Ready Steady Zima

By Magda Zima

Voice notes on perpetual starting over, hanging in there and figuring life out one mishap at a time.

Delivered to you by (almost) tamed nomad in London. Here to grow my tribe.

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The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.

Ready Steady Zima episodes:

February 24, 2024 Ep. 12. Angry on a bus, hangry at a bus stop: on finding connections in unexpected places
As spring is almost springing upon us, I am returning from hibernation - kicking it off with an episode on buses, lycra, dating failures, surprising gifts, finding connections when (and where) we least expect it and, of course, potatoes.
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24min
October 03, 2022 Ep.11 We are on a break
Thoughts on autumn, potatoes, meerkats, bin ghosts and Jason Statham as I embark on a month long podcasting break.
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6min
September 26, 2022 Ep10. Last night a palm reader saved my life
A story of things bizarre and unexplained: a Soviet TV healer who cured my eyes, a palm reader who saved my life and a ghost encounter in Thailand. Also featuring a tooth saga, my definition of hell and thoughts on why sandwich is the queen of all foods.

Marc Bennetts' article: Faith healer Anatoly Kashpirovsky: Russia's new Rasputin is available here: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2010/jun/06/marc-bennetts-anatoly-kashpirovsky-russia-rasputin

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35min
September 19, 2022 Ep9. How to fail in Wales
A story of how I got defeated by Snowdon and fell in love with Wales. Featuring: waterfalls, sheep, a troll, crying by a stream and Llandudno.
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23min
September 12, 2022 Ep8. Lockdown
My bitter sweet lockdown diary featuring in no particular order: glow in the dark skateboard, ghosting, my complex relationship with running, loneliness, reader’s blockdown, baking disasters and broken (and mended) heart.

If lockdown and Covid pandemic are still triggering – I send you my love (and perhaps skip this episode for now).
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27min
September 05, 2022 Ep7. My heart got kidnapped by mountains
A story of the entire world locked in a Polish mountain village. A blast from the past, coming of age tale about my first job and a group of strangers who found themselves working and living together in a very peculiar mountain hotel.

The story was inspired by wonderful Nick Gardner and his pursuit of 282 Scottish Munroes.

Nick Gardner’s story: https://explorersweb.com/hes-done-it-82-year-old-nick-gardner-completes-scotlands-282-munros/
Nick Gardner’s Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/nicks.munro.challenge/
Nick Gardner’s fundraiser page: https://www.justgiving.com/team/nicks-munro-challenge

Bartlomiej Jurecki’s book (unfortunately only available in Polish – at least for now): https://www.wsqn.pl/ksiazki/twardy-jak-skala-silna-jak-halny-portrety-polskich-gorali/

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32min
August 28, 2022 Ep6. Lost
Stories about getting lost and feeling lost, clowns, storms, magic and the urgent need to pee. Also featuring step by step guide on what to do when you feel lost (to be taken with 7 pinches, or inches of salt.

Rebecca Solnit’s books (and more) are here: http://rebeccasolnit.net/books/
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30min
August 21, 2022 Ep5. Second-hand
A story of how I stopped buying new clothes in September 2018. Featuring: my love of coats, buying second-hand, sustainable fashion, my grandmother and a green trouser suit.

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31min
August 14, 2022Ep4. Belonging, baked potatoes and sentimental guide to Poland
Musings on reclaiming my real name, mutating accents, spelling disasters, fitting in and belonging with a small “b”. Also featuring: things I miss about Poland and the usual level of nostalgia.

References:

Trailer for Zupa Nic/Back Then: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMxH9yrlcxM

All things Brené Brown: https://brenebrown.com/

Brené Brown’s quote on belonging: https://www.oprah.com/inspiration/life-lessons-we-all-need-to-learn-brene-brown

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27min
August 08, 2022 Ep3. Birthday(s)
A very special episode for a very weird birthday. When I thought birthday could not get any worse, the Universe said "Hold my drink". This is a sad episode, so if you are feeling sad, maybe save it for less sad times. This episode comes with special dedication to those of you out there who do not, for whatever reason celebrate birthdays.
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16min

FAQs about Ready Steady Zima:

How many episodes does Ready Steady Zima have?

The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.