The Pirate Life Podcast

The Pirates continue the discussion about the Australian adventure and also give shout-outs to some friends encountered on the trip!  Link to G Adventures Tours  www.gadventures.com Info about Cape Schanck on Morning Peninsula in Victoria https://www.visitvictoria.com/regions/Mornington-Peninsula/See-and-do/Art-and-culture/History-and-heritage/Cape-Schanck-Lighthouse-Tours-and-Museum  

The Pirates discuss, friendship, how to make new friends and how different it is as people age. 

The Pirates start the discussion about the trip to Australia. There is video proof of the tastes tests and some talk about kangaroo sightings, breath-taking scenery and a whole lot more.... so much happened on this trip, it's needs to be discussed in 2 episodes! This is Part 1.

The Pirates discuss facts about Menopause, hormones, potential symptoms and why people are (or aren't) talking about it, more now than ever.    Resources:  Books:  "Estrongen Matters" by Avrum Blooming and Carol Tavris "Wake Her Up" by Marcella Hill    Facebook Group: Wake Her Up  Instagram: @drlaurenfitz   Podcasts;  "Hello Menopause" by Stacy London "The Lisa Fischer Said Podcast" by Lisa Fischer        

The Pirates read and discuss a new book by Mel Robbins called "The Let Them Theory."

The Pirates discuss travel and an upcoming trip to Australia! How is it possible to pack only a carry on for a 2 week trip? Who is worried about comfort on the long flight? How many birthdays can be celebrated on one trip? Who is bringing ... laundry detergent? 

The Pirates discuss time management and ideas to improve time management. Survey referenced:  www.mytimemanagement.com

The Pirates talk about clutter in general and how to deal with it. 

The Pirates finalize the 2025 lifelist. Australia will definitely make the list (finally)!! Will there be an NFL game or another visit to the cabin? Some of the ideas will be eliminated, but a lot of fun stuff will make the list!! 

The Pirates discuss potential ideas for the 2025 Lifelist. 

The Pirates discuss the Susan G. Komen 60 Mile Walk in Dallas, Texas... the good, the bad and the ugly.  Spoiler Alert: The Pirates already signed up to do the 60 mile walk again in 2025 - this time in Boston on August 15-17. Additional walkers are encouraged to join the Pink Pirate Team (links to sign up are below). Please use referral link on the specific pages to sign up, as that contributes to the overall fundraising amount! Or reach out to the Pirates individually to discuss participating and/or how to sign up. Donations can be submitted at any of the links below, as well.  On behalf of all the Pink Pirate team members, we cannot thank you enough for your support!  Shawna's page (to donate or sign up to walk) -   https://www.the3day.org/site/TR/2024/20253Day?px=8306872&pg=personal&fr_id=2322 Adrienne's page (to donate or sign up to walk) - https://www.the3day.org/site/TRR/2024/20253Day/442494270?pg=ptype&fr_id=2322 Denise's page (to donate or sign up to walk)  - https://www.the3day.org/site/TRR/2024/20253Day/32232820?pg=ptype&fr_id=2322    

(Dr.) Producer Paul has some Christmas Trivia questions for the Pirates. Play along to find out your Christmas knowledge status... an elf or a Grinch!!  Merry Christmas from the Pirates! 

The Pirates discuss all kinds of slang... old school, new age, and even Australian!! 

The Pirates answer more questions from the Question game. Random opinions, answers and silliness on the way! :)

The Pirates discuss and state opinions on the book "Why We Get Sick" by Ben Bickman. This book discusses the definition of insulin resistance, what causes it, and how to prevent and/or reverse it.  This podcast is solely based on individual opinions and is not medical advice. 

The Pirates pick random numbers and answer questions assigned to the number. All questions are unknown; therefore, none of the discussions/answers are prepared in advance. This should be interesting! 

The Pirates share Denise's breast cancer story. Hear about the testing, appointments, doctors,  research, emotions and all the other components relating to a breast cancer diagnosis. 

