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ATTENTION: MAJOR SPOILERS! In episode 98 of my podcast "Henry talks about…“ I review the latest book instalment in The Hunger Games saga, the prequel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, by Susanne Collins.

Sometimes, changing an unpleasant situation is not enough to make it better. Is leaving the situation the most suitable solution? Image by Peggy_Marco from Pixabay

Change is not only possible but even necessary in order to overcome unpleasant situations but also in order to keep moving forward. Image by Peggy_Marco from Pixabay

Complaining about bad things happening is normal and, in some cases, even useful. Wouldn’t it be more helpful to accept that they already happened and stop them from getting worse? Image by Peggy_Marco from Pixabay

There’s a general consensus preferring books rather than their film adaptations, but aren’t both works of art to be appreciated? Image by Michal Jarmoluk from Pixabay

In this episode I interview Ryan Rebalkin, the main host and creator of The Rocky Series Podcast: Going The Distance. We talk about how he came up with this idea, about the Rocky movies and about Sylvester Stallone. Tons of spoilers expected!

Podcasts have been around for a while, but there’s an oversupply of them right now. How can we keep up and when should we listen or stop listening to them? Image by BedexpStock from Pixabay

Many people are discovering the possibility of working from home and holding meetings online. Will the traditional model of in-person work become obsolete anytime soon? Image by StartupStockPhotos from Pixabay

In times where events can’t take place, online concerts are an alternative. Can they substitute the feeling of live concerts? Image by SnapwireSnaps from Pixabay

Especially in times when much negativity is being spread, it does good to shift our focus to things that are going good. Image by Pixaline from Pixabay

It is right to stay informed in these current times, but an overflow of information can also lead us to fear more easily. Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

Having birthday during times of social distancing doesn’t need to be a sad situation. Instead, there are ways to work around it and still celebrate life. Image by Lolame from Pixabay

Bucket lists are a way for people to dream of big goals. Are they actually necessary and do they need to be realistic? Image by Renee Gaudet from Pixabay

Many big events are being canceled and there’s uncertainty about others. How can we deal with this situation? Image by RitaE from Pixabay

Social distancing might be a hard measure for most people, but this is helping us to get even more connected in creative ways. Image by db_oblikovanje from Pixabay.

In a time when most people are needing to stay at home for a long time, a paradigm shift is occurring. As unusual as this situation might be, there are many positive aspects to focus upon, especially a worldwide consensus humankind is not used to. mage by Free-Fotos from Pixabay

Music is being consumed these days mostly via streaming, so buying music in a digital format has become an option for those wanting to support musicians whilst saving space. Is digital music the death of music in a physical format? Image by William Iven from Pixabay

Reading books is good for improving our language skills, but audiobooks are taking a good part of the market. Can they be considered as good as books or are they merely a simplification? Image by Felix Lichtenfeld from Pixabay

Running is the form of sport I’ve identified myself the most with, but I’ve decided to give up on it. For good? Listen to this episode in order to find out.

Sometimes we want to read many different books and then get stuck, so our stacks grow more and more. Is reading different books at the same time possible? Image by kerttu from Pixabay

The more exposed we are to different topics, the more our amount of activities grows. Are to-do lists the best way to prioritize them? Image by boded from Pixabay

The Internet has given everyone a voice, but many feel entitled to use these voices in order to discourage others and spread negativity.

These days we have access to most available knowledge and can learn much by ourselves. Can we all learn in this way or do we still need coaching? mage by Harish Sharma from Pixabay

Talking in public is something we all have to do at different points in our lives, but many people feel uneasy about it. Is it possible to acquire the skills to do it properly? Image by mohamed_Hassan from Pixabay

In the current health-fitness trend we have resorted more and more to wearable devices to help us track our activities. Are these devices helping us or putting more pressure on us?

