

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Julia: @juliamariemann
Maria: @koennte.schlimmer.sein

(Conversation recorded on May 07, 2020) 

"Self-care is not selfish" was one of Chansea's learnings and positive outcomes of the pandemic. In this episode, we will talk about the situation in the US. Chansea shares her feelings about the covid19 lockdown and about how she is personally dealing with it.

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Chansea: @consciouslychansea / [email protected] / naturalchans.com/supportmore 
Maria: @koennte.schlimmer.sein 

(Conversation recorded on May 05, 2020)

"In Venice, there really are the dolphins again" was one of the positive outcomes of the pandemic, that was visible for Arianna from Italy at first sight. Reflecting the whole situation, she also stated that "there was something in the air that could harm you and that was scary". Together, we are reflecting on the ups and downs the crisis brought with it, how she personally is dealing with everything going on and how the situation in Italy looks like at the moment.

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Arianna: @arianna.rimoldi
Maria: @koennte.schlimmer.sein 

(Conversation recorded on May 02, 2020) 

"We are dependent on each other thinking for each other" was one of Joana's learnings during this challenging phase. In this episode, we will talk about the situation in Germany and Joanas personal thoughts on how everything was handled. She opens a new perspective on the situation and shares about what inspired her during this phase.

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Joana: @joana_susan & @headinheaven_
Maria: @koennte.schlimmer.sein 

(Conversation recorded on May 01, 2020) 

"There are always two sides of a situation and we can switch our perpective. Look how bright it is" was one of Cristian's learnings in the times of Covid19. In this episode, we will talk about the situation in Romania and Cristians personal experiences which open new perspectives on the currurent world happenings.

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Maria: @koennte.schlimmer.sein

(Conversation recorded on May 08, 2020)

"We as humans should strive more towards we and not me" was one of Nadia's learnings during the pandemic. In this episode, we will talk about the situation on Fuerteventura, Spain and Nadia's personal experiences, which will hopefully be an inspiration for many of you out there.

If you want to add something to the conversation, have a question or just want to share about your personal situation, please feel free to reach out to us.

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Nadia: @islandkula
Maria: @koennte.schlimmer.sein

(Conversation recorded on May 04, 2020)

"Extremes are easy, balance ist hard" was one of Caro's learnings in this phase of physical distancing and isolation. In this episode, we will talk about the current situation in Belgium and how the COVID-19 pandemic has been handled there, how Caro personally dealt with the situation until now and what she has to share about her learnings and experiences.

If you want to add something to the conversation, have a question or just want to share about your personal situation, please feel free to reach out to us.

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Caro: @carovandelooverbosch
Maria: @koennte.schlimmer.sein 

(Conversation recorded on April 29, 2020)

With billions of people locked down world-over, ever wondered what the personal experiences of so many different nationalities could be? 

Maria Meisl, one of the vibrant founding members of Fuerteventura Times may have all the answers, as she brings you a heartwarming podcast starting with Episode 02 - Lockdown Companion in Belgium this Monday, May 11th. She will hold candid conversations with some of the most inspiring souls from different countries all over the world, sharing their experiences, personal learnings, and the situations of diverse countries across the globe in this compilation of interviews.

From the USA to India, Spain to the Netherlands, Romania to Germany, Belgium to France, Australia to Panama, Maria engrosses listeners as guests open up on all the good, the bad, the fears and the hopes they have felt in this massive pause caused by the COVID19 pandemic across the world.

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