Zero To Travel Podcast Jason Moore

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.
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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

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The Power Of Death In Life w/ Gentle Rebel Bronnie Ware

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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.
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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

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Do you ever find yourself overcome by stressors in your daily life? Today, I am joined by Integrative Health Coach, Wellness Consultant, and expat Kirsten Pontius to talk about how you can reduce stress and increase happiness in your life no matter where you are or what you're doing.
If you've ever wondered how you can better manage and overcome difficulties at home and on the road, then you do not want to miss this episode. Kirsten shares simple ways to bring joy and balance to your life, find routine during travel, why embracing the unfamiliar is important, and so much more.
What stress-reducing tool from today's episode do you want to apply to your life? I'd love to hear about it and 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.
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What it's been like to live in Romania over the past 4 years

The unexpected gifts of giving birth in Thailand and Romania and how to raise a well-adjusted 3rd culture kid

Why a tough year of teaching in Japan set the course for her wellness coaching

How mindfulness can make struggle a catalyst for transformation

The foundational tools that will help you manage and overcome stress

Why it's important to create small rituals and set aside time to take a breath

How to find balance in your diet no matter where you are

What is the key to finding the motivation to exercise 

The importance of constant reflection to stay grounded

Where Kirsten is traveling next and what she misses most about the US

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How Travel Can Improve Your Mental Health w/ Gilad Gamliel

Alternative Education and Travel With Blake Boles

5 Tips To Get Sane When You Go Crazy On The Road

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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.
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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

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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

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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.
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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

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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

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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.
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Mental Health America History

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