Zero To Travel Podcast

This is part two of my interview with Peter Panagore, who is sharing the incredible stories of his not one but two near-death experiences. In this episode, you’ll hear about what happened the second time he died and how it’s changed how he goes through life.We talk about the difficulties of living as your new authentic self after having a transformational experience and go even deeper into questions around death, mysticism, enlightenment, and what Peter describes as “the union experience.” I encourage you to keep an open mind while you listen to our fascinating conversation!What did you take from Peter’s story? I'd love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.Premium Passport:Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all episodes for only $3/month. Subscribe now! Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Sign up for our FREE newsletter Visit Peter’s website Watch Peter on YouTube Read his book Heaven Is Beautiful: How Dying Taught Me That Death Is Just the Beginning Read The Diary of a Yogi Tune In To Learn What led him to pursue his Master of Divinity from Yale The experience of needing to tone down who you are when you no longer feel like you fit in  Do we need religious frameworks to have a moral society, and how his moral frameworks fell away after coming back from death How he experienced “hell” during his near-death experience What made him joyous about his second death, and why he chose to stay How his NDE affected his career as a writer and TV personality, and how that led to his YouTube channel How his desire to go “home” impacted his family and why talking about death is so taboo What he feels it means to be enlightened and to awaken Why NDErs have varying (yet similar) experiences and what that could mean The lessons that have come out of his experience and how they’ve helped him in his everyday life And so much more Want More? Rock Bottom To A Life of Travel w/ Francis Nayan Lessons From Caring for the Dying and Bike Packing 18 Countries With Jerry Kopack The Power Of Death In Life w/ Gentle Rebel Bronnie Ware Thanks To Our Sponsors Nissan - There’s no better vehicle for adventure than the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder. Learn more at www.nissanusa.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there any bigger journey we take than the journey to the other side?Today’s guest is Peter Panagore, who is sharing the incredible story of his first (yes, first) near-death experience. In part one of this two-part series, you’ll hear the harrowing tale of how Peter froze to death and came back to life while ice climbing and why it’s important for him to continue to tell his story years later. We talk about mystical experiences and how to interpret them, why he no longer asks “why,” and share our thoughts on why perhaps we should all think a bit more about death. No matter your beliefs, you’ll be captivated by his tale of returning from the beyond and how it’s transformed his life.Stay tuned for part two, where we get into some more thoughtful questions and talk about his second near-death experience.What are your thoughts on near-death experiences? What did you take from this episode? I'd love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.Premium Passport:Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all episodes for only $3/month. Subscribe now! Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Sign up for our FREE newsletter Visit Peter’s website Watch Peter on YouTube Read his book Heaven Is Beautiful: How Dying Taught Me That Death Is Just the Beginning Life After Life by Raymond Moody Want More? Rock Bottom To A Life of Travel w/ Francis Nayan Lessons From Caring for the Dying and Bike Packing 18 Countries With Jerry Kopack The Power Of Death In Life w/ Gentle Rebel Bronnie Ware Thanks To Our Sponsors Nissan - There’s no better vehicle for adventure than the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder. Learn more at www.nissanusa.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Integrative Health Coach Kirsten Pontius as she shares her compelling journey of living in Romania and giving birth in Thailand. Discover how she turned a tough teaching year in Japan into a catalyst for wellness coaching. Kirsten reveals practical stress-reduction techniques, the importance of small rituals, and how embracing the unfamiliar can enhance happiness. She also discusses raising a third culture kid and maintaining wellness while traveling, offering insights on community, adaptation, and nutrition that anyone can apply.

