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Magda Zima
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Voice notes on perpetual starting over, hanging in there and figuring life out one mishap at a time.   Delivered to you by (almost) tamed nomad in London. Here to grow my tribe. Write to me: writetozima@gmail.com Copyright: Magda Zima Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

  1. 24/02/2024

    Ep. 12. Angry on a bus, hangry at a bus stop: on finding connections in unexpected places

    As spring is almost springing upon us, I am returning from hibernation - kicking it off with an episode on buses, lycra, dating failures, surprising gifts, finding connections when (and where) we least expect it and, of course, potatoes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    24 min

  2. 03/10/2022

    Ep.11 We are on a break

    Thoughts on autumn, potatoes, meerkats, bin ghosts and Jason Statham as I embark on a month long podcasting break. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    6 min

  3. 26/09/2022

    Ep10. Last night a palm reader saved my life

    A story of things bizarre and unexplained: a Soviet TV healer who cured my eyes, a palm reader who saved my life and a ghost encounter in Thailand. Also featuring a tooth saga, my definition of hell and thoughts on why sandwich is the queen of all foods.  Marc Bennetts' article: Faith healer Anatoly Kashpirovsky: Russia's new Rasputin is available here: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2010/jun/06/marc-bennetts-anatoly-kashpirovsky-russia-rasputin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min

  4. 19/09/2022

    Ep9. How to fail in Wales

    A story of how I got defeated by Snowdon and fell in love with Wales. Featuring: waterfalls, sheep, a troll, crying by a stream and Llandudno. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min

  5. 12/09/2022

    Ep8. Lockdown

    My bitter sweet lockdown diary featuring in no particular order: glow in the dark skateboard, ghosting, my complex relationship with running, loneliness, reader’s blockdown, baking disasters and broken (and mended) heart.   If lockdown and Covid pandemic are still triggering – I send you my love (and perhaps skip this episode for now). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min

  6. 05/09/2022

    Ep7. My heart got kidnapped by mountains

    A story of the entire world locked in a Polish mountain village. A blast from the past, coming of age tale about my first job and a group of strangers who found themselves working and living together in a very peculiar mountain hotel.   The story was inspired by wonderful Nick Gardner and his pursuit of 282 Scottish Munroes.   Nick Gardner’s story: https://explorersweb.com/hes-done-it-82-year-old-nick-gardner-completes-scotlands-282-munros/ Nick Gardner’s Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/nicks.munro.challenge/ Nick Gardner’s fundraiser page: https://www.justgiving.com/team/nicks-munro-challenge   Bartlomiej Jurecki’s book (unfortunately only available in Polish – at least for now): https://www.wsqn.pl/ksiazki/twardy-jak-skala-silna-jak-halny-portrety-polskich-gorali/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min

  7. 28/08/2022

    Ep6. Lost

    Stories about getting lost and feeling lost, clowns, storms, magic and the urgent need to pee. Also featuring step by step guide on what to do when you feel lost (to be taken with 7 pinches, or inches of salt.    Rebecca Solnit’s books (and more) are here: http://rebeccasolnit.net/books/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min

  8. 21/08/2022

    Ep5. Second-hand

    A story of how I stopped buying new clothes in September 2018. Featuring: my love of coats, buying second-hand, sustainable fashion, my grandmother and a green trouser suit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min

  9. 14/08/2022

    Ep4. Belonging, baked potatoes and sentimental guide to Poland

    Musings on reclaiming my real name, mutating accents, spelling disasters, fitting in and belonging with a small “b”. Also featuring: things I miss about Poland and the usual level of nostalgia.   References:   Trailer for Zupa Nic/Back Then: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMxH9yrlcxM   All things Brené Brown: https://brenebrown.com/  Brené Brown’s quote on belonging: https://www.oprah.com/inspiration/life-lessons-we-all-need-to-learn-brene-brown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min

  10. 08/08/2022

    Ep3. Birthday(s)

    A very special episode for a very weird birthday. When I thought birthday could not get any worse, the Universe said "Hold my drink". This is a sad episode, so if you are feeling sad, maybe save it for less sad times. This episode comes with special dedication to those of you out there who do not, for whatever reason celebrate birthdays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    15 min

  11. 31/07/2022

    Ep2. Unpacking the chaos of moving

    Thoughts on boxes, sequin playsuits, renting in London and my own version of Marie Kondo method aka The Reckoning. Also featuring thoughts on what makes a home, including an ode to a dining table. Dr Karalyn Enz’s research on relocation bump: Enz, K. F., Pillemer, D. B., & Johnson, K. M. (2016). The relocation bump: Memories of middle adulthood are organized around residential moves. Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 145(8), 935–940. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min

  12. 25/07/2022

    Ep1. All good things begin with B

    Stream of consciousness on all things B: beginnings, bananas and Bob the Bad Man. A story of how I became a banana expert in Scotland in early 2000s. Also featuring: dubious housing choices, jam sandwiches, banana-based diet and absolute chaos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min
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Voice notes on perpetual starting over, hanging in there and figuring life out one mishap at a time.   Delivered to you by (almost) tamed nomad in London. Here to grow my tribe. Write to me: writetozima@gmail.com Copyright: Magda Zima Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information

  • Creator
    Magda Zima
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Magda Zima
  • Show Website
    Ready Steady Zima