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How to Take a Mini-Retirement Every Year 33:30

24d ago33:30

33:30

Dr. Corey Allen and his wife embarked on a month-long mini-retirement, traveling in an RV and exploring national parks. The idea originated in 2010 when they considered taking their kids out of school and traveling full-time. However, they decided to wait and eventually started taking one month off every summer. Corey is a marriage and family thera…

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Eurovision 2024 - Final 49:01

2M ago49:01

49:01

Well...... that was quite a Eurovision! Join Gary, Mark & Alex as they take a final look at the ups and downs of this year's contest --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/notof/message

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Eurovision 2024- Semi 2 47:49

2M ago47:49

47:49

Fraaaaaance! No it's not all about them, Gary, Mark & Alex will rave.... all about the performances from Semi 2! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/notof/message

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Eurovision 2024 - Semi 1 1:09:13

2M ago1:09:13

1:09:13

Malmö-m-g! What an amazing show from Sweden! Gary, Mark & Alex gather to discuss what happened in Semi 1. Spoiler Alert: ********* were robbed!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/notof/message

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Mellopod 2024 - The Final 41:47

4M ago41:47

41:47

An Unforgettable final of Melodifestivalen! But Gary, Mark & Alex want to give their heart a break after their favourites didn't win :( We'd love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of the following channels: Twitter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notoftenheard/ Email: notoftenheard@gmail.com --- Send in a voice mes…

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Mellopod 2024 - Heat 5: Karlstad 43:07

4M ago43:07

43:07

Gary, Mark, & Alex enter new territory as Melodifestivalen has a 5th heat. Who has the best staging, who had the worst frock, and who the hell decided that this format for a 2nd chance round was a good idea?! We'd love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of the following channels: Twitter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www.facebook.…

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Mellopod 2024 - Heat 4: Eskilstuna 35:43

4M ago35:43

35:43

After the highs of Heat 3, can Melodifestivalen keep it up with Heat 4?? Join Gary, Mark & Alex as they discuss the spooky newcomers, and the old pros! We'd love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of the following channels: Twitter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notoftenheard/ Email: notoftenheard@gmail.com --- Sen…

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Mellopod 2024 - Heat 3: Växjö 38:53

4M ago38:53

38:53

Wow, just wow! The most excited we've been for a semi for quite some time! Do we have a winner here? (and no, we don't mean Gunilla!) We'd love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of the following channels: Twitter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notoftenheard/ Email: notoftenheard@gmail.com --- Send in a voice messa…

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Mellopod 2024 - Heat 2: Gothenburg 35:39

5M ago35:39

35:39

Pink Balaclavas, and BBQ's are the order of the day, as Gary, Mark & Alex take a look at Heat 2 of Melodifestivalen 2024. We'd love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of the following channels: Twitter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notoftenheard/ Email: notoftenheard@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://…

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Reinventing Yourself Post-Divorce with Travel 35:46

5M ago35:46

35:46

In this conversation, Brooke Thayer shares her experiences with taking multiple mini retirements and traveling the world. She discusses the inspiration behind her mini retirements, including a difficult divorce that led her to reevaluate her life. Brooke shares the challenges and benefits of open-ended travel, staying in hostels, and finding connec…

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Mellpod 2024 - Heat 1: Malmö 34:52

5M ago34:52

34:52

Mellopod is back for 2024, and so is schlager! Gary, Mark & Alex assemble to review Heat 1 of Sweden's Melodifestivalen, the show used to pick their entry for Eurovison. Who nearly had a wardrobe malfunction, who was cannon fodder, and who had to clean the toilets? Listen to find out! We'd love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of th…

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Road Trip Across Canada 28:04

5M ago28:04

28:04

Brent and his wife were on the path to financial independence, planning to retire early at 40. However, they realized that their plan wasn't serving them well and decided to take a mini-retirement. The challenges of asking for unpaid leave and shifting from saving to spending were overcome by their desire for change. Brent's mini-retirement involve…

