In this episode, I talk about how I've spent a large part of past holiday seasons not with family and friends as it's projected in society and media. I also talk about how I've spent these past holiday seasons in different way.

Mentioned in the Podcast:

For Photos of Christmas in Malaga go to: https://joanofadventure.com/

Hostels in New Orleans:

https://www.hiusa.org/find-hostels/louisiana/new-orleans-1028-canal-street

https://www.aubergehostels.com/nola

In this episode, I talk about what the phrases "Staying out of other people's business" and "Minding my own business" mean on a deeper level. We're talking in terms of worrying about what other people think and feel, and validating myself.

Mentioned in the Podcast:

Michelle Rohr Podcast - Fullest Expression of Yourself https://open.spotify.com/show/7fBGiXx6Cde1SqNlxyrMHn?si=9c665342a5704d82

The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron https://amzn.to/3v51oth

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Today I talk about how I have had to prioritize my self-care and health over adopting local culture and customs, and how I found out the hard way. I cover the areas of 1) Eating 2) Sleep Schedule and 3) Shower Water.

Mentioned in the Podcast:

Patricia Legere, Certified Holistic Nutritionist

https://www.instagram.com/patricialegerenutrition/

Shower Water Filter

⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3GTqJZO⁠⁠

Shower Head Water Filter

⁠https://amzn.to/3GMl9sa⁠

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Highly recommended. Pro-tip, buy them from Amazon before you travel and put them in your luggage. If not, check if your destination country has an Amazon site, and if you can get them delivered to an Amazon locker in the country you are going to.

I talk about my latest life updates, keeping in touch with friends, how I think everyone that lives in modern society has some form of ADHD, and my intentional unplugging from social media.

Check out my website:

https://joanofadventure.com/

Today I talk about the different memberships and coaches that I have invested in starting Q4 2023, why I decided to spend less time on social media, and the little oopsie I had with Google Drive.

Mentioned in the Podcast:

1) my mic died in the middle of recording 2) my website is live 3) the podcast is now on YouTube

https://joanofadventure.com/

Previously published on December 8 2023, only on Spotify as a Music + Talk episode.

I don't know if I am making a vision board for 2024, but I am doing some other things to create a focus for next year. I talk about how I am making process goals, doing writing around beliefs, and implementing systems and automation.

Mentioned in the Podcast:

Spotify for Podcasters ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/⁠

Oracle: ⁠https://www.oracle.com/database/⁠

Notion ⁠https://www.notion.so/⁠

Asana ⁠https://asana.com/⁠

Pinterest ⁠https://www.pinterest.com/⁠

YouTube Video ⁠Shalomar "A Night to Remember"

What happened to Episode 9? In this episode I'm talking about getting serious while messing around, in regards to goals and dreams. I discuss my goals with this podcast and overcoming perfectionist tendencies by using the scientific method.

Remembering one of my first mentors - Barbara Winter, Author of "Making a Living Without a Job." Facebook brought up a memory post that reminded me of her, and our mutual love for the movie "The English Patient." Remembering Barbara and how I met her and how she has influenced my life.

Mentioned in the Podcast

Barbara Winter

https://joyfullyjobless.com/rip-barbara-winter/

https://www.amazon.com/Making-Living-Without-Job-revised/dp/0553386603

"The English Patient"

https://youtu.be/p2HUQFu0TtE?si=dlD2A0j0byhArC-Z

Cave of Swimmers

https://www.bradshawfoundation.com/africa/gilf_kebir_cave_of_swimmers/index.php

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L%C3%A1szl%C3%B3_Alm%C3%A1sy

During this crazy time in history, let alone the hectic holiday season, I'm sharing some of my favorite tools for calming your nervous system, and also processing through feelings and emotions.

Mentioned in the Podcast:

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The Artist's Way, Julia Cameron

https://www.amazon.com/Artists-Way-25th-Anniversary/dp/0143129252/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1701892451&sr=1-1

Tools of Titans - Tim Ferris

https://www.amazon.com/Tools-Titans-Billionaires-World-Class-Performers/dp/B082VKY29Q/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2KWEHNAKV233W&keywords=tools+of+titans+by+timothy+ferriss&qid=1701893234&sprefix=Tools+for+titans%2Caps%2C245&sr=8-1

The Body Keeps Score, Bessel van de Kolk M.D.

https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0143127748

Franchelle Caesar

https://www.onemillionspenders.com/

The CrafsMan SteadyCraftin (One of my favorite YouTubers) - Square Breathing

https://youtu.be/yUOTOAlkvqk?si=vxwckgUKzWGWlzqj