Choose your Adventure: Johan Depraetere's Tasty Guide to Embracing Life

Host Susi Vine welcomes Belgian-born modern nomad Johan Depraetere, now based in the UK, whose path spans professional football, global living across Brussels, Boston, New York, Barcelona, London, and Seoul, travel to nearly 100 countries, leadership in the energy transition industry, coaching research scientists at Cancer Research UK, and publishing his book, ‘Pick Your Gummy Bear’. Johan shares his take on the “green” gummy bears (big life choices) and “yellow” gummy bears (small nudges) that shape our lives, urging listeners to ask “why not,” reclaim agency, and notice subtle signals that have the power to transform the shape of our lives. He illustrates with stories about discovering a love of cycling via a charity ride, meeting his South Korean wife through a culturally aware gesture, and creating a Tibet photo exhibition after her encouragement. Johan and Susi discuss befriending the inner critic through accepting failure, welcoming new experiences, fostering creativity, and daily centering practices, inspiring listeners to live more from the heart while welcoming unexpected gifts Inside this episode:  00:57 Meet Johan Depraetere 02:05 From Nomad to Author 08:12 Green and Yellow Choices 11:45 Small Choices Big Stories 16:40 Cycling and Flow State 19:01 Befriend Your Inner Critic 25:17 Comfort Zones and Why Not 32:23 Core Takeaways and Impermanence 37:12 Johan’s Favorite Things, with a Soundtrack Connect with Johan and discover his recommended resources through his website: johandepraetere.com Learn more + search all episodes by topic at happifiedlife.com, and join the conversation in the Live with Less Stress facebook group.    The information in this podcast, or in any linked materials, are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any specific health problem, and it is not a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment.  The content of this podcast is not intended and should not be construed as medical advice.  It provides general information and discussions about health and related subjects that are deemed reliable at the time of production.  Always consult with your health care provider so that they can address your specific situation with all the information and knowledge they need in order to provide the fullest extent of medical support that you require. Be well, and thrive!