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Shua Wanders [a podcast]
by Shua
Shua parts with his possessions, says goodbye to friends and family, and chooses the life of a nomad. Join him in exploring difficult conversations, cultivating self awareness, and recounting the stories as they unfold...
Episodes
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Cravings & Connections
The sweet and sour story of a childhood sugar addiction. Unlearning the lies taught to American soldiers. Learning to engage with the five senses to create emotional safety. The promise of a new friend. A father grieves at the bar on Christmas Eve. Music by Shane Ivers
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My Eighth Grade English Teacher
After 20 years since eighth grade, I went back to Colorado Springs to track down the woman who had inspired me to ask big questions and broaden our perspective of reality. Mrs. Esmiol, now retired (but still intensely productive), met me in the lobby of a fancy downtown hotel for a lively...
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Becoming Indomitable
The curious group dynamics of geese in Denver. The mormons are watching us, thank God. Exploring what it means to be emotionally self sufficient, and deciding to find formal training. The drive south to Colorado Springs. The dreams of a 15 year old foster child. Finally, after twenty years, Shua...
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Josh In Boulder
After podcasting in the streets of downtown boulder, Shua meets up with someone he had never met, named Josh, to connect over the deepest elements of the human experience each of them were in touch with. They explore inspiration, despair, and how to balance contributing to others with caring for...
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Feeling Bolder
Traveling west of Denver to a small town at the edge of the Rockies (you guessed it, Boulder), Shua contemplates a conundrum: are humans the most destructive force on the planet, or is the entire idea of destruction a myth? For the first time on this adventure, he sets up microphones in the…
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Sandcastles At High Tide
Driving to Denver to spend time with an urban cowboy, Shua is thrilled to have bounced back from a productive low, and begins to see some lighter days ahead. He reminds himself worrying can be wasteful, that there is meaning in the moment, and that passion is the gateway to growth, skills,...
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Cracked Concrete
For anyone who has succumbed to the despair of doubt and the hopelessness of the future, and then found the mental shift to rise above the tired narratives and reconnect with creativity and enthusiasm: this one is for you. Sick, tired, lonely, and trapped in the prisons of both a Days Inn and a...
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Separating Emotions from Circumstance
The first week in the van proved more difficult than imagined, both in terms of circumstances, emotions, and physiology. A lonely traveler tries to determine what the issue is, while continuing to drive south towards his past. . . . Background music by Shane Ivers
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A Trio Braves The Night
Having mentally and physically paced back and forth across Bozeman while waiting for the van to arrive, the patience pays off. New struggles replace old ones and the simple things are no longer taken for granted. . . . Background music by Shane Ivers
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The Place Where Eyes Meet
Descending into Bozeman Montana, Shua aims to land with his feet on the ground and wheels on the highway. But with the van still at least a few days away, he had a little unexpected time to explore an unexpected town. And with extra time, his mind was free to wander to themes of populism, errant...
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Toward The Brick Wall
Wrapping up the final logistics and heartfelt goodbyes in early November, Shua packs a van but boards a plane, with an ambiguous plan to create some sort of new life on the road, forever hopeful to connect with others who also want to dig beneath the surface story currently presented - and...
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The Last Date
Cooped up in Le Germain in downtown Calgary, Josh and Britt reflect on the quality of the relationship they've cultivated, the intimacy they discovered, and the adventures they've enjoyed. The choice to put growth at the heart of the connection led to a three year dance of discomfort and the...
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Loved Ones & Logistics
Untangling as quickly, and as gently, as possible from a life well lived. Encouragement and validation from those who know him best. Criticism from unexpected places, but less criticism than expected. Appreciating each moment, more deeply and more often. Effortful problem solving matched by...
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Friends in Close Places
Shua tells his four closest friends about his sudden plan to leave and shares his early ideas of what he plans to do. Paigey, Madison, Gibby, and Dittles all react to the news, share their concerns, offer support, and make suggestions in a way that good friends are always ready to do. A wonderful...
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Britt, I’m Leaving
A clumsy recorded conversation in a hotel room. The beginning of the end of a relationship in its current form. An emotional first attempt to verbalize my plans to leave. Sadness, support, and confusion. Recorded on October 10, 2021. (released with enthusiastic mutual consent)
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Tracing Constellations
To help make sense of how he decided to leave, Shua reflects on various themes and life experiences including non-conformism, transience, growth, stability, and loss. It turns out, much of the struggle has equipped him with the capability to leave and the hunger to heal. Referenced book…
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The Long Walk
Confronted with an ideology incompatible with his own and a deep-seated desire to confront his true potential, Shua makes a life-exploding decision and sets in motion an intentional yet unpredictable series of events all to answer one question: what happens to your life if you embrace everything...
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How many episodes does Shua Wanders [a podcast] have?
Shua Wanders [a podcast] currently has 17 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Shua Wanders [a podcast] about?
Shua parts with his possessions, says goodbye to friends and family, and chooses the life of a nomad. Join him in exploring difficult conversations, cultivating self awareness, and recounting the stories as they unfold...
How often does Shua Wanders [a podcast] release new episodes?
Shua Wanders [a podcast] has 17 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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Shua Wanders [a podcast] is created and hosted by Shua.
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