Rush has been a cult-band that somehow gained a resurgence in popularity. Their drummer and lyricist Neil Peart passed away in January 2020. In this episode I talk about my relationship with their music and how much they mean to me. Image by Henry Crescini

Gym memberships are one of the most popular new year’s resolutions, but only few people keep going there regularly the rest of the year. Why is that? Are gyms the most proper way to exercise in the new year? Image by David Mark from Pixabay

We tend to spend much time on our smartphones, but reading books still remains the original source of information and pleasure. A reading challenge might be a way to improve our reading habits and have fun doing so. Image by Dariusz Sankowski from Pixabay

ATTENTION: MAJOR SPOILERS! In Episode 70 of my podcast "Henry talks about…“, I review the last instalment in the Star Wars saga: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker, an entertaining but divisive film.

In trying to stay positive and kind, we forget that saying „no“ sometimes might be necessary in order to preserve ourselves from unnecessary stress and discomfort. Image by Peggy und Marco Lachmann-Anke from Pixabay.

Wherever you look at, people are getting more inpatient and always in a hurry. Decelerating can help us to do things with more mindfulness and less stress. Image by kewl from Pixabay

Technology has developed in such a way that we can be available at all times. This brings forth a sense of obligation that creates additional pressure on all of us. Image by Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay

In our current times, multitasking is regarded as an ability to be proud of, but constantly diverting our attention that way can do more harm than good. Image by Serena Wong from Pixabay.

We see day jobs as something we have to do just to pay the bills, but there’s so much we can learn from any work situation. Image by LwcyD from Pixabay

Film Festivals are a way to support the art of cinema in a different way. The FilmFestival Cottbus is a renowned international festival which I have the pleasure to attend every year. In this episode I talk about this very special event and my experiences with it.

In this digital era, e-books haven’t quite yet substituted actual books. Will this ever occur? Image by Myriam Zilles from Pixabay

Breathing is something that happens automatically, but we benefit much more from it if we do it consciously and properly. In this episode I interview Breathing Coach Rakel Sosa to talk about the wonders of breathing, as well as meditation and yoga. She also tells about her experience visiting Tibet.

Eckhart Tolle is considered to be one of the most important spiritual teachers of our time. In this episode I tell about my experience seeing him live for the first time. I also give an overview of his teachings according to what he presented at this event.

Having toxic people in our life experiences might be frustrating, yet it is us who have attracted them and we can always deal with them in a way that is beneficial to us. Image by OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay

The challenges of everyday life can keep us caught in a routine that brings stagnation. We should all look for a special place where we can take more time for ourselves and retreat.

In everyday conversation, we tend to emphasise the negative, even when we are doing well. This happens often due to a false sense of sympathy towards our conversational partners. We shouldn’t feel guilty about the fact that we’re seeing the world with positive eyes. Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

Rambo: Last Blood is one the goriest film in the saga. If gore is no longer a cinematic resource or a sub-genre but actual mainstream, what does this mean for a society that gets more and more used to graphic depictions of violence?

The change from summer to autumn makes some people sad and down, but every season has good things to offer. Image by Robert C from Pixabay

Horror films have a large following. What is so fascinating about them and how do they influence our everyday lives? Image by Henryk Niestrój from Pixabay

Past experiences shape us, but we tend to dwell too much on them. This keeps us from appreciating the present, which is what we actually have and what actually exists. Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

One year after launching this podcast I make a review of all the topics touched upon, the most heard episodes and how to continue. I look forward to your feedback! Image by Godsgirl_mady from @Pixabay

We live in an era in which we’re experiencing an overflow of information. Classic media and social networks keep bombarding us with things we’re allegedly supposed to know about. How much of this is actually needed and how does this overflow affect our brains and emotions? Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay

Rock music is still regarded by many as satanic or anti-religious, but art and faith don't need to be mutually exclusive. An interesting interview about it available (in German) on: https://www.domradio.de/themen/kultur/2019-08-01/religionswissenschaftlerin-ueber-christliche-botschaften-im-heavy-metal

Big music festival are not just massive events but also an interesting experience because of their atmosphere and the sense of connection they provide. In this episode I tell you about my second visit to Wacken Open Air.

We’re used to music being sung in higher registers and consider this to be the "best" way of singing, but that’s not true, since lower ranges can be just as interesting and rich. Image by tzvika770 from Pixabay

Sometimes we are so used to some things always going wrong that we expect this negative outcome to occur every time. However, we always have the possibility of turning it over. Image by Frank Wittkowski from Pixabay