Best Thru The Gap Podcasts (2025)

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Microplastics and Nanoplastics: How Alarmed Should We Be? 24:14

2d ago24:14

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Have you ever had a moment where someone doubted your instincts—only for science to prove you right years later? When I was applying to my medical residency, a doctor scoffed at my concern for BPA and endocrine disruptors. “You don’t believe in that BPA crap, do you?” he said. Well, here we are, decades later, with research linking BPA to miscarria…

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From Burnout and $70K in Debt to World Travel with Annette and Daniel Fortner 1:02:43

5d ago1:02:43

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Trigger Warning: This episode contains honest discussions about depression and suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know is struggling, call the Suicide Prevention Hotline (1-800-273-8255). Is debt stopping you from traveling? What if the life you’ve been told to want is actually the thing that’s breaking you? That was the reality for Annette a…

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Top 7 Cities for LGBTQ+ Travelers and Finding Your People Around the World with LGBTQ+ Travel Expert Alicia Valenski 1:01:07

7d ago1:01:07

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What does it really mean to feel seen, safe, and celebrated as an LGBTQ+ traveler? How can understanding other people’s travel experiences help us feel more connected, wherever we go? Alicia Valenski is an American writer, editor, speaker, and author of the groundbreaking new LGBTQ+ travel guide with Lonely Planet that explores 50 of the most queer…

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Alcohol-Free Travel (10 Expert Tips) with Margaret Ward 1:14:53

12d ago1:14:53

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Have you ever thought about what your travels would look like without alcohol? After eliminating alcohol, Margaret rediscovered her joy for travel, so much so that she started Alcohol-Free Adventure Retreats (AFAR), where she helps women rediscover and challenge themselves by embracing travel without alcohol. In this episode, Margaret shares her 10…

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Top 10 Iceland Hidden Gems (Highlands, Hot Springs, and Hidden Canyons) + Building a New Life Abroad with Jewells Chambers from All Things Iceland 1:26:35

14d ago1:26:35

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What’s it like to trade the hustle of NYC for a slower life in Iceland? And how do you explore its volcanic landscapes without getting stuck in the tourist crowds? Jewells Chambers is the creator and voice behind All Things Iceland, a podcast and YouTube channel that helps people experience Iceland beyond the tourist trail. Originally from New York…

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The High Cost of 'I'm Fine': The Truth About High-Functioning Anxiety and Invisible Depression 1:01:44

20d ago1:01:44

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Most women don’t look like they’re falling apart—even when they’re struggling to stay afloat. We keep it all going: raising kids, showing up for work, taking care of everyone else—while silently carrying stress, grief, trauma, and anxiety. And all that holding it together? It comes at a cost. In this heart-opening episode of On Health, Aviva sits d…

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Traveling the Equator and Polar Circle (Top 5 Countries to Visit) + How Climate Change Impacts Locals with Gunnar Garfors 1:25:51

21d ago1:25:51

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What can we actually learn about climate change when we stop reading headlines and start listening to the people living it? Gunnar Garfors is the first person to travel to every country in the world not once, but twice. He’s a Norwegian adventurer, journalist, and author whose latest project took him across the equator, the Arctic Circle, and the A…

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How to Be a “Supercommunicator” and Connect with Anyone (At Home or on the Road) with Charles Duhigg + The Best of Baltimore, MD 58:22

28d ago58:22

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Why do some conversations leave you feeling seen and understood, while others fall flat? Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author of The Power of Habit and his latest, Supercommunicators. He's spent years exploring the science of communication to find out what separates those rare, magical conversations from ones…

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Sometimes You Don't Make Sense 45:16

1M ago45:16

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Flan and TM discuss things they just don't understand about relationshipsBy TeraMichelle and JdotFlan

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Co-living 101: How to Build Community While Traveling + the Future of Remote Work with Fabio and Juls 1:09:20

1M ago1:09:20

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Is co-living the secret sauce to building community and staying inspired on the road? Fabio and Juls are the co-founders of Casa Basilico, a pop-up foodie co-living experience designed for digital nomads who crave meaningful connection, delicious food, and a vibrant sense of community. As full-time travelers and friends-turned-business-partners, th…

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Reclaiming Postpartum: A New (Old) Model of Mama + Baby Care 1:00:10

1M ago1:00:10

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What if the way we care for new mothers is all wrong? Not just lacking. Not just outdated. But built on a model that misses the heart and soul of what postpartum truly is — and what it could be. When I was a home birth midwife, postpartum care was the care. I'd visit mamas and babies at home five or six times in the first few weeks. We’d talk about…

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Classical Music in the Wild: 10 Years Connecting People and Nature Through Music and Travel with Hunter Noack 1:27:07

1M ago1:27:07

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What happens when you take a grand piano into the wild and let nature lead the performance? Hunter Noack is a classically trained pianist and the founder of IN A LANDSCAPE, a one-of-a-kind outdoor concert series that brings a 9-foot Steinway grand piano into the great outdoors. Instead of setting up traditional speakers at every show, audience memb…

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Raging Against the Machine 43:34

1M ago43:34

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TM and Flan discuss Rodney Hinton, and what to do with all this rage.By TeraMichelle and JdotFlan

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Shred America: 950 Miles from Chicago to NYC by Skateboard with Mike Kosciesza 52:05

1M ago52:05

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Would you skateboard nearly 1,000 miles across the U.S. with no real plan, just to see what would happen? Mike Kosciesza did just that with three friends and a dream to make a documentary out of it. Back in 2008, these four 20-year-olds set off from Chicago with their skateboards pointed toward New York City. A decade later, that wild ride became S…

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Brilliant Baltimore: Top 7 Hidden Gems (Why You Need to Visit This City) with Brian Oliver 1:03:56

1M ago1:03:56

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What makes Baltimore, Maryland, one of the best US cities to visit? Brian Oliver is the founder of BMore See More, a nonprofit organization empowering minority male students in Baltimore City to become local and global leaders through education, mentorship, and travel. A seasoned traveler who’s visited over 60 countries, Brian always finds himself …

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We Need the Answers Sway! 40:00

2M ago40:00

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TM and Flan (reluctantly) discuss Kanye.By TeraMichelle and JdotFlan

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Hiking the West Highland Way in Scotland with Lynne Nieman 1:04:39

2M ago1:04:39

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What adventures have you been dreaming up but haven't done yet? Lynne Nieman is the founder of Wander Your Way, a podcast and website dedicated to helping you explore off-the-beaten-path destinations throughout Europe. As a professional travel planner, Lynne combines her passion for Europe and off-the-beaten-path exploration with her expertise in c…

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[Replay] The Hidden Motherhood Struggle with Catherine Birndorf and Paige Bellenbaum 1:07:13

2M ago1:07:13

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In recognition of Maternal Mental Health Month I am re-sharing this 2023 conversation with the founders of The Motherhood Center in NYC. With Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADS) being the #1 complication associated with birth in the US and the #2 cause of maternal mortality, this remains a critical conversation. It’s not just you. You're n…

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Lifestyle Design 2.0: What it Means in 2025 with Travis Sherry 1:19:40

2M ago1:19:40

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Almost two decades after The 4-Hour Workweek was published, what does lifestyle design look like now, and where is it headed next? Travis Sherry is a longtime traveler and entrepreneur who’s spent over a decade building a life centered around freedom, travel, and location independence while helping thousands of others do the same. He’s the founder …

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Show Up For the Interview 47:23

2M ago47:23

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Flan and TM discuss the NFL draft and Shaddeur Sanders. Is this the really a smoking gun.By TeraMichelle and JdotFlan

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The Power of Death in Life with Gentle Rebel Bronnie Ware 58:11

2M ago58:11

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What can thinking about death teach us about living life? Bronnie Ware is an author, songwriter, speaker, and free spirit devoted to helping others find the courage to embrace life on their own terms and live without regrets. Her international bestselling memoir, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, has been translated into 32 languages and has a mov…

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Top 8 Travel Songs from the 90s (The Ultimate Playlist) with Rob Harvilla 1:27:26

2M ago1:27:26

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What road trip songs get you pumped for your travels? Rob Harvilla has been a professional rock critic for 20+ years whose writing has appeared in Pitchfork, Spin, and Rolling Stone. He is also the host of the hugely popular podcast 60 Songs That Explain the ’90s and author of a book by the same name. In this episode, Rob shares his ultimate 90s ro…

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Life Lessons from Nature, Best Travel Lists, Happiness Hacks, a CTA on Dual Citizenship, + More 24:49

2M ago24:49

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I’m bringing you a roundup of the most popular and community-loved highlights from the Zero To Travel newsletter this month, offering practical travel tips, lifestyle insights, and some good old-fashioned wanderlust inspiration. You’ll hear science-backed strategