Flying Upstream Podcast

Luisa Anderson and Kristyn Medeiros
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Tired of the same old, same old? Then ditch the flock and join Kristyn and Luisa on Flying Upstream, the podcast that dives deep into the extraordinary lives of those who defy the status quo. Each episode is an adventure, uncovering the secrets and wisdom of those who've chosen their own path. We'll explore timeless traditions, unconventional practices, and inspiring stories that will challenge your perspective and show you how to create a healthier, happier, and more meaningful life. Listen now and discover the beauty and power of walking the road less traveled.

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    130: Accessibility Beyond Compliance: Lessons in Inclusion, Technology & Resilience with Maxwell Ivey

    In this inspiring episode of Flying Upstream, host, Luisa Anderson, sits down with Maxwell Ivey, also known as The Blind Blogger, to explore his extraordinary journey from running a carnival to becoming a leading advocate for accessibility and inclusion. Maxwell shares firsthand lessons on resilience, adaptability, and interdependence, illustrating how challenges can become opportunities for growth. Drawing from his experience in the carnival business, he discusses the importance of embracing technology and empathy to create truly accessible digital and physical experiences. This episode is packed with actionable insights for businesses, website designers, and disability advocates, emphasizing that compliance with accessibility standards is just the starting point. Maxwell explains how genuine inclusion not only benefits individuals with disabilities but also enhances user experience, boosts market reach, and strengthens brand loyalty. HERE ARE THE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1️⃣ Empathy is essential for creating meaningful accessibility in design. 2️⃣ Businesses can tap into a loyal consumer base by prioritizing accessibility. 3️⃣ Asking for help is a strength, fostering resilience and community. ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction to Alternative Paths 01:08 – Maxwell's Journey: From Carnival to Accessibility Advocate04:37 – Lessons from the Carnival Business 09:16 – The Importance of Interdependence and Technology 11:59 – The Compliance vs. Empathy Debate in Accessibility 15:58 – Improving User Experience through Accessibility 22:26 – The Business Case for Accessibility 28:28 – The Power of Asking for Help 🌐 Connect with Maxwell Ivey (The Blind Blogger): LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/in/maxwellivey⁠ Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/maxwellivey⁠ X: ⁠x.com/maxwellivey⁠ Instagram: ⁠instagram.com/TheBlindBlogger⁠ YouTube: ⁠youtube.com/maxwellivey⁠ SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW ✨Subscribe to the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and join our growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creatives: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✨ Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✨Explore the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MORE FROM US ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. I may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links. Thank you for your support!

    35min

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    129: Resilience Is Built, Not Born: How Acceptance Turned Dan MacQueen's Life Around

    Resilience, recovery, and acceptance after a brain hemorrhage — in this episode of Flying Upstream, Dan shares his inspiring journey of healing and personal growth. After surviving a life-altering brain hemorrhage, Dan discovered that fulfillment comes not from external success, but from mindset, relationships, and intentional daily rituals. He reveals how acceptance fueled his recovery, why resilience is built through small steps, and how self-care and mental health practices create lasting momentum. Listeners will gain insights into overcoming challenges, nurturing meaningful relationships, and finding motivation to live with purpose. ⏱️ Episode Chapters 00:00 — Introduction to Resilience and Recovery 05:01 — The Journey of Acceptance 07:57 — Finding Control in Chaos 11:58 — The Power of Relationships 16:05 — Living with Intention 20:01 — Self-Care and Sustaining Resilience 🌟 Connect with Dan MacQueen Website: www.macqueendan.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvetrjnuZDZ66QRTiJtt6mw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/macqueendan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/macqueendan/ X: https://twitter.com/macqueendan SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW ✨Subscribe to the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and join our growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creatives: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✨ Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✨Explore the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MORE FROM US →  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826   →  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/  →  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcast  → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. I may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links. Thank you for your support!

    23min

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    128: From Nun to Sobriety and Service: Gina Economopoulos on Grief, Healing, and Purpose