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Negotiating Time Off to Hike the Camino Trail 31:28

6M ago31:28

31:28

Diania shares her experience of negotiating a mini-retirement to walk the Camino de Santiago in Spain. She initially planned to support her uncle on the journey but ended up going alone. Diania discusses the financial preparation she made, including paying off debt and learning about financial independence. The time off was full of self-discovery a…

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Redefining Work-Life Balance Through World Travel 40:32

7M ago40:32

40:32

In this episode, we accompany Cosmin on his remarkable journey from the brink of burnout in his career to embracing a life of nomadic adventure. After years of high-intensity work, he took his first month-long mini-retirement. Cosmin returned with a new perspective: continue on a path of stress and exhaustion or forge a new way of living. He chose …

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From Early Retirement to Flexible Work and Mini-Retirements 34:29

7M ago34:29

34:29

In this conversation with Darlene, we delve deep into the journey of early retirement and the surprises it holds beyond the workplace. Darlene's story goes from her demanding corporate career to a retirement decision spurred by an enticing severance package. This episode is not just about the transition into early retirement; it's about the unexpec…

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The Art of the Sabbatical: Navigating Career Gaps with JL Collins 36:47

8M ago36:47

36:47

In this conversation with my friend, JL Collins, we take a look at a professional journey that defies convention, punctuated by career breaks and the power of 'F.U. money.' His career began marked by intense work periods that eventually led to inevitable burnout. But through these experiences, JL began taking mini-retirements, illustrating that ste…

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Outdoor Adventures and a Path to FI 36:53

8M ago36:53

36:53

In college, Joe fell in love with hiking and climbing. He loved the community and time in nature. He tried pursuing a corporate life, but a mini-retirement where he hiked the Appalachian Trail shifted his path. He realized that corporate life wasn’t how he wanted to spend the rest of his life. But he also wasn’t drawn to the “dirt bag” life of taki…

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Multiple Mini-retirements as a Medical Professional 39:40

9M ago39:40

39:40

Getting diagnosed with a brain tumor during her residency helped Dawn refocus on who she wanted to be as a person and what she wanted her life to look like. Instead of losing herself in her profession, she consistently course corrected by using mini-retirements. The medical profession, like many others, can become an all consuming identity. Instead…

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From School Teacher to Living in France for Two Years 29:52

9M ago29:52

29:52

Eric was a schoolteacher in Boston. Along with his wife and two kids, they moved to France for two years. This seems like an impossible step for many people. But it was after years of practice taking smaller trips and spending time abroad. His wife is originally from France, and she used that time to complete a master's program. Eric shares the fin…

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From Breadwinner to Stay-at-Home Mom 27:55

9M ago27:55

27:55

Stepping away from a successful, lucrative, and important job can be tricky. Even when that job is eating up all your free time and bandwidth and at the cost of your health and relationships. It’s scary to kill the golden goose. But Amanda discovered all that life had to offer on the other side during her mini-retirement. Surprisingly, the lower st…

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Mini-Retirement as a Half-Time for a Successful CEO 36:29

10M ago36:29

36:29

Vikaash has always been good at work. Professionally, success came quickly. From Harvard Business School to 40 Under Forty Young Business Leaders award by CNBC, to CEO. But that type of success has a cost: 15 to 18-hour work days and little time or energy left over for family, health, sleep, or hobbies. At the peak of his career, he decided to take…

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One Mini-Retirement Leads to many More 30:51

10M ago30:51

30:51

Jamie and her husband are both self-employed. Walking away from their business for a month seemed overwhelming. But they desperately needed to rest, recover, and focus on family, health, and fun for a bit. Jamie shares how they planned and prepared for that first month off. It was so good for everyone that they knew they wanted to do it again. Now,…

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Using Rentals to Fund Mini-Retirements 49:42

10M ago49:42

49:42

Chad (Coach Carson) started his financial journey by investing in real estate. It helped fund his and his wife's first budget mini-retirement. Over the years, as his rentals became more profitable, he was able to upgrade the mini-retirement adventures as well. He is just finishing his third mini-retirement, a year-long trip to Spain with his family…

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Solo Adventure as a Single Mom 28:52

10M ago28:52

28:52

In her mid 30’s, Rachel decided it was time for a change. She had been working 10 hours a day, 6 or 7 days a week, stressed about even asking for a day off. She was ready for a change of pace and autonomy over her life. Despite never being a hiker and never even traveling outside of the country, she began preparing for a 500-mile pilgrimage in Spai…

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Mini-retirements Single and then Married with a Baby 40:22

10M ago40:22

40:22

Growing up in Mexico, Angel never expected to travel the world. If he did well financially, there was an expectation of simply buying nicer stuff. During his 20's, he took an open ended trip to Southeast Asia, assuming this was his one chance. That trip shifted his perspective and changed the course of his life. He came back knowing he wanted to be…

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Eurovision 2023 - Grand Final 56:49

1y ago56:49

56:49

Eurovision is over for another year, but that means we have stats to pore over!! Join Gary, Mark and Alex for the final time this season as we take a look at the thrills, spills, and shocks from Liverpool! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/notof/message

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Eurovision 2023 - Semi 2 46:28

1y ago46:28

46:28

Who said semi 2 wasn't going to be as exciting? Gary, Mark and Alex take a look at the 16 songs in this heat, hoping it's gonna be alright, and that nobody will be breaking their hearts! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/notof/message

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Eurovision 2023 - Semi 1 1:25:22

1y ago1:25:22

1:25:22

Hello? Gary, Mark & Alex are back to review Eurovision 2023! Did they mention they went to one of the shows??? Find out what they learned in Liverpool, who were the victors, and for who it was Game Over! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/notof/message

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ESC23 - Semi 1 Rehearsal 11:52

1y ago11:52

11:52

Podcasting on the fly! The team realise a lifelong dream and attend the Eurovision Song Contest…. semi 1 rehearsal! Hear their thoughts on the first 15 acts this year. Warning : contains Cha Cha Cha --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/notof/message

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Mellopod 2023 - Final 54:03

1+ y ago54:03

54:03

"It's time to say goodbye, until we meet again, cos this is not the end..." We hit the final of Melodifestivalen 2023, 12 strong songs, but we have a sneaking suspicion there was only ever going to be one winner! Alex, Mark & Gary pick over the details! We'd love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of the following channels: Twitter: @…

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Mellopod 2023 - Semi final 37:58

1+ y ago37:58

37:58

It's a getting a bit hazy..... the dry ice is out in force as the 8 second-chancers battle it out for the last 4 spots in the Melfest final! Is there anything new here? We'd love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of the following channels: Twitter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notoftenheard/ Email: notoftenheard@…

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Mellopod 2023 - Heat 4 51:58

1+ y ago51:58

51:58

We are invaded! Loreen's big comeback doesn't go quite as planned, and we have to give some attention to the other 6 songs in this heat. We want More More More, Camp Camp Camp! We'd love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of the following channels: Twitter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notoftenheard/ Email: notoft…

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Mellopod 2023 - Heat 3 43:21

1+ y ago43:21

43:21

Chronos!! Melfest rumbles on to Heat 3, and things are looking up! Will there be love for Laurell? Will Gary, Mark & Alex go mad for M&M? Can Gary cope with so many key changes in one show? Listen and find out! We'd love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of the following channels: Twitter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www.faceboo…

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Mellopod 2023 - Heat 2 36:47

1+ y ago36:47

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The only way is up! After Heat one being branded Meh-fest, Gary, Mark & Alex take a look at the next 7 songs to see if there's any bangers to get excited about. Will there be (Tennessee) Tears over the results?!We'd love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of the following channels:Twitter: @notoftenheardFacebook: https://www.facebook.…

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Mellopod 2023 - Heat 1 45:28

1+ y ago45:28

45:28

Mellopod returns for 2023! Mark, Gary & Alex assemble once again to review Melodifestivalen - Sweden's show to decide their entry for Eurovision. Does Tone Sekelius stand a chance of stealing the crown? Will Eva and Ewa live up the brilliance that was Rena Rama Ding Dong? Songs about Hot Dogs, plus Hairy chests, and things popping out of trousers a…

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Eurovision 2023 - Liverpool Announced as host city 48:36

1+ y ago48:36

48:36

We dared to dream, and that dream has come true!! The Eurovision Song Contest is coming to the UK! Mark and Gary discuss how the UK came to be asked to host Eurovision 2023 on behalf of Ukraine, the potential host cities, and why Liverpool was the eventual victor. We are so excited!!! *Warning- contains excessive amounts of Sonia --- Send in a voic…

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Eurovision 2022 - Final 52:13

2y ago52:13

52:13

Wow, what a night!! Zero to hero for the UK, we wanna watch it back in Slo-Mo! Gary, Mark and Alex dig deep into the results of the Eurovision 2022 Grand Final, and wonder what happens next year??? We'd love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of the following channels: Twitter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notofte…

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Eurovision 2022 - Semi 2 54:02

2y ago54:02

54:02

Gary, Mark and Alex look on in horror at the brutality of Semi 2 - we had pyros, choreos, trash ( but in a good way) shocks aplenty and a big red bull! We'd love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of the following channels: Twitter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notoftenheard/ Email: notoftenheard@gmail.com --- Sen…

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Eurovision 2022 - Semi 1 1:06:21

2y ago1:06:21

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Gary, Mark and Alex are back to look at the songs taking the stage in Turin for the Eurovision Song Contest Semi Final 1. Who' s shouty, who's a grower, who's got a right dirge and who's quite nice? Listen to find out! We'd love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of the following channels: Twitter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www…

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What is the future of man-made diamonds 7:35

2y ago7:35

7:35

All you shpuld to know about man-made diamondsبقلم Madestones Diamond Supplier

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Mellopod 2022 - The Final 56:09

2+ y ago56:09

56:09

Well, I guess it's over.... With a tear in our eye we say goodbye to Melodifestivalen 2022 with a review of a final where we grew to love almost every single song! We'd love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of the following channels: Twitter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notoftenheard/ Email: notoftenheard@gmail…

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How to Hit the Reset Button 4:15

2+ y ago4:15

4:15

A fresh start can get you and your partner on the right track! On this episode of Small Things Often, learn how to hit the reset button and make positive changes in your relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesبقلم The Gottman Institute

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Do You Have Time for a Date? 4:16

2+ y ago4:16

4:16

Date nights are a wonderful and important way to connect with your partner and strengthen your relationship. Think you’re too busy for one? On this episode of Small Things Often, we give you options that can fit into any schedule.بقلم The Gottman Institute

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Mellopod 2022 - Semi 5 45:56

2+ y ago45:56

45:56

The gang is back together to discuss Second Cha...we mean Semi 5. Did pop win the day? Is the two pot system fair? Listen to Gary, Mark & Alex to find out! We'd love to hear your comments, you can contact us on any of the following channels: Twitter: @notoftenheard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notoftenheard/ Email: notoftenheard@gmail.com ---…

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Building Your Relationship with Humor 4:31

2+ y ago4:31

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Laughter is a powerful force so use it to build your relationship! Learn how to be mindful and explore humor theories on this episode of Small Things Often.بقلم The Gottman Institute

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How to be Lovers and Friends 4:12

2+ y ago4:12

4:12

Don’t let your friendship with your partner sizzle! On this episode of Small Things Often, learn how being a lover and a friend can strengthen your relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesبقلم The Gottman Institute

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