I'm coming From Planet Earth 🌍

Luc and Raul

Join us on a global journey of stories, experiences, and discussions you’ll truly relate to. Guests from diverse backgrounds share unique perspectives and thought-provoking topics that entertain, inform, and inspire. From cultural curiosities to everyday challenges, we invite you to laugh, reflect, and connect with us. Tune in, relax, and enjoy the ride!

Episodes

  1. Apr 12

    Kaay’s Story - An Immigrant’s Journey: Zimbabwe ➔ SA ➔ Austria

    Kaay opens up about his journey from Zimbabwe to South Africa to Austria — battling depression, losing his mother while abroad, facing racial discrimination, and finding the strength during immigration to keep going. From nearly giving up on life to earning his nursing certificate in a foreign language, Kaay shares raw, unfiltered lessons on resilience, mental health, immigration, and why building a community saved his life. 💬 Powerful quote from this episode: "If I quit now, what will my mother say?" If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or mental health, please reach out for help. You are not alone. 📩 Have a story to share? Reach out to us ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Grief and Dark Thoughts 00:44 Immigration and Culture Shock 02:43 Facing Discrimination and Learning German 05:06 Staying Motivated Through Depression 12:44 Depression Needs Connection 13:47 Finding Community Abroad 17:30 Advice to Your Younger Self 21:28 Build Self Reliance Legacy 🎧 LISTEN ALSO ON: 👉 Youtube: https://youtube.com/@comingfromplanetearth?si=S81p0EB8SNe6tlUo 👉 Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/im-coming-from-planet-earth-🌍/id1794999111 Follow us 👇 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comingfromplanetearth/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@comingfromplanetearth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574122104659 Support us: https://buymeacoffee.com/comingfromplanetearth

    27 min
  2. 05/01/2025

    Two Idiots, One Life: Figuring Out Decisions

    In this episode, we dive into the everyday chaos of decision-making—from moving to another country to spending way too long choosing a phone. We talk gut feelings vs. logic, the fear of saying no, and how having too many options (plus ChatGPT) can make things even harder. We're not here to give advice—just to share our honest, sometimes ridiculous experiences as two people trying to make sense of it all. If you’ve ever doubted a decision, just join us, you’re in good company 🫰 00:00 Introduction: The impact of decisions 00:42 Embracing risks and making decisions 02:42 The complexity of choices 04:02 Small decisions, big changes 12:14 The twenties: A time to explore 18:47 Trusting your gut and making choices 27:43 Personal stories of big decisions 36:13 The power of taking risks 44:38 Reflecting on 'bad decisions' 44:58 Taking risks and trusting instincts 46:56 The role of AI in decision making 49:03 The concept of panache 54:42 Making decisions at the right time 01:01:31 The importance of saying no 01:19:52 The power of personal decisions 01:21:03 Conclusion and final thoughts Highlighted book: ◦ Self-confidence: a philosophy - Charles Pépin - https://www.amazon.com/Self-Confidence-Philosophy-Charles-P%C3%A9pin/dp/1590510933 Listen also on: 👉Youtube: https://youtu.be/vdZRsAjsKHA 👉Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/im-coming-from-planet-earth-🌍/id1794999111 Follow us on👇 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comingfromplanetearth/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@comingfromplanetearth Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574122104659 Donate to support us: https://buymeacoffee.com/comingfromplanetearth

    1h 21m
  3. Present moment vs Yourself: Join Us NOW to Reconnect with Your True Self

    02/24/2025

    Present moment vs Yourself: Join Us NOW to Reconnect with Your True Self

    Are you stuck in the past? Anxious about the future? In this episode, we break down why living in the present is the key to peace and how to actually do it. 00:00 Introduction & our first 5 followers (but we need more!) 01:40 The power of living in the present 02:49 Why are we always chasing something? 03:57 Different perspectives on the present moment 06:07 The pain vs. joy debate: does success require sacrifice? 07:42 The myth of motivation & finding joy in the process 09:50 The danger of overworking & burnout 11:24 Social media & the need to always do more 14:06 The trade-off between pain & happiness 15:48 The "work hard, retire, and enjoy" myth 18:34 The hidden cost of addiction & escaping reality 22:54 Introduction to mindfulness & meditation 25:32 Feeling your emotions instead of escaping them 33:47 Why we distract ourselves from feeling 39:57 Can "living in the moment" be harmful? 41:32 The hidden trap of dopamine addiction 46:18 The impact of work stress on personal life 51:40 Are we taught to avoid the present? 52:14 Personal experiences that brought us back to the present 58:16 The impact of screen time on mental health 01:04:15 Meditation as a gym for the mind 🧠 01:07:36 The culture of "just push through it" 01:11:53 Final message: enjoy life NOW! 📌 Resources mentioned: 🔹 Mo Gawdat 🔹 Naâman – French reggae artist that left us recently 🔹 Gabor Maté – The Wisdom of Trauma - If you want to learn about your childhood, we would REALLY recommend it. 🔹 Calm App Listen on: Youtube Apple podcast Amazon Music Follow us 👇 - Instagram

    1h 16m

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Join us on a global journey of stories, experiences, and discussions you’ll truly relate to. Guests from diverse backgrounds share unique perspectives and thought-provoking topics that entertain, inform, and inspire. From cultural curiosities to everyday challenges, we invite you to laugh, reflect, and connect with us. Tune in, relax, and enjoy the ride!