Planning a trip to Paris?Jay Swanson is an American writer & vlogger who came to Paris on a visa no one had heard of and managed to stay. His down-to-earth vlogs documenting life in Paris have built a devoted following, leading him to become a trusted local travel expert. Jay shares helpful and uncommon advice for tackling a city like Paris, like where to stay and how to meet locals. At the top of the episode, we also discuss his intense experience working on Mercy ships—hospital ships that travel around the world. You’ll hear about the traumatic and magical things he witnessed during that time and how that led to his crazy life as an expat in Paris.What uncomfortable travel experience helped you grow? I'd love to hear about it and hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message.Premium Passport:Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all episodes for only $3/month. Subscribe now! Tune In To Learn: His life-changing experience working on Mercy ships in developing countries and the traumatic event that caused him to have PTSD (and why he chose to keep going) His internal struggles while transitioning back to “regular” life after seeing so much suffering  Insights into measuring personal growth, balancing your own needs with serving others, and leading a value-driven life The wild story of how he moved to Paris on a visa that no one had ever heard of  The French culture and one word that will make all the difference in connecting with locals Why you should avoid staying near the Eiffel Tower Where to go for the best food and drinks (not the tourist traps!) Where to go for a nice coffee and do some writing that’s not your usual place His #1 piece of advice for making a living on YouTube with less than 100k subscribers And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Sign up for our FREE newsletter Visit Jay’s website  Grab his guide on Paris (use discount code ‘zero2travel’) Jay’s YouTube Jay on Instagram Stats on leading city tourism destinations Want More? Top 7 Grand European Journeys With Lucas Peters Ireland: An Insider’s Tour of the Emerald Isle with National Geographic Author Jack Kavanagh Hitting Refresh on Your Life with Travel + How to Move to Europe Thanks To Our Sponsors Nissan - There’s no better vehicle for adventure than the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder. Learn more at www.nissanusa.com. Babbel - Learn a new language with Babbel! Visit babbel.com/zerototravel to get up to 60% off your subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you suffer from anxiety? How have the unknowns of the road hindered your travel plans? What role does stress play in your travel planning?We are diving into mental health and how it affects your life choices and future plans with Gilad Gamliel from The Overthinker's Passport. He is very open in sharing his struggles with mental health issues as we talk about how he's learned to control them, the role travel plays in his journey, the balance between planning vs. spontaneity, and more.Has your mental health ever prevented you from traveling? How has travel helped you overcome your anxiety? I'd love to hear about it, and I hope you will share by sending me an audio message.*We're sharing previous episodes to highlight Mental Health Month! Zero To Travel episodes are timeless and provide valuable insight whenever you listen.Premium Passport:Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all episodes for only $3/month. Subscribe now! Tune In To Learn: Why it’s important to speak up about mental health and diagnoses When his anxiety and OCD began and how it’s impacted his life Signs that you may need help with your anxiety or mental health condition How he broke free from his comfort bubble (and how you can, too!) How travel helps you get comfortable with the unknown The anxieties of freelance and contract work The transformation he saw in himself during and after travel Why he prefers a loosely structured itinerary for traveling with anxiety  What it’s been like returning to American culture What he’s learned from putting himself out there And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Sign up for our FREE newsletter Visit Gilad's website Follow Gilad on Facebook and Instagram Want More? How To Add More Play Into Your Life With Jeff Harry Walking 300 Miles In Medieval Armor + Being The Change w/ Lewis Kirkbride The Power Of Never Giving Up w/ Andy Frasco Thanks To Our Sponsors Nissan - There's no better vehicle for adventure than the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder. Learn more at www.nissanusa.com. Wise - Wise can help you send, spend, and receive internationally without the hidden fees or exchange rate markups. Learn how Wise can work for you by downloading the app or visiting www.wise.com/travel. AeroPress - Say yes to better mornings fueled by better coffee. Visit aeropress.com/zerototravel to save 20% off your order. Babbel - Learn a new language with Babbel! Visit babbel.com/zerototravel to get up to 60% off your subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A quick, important announcement on what’s coming up this month on the podcast!*Please be aware this episode does mention suicide as we talk about Mental Health Month.What topics and themes do you want to learn about on the podcast? I'd love to hear what they are and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.Premium Passport:Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all episodes for only $3/month. Subscribe now! Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Sign up for our FREE newsletter Mental Health America History A Mind That Found Itself by Clifford W. Beers Thanks To Our Sponsors Nissan - There’s no better vehicle for adventure than the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder. Learn more at www.nissanusa.com. Wise - Wise can help you send, spend, and receive internationally without the hidden fees or exchange rate markups. Learn how Wise can work for you by downloading the app or visiting www.wise.com/travel. AeroPress - Say yes to better mornings fueled by better coffee. Visit aeropress.com/zerototravel to save 20% off your order. Babbel - Learn a new language with Babbel! Visit babbel.com/zerototravel to get up to 60% off your subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harry Mitsidis is one of only three people to have visited every country in the world…TWICE! He is also the founder of NomadMania, an online community that inspires global explorers to venture beyond the ordinary and obvious to celebrate the world’s diversity. In this community, travelers track their progress across various lists and are ranked based on their travel accomplishments. Today, we talk about the potential moral and ethical issues surrounding this idea of systemized travel and ranking travelers and how (when used intentionally) it can create meaningful travel experiences. As someone who empowers people to get out, see the world, and spend quality time off the beaten track, we also have a bigger conversation around his unique perspectives on travel and what motivates him to continue exploring the world. Of course, there are plenty of destination recommendations (like the best place to be pleasantly surprised!) and insights into filling your life with travel.What do you think of gamifying travel? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.Premium Passport:Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all episodes for only $3/month. Subscribe now! Tune In To Learn: Why he continues to pursue his travel goals despite having traveled so extensively already What makes NomadMania more than just a checklist and how systemic travel can help you explore in a new way The ethics around NomadMadia and gamifying travel The best regions to go for food, art, a breathtaking view, and more An act of kindness that’s really stuck with him (that he hasn’t shared before) 3 places you should visit before they get too popular The trip that changed Harry’s life Something serious to consider when incorporating more travel into your life His biggest regret as a traveler and the important wisdom he carries with him on his travels And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Sign up for our FREE newsletter Visit Harry’s website Sign up with NomadMania Follow Harry on Instagram Follow NomadMania on Instagram Want More? Visiting Every County In The World…TWICE! With Gunnar Garfors Only Person To Travel Overland To Every Country In The World w/ Graham Hughes Part One: The First Person to Travel to Every Country Without Flying (In a Single Journey) With Thor Pedersen Thanks To Our Sponsors Nissan - There’s no better vehicle for adventure than the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder. Learn more at www.nissanusa.com. Wise - Wise can help you send, spend, and receive internationally without the hidden fees or exchange rate markups. Learn how Wise can work for you by downloading the app or visiting www.wise.com/travel. AeroPress - Say yes to better mornings fueled by better coffee. Visit aeropress.com/zerototravel to save 20% off your order. Babbel - Learn a new language with Babbel! Visit babbel.com/zerototravel to get up to 60% off your subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Four young YouTubers embark on a Tuk-Tuk journey from Kenya to Cape Town to raise awareness for conservation in Africa. They share the impact of reduced tourism due to Covid-19 on wildlife conservation efforts, discuss the challenges faced by rangers, and highlight the resilience of the African wilderness. The journey aims to support rangers and preserve wildlife amidst the pandemic

Daniel Troia embarked on a bike journey across the USA relying on strangers' kindness. He shares insights on discomfort, unexpected life-changing encounters, and lessons on adversity, grief, and humanity. The episode discusses his travel documentary 'We Are All In This Together' and offers advice on long-distance biking and dealing with confrontations.

Have you ever wondered how you can lessen your environmental impact during your next adventure? Richard Hammond has devoted his life to helping others understand their environmental impact and how to make changes to live more sustainably.As an expert on low-carbon travel, eco-holidays, and sustainable travel, he's here to share tips and strategies to become more environmentally friendly travelers without being overwhelmed. We cover practical strategies for lessening your carbon footprint, why travel helps us understand ourselves as global citizens, how to spot a company using greenwashing as a marketing strategy, and so much more. Which of Richard's tips will you apply to your next trip? I'd love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.*We're sharing previous episodes to highlight Earth Month! Zero To Travel episodes are timeless and provide valuable insight whenever you listen.Premium Passport:Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all episodes for only $3/month. Subscribe now! Tune In To Learn: The reason travel is a necessity to build a more sustainable future Why you should work towards being carbon neutral when traveling  Tips for becoming a "flexitarian" when traveling Which forms of travel have the lowest carbon footprint What is "greenwashing" and how to spot a truly sustainable company Why becoming a green traveler is a state of mind How to find the most efficient airlines Simple packing tips to make your trip more environmentally friendly The 3 Golden Rules to be more environmentally friendly on your next trip How to seek new adventures as a green traveler And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Sign up for our FREE newsletter Check out Green Traveller Get a copy of the Green Traveller book Follow on Instagram Want More? Is Your Summer Vacation Destroying The Planet? w/ Seth Kugel Biking The World For Climate Change w/ Devi Lockwood Conscious Travel Mindset With Robin Greenfield Thanks To Our Sponsors Nissan - There's no better vehicle for adventure than the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder. Learn more at www.nissanusa.com. Wise - Wise can help you send, spend, and receive internationally without the hidden fees or exchange rate markups. Learn how Wise can work for you by downloading the app or visiting www.wise.com/travel. AeroPress - Say yes to better mornings fueled by better coffee. Visit aeropress.com/zerototravel to save 20% off your order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices