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stranger turned friend 💌
by Gladys
A podcast that explores what it means to be human. Each episode, Gladys will sit down with a complete stranger and have an unscripted, laid-back, and soulful conversation about the human condition while getting to know each other. Grab a hot cup, cozy up and join us for a little bit of introspection and good fun :) Come say hi on Instagram: @strangerturnedfriend
Episodes
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#62: Adam | How to sit with the mind (through art, creativity, nature, and more)
Hi friends! Lots of life has passed, and I hope you're doing well. This episode may seem like a conversation about art and creativity, but it's really an experiential and spiritual jazz session with Day To Have a Day creator, Adam Ripley. Each of his silly little comic perfectly captures a shred…
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#61: Nate | Being an Eternal Optimist, showing up for yourself, and leaning into fears
Hi friends!! I know we're already at the end of January... but happy 2025 :) Thanks Nate for being my first stranger-turned-friend of the year 😌 Even though we recorded this during Thanksgiving last year, the message is perfect to welcome the year ahead. Listening to this conversation was like...
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#60: Madison | ADHD, getting sober, and pursuing our creative curiosities
Hi friends! Here's an end of year episode for ya'll :) Stranger-turned-friend, Madison, joins us on the pod today. We chat about her ADHD diagnosis and journey towards sobriety, becoming more self-aware and stepping away from toxic friendships, and doing things for their own sake. My favorite…
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#059: Elias | Creative projects, time in nature, and accepting ourselves
Hi friends! My next stranger-turned-friend, Elias, is a quiet and introspective lover of music. We talk about Elias' experiences as a music student in Finland (he's a drummer boy!) and how My Chemical Romance helped him accept himself as he came to terms with his gender identity and struggles of...
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#058: Paola 🎈 | Are we optimists? (Birthday edition)
Hi friends, I got new mics! I've always wanted to record conversations on walks and park benches in public, so I picked up two wireless mics. Anyway, this is the first conversation I've recorded with my favorite person, Paola, and it's also her birthday today!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY I LOVE YOU ♥️ We...
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#057: Ken | The Contrarian Life of a Sea Sailor
Howdy stranger-turned-friends 🤠 This was a fun episode to record. Please welcome Ken, a sea sailor who lives by his own rules. How rare is that? Ken went on a solo trip to a small town in Finland when he was 18 and loved it so much, he promised himself he would move here. And he did. He zigged...
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ANALOG | AccidentalCISO on career burnout & crafting a slow life
Hi friends, In the 2nd episode of ANALOG, I have the wonderfully self-aware and curious stranger-turned-friend, AccidentalCISO, on the pod. He is a former Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) who burned out after working in a toxic tech career for years. Itching to build a slower life for...
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ANALOG | Ben Quam on serendipity, going with the flow, and living fully
Hi friends! I'm starting a fun little set of episodes called ANALOG. I've recently been getting into the slow life and have been intentionally seeking out likeminded peers who want to have a chat about it :) Here's the first one with the very lovely Ben Quam. We talk all about: 🌞 Analog…
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#056: Kevin | Life-long learning & knowing when to quit
Hi friends! I'm excited to share this conversation with stranger-turned-friend, Kevin, with ya'll 😌 I admired Kevin's immense curiosity and gratitude for life. I remembered leaving the chat feeling so inspired to go on adventures and pay more attention to the world around me 🤓 In this...
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#055: Adam | On being homeless, incremental progress, and pursuing what's meaningful
Hellooooo friends :) I had the lovely pleasure of chatting with Adam, who tuned in from the comfort of his front yard as he slow cooked some pulled pork for Super Bowl Sunday. If only you could see the look on his face - sun shining on him, birds chirping in the background - it was pure bliss and...
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#054: Clarence | The Autistic David Goggins
Hi friends, One day in July 2023, I stumbled on a reddit post of someone pouring their soul out, talking about how they transformed their life through small, incremental changes. They started from rock bottom - trauma, nihilistic depression, the whole nine - and was at a point where they had to...
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#053: Ross | On balance, parenting, and understanding our place on this earth
Hi pals! Excited to share this personal conversation with stranger-turned-friend, Ross :) We talked all about: *Ross' (slightly turbulent??) relationship with God growing up as a Catholic *His experience with rejecting everything - God, religion + trying to uncover what he actually believes in?...
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#052: Darren | On turtles, art, nature & viking music
wowie, can't believe it's been 2 months. I hope all 4 of you have been doing dandy :) here's a lovely conversation with stranger-turned-friend, Darren! we talk about things that bring us joy and make us feel alive in this one. enjoy!! Till next time, Gladys 💌 Come say hi (I answer everything!) :...
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#051: Kale | On having a sense of wonder with surfing, music, and being a free-range parent
Hi friends :) I hope you're having a lovely, lovely sunday. In this episode, stranger-turned friend, Kale joins me from Melbourne as we reminisce and marvel at his: - Reoccurring sci-fi dream - Childhood skateboarding days - Love for surfing (and his dad!) - Job as a free range dad (lol) -...
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#050: Eric | What's our Personality Tests?
Hoooowdy ya'll. Coming at you with a chill chit chat session with stranger-turned-friend, Eric :) We winded through a whole range of topics: - Eric' dragon boating hobby - Experience flying planes - Fears - Personality tests - Reminiscing Eric's (rough) childhood in Chicago and so much more 🔮....
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#049: Toni | Take the (life) lessons and look forward!
Hi pals! It's sunday, and you know what that means. Another banger of an episode. One of the big joys of chatting with strangers on this podcast is having the space to allow serendipity to do its thing. Sometimes, the conversations are deep, dark, introspective, and insightful. Other times, it's...
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#048: Josh | Accepting our finite nature, addiction recovery, battling our ego
Hi pals! Happy sunday 🌞 I come bearing this gift of an episode that is sure to rock your lil noggin' off. I loved loved loved chatting with Josh. He's so thoughtful, so inquisitive, and so self-aware. And I had the pleasure of meeting him in London back in June - it was wonderful getting to…
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#047: Massi | How do we embrace self-reflection & mindfulness?
Massi is on a quest (see what I did there?) to help you to love yourself a little bit more, one introspective card at a time. She is the creator of Quest of, a delightful deck of self-reflection cards, that encourages its players to sit down and be present with themselves. How often do we make…
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#046: Rene | Road Tripping Adventures
What a hiatus! So much happened in the last 3 months boy oh boy. Aaaaand I'm back with a full spirit, ready to take on the world. One episode at a time. Which brings us to this week's lovely stranger-turned-friend, Rene. We chat all about: *Rene road tripping across America during COVID *Coping...
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#045: Amanda | How To Treat Yourself With Kindness (BODY POSITIVITY)
Hooowdy! Stranger-turned-friend, Amanda, joins the pod this week. This episode is all about self-love. Amanda suffers from Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and has been battling with the physical and mental pain that comes with it for most of her life. As you listen to the episode, she opens up...
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#044: Robyn | The Pursuit of Creativity
Hellooooo! Stranger-turned-friend, Robyn, joins the pod this week. I've become internet friends with Robyn for a while now, and we finally got to chat with each other after so long! And what a delightful episode this was :) Idk how else to say it, but Robyn's like the human version of warm glow...
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REWIND: Mertyl | Transcending Trauma with Courage and Kindness [TRIGGER WARNING!]
Hey gang! Hope your week's been super fine :) This week, I'm pulling this super underrated episode from the dusty old archives for ya'll. It was a special conversation for me, something about it just felt like home. An honest chat with stranger-turned-friend, Mertyl, about coping and letting go…
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#043: Adam | An Odyssey into Spirituality, Ego, and Joy
Hi pals! Stranger-turned-friend, Adam, joins the pod. And man oh man, what an explosion of ideas this episode is!! We chatted about all things spiritual, everything from our thoughts on the concept of awareness, compassion, mindfulness, and more. Feeling very lucky to be a part of this...
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Behind The Scenes | My Thoughts on Building this Podcast & Creating Genuine Conversations
Hi pals! This is Part 2 of Behind The Scenes, where I share some of my thought process as I build this podcast. If you missed it, here's Part 1 :) Krishna reached out to me on Instagram and told me he wanted to start a podcast but didn't know where to start. This sparked a 2 hour brainstorming...
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Behind The Scenes | How i Pick My Shit Sandwich, Self-Respect vs. Ego, Being Consistent, Why i Love Podcasting
Hi pals! This week's episode is a little bit more intimate than the rest. Because... it's all about me, myself, and I. It's rare that I do it but this opportunity came up when a dear listener, Krishna, reached out to me on Instagram and told me he wanted to start a podcast but didn't know where…
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#042: Jordyn | Harmony with Self, Generational Trauma, Uncomfortable Conversations
Hi pals! It's been a few hectic weeks but your girl's back with another banger episode! I have the lovely and kind Jordyn join the pod as we swim in the metaphorical whirlpool of generational trauma and mental health. And no, we do not have the right gear on but who ever does?? This is honest...