    What happens when faith, loss, and healing intersect? In this episode of Flying Upstream, Gina Economopoulos shares her remarkable journey from life in a Catholic convent to becoming a sober woman of faith and an end of life doula. Raised in a large Italian Greek family, Gina reflects on the sense of belonging she found in the convent—and the emotional abuse that ultimately led to her departure. She opens up about the devastating loss of her fiancé to alcoholism, her own struggles with addiction, and the grief that reshaped her life. Through resilience, transformation, and deep faith, Gina discovered her calling: supporting others through death and grief with compassion. Her story is a testament to the power of sobriety, healing, and the hope that emerges even from profound loss. Episode Chapters 00:00 — Introduction to Gina’s Journey 02:20 — Growing Up in a Large Family 04:08 — The Unexpected Path to Nunhood 07:18 — Leaving the Convent: A Shocking Turn 12:38 — Emotional Abuse and Self-Discovery 17:12 — The Loss of a Fiancé and Complicated Grief 21:21 — Facing Addiction and Finding Healing 24:05 — Becoming an End of Life Doula 29:36 — Words of Encouragement for the Lost 🌟 Connect with Gina Economopoulos Website: https://www.ginaecon.com/ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ginaeconomopoulos/ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/people/Gina-Economopoulos/61562911825099/ SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW ✨Subscribe to the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and join our growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creatives: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✨ Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✨Explore the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MORE FROM US →  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826   →  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/  →  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcast  → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. I may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links. Thank you for your support!

    32min

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    127: The Power of Curiosity in Health: Zane Griggs' Journey

    In this episode of Flying Upstream, Zane Griggs opens up about his decades-long journey in health and fitness. Influenced by a family history of heart disease, Zane has spent years experimenting with dietary strategies, metabolic health approaches, and fitness routines to discover what truly works for his body. He emphasizes the importance of curiosity, authenticity, and continuous adaptation — reminding us that health is not a static state but a process of personal growth and self-discovery. From unexpected setbacks to lessons in longevity, Zane shares why balance is never permanent and how experimentation is key to unlocking better health. Exclusive Free Offering for Our Listeners 💡 Special Gift from Zane Griggs → Free 40 Plan: https://free40plan.com/ Take advantage of this free resource to start experimenting with your own health journey and discover practical tools for lasting personal growth. MORE FROM FLYING ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠LinkedIn⁠ | ⁠YouTube | ⁠⁠TikTok #DIETARYSTRATEGIES #METABOLICHEALTH #FITNESS

    23min

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    126: Success Isn’t What You Think: How a Brain Aneurysm Taught the Value of Caregiving and Community

    What happens when life takes an unexpected turn? In this episode of Flying Upstream, Andrew Davie shares his powerful journey of recovery after a life-altering brain aneurysm. Andrew reflects on how his definition of success, identity, and purpose shifted during his healing process. He found unexpected fulfillment in caregiving for his mother, discovered the importance of community support, and learned how humor can be a powerful tool for emotional recovery. Through candid stories and insights, Andrew shows that personal growth often comes from the most difficult experiences. His resilience reminds us that joy and healing can be found in unexpected places—and that true success is about how we show up for ourselves and others. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – A Life Altered: The Journey Begins08:28 – Reimagining Success: A New Perspective16:50 – Finding Fulfillment in Caregiving25:12 – The Role of Humor in Healing28:35 – Embracing Uncertainty: Lessons Learned 🌟 Connect with Andrew Davie Website: https://andrew-davie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adavieauthor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adavieauthor Twitter (X): https://x.com/adavieauthor SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW ✨Subscribe to the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ and join our growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creatives: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✨ Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaA⁠⁠⁠⁠ ✨Explore the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ MORE FROM US →  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826   →  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/  →  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcast  → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ *Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. I may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links. Thank you for your support!

    36min

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    125: From External Success to True Fulfillment: Redefining Masculinity, Self-Worth, and Purpose

    What does it really mean to be successful? In this episode of Flying Upstream, Kevin Palmieri shares his journey from chasing external achievements to discovering the deeper meaning of fulfillment and purpose. Kevin opens up about the pressures of masculinity, struggles with self-worth, and the healing power of vulnerability. He also reflects on how podcasting became a transformative outlet—helping him find connection, clarity, and a sense of true success beyond wealth or performance. Through candid stories about love, money, and growth, Kevin reminds us that personal development and mental health are lifelong journeys. His story is a testament to the idea that healing and fulfillment come from within—and that redefining success starts with redefining yourself. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – From Success to Fulfillment06:19 – The Wake-Up Call That Changed Everything10:42 – Discovering Fulfillment in Podcasting13:32 – Masculinity, Vulnerability, and Growth19:28 – Facing and Overcoming Self-Worth Issues24:07 – Lessons from Love, Wealth, and Personal Development 🌟 Connect with Kevin Palmieri Follow Kevin and his work here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW ✨Subscribe to the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠⁠ and join our growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creatives: ⁠⁠⁠https://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4⁠⁠⁠ ✨ Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream⁠⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaA⁠⁠⁠ ✨Explore the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠⁠Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/ ⁠⁠⁠ MORE FROM US →  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826   →  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/  →  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcast  → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ *Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. I may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links. Thank you for your support!

