The Bla Bla Bunker Almar Hilmarsson

My guest Daniel Espitia has had an incredible story and journey through life. He is a man that has truly defied the odds and forged an extraordinary path. From leaving behind challenging circumstances in Colombia with nothing to his name, Daniel shares his interesting story.

Hear how Daniel ventured from Spain to the U.S. with a mere $200 to his name, eventually landing a role as a software tester at Microsoft during the groundbreaking era of modem development in the 80s. Learn firsthand about his contributions to building the first generations of modems, paving the way for technological advancements that would shape the future.

He then transitions from the tech world to becoming an economic advisor for governments and organizations worldwide. Gain insights into interesting moments, such as his involvement in the separation of Czechoslovakia, his experiences in Mexico where he sought out a long dead shaman, the Philippines, and the unexpected challenges he faced in Afghanistan.

We discussed how we do not seem to successfully enforce Western values and Western institutions in countries like Afghanistan and Daniel shared his reflections on his time there and the country’s rapid transformation after the U.S. withdrawal, followed by the swift rise of the Taliban. 

During his multifaceted career, Daniel found solace and meaning through the practice of spirituality during his global journey. 

Daniel, now a therapist in Prague, opens up about the profound effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and sheds light on  how fear and insecurity have taken a toll on individuals and communities.

And more…

Do you ever suffer from Brain Fog? Do you frequently make mistakes or lose things? Are you often not fully present with loved ones? Are you struggling to lose weight and keep good habits? All of this could be related to your sleep!

On this episode of The Bla Bla Bunker I am joined by Matt Beedle in discussing the connection between sleep, health and peak performance, Matt Beedle, a former sleep-deprived high performer who has helped countless individuals optimize their sleep and transform their lives.

In this episode, we’ll discuss amongst other:

The impact of sleep on brain fog, decision-making, personal relationships, loss of productivity and overall well-being. How to identify the unique factors that impair your sleep and how to implement lifestyle modifications to optimize your sleep environment and practices.

Matt Beedle works with high performers on removing the largest bottle neck to their progress...sleep.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/selfimprovement/
https://www.youtube.com/@Betterfutureself
https://www.instagram.com/makesleepgreatagain/

In this episode of The Bla Bla Bunker we explore Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with Susan L. Ondrasek, a remarkable practitioner in Prague, Czech Republic, who has seamlessly blended her Texan roots with the profound healing traditions of TCM.

We discuss Susan’s personal story, uncovering the transformative experiences that ignited her passion for TCM and how her initial encounter with Reiki and acupuncture in the 1980s sparked interest in holistic healing.

Susan explains Chinese Medicine and its ability to address a wide spectrum of health concerns, from physical ailments to emotional well-being.

How has Susan integrated various healing modalities, including five-element and esoteric acupuncture, to address physical, emotional and spiritual imbalances.

What are the most common misconceptions surrounding TCM and does it have a misrepresented role in different cultures? What roles does the media play? Why does TCM face challenges in gaining mainstream acceptance and what are the efforts being made to bridge the gap between traditional and Western medicine?

Susan also gave some real-life examples of how TCM has transformed the lives of countless individuals. And how this ancient practice, rooted in harmony and balance, can empower people to achieve optimal health and well-being.

And finally who is this Susan L. Ondrasek that is always commenting in various facebook groups in Prague?

Teny Casal is a Brand Consultant, Copywriter & Business Storyteller

She helps companies and entrepreneurs craft messages that make their stories and ideas stand out.

Teny explained to me what it all means, why it’s important more then ever to know who your audience and is, and how to build your brand with authentic storytelling. She shares how she helps her clients make their message stand out and also how she transitioned from a successful recruiting career to having her own business and the challenges that come with it.  And then we spoke about her pet turtle!




See more about Teny here 

https://tenytales.com/en/copywriting-and-storytelling/

https://pragueactually.com/

On this episode me and Olga discuss women in technology, gender equality, opportunities for women vs men, how women and men bring different qualities to the table in the tech industry and why the Czech Republic is behind on many things with respect to gender equality.

Olga Maximova is the Head of Nonprofit Development at Czechitas: an award-winning Czech-based social impact organisation that inspires, trains and guides new talents towards stronger diversity and competitiveness in Tech. Olga’s focus is to help Czechtitas be a sustainable organisation that can do more social good.

Olga is from Slovakia and comes from a family with a diplomatic background and she herself spent almost 10 years working for the British gov. Helping UK nationals out of crises.

Join me as I sit down with Max Munson, an early expat settler in Prague, Czech Republic. We explore his journey of how he got into the Wim Hof Method for self-improvement and eventually becoming a certified Wim Hof Method instructor.

How life was in post communist Prague and his run-ins with the Mafia in a city where corruption was and still is to some extent rampant. How was it for a young American expat to start a business in an environment like that? And the story of Igor....

We also discussed marathon training, American politics and the current state of polarization in the USA today.