Category: Interview

  • Are you sad?

    Are you sad?

    On a dark November evening, I was biking through the rain. It was no longer clear where the rain ended and where my tears begun. I have just biked away from the situation where I felt immense attachment to, but ultimately decided for the greater good, to walk away. And it took all the strength…

  • Money is like love

    Money is like love

    I met Alex at a storytelling night. And although he shared an anecdote about swimming with dolphins, there was something else he said about his background and worldview, that piqued my curiosity… He said: “Make money more like love.” I had questions. Something in that phrase made me think that interviewing this guy could be…

  • Prisons and the imprisoned

    Prisons and the imprisoned

    Some people smuggle drugs into prison – and some, books. First time I met Debra in Pisac village in Peru – her demeanour stood out, an inherent “motherly vibe” that I got accustomed to that, externally showed as offering to help others, to serve others… but it’s not until I actually sat down with her…

  • Discipline of a hunter

    Discipline of a hunter

    The point I knew I wanted to interview Daniel, was when he said “It’s not that you have a nervous system… you are your nervous system”. And it just never occurred to me. Fascinated by his intensity and the way he carried himself, I began asking questions and in return, was soothed by Daniel’s wielding…

  • What Weather Can Teach You About Inner Peace?

    What Weather Can Teach You About Inner Peace?

    Justin was introduced to me as herbalist during my time in Pisac, Peru – but after a few exchanges over voice notes, another topic emerged that he holds much fascination for – and what piqued even greater curiosity to have him on the podcast… The weather. Side note, I dislike “bad weather”. When it rains,…

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