From Berlin to Bourbon Street follows Silke, a German traveler who has visited the U.S. three times. She shares her unforgettable experiences living and working in New Orleans and exploring numerous states — from California and Las Vegas to New York, Boston, and beyond. Through her eyes, we uncover the fascinating contrasts and surprising connections between German and American culture, from everyday life to unforgettable adventures.

In this episode I discuss the negative effects that social media is having on our mental health. As a society I truly believe that we can do better to get back to basics and focus on the things that truly matter. If you want to watch the recorded version of this you can head over to YouTube.

In this episode I discuss the importance that pain and suffering plays in our lives. Growth requires hardships and obstacles. We must accept that life is more than only happiness. Learn from your pain and choose to not let it control your life.

Life can be extremely overwhelming. There are times when it gets to be too much. Our first reaction is to panic. What if you also found a way to celebrate exactly where you are in life? What if instead of panicking you learned to accept your reality? What if you found a way to take small steps in the right direction? There is hope in taking action, no matter how small.

In 2012 | decided to book a one way ticket to Thailand from the U.S. Join me on this adventure of self-discovery, failures and only lections that travel can teach.

In 2012 I decided to book a one way ticket to Thailand from the U.S. Join me on this adventure of self-discovery, failures and only lections that travel can teach.

We all have our own battles and struggles in life. I grew up in small town and faced difficulties until I could finally accept the truth about who I was. I share this story to bring awareness and a different perspective about what it means to be gay. Everyone’s coming out story is different and here is mine. The truth really does set you free.

In this episode I share with you my perspective of what it feels like grocery shopping in Germany. I compare some of my own observations between grocery shopping in Germany and the US. This episode is solely indented to brighten your day.

In this episode Julie Jones and I discuss the power that community can have on a person. We would like to dedicate this episode to Robin Hill. She was a huge part of the Eatonville community and made a huge difference in the world.

In this episode I have a heart to heart conversation with my cousin Lori Smith. We discuss her MS journey and bring light to the MS struggles that many people are afraid to talk about. I admire her for her strength and vulnerability in this conversation. MS affects everyone differently and this is her story. Please share this episode to bring MS awareness. Many people are suffering in silence and this will bring some light and hope to many people who may need some inspiration. If you struggle with MS you are more than welcome to contact my cousin Lori Smith at:

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If you have Facebook there is a support group called, "P2P-Peer to Peer" Support for the Chronically ill and Friends & Family

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