The Pirates talk about books, authors, and current reads. 

The Pirates discuss the status of the liffelist and the things accomplished and/or not complete yet. 

The Pirates test their knowledge (and luck) with Pop Culture Trivia. Take a tour down memory lane with 80s, 90s, 2000 and 2010 pop culture questions/answers ... and a few investigations and stories! 

The Pirates discuss preparations for their upcoming trip to Denise's Cabin (lifelist item) including what to do, where to go, and fun experiences from past trips.  ***Join the Pirates at Hemauers Brewing Company in Mechanicsburg for a fundraiser to support Susan G. Koman Foundation (60-miler) on August 13, 2024 starting at 5pm . There will be brews, live music, raffles and tons of fun! 

The Pirates talk about cool places to visit in Central PA. Daytrips, cool eats and drinks, and fun things to do all over the area. 

The Pirates discuss fitness on vacation... or not. Is working out on vacation a fun thing to do, or not? Some vacations completely revolve around fitness, such as hiking, swimming, walking, etc. Some vacations are just that... VACATION. Listen to find out the "Pirate opinion" on working out while on vacation. 

The Pirates discuss Artificial Intelligence (AI). How is it used in daily life, relating to careers and for fun. Is it like the Terminator? Should it be feared or embraced... or both? 

The Pirates discuss mushrooms and all the benefits associated with mushrooms. Learn about finding, growing and cooking mushrooms, as well as the health beneifits assocaited with them.    Referenced Podcast Link:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pioneering-today/id677542913?i=1000649268475  

The Pirates discuss a new fitness app by famous Zumba instructor Kass Martin and her sister Emily. The app is reviewed and compared to previous free trail apps. Will this one pass the test of time? Or is it back to the drawing board? 

The Pirates talk about the upcoming adventure in November, Pink Pirates in Texas! Susan G. Koman holds a 60 mile walk to raise funds for breast cancer; one of the events takes place in Texas in November. Listen to hear all about the prep work, training and fundraising happening for this next big adventure.  Shawna's donation page https://www.the3day.org/site/TR/2024/DallasFtWorthEvent2024?px=8306872&pg=personal&fr_id=2285 Denise's donation page https://www.the3day.org/site/TR/2024/DallasFtWorthEvent2024?px=8306862&pg=personal&fr_id=2285 Adrienne's donation page https://www.the3day.org/site/TR/2024/DallasFtWorthEvent2024?px=8306553&pg=personal&fr_id=2285    

The Pirates discuss the "Future" app. It's an exercise app with a live coach who personalizes specific workouts for each person who joins. Find out how the app worked, who stuck with it, and the pros and cons based on Pirate reviews/feedback. 

The Pirates discuss positive news and people impacting the world, as well as local communities. There are plenty of positive news stories, it's just not mainstream news and needs to be sought out. Please share more positive news stories at thepiratelifepodcast.com or on The Pirate Life Podcast facebook page. Spread Positivity and Kindness and share with the world.

The Pirates discuss Valentine's Day, the meaning and how it's celebrated. There is also a fun Valentine trivia competition! 

The Pirates discuss an article about sought after employees and talk about how to be one! 

The Pirates finalize the 2024 lifelist and discuss the words chosen for 2023 and the new words for 2024. Will Producer Paul join any of the adventures? Will YOU join any adventures? 

The Pirates brainstorm ideas for their 2024 Lifelist. What kind of adventures will be added? How many? Where? Listen to Part 1 to find out.

The Pirates discuss the holidays... the memories, traditions, best and worse parts, and what changed over the years.  NOTE from the Pirates (after recording): We apologize (in advance) for a few errors during recording... we had already left the studio once the errors were found. We did our best to adjust and recover what we could. Thanks for understanding!  

