In the Dispatches segment, John discusses why maybe travel doesn't change us the way it think it should and how this realization has shifted his travel experiences. Then he gives some tips on how to be more intentional while traveling to implement long-term changes.

Following that, he sits down with Tee Gardner, creator of The Zoe Journal. They discuss difficult upbringings, depression, and how mindset shapes our experiences. Everything from having an ex set her house on fire while she was inside to the fascinating world of neuroplasticity is covered in the frank, open and hopeful conversation.

In this episode, John talks about his experiences living abroad for the past few years and his struggles with "Delayed Culture Shock." He goes on to explain some of the "rules" he now lives by in order to assimilate more smoothly, make new friends and build a community. Later, he sits down with American artist Michaela Pilar Brown in the Harbour Master's House in Whakatane (where she is staying during her Volcanic Artist Residency). They discuss travel experiences, the value of cultural exchange, and the importance of having historically marginalized voices represented in the art world.

In this episode, John shares a travel narrative about a unique conversation he had with a Palestinian hotel owner in Colombia and how it affected the rest of his trip. Following that, he sits down to interview writer, blogger, and traveler Five Foot Ronna. She discusses how divorce and heartache led to living a "Great Experiment" the following year which she details in her book, STUCK.
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In this introductory episode of The Pilgrim-Ish Podcast, host John Morin describes how mental health issues launched him on a journey of adventure around the world and how conversations with fellow travellers inspired the creation of Pilgrim-Ish.
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