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#041: Cade Thomas | It's Not Art Unless It Has The Potential To Be A Disaster
Hi pals! Happy Sunday :) In this episode, stranger-turned-friend and indie filmmaker AND podcaster, Cade Thomas, joins the pod! Cade shares his wisdom on his filmmaking process, being an ambitious filmmaker, observations about friendships, and following the road less travelled in pursuit of one's...
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#040: Bruno | The Life-Changing Magic of Jiu-Jitsu, Habits, and Mewing (WHAT'S THAT?)
Yup, the title says it all. Bruno's the kind of person you want to keep around for a long time. Just the way he dealt with me totally missing our first meeting said a lot about him (you’ll hear it in the beginning). Anyway, we geeked out on all things Jiu-Jitsu, habits and self-improvement, and...
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#039: Cece | On The Magic of Slowing Down
Hi pals! We're a week into the New Year and this conversation couldn't be more timely :) I feel very lucky that complete strangers are willing to spend a sliver of their time to hang out with me and share their little life nuggets. And then another complete set of strangers are down to plug in…
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#038: Vera | The Joy of Music, Friendships & Food (Especially Grandma's Kimbap)
Happy New Year to you and you and you :) I can't think of a better episode to end 2022/start 2023 with as stranger-turned friend Vera and I reflected on the past year and got to know each other along the way. Vera and I chat about the friendships in our lives, Hawaii, our favorite music, playing…
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#037: Taylor | Doing things for their own sake
Ya'll... I lost the first half of the audio. BUT this is still a fantastic conversation with Taylor! We talk about doing things for their own sake, how our environment gives us freedom, how to be genuinely yourself, the value of consistency, dealing with perfectionism and more. Sorry about the...
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#036: Axel | How do you interpret reality?
A quiet and introspective conversation with Axel. We talk about setting boundaries, music, interpreting realities through words and feelings, being a nerd, and a lot more. If you loved and want to support the podcast, I'd appreciate it if you could take a quick 15-20 seconds to leave a review on...
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#035: Mertyl | Transcending Trauma with Courage and Kindness [TRIGGER WARNING!]
[TRAUMA WARNING!] Magical episode. An honest conversation about coping and letting go of trauma in a dysfunctional family, best therapy advice, resiliency, and kindness. Check out more of Mertyl at https://www.dysfunctionalevents.com If you loved and want to support the podcast, I'd appreciate it...
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#034: Noor | Books & Shedding Identities
The Knuckleball Podcast adores soulful and spirited conversations with strangers. Each episode, I'll kick it with a stranger for a totally random and unscripted, but cozy and free-flowing hour of introspection and good fun. It's light, it's heavy, it's funny, it's heartwarming, but most...
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#033: Olaf | Autism, What's Knuckleball?, Welcome To The Garbage Town!
The Knuckleball Podcast is an exploration of what it means to be human. Each episode, I'll sit down with a stranger or friend for a totally random and unscripted, but cozy and free-flowing hour of introspection and good fun. It's light, it's heavy, it's funny, it's heartwarming, but most...
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#032: Aria | Med School Life, Mentorship & Reminiscing High School
The Knuckleball Podcast is an exploration of what it means to be human. Each episode, I'll sit down with a stranger or friend for a totally random and unscripted, but cozy and free-flowing hour of introspection and good fun. It's light, it's heavy, it's funny, it's heartwarming, but most...
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#031: Tiffany | How To Discover Your Authentic Self
The Knuckleball Podcast is an exploration of what it means to be human. Each episode, I'll sit down with a stranger or friend for a totally random and unscripted, but cozy and free-flowing hour of introspection and good fun. It's light, it's heavy, it's funny, it's heartwarming, but most...
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#030: Tim | A Nurse on a Mission to Self-Improve, Making Internet Friends, Solving Escape Rooms
The Knuckleball Podcast is an exploration of what it means to be human. Each episode, I'll sit down with a stranger or friend for a totally random and unscripted, but cozy and free-flowing hour of introspection and good fun. It's light, it's heavy, it's funny, it's heartwarming, but most...
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#029: Aron | On Self-Education, Mom's Words of Wisdoms, Coming Out & More
The Knuckleball Podcast is an exploration of what it means to be human. Each episode, I'll sit down with a stranger or friend for a totally random and unscripted, but cozy and free-flowing hour of introspection and good fun. It's light, it's heavy, it's funny, it's heartwarming, but most...
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#028: Ryan | The Hell of Chronic Illness, Therapy Insights, and The Art of Erotic Fiction
The Knuckleball Podcast is an exploration of what it means to be human. Each episode, I'll sit down with a stranger or friend for a totally random and unscripted, but cozy and free-flowing hour of introspection and good fun. It's light, it's heavy, it's funny, it's heartwarming, but most...
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#027: Tatiana | Dealing with Toxic Family, Making Reddit Friends, Trisha Paytas Hot Takes
The Knuckleball Podcast is an exploration of what it means to be human. Each episode, I'll sit down with a stranger or friend for a totally random and unscripted, but cozy and free-flowing hour of introspection and good fun. It's light, it's heavy, it's funny, it's heartwarming, but most...
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#026: Patti | How To Be A Better Conversationalist?
The Knuckleball Podcast is an exploration of what it means to be human. Each episode, I'll sit down with a stranger or friend for a totally random and unscripted, but cozy and free-flowing hour of introspection and good fun. It's light, it's heavy, it's funny, it's heartwarming, but most...
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#025: Chris | Do Hard Things, Build Good Relationships, & Be Content
The Knuckleball Podcast is an exploration of what it means to be human. Each episode, I'll sit down with a stranger or friend for a totally random and unscripted, but cozy and free-flowing hour of introspection and good fun. It's light, it's heavy, it's funny, it's heartwarming, but most...
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#024: Ashe | Being Introverts, Dealing with Uncertainty, Balancing Love & Loyalty
The Knuckleball Podcast is an exploration of what it means to be human. Each episode, I'll sit down with a stranger or friend for a totally random and unscripted, but cozy and free-flowing hour of introspection and good fun. It's light, it's heavy, it's funny, it's heartwarming, but most...
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#023: Carl | About Kindness with an Old Soul (smoking a tobacco)
The Knuckleball Podcast is an exploration of what it means to be human. Each episode, I'll sit down with a stranger or friend for a totally random and unscripted, but cozy and free-flowing hour of introspection and good fun. It's light, it's heavy, it's funny, it's heartwarming, but most...
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#022: Rob | Why Should i Care About Politics?
**CAUTION: CONTENT CONTAINS POLITICAL TALK AND CONTROVERSIAL OPINIONS. TUNE IN WITH AN OPEN MIND** The Knuckleball Podcast is an exploration of what it means to be human. Each episode, I'll sit down with a stranger or friend for a totally random and unscripted, but cozy and free-flowing hour of...
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#021: Mel [Part II] | The Girl Who Changes Her "Brand" Every Few Months
The Knuckleball Podcast is an exploration of what it means to be human. Each episode, I'll sit down with a stranger or friend for a totally random and unscripted, but cozy and free-flowing hour of introspection and good fun. It's light, it's heavy, it's funny, it's heartwarming, but most...
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#020: Mel [Part I] | Sugar babies, Solipsism, Sensual Alien Space Dreams
The Knuckleball Podcast is an exploration of what it means to be human. Each episode, I'll sit down with one stranger or friend, and we'll ponder about our existence and all the elements of the human condition. // Hi friends! Gosh, I'm so excited to share this week's episode with ya'll. I have…
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#019: Frank | Pain and Lust, Why Is Happiness Fleeting?
// The Knuckleball Podcast is an exploration of what it means to be human. Each episode, I'll sit down with one stranger or friend, and we'll ponder about our existence and all the elements of the human condition. // Happy 2022!!! COVID got me in the first week so apologies for the extra late...
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Knuckleball: An introspective podcast about the human condition
Hey ya'll! It's been a while. Thanks for being patient. Launching a "new" podcast called Knuckleball - an exploration of what it means to be human. Each episode, I'll sit down with one stranger or friend, and we'll ponder about our existence and all the elements of the human condition. It's...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast that explores what it means to be human. Each episode, Gladys will sit down with a complete stranger and have an unscripted, laid-back, and soulful conversation about the human condition while getting to know each other. Grab a hot cup, cozy up and join us for a little bit of introspection and good fun :) Come say hi on Instagram: @strangerturnedfriend
HOSTED BY
Gladys
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A podcast that explores what it means to be human. Each episode, Gladys will sit down with a complete stranger and have an unscripted, laid-back, and soulful conversation about the human condition while getting to know each other. Grab a hot cup, cozy up and join us for a little bit of...
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