The Pirates talk about morning routines and the possible benefits of having a morning routine... or not. Is it try to wake up with tons of coffee and hope for more energy? Or is it wake up with tons of energy to go work out and start the day? Everyone is different and what works for one may or may not work for someone else. Listen for tips on how to make a morning routine work for you. 

The Pirates discuss different vitamins and supplements, as well as who takes what and when.   Disclaimer: Every person is different. Anything discussed in this podcast is not expert or professional advice, just opinions based on personal experiences. Please consult a physcian prior to taking or adding any type of vitamin, supplement, or medicine. Do your own reasearch to determine what is best for you personally. Thanks for listening.

The Pirates have a conversation about toxins and chemicals harmful to our bodies and give suggestions how to avoid these toxins for better health.    Environmental World Group website - www.ewg.org Skin safe - www.skinsafeproducts.com Ask the Dentist - www.askthedentist.com  

The Pirates play a game called "Adventure Trivia". Find out about this game and how much is really known about adventure in this episode. 

The Pirates reply to listener requests for advice. Some questions were asked and the best suggestions to help are provided by the "expert" Pirates. 

The Pirates reach a MAJOR milestone of 100 Episodes. For this special celebration, the listeners share what living "The Pirate Life" means to each of them.  From all of us at the Pirate Life Podcast... Yo ho ho! THANK YOU! We appreciate all the support on this ship and every single matey we encounter! Please keep listening, laughing, and adventuring with us! Arrrrrrrrgh!! 

Where's Adrienne? Due to unforeseen circumstances, all Pirates are not aboard the ship in this episode... but Producer Paul has taken over as Captain!  The remaining crew members discuss insights about the podcast (and life), share some personal stories, and continue the voyage of discovery.   

The Pirates discuss manifestation and whether or not it is a real thing. Has anything ever been manifested? Is it like magic? Is it a scam? How does it relate to a higher power or where people are supposed to be in life? Can it be negative, as well? 

The Pirates discuss TBIs and why it hits close to home with a personal story and request for help. Traumatic Brain Injuries impact people's lives in many different ways. Some people may never recover from them. Some people are okay for a while, then the injury resurfaces to impact them later in life.  The Pirates are fundraising and asking for donations ... please help at this link:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/maranda-needs-treatment-to-make-her-walk-better We appreciate any and all donations... every little bit helps. Thank you!  Find more info on TBIs at biapa.org        

The Pirates discuss the good, bad, and ugly of running by recapping some memories of running and provding some do's and don'ts for training. 

The Pirates make a game out of discussing words used in their various careers (construction, academic, and legal/finance). Determining the meanings of these different words is quite comical. It all started with a beach adventure where a discussion about a "gasket" intrigued curiosity!

The Pirates discuss and taste some new foods with natural ingredients. Certain drinks, snacks, cheeses, dips are labeled as "bad" foods, but can be made with all natural ingredients. Find out which food are healthier and taste delicious and which ones (if any) are hard pass. 

The Pirates discuss doing random acts of kindness and encourage everyone to always be kind. 

The Pirates review the book "Never Finished" by David Goggins. A hero to one, intimidating to another; motivator to all who want to listen. Who loved it? Who will run an Ultra because of reading it? What lessons are learned? Listen to hear what the book was about and how/if it made an impact. 

The Pirates discuss podcasting for four years and how they have grown and changed. Listen to find out what is different now from back then! 

The Pirates play a fun game involving abbreviations! Knowledge is tested because this isn't only text abbreviations... seems that EVERYTHING is abbreviated these days! Or is it just new age? Abbreviations actually go back way before texting was a thing! Play along while you listen, and let us know how well you did on the test of abbreviations!nam

The Pirates learn more about their personalities. Adrienne loves to share her homework; therefore, all mateys take three different personality tests. Two of which are on the more serious side and one just for fun. It's interesting to see the similarities and differences in each test result. The "fun" test will shed some light on the Pirate "characters"! Join the fun by listening and then taking the tests to see how your specific personality relates to each Pirate personality!