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Born during the initial Covid-19 lockdown in early 2020, a group of inspired hosts set out on a mission: To record uplifting, interesting phone calls with people from all over the world to give them a platform to share their extraordinary stories.

Michael Chaffin and Nina Polo


    • Aug 31, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 100 EPISODES


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    Fatima Kamenge: Companion through the leap, Tkaronto, Turtle Island

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 54:17


    Connect with Fatima on her Instagram Learn more about Fatima's work Find the referenced Oprah & Eckhart Episodes Here Show Host: Michael Chaffin --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Ryan Muniz: Musician, Fayetteville, Arkansas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 45:48


    Connect with Ryan at www.themunizmusicmachine.com The album, Momentum, and merchandise is available in his on-line store. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    John Self: Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 40:09


    Connect with John on LinkedIn John's book recommendations: Meditations, Marcus Aurelius Discourse and Selected Writings, Epictetus The Lessons of History, Will and Ariel Durant --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Amy Counce: Founder, Nexus Coffee & Creative, Little Rock, Arkansas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 31:14


    Connect with Amy at Nexus Coffee & Creative Amy's Book Recommendation: Everybody Always, Bob Goff --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Pat Sherr, Freelance Writer and Career Coach: Washington, DC

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 34:43


    Connect with Pat on LinkedIn Pat's Memoir, Rebel Without Applause Pat's Book recommendations: Drive, Dan Pink Just Listen, Mark Goulston --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Shazly: MindSprinter - Cairo, Egypt

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 33:34


    Hosted by Michael Chaffin Connect with Shazly: Website: https://mindsprint.club Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmadelshazly/ Connect with Michael at www.michaelchaffin.com Link to the Stop It! video mentioned in the podcast. Send questions, comments or suggestions for future guests to michael@quarantinephonecalls.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Danny van Leeuwen: Patient Activist, Speaker, Blogger and Podcaster: Boston, Massachusetts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 30:01


    Connect with Danny at Health-Hats. Hosted by Michael Chaffin --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Chris Donaldson: Content Producer and Radical Optimist - Bellingham, WA, USA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 33:11


    Be kind and the rest will follow! You can connect with Chris and watch his amazing content production at https://www.moment.film/, you can also join him and the movement of Radical Optimists stating here at https://www.radicaloptimists.com/ Also recommended by Chris The Rabbit Hole Podcast - "What is the internet doing to us? The Times tech columnist Kevin Roose discovers what happens when our lives move online." --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Viola Dwyer: Business English Advisor/Wanna be YouTube Vlogger — Philadelphia, PA, USA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 40:19


    How much do you like the person you are becoming? know that what's in you heart is what's real. You can learn more about Vivi's work helping people to improve their English and communication skills and also connect with her at www.vivieducation.com Also, stay tuned to find about the near launching of her YouTube channel with her husband, the 'Danny and V' channel Recommended by Vivi, Mindfulness in Plain English a book by Henepola Gunaratana --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Wesley Fabb - Coach, a Serendepity Bootstrapper and a Dad - Sydney Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 50:53


    A story of serendipity, finding your way, and how to open your heart to your children. You can connect with Wesley at berrins.com/coaching and in LinkedIn https://au.linkedin.com/in/wesleyfabb Also, recommended by Wesley: Atomic Habits Book https://www.audible.com.au/ep/title?asin=1473565421&source_code=M2MOR0003SH022414&ipRedirectOverride=true&ds_rl=1252280&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoub3BRC6ARIsABGhnyb6nkUTXCJ2ekdvF2Tb45JsDHcMd7uk-pQ13hFC9ptz8Lxz8iy_uKoaArb4EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds MBSR https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mindfulness-based_stress_reduction Viktor Frankl - (hu)Man's Search for Meaning https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man%27s_Search_for_Meaning Buddhism Plain and Simple** **This book states very clearly that the Buddha taught how to see directly into the nature of experience. Steve Hagen presents these uncluttered, original teachings in everyday, accessible language unencumbered by the religious ritual, tradition, or belief, that he sees as superfluous. https://www.booktopia.com.au/buddhism-plain-and-simple-steve-hagen/book/9780804843362.html?dsa=s1-east&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoub3BRC6ARIsABGhnyaQXjtC1Y6gtRZPKDvApXb2hMv71avVrYUy9LumOSXzcKJPuRTczpoaAsbuEALw_wcB --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Aleksandar Vladimirov: Product Manager and Workshop Facilitator, Camp ShipIT Founder - Prague, Czechia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2020 51:27


    Aleks is a brilliant Connector/coordinator, he's a Telecommunication Engineer, altMBA19 graduate, Prince2 Practitioner, Certified Scrum Master and DTM. The best thing is that you can definitely go and connect with him through his website: https://aleksvladimirov.com and LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleksvladimirov/ You can also experience his mastermind and accountability group in one of the magical Camp ShipIT here https://campshipit.com/ or Just send an email to hello@campShipIT.com Also recommended by Aleks: How to Improve your public speaking: https://www.toastmasters.org/ Check out the Startup Weekend in Prague: http://communities.techstars.com/czech-republic/prague/startup-weekend/15567 Learn more about Aleks's student organization: https://best.eu.org/index.jsp Books to read: Show your work - by Austin Kleon https://austinkleon.com/show-your-work/ Screw It, Let's Do It – Richard Branson: https://www.virgin.com/richard-branson/books/screw-it-lets-do-it --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Al Gilliom: The Light In Dark Spaces - Olympia, Washington, USA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 37:24


    “Happiness can be found in the darkest of times if one only remembers to turn on the light.” - Albus Dumbledore Listen to Al's work and connect with him at http://www.algilliommusic.com where you will also have access to his social media channels. Recommended by Al, the Tim Ferris Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r6gr7uytQA Josh Waitzkin — How to Cram 2 Months of Learning into 1 Day --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Kelly Battaglia: Integrative Leadership Coach — Dallas, Texas USA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 44:11


    You have a bigger say regarding your health than pharmaceuticals. After taking the leap and changing her career, Kelly is now helping people to reconnect with their inner dialogue so that they can start making choices and shaping the version of themselves that they really want. Join her and learn more about her work at www.kellybattaglia.com Also recommended by Kelly Functional Medicine www.ifm.org and www.functionalmedicinecoaching.org The Disease Delusion by Dr. Jeffrey S. Bland Molecules of Emotion by Candace B. Pert, PhD Leading With Emotional Courage by Peter Bregman --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Matthew Thompson, storyteller from Belfast, Northern Ireland

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 66:23


    Love the life you live and live the life you love. I think this sentence describes Matthew's journey, one where generosity is the true engine of making magic happen. He's the creator of this podcast "The Quarantine Phone Call Podcast" and he is also leading a beautifully unique podcast portraiting "The Best of Belfast" (https://bestofbelfast.org/) Subscribe to Matt's blog "Sticky Note Ideas" to get daily emails under 100 words designed to make you think: https://wordsbymatthew.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Anaik: Amplifying Ideas - Sydney, Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 52:51


    Find out more about Anaik's work and engage with her at https://AmplifyingIdeas.com Also recommended by Anaik Generative Scribing by Kelvy Bird: Universal Principles of Design by lidwell, Holden and Butler: The Spell of the Sensuous by Dave Abrams: Becoming Wise podcast by Krista Tippett:

    Curtis Cates: Alchemist, Cologne, Germany

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 62:28


    The Orgasm of Art Contemplation; it happens when you have Art under the skin. Learn more about Curtis and his podcast at https://kristo.com, https://kristo.art and about his new project https://betweenthelines.xyz Also recommended by Curtis "How to look at sculpture" by David Finn --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Kristin Papillon: Connector - Calgary, Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 36:46


    Walking away from the things that are not meant for you and embracing the natural cycles, the ups, and downs of life. You can reach and engage with Kristin in LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinpapillon/ Also recommended by Kristin: Book - This is how it always is, by Laurie Frankel Podcast - Work like a woman, By Mary Portas Show - Social Fabric, that you can find in Netflix --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Rowland Carlson: Data Scientist - Chicago, USA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2020 37:59


    To me, this was an inspiring encounter with someone that knew how to turn things around. You can reach and learn more about Rowland's work and story, about his "Now", his swordfight practice, and those mental tools that had helped him shape his way through a more desirable version of his life. https://row.land - Personal Website https://row.land/contact - You can send him an email and share your story too https://nownownow.com/about - Is this the movement of "Now"? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Sweta Jaichandr: Founder, Savubona.com - Hyderabad India.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 23:36


    You can connect with Sweta on Linkedin, or Instagram as @sweta_jaichandr, or on her new platform savubona.com Sweta's recommendations: Tony Schwartz and The Energy Project Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Hosted by Bawa Kulkarni --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Abbie Pierce: Author - Honiton, England

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 26:57


    See more of Abbie at evoenix.com and on Medium. Abbie's Recommendations: Unlocking Us by Brené Brown. (podcast) The Long and The Short of It by Peter Shepherd and Jen Waldman. (podcast) Grow something! Hosted by Bawa Kulkarni --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Karena de Souza: Future of Work (FoW) strategist & Tilt the Future podcast - Oakville, Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 52:15


    "No longer is there one career for a lifetime. no longer is there a linear ladder to success. no longer is there clear separation between life, work and play." Karena de Souza You can engage and learn more about Karena in her Podcast - Tilt the Future available on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Simplecast and other platforms You can also learn more about her vision of the future and the axes she is working on in her Website karenadesouza.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Annette Mason: Founder Trilogy Design Works: Solana Beach, CA

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 33:13


    Connect with Annette on LinkedIn or find her at Trilogy Design Works. Hosted by Michael Chaffin --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    H. Jude Boudreaux, Partner/Sr. Financial Planner - The Planning Center, New Orleans, LA, United States

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 42:19


    Reach out and learn more about Jude and how is he helping people at https://www.theplanningcenter.com/team/h-jude-boudreaux-cfp/?loc[]=48&loc[]=2119 Also, George Kinder questions for life designing here https://www.dropbox.com/s/nvm67nw1gxw6eb9/3-3%20Questions%20Pack.pdf?dl=0 And don't forget to save, spend and share --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Victoria Coster: with grit and grace — Miami Beach, USA

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 22:55


    Connect with Victoria // Work IG: https://www.instagram.com/compassfl/ Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/victoria_sampaio/ // Hosted by www.instagram.com/alantwallace --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Michele Salomon: Everyday Progress, Allentown, PA, USA

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 20:38


    Join Michele in her Everyday Progress conversations on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-salomon/ Also recommended by Michele was, the Spenser book series, by Robert B. Parker Understand judgment from a kabbalistic perspective in The Red String Book, by Yehuda Berg --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Robbie Swale: Leadership Coach — London, United Kingdom

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 43:52


    Connect with Robbie...Weblink: www.robbieswalecoaching.com and www.thecoachsjourney.com) Hosted by Michael Chaffin --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Rien MacDonald: Podcaster & Marketer - Melbourne, Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 28:17


    See more from Rien at http://instagram.com/rienesmac Check out Rien's fantastic podcast, The Hope Initiative at https://thehopeinitiative.simplecast.com/ and http://instagram.com/hopeinitiativepod Rien's recommendations: The Icarus Deception by Seth Godin and the song Spanish Sahara by Foals. Hosted by Bawa Kulkarni --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Paul Mosca: Coach and Thought-Partner, Carrboro, NC USA

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 56:38


    You can learn about Paul, his actions and projects at www.dpmosca.com, you can also find him inLinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpmosca/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    David Bowman: Project Mindfulness - A New Way to Meditate

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 19:50


    Connect with David // Hosted by Alan Wallace --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Mollie McGlocklin: Sleep Coach - Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 22:47


    Find out more about Mollie at http://www.sleepisaskill.com // Hosted by Jonathan Baillie Strong - https://jonbstrong.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Angus Lockyer: recovering academic, confirmed historian - Boulder, Colorado

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 28:43


    You can connect and learn more about Angus and his projects at https://anguslockyer.com Recommended by Angus is to sit down and enjoy the company of a book about memory, identity and art just like "Unquiet" by Linn Ullmann --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Leanne Gordon: Change Facilitator, Coach & Speaker - Perth, Western Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 22:19


    Here's how to connect with Leanne on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannegordon-changingfutures/ and her writing on www.changingfutures.com/blog Recommended by Leanne: A Beautiful Constraint: How To Transform Your Limitations Into Advantages, and Why It′s Everyone′s Business. Adam Morgan, 2015 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Ariya Chittasy, Director at Engenesis Ventures. Sydney, NSW, Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 25:41


    Find more about Ariya, his actions and his team, and how he's helping entrepreneurs make an impact at www.engenesis.com Recommended by Ariya: On Having No Head by amazing thought provoker, architect, writer, and mystic, Douglas Harding. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Heather Chavin, Creator, GoGoDone, Eugene, OR, USA

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 25:56


    Get things done and connect with Heather at www.go-go-done.com and learn more about her ideas around productivity and self-knowledge in her blog https://medium.com/@heatherchavin --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Chris Schembra: 7:47 club - New York

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 16:18


    Find out more about Chris Schembra at https://747club.org // Hosted by Jonathan Baillie Strong - https://jonbstrong.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    James Ellsmoor / Island Innovation & Solar Head of State | ForbesU30 | Entrepreneur | Speaker | Sustainability, Energy & Climate/ UK & Colombia

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 25:37


    Find more about James and attend the 2020 First Virtual Island Innovation Summit at www.islandinnovation.co you can also connect with James in Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jellsmoor/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Veronica Kaulinis: Vulnerable AF, Founder - Bali Indonesia

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 38:24


    Find out more about Veronica at http://www.veronicakaulinis.com https://www.instagram.com/veronicakaulinis/ // Hosted by Jonathan Baillie Strong - https://jonbstrong.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Fredrick Haugen: Seven Good Things – Minneapolis, MN USA

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 33:04


    Connect with Fredrick at his wonderful project, Seven Good Things : Hosted by Michael Chaffin --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Giampaolo Ferradini: Knowledge Juicer — Milan, Italy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 31:36


    Connect with Giampaolo here at Kjuicer : Hosted by Michael Chaffin --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Robin Burgauer: Digital Storytelling – Munich, Germany

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2020 26:27


    See more of Robin and his wonderful projects at robinburgauer.com. You can also check out his agency, Inlusio Interactive. Robin's recommendation: Reply All (Specifically the episode, "The Roman Mars Mazda Virus") -- Hosted by Bawa Kulkarni --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Jen Jones Donatelli: Creative Groove - Cleveland, OH, USA

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 24:39


    Find out more about Jen and her work and programs at www.creativegroove.com and https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-life-dig-write-your-story-excavate-your-creativity-tickets-102557448088 We also discuss around the book "Cook once Eat all Week" and her mastery of " The artist way" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Chris Irons: Author: Little Rock, Arkansas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 29:54


    Find out more about Chris' work at www.pantsfreeforlife.com //Hosted by Michael Chaffin --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Raghu Nayyar: Product Design, Photography — Stockholm, Sweden

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2020 18:44


    Connect with Raghu (Instagram) Raghu's recommendations: The Joe Rogan Experience The Fighter and The Kid Abstract: The Art of Design Retro Tech by Marques Brownlee Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari // Hosted by Bawa Kulkarni --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Geovanni Leiva: Coffee Farmer: Little Rock, Arkansas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 28:55


    Connect with Geo at www.leivascoffee.com // Hosted by Michael Chaffin --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Richard Cherry: CEO of YY Group, Northern Ireland.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 28:34


    Connect with Richard // Hosted by Alan Wallace --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Chris Bunce: Co-founder of the YY Group, Belfast, Northern Ireland

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 29:18


    Connect with the YY Group // Hosted by Alan Wallace --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Manu Satsangi: Cartoonist, Austin TX, USA.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 23:46


    Connect with Manu and check out his cartoons // Hosted by Alan Wallace --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Jordan O'Keefe: Singer/Songwriter, Northern Ireland.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 17:18


    Connect with Jordan // Listen to his Music // Hosted by Alan Wallace --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Hava Mansouri: Student and Farsi teacher - Locarno, Switzerland.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 12:38


    Find out more about Hava Mansouri at http://havamansouri.com/ and connect with her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/eviee_lane/ // Hosted by Jonathan Baillie Strong - https://jonbstrong.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

    Ian Drysdale, Reef Lover - Roatan, Honduras

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 29:32


    Join our Virtual Coworking Community for free today. Find more about Ian, conservation, and reef health at www.healthyreefs.org. Keep calm and love nature! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

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    Joshua Jackson: Executive Director of The AI Association, Adjunct Faculty at Carthage College, and a Consultant, Chicago, Illinois, USA

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2020 27:43


    Join our Virtual Coworking Community for free today. Find more about Joshua at www.joshjackson.co ; www.theaiassociation.org, www.carthage.edu and at Great client and Access to Justice organization: www.a2j.store --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/quarantine-phone-calls/message

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