Life's a Trip Podcast Gyovanna Monreal

Season 1, Episode 13. This week's whirlwind adventure with Kara Knickerbocker begins with all things solo travel- from staying safe while traveling alone to living with a host family in a country she had never visited before. Listen all the way to the end, and you'll hear all about Kara's experience getting a pacemaker put in at 25 years old, running a marathon, hiking Machu Picchu, and becoming a published author.
 






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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fromthissideofthesun/
 
Website: https://karaknickerbocker.com/
 
Travel blog: https://fromthissideofthesun.com/
 
> BUY HER BOOKS:
Next to Everything that is Breakable
The Shedding Before the Swell
 
> WORKAWAY: https://www.workaway.info/
 
 






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Season 1, Episode 12. Traveling alone to Bali sounds like a huge adventure in and of itself, but just imagine going on that trip at the start of a global pandemic! For Canon, this was the one chance to finally take a leap into an experience she had only dreamed of. But the world had other plans in store- turning paradise into panic.
 






> FOLLOW CANON:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canonjaquette/
 
> LEARN MORE ABOUT COVID-19:
World Health Organisation (WHO)  
Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA)
 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
 






 
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Season 1, Episode 11. The year 2020 has mostly been defined by one thing: COVID-19 (a.k.a. "Corona")- but do we really know where it started and how it will shape our future? Tune in to hear more about the origins of the infamous virus from Dr. Brian Thompson, a physician working in the emergency room (ER) of a hospital in Los Angeles, California.
 






LEARN MORE ABOUT COVID-19:
World Health Organisation (WHO)   
Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA)
 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
 






 
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Season 1, Episode 10. As a photographer living in southern California, Frank's definitely had his fair share of crazy photoshoots. But once COVID-19 forced everyone to practice social distancing, his passion became a struggle. On top of that, we discussed the hardship that comes with balancing two identities as Americans with Mexican heritage. From confronting stereotypical comments to finding a community wherever you are, together we learned that something as simple as photographing your pets or paying extra for some good hot sauce can go a long way when you're stuck at home.
 






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Podcast: Los Inexpertos con Frank Marced e Ivan Rc  






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Season 1, Episode 9. Black Lives Matter has taken the world by storm, and while some people might think it's only an issue in the United States, the movement has made it clear that racism is very much a global issue. This important episode features Political Science Professor Jodi Balma, and focuses on the history of racial oppression in the United States leading up to the #BlackLivesMatter movement. It also dives into how Americans have reacted to COVID-19, and the controversy of opinions vs. scientific facts regarding the virus.
 
RESOURCES MENTIONED: 





The Impeachers by Brenda Wineapple
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/251429/the-impeachers-by-brenda-wineapple/ 
Our Kids by Robert Putnam
http://robertdputnam.com/about-our-kids/ 
 
Gabriel San Ramon
https://www.gabrielsanroman.com/ 
 
Gustavo Arellano
https://www.gustavoarellano.org/  
 
https://www.latimes.com/people/gustavo-arellano  
 
Voice of OC
https://voiceofoc.org/  







  
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Season 1, Episode 8. Technology and social media have made it even easier and more likely for people to start - and stay in - long-distance relationships. For Daniela and her partner, dating from a distance became a no-brainer after they met at her university and wanted to stay together. Contrary to what people might think, dating from thousands of kilometers away actually allowed for their own personal growth to flourish, which in turn strengthened their relationship. As a woman from El Salvador, Dani also explores the culture shock of moving from Latin America to Germany. After 6 years there, she has mastered the German language but still wouldn't trade her favorite beach in El Salvador for any other spot in the world.
 
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Instagram:@dzeledon8
  
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