    33min

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    124: Why Adventure Matters: Finding Your Voice, Overcoming Abuse, and Writing Your Own New Chapter

    What happens when you decide it’s never too late to start over? In this inspiring episode of Flying Upstream, host Luisa Anderson sit down with Teri Brown, who shares her powerful story of reclaiming her voice after years of emotional abuse and personal struggle. Teri takes us inside her cross-country tandem bicycle adventure, a journey that pushed her past fear, doubt, and limitations—and ultimately gave her the courage to pursue her lifelong dream of writing. Through laughter, setbacks, and even the challenges of COVID-19, Teri found resilience and uncovered the healing power of storytelling. Whether you’re facing a major life choice, holding onto dreams you’ve tucked away, or searching for inspiration to overcome your own doubts, Teri’s story will remind you that transformation begins the moment you take action. 🔗 Connect with Teri Website: http://www.terimbrown.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terimbrown_author/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TeriMBrownAuthor X: https://x.com/terimbrown1 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terimbrown/ ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Introduction: Exploring Alternative Paths01:04 – Terry’s Story: Reclaiming Voice and Dreams03:12 – The Tandem Bicycle Adventure Across America11:02 – The Power of Choice and Taking Action12:51 – How Terry’s Writing Journey Began17:16 – Facing and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs20:59 – Healing Through Writing and Storytelling23:16 – Love, Loss, and Finding Meaning in Memories26:31 – Final Reflections: Finding Your Inner Strength SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW ✨Subscribe to the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠newsletter⁠⁠ and join our growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creatives: ⁠⁠https://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4⁠⁠ ✨ Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream⁠⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaA⁠⁠ ✨Explore the Flying Upstream ⁠⁠Blog: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/ ⁠⁠ MORE FROM US →  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826   →  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/  →  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcast  → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ *Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. I may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links. Thank you for your support!

    28min

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    123: Losing It All to Find Myself: A Lottery Winner’s Journey to Connection and Growth

    In this powerful episode of Flying Upstream, Peter John Mather shares the raw truth behind what it’s really like to win the lottery—and how sudden wealth can spiral into addiction, isolation, and rock bottom. Peter opens up about the surreal experience of becoming a millionaire at a young age, the dark realities of drug and alcohol dependency that followed, and the pivotal moments that helped him reclaim his life. Through recovery, connection, and a radical mindset shift, Peter has transformed his pain into purpose and now lives with intention, gratitude, and resilience. This is more than just a story about money—it’s about the human journey of self-discovery, healing, and choosing who you want to become. 🔗 Connect with Peter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterjohnmather1984/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peterjohnmather1984 ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Peter’s Journey01:59 Winning the Lottery: A Surreal Experience05:48 The Dark Side of Sudden Wealth10:04 Hitting Rock Bottom: A Life-Altering Moment14:03 The Turning Point: A Call That Saved a Life16:55 Rebuilding Life: Finding Purpose and Clean Living19:08 Reflections: Pride and Regrets20:10 Final Thoughts: Life Lessons and Mindset SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW ✨Subscribe to the Flying Upstream ⁠newsletter⁠ and join our growing community of visionary souls, healers, and creatives: ⁠https://flying-upstream.kit.com/5a525057c4⁠ ✨ Watch this episode on the Flying Upstream⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠⁠: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCru9Sle2Ms_tmgEL_Bo8ZaA⁠ ✨Explore the Flying Upstream ⁠Blog: ⁠⁠https://flyingupstreamblog.com/blog/ ⁠ MORE FROM US →  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563051165826   →  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/  →  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flying-upstream-podcast  → TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flyingupstream_ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠ *Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. I may receive a small commission for purchases made through these links. Thank you for your support!

    21min
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Tired of the same old, same old? Then ditch the flock and join Kristyn and Luisa on Flying Upstream, the podcast that dives deep into the extraordinary lives of those who defy the status quo. Each episode is an adventure, uncovering the secrets and wisdom of those who've chosen their own path. We'll explore timeless traditions, unconventional practices, and inspiring stories that will challenge your perspective and show you how to create a healthier, happier, and more meaningful life. Listen now and discover the beauty and power of walking the road less traveled.

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  • Criado por
    Luisa Anderson and Kristyn Medeiros
  • Anos de atividade
    2024 - 2025
  • Episódios
    131
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © Luisa Anderson and Kristyn Medeiros
  • Site do podcast
    Flying Upstream Podcast