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On this episode I had the honour to speak with Rebecca Spitzmiller, researcher and law professor at “Università degli Studi Roma Tre”. She was named “Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic,”, an honour she received by the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, for her fight against degradation and spreading […] The post Retake Roma + Community Activism in Italy (w/ Rebecca Spitzmiller) | Hey, Sal Podcast (Season 2) appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

In the last episode of the Three-Headed Hydra Podcast we looked at Universities and their reputation (at least in parts of the US and UK) to be a breeding ground for leftists. We felt like there was much more to talk about, so here’s the second part of the Hydra’s discussion about Universities, where we […] The post Universities (Part 2) – Unaffordable, overrated, useless? appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

Universities are getting a bad rap these days. Many students accumulate student debt they can never pay back, many resources are now available freely on the internet and the experience of studying abroad is currently not an appealing argument due to COVID-19. Also, are safe spaces and cancel culture making it impossible for Universities to […] The post Universities (Part 1) – Only a breeding ground for leftists? appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

Russell Brand is certainly a very colorful character: comedian, tv and radio host, activist, writer, podcaster… he has seen it all, he has tried it all: fame, a lifestyle of sex, drugs and rock’n’roll, rehab, starting over and now it seems as though he has reached an enlightened state in his life. On this episode […] The post Is Russell Brand getting under your skin? appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

How comes that some people are great at “thinking on their feet”, respond in a sharp, witty way during conversations and have no problems communicating complex thoughts from the top of their heads, whereas others need to analyse their thoughts first and seem to have a filter that blocks them from instant reaction? How can […] The post Mental sharpness appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

We all heard the buzzwords: Financial Freedom, Diversification of Income Streams, Passive Income, Frugal Living. But what is the hype really about? Is it just the superficial wish to get rich fast? Just another scheme to turn a new generation of young kids into consumers of the latest wave of self-help books and seminars? Is […] The post Financial Freedom appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

This episode focuses on innovation and the future of Italy and its place in the world as a technological and economical heavy-weight. “Why did you come to this country” is something that I was asked on the day I officially moved to Italy, the country my grandparents had left after second world war in search […] The post Innovation in Italy (with Emilia Garito) | Hey, Sal Podcast (Season 2) appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

Here’s another difficult topic, exactly what the Hydra loves! On this podcast episode we discuss forgiveness, one of the hardest things in the world. How can we forgive someone? Can we forgive monsters? What about the monsters within ourselves? Is there any use in forgiving at all? Why can somebody not forgive? The post Forgiveness appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

Unless you’ve been living behind the moon, you too have been invited or hosted an online meeting, followed a yoga instructor or learned some new skill – online. Is this the future of education? Or is it just the new trendy thing to do? Is it sustainable? Whether you’re a teacher or a student, in […] The post Teaching Online (Special guest: Alister McCarty) appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

Animal cruelty and horrible discoveries in the meat industry have made many consumers think twice about what they put on their plate (or into their bodies). But is reducing meat intake or looking for more ethical and sustainable meat sources enough? What is veganism about? What are the benefits, ethical concept and what the risks […] The post Veganism appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

Does free will truly exist? Or is the very fact that we’re typing these words and thinking these thoughts already predetermined by the cosmic clockwork? And if we are all the sum of our experiences and all the parameters that led up to this moment, do we still have agency to modify future outcomes? The post Free Will vs. Determinism appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

Hey! I sat down with executive chef Joona Valokorpi from Finland to talk about the state of the restaurant business in Finland, compared to Italy and the rest of the world and what innovations are happening there, if any, to keep companies alive and prepare them for an uncertain future. The post #36 The future of restaurants (w/ master chef Joona Valokorpi) | Hey, Sal Podcast (Season 2) appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

He’s not a businessman, he’s a business, man! We ask the Dentrepreneur behind the trowel at J Dennison Plastering what it’s like to have your own business in the UK. Silky stuff from the smoothest in the south. The post Running a Business in the UK appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

The Hydra is no stranger to the martial arts, especially Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai. What are the benefits of BJJ? Why is it different than other martial arts? Why do some people compare it to a game of chess? Is it really more technical than other martial arts? Find out in this episode of […] The post Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

In this episode of the Hey, Sal! Podcast, I spoke with Nicola who was born with a deadly gene defect called Thalassemia. His doctors had already told him to prepare to die. However, in this remarkable conversation Nicola tells his story how he escaped death, reclaimed ownership of his life and transformed into the community […] The post Bravery (with Nicola De Nittis) | Hey, Sal Podcast (Season 2) appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” This quote by American novelist James Baldwin couldn’t be more true today. From the #metoo movement to #blacklivesmatter, this seems to be a time of reckoning and confronting the ghosts of the past in the U.S. and many […] The post Racism (with Dr. Avery Smith) | Hey, Sal Podcast (Season 2) appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

Tony Robbins has a huge following and has transformed the lives of many, both on- and offline. But what is it that makes his message so appealing? What is his message after all? Is he the real thing after all or is he just a charlatan? The Hydra delves in to answer these questions and […] The post The Tony Robbins phenomenon appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

Sometimes even a hydra must look into the mirror. In this episode we revisit Sal’s past, his experience backpacking and walking through Southern Europe back in 2006/2007. A glimpse into his bigger journey that ultimately has led him into the cave of the Three-Headed Hydra today. The post Sal’s story backpacking through Europe appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

Some days you eat. Some days you don’t. The days you don’t you do fasting. In this episode we compare our personal experiences regarding intermittent to week long fasting, the challenges we had to overcome and positive effects and benefits we experienced. The post We all tried fasting – THIS is what happened appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

“The Big Five personality traits” is a model that groups personality traits. The theory identifies five dimensions: openness to experience (inventive/curious vs. consistent/cautious) conscientiousness (efficient/organised vs. extravagant/careless) extraversion (outgoing/energetic vs. solitary/reserved) agreeableness (friendly/compassionate vs. challenging/callous) neuroticism (sensitive/nervous vs. resilient/confident) The Three-Headed Hydra couldn’t resist to take the test and have some fun with the results. The post Comparing the Big Five personality traits appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

Is civil discourse possible on social media? In this podcast episode of the Three-Headed Hydra Podcast, we debate about whether or not debating on social media makes sense. Personally, I believe there is not much value in it. Let me explain: In many instances, you do not know who the person you’re interacting with really […] The post How to debate on social media. Is civil discourse possible? appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

The Wim Hof Method, created by Wim Hof aka “The Iceman”, is a mixture of frequent cold exposure, as well as breathing and other techniques. The correlation between these exercises and suppression of the innate immune response have been studied by scientists. In this episode the Hydra dives into the cold and tries to get […] The post The Wim Hof Method. What is the hype about? appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

What is better? Being a “Jack of all trades” vs. becoming a specialist? The Hydra wraps its three heads around yet another complex topic. If we could, we would all expand our skills and knowledge into many different fields, while also mastering each fully and in-depth. Unfortunately often a choice has to be made between […] The post What is better? Jack of all trades vs. becoming a specialist? appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

From the host of Fear Factor to the most popular podcast in the world. Joe Rogan has become the main source of information, inspiration and entertainment for many people. The Three-Headed Hydra is digging deeper into what is known as the JRE Phenomenon. The post What created the Joe Rogan Phenomenon? appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

The Hydra devours a big chunk of regret in this podcast episode! Yummy. Everyone has regrets. What is the right course of action? How should you cope with it? Can you turn regret into positive action? Is regret a sign that you live in the past or is it a testimony for your capability to […] The post Regret – What to do about it? appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

The Hydra is hungry and feeds on information! What happens once Joe Rogan will become available exclusively on Spotify? What are the technical, philosophical and practical implications? Did he sell out? Will everything remain the same? Will Joe regret the deal? Should he have gotten more money? Three heads are better than one! If you […] The post Did Joe Rogan sell out to Spotify? appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

Dominique is a journalist and content writer from Switzerland. She lives in Rome and writes “stories of living abroad’s more awkward moments” on her blog https://www.vonrome.com. James Egerton is an athlete. He has participated at the Iron Man Race, the New York Marathon and dozens of other races and teacher at the International House Accademia Britannica […] The post Hey, Sal! Podcast #27 – Dominique von Rohr, James Egerton appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

I am always fascinated by those who are not only capable of summoning the energies to get out of bed and get ready to conquer the world, but who also have the motivation, patience and skills to inspire others to join the ride. Gary Cassin is one of those people. He is a personal trainer, […] The post Hey, Sal! Podcast #19 – Gary Cassin (Personal Trainer, Bootcamp Leader) appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

Tom Lindbloom is an actor, voice narrator, teacher, editor, musician and Japanese wedding minister. The post Hey, Sal! Podcast #18 – Tom Lindbloom (Actor, Japanese Wedding Minister) appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

Enrico Terrinoni is an Italian academic and literary translator. He has written several books and regularly publishes articles regarding Irish matters on “Il Manifesto”, an Italian newspaper. He has also translated several books by James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, Brendan Behan, Francis Bacon and many more. The post Hey, Sal! Podcast #17 – Enrico Terrinoni (Academic, Literary translator) appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

Tarik Barri was in Rome to perform at the Auditorium Parco della Musica, since he is currently on tour with Thom Yorke and Nigel Godrich. Tarik stopped by to have a chat with me. Learn what got Tarik into visual art and how he approaches new projects. Tarik also shares his interesting story about how […] The post Hey, Sal! Podcast #16 – Tarik Barri (currently on tour with Thom Yorke) appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

Jonathan Bone is an owner of The Public House, a popular pub in the center of Rome, Italy. The post Hey, Sal! Podcast #15 – Jonathan Bone (The Public House) appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

Anthony Mitzel is a stand-up comedian, professor at the University of Bologna and EC member of the Italian American Studies Association. The post Hey, Sal! Podcast #14 – Anthony Mitzel appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

Gino Bottigliero is co-founder of the first Irish owned and run pub in italy called “The Fiddlers’ Elbow”, which was opened in the fall of 1976. Being such an old pub,and having been the first in Italy, has led the pub to becoming very well known not just in Italy but also in many other […] The post Hey, Sal! Podcast #13 -Gino Bottigliero and Paul Staunton appeared first on Hey, Sal!.

Er Gin is the first and only Roman gin, a result of the collaboration between Alessandro De Filippo, Antonio Valentini, Emiliano Valenti and Francesco Peruzzi. Alessandro De Filippo is an Italian entrepreneur with businesses both in Italy and the United States. He has co-founded “Er Gin” and is also co-founder and CEO of Your Place […] The post Hey, Sal! Podcast #12 – Alessandro De Filippo and Antonio Valentini (Er Gin) appeared first on Hey, Sal!.