Citizens of the World

Two adventurous, nomadic travelers tell riveting stories from their trips around the globe. They give advice for traveling, assimilating, and bonding through cultures and shared experiences.

"Be curious, not judgmental" says Ted Lasso. Eddie Young, an acupuncturist from the UK explains his simple way of life from the guidance of Asian culture. He shares how he connects through the energy of healing and how this profession has shaped his life. We dive into religion, culture, and medicine as we explore the underlying meaning behind acupuncture.

Similar to our last guest, German Martínez grew up in Cartagena, Colombia. His upbringing as a competitive swimmer allowed him to advance to the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia. His lifelong race to the finish line is what makes him a passionate and powerful person today.

In Episode 5, Maria Gonzalez-Lopez uncovers her fascinating tale from immigrating from Medellín, Colombia to the United States. From banana plantains to terrorist groups to public school to PTSD, Gonzalez-Lopez navigates through the education system as a foreigner. She learned to get around normalcy as an exemplary student.

In this riveting interview with Keziah Dye, a fitness coach, she unlocks her emotional connection with her rare childhood. From being robbed, abused, and neglected by her parents, Keziah found herself growing up faster than the average child in a dangerous South Africa. In her latter out of South Africa, she came to The States to start over and find new opportunities. We get to understand more about stature, parenting, and childhood in South Africa as well as a valuable lesson on mental health.

Chino and Elizabeth, two Mexican immigrants, share their story about crossing the Mexican border. They were held at gunpoint, slept in the woods, and were crammed into tiny cars to reach freedom. They explain their hardships in Mexico before reaching American soil but also the hardships they faced in America. Language barriers, papers, and money were difficult for this couple to survive in a foreign land.

Two close relatives of mine, Danny and Jan Thomas get on this episode to share their experiences apart and together in the varying time zones. Jan starts out by explaining her experiences as a child living on naval bases around the world and meeting Danny Thomas to learn she will forever be apart of the Navy. Danny Thomas describes his experiences flying fighter jets and the $3 million private jet for the ruling family of Saudi Arabia. The couple's experiences living in Asia and the Middle East define their worldly intimacy with other cultures and customs such as generosity, honesty, and corruption.

Exploring Amanda's childhood helps look beyond the typical upbringing of an English student. Three early years in Amanda's life were spent in tight quarters of a 102 foot Pacific Eagle sailboat. Though these years were tough, she gained an immense amount of knowledge through practical lessons that are thought to have led her to her career--a high school science teacher. In exploring materialism, patriotism, and awareness of the world, Amanda pieces together an incredible story of her travels through Oceana, Australia, and New Zealand. These lessons and values are important to understand the viewpoint of a modern nomad landing in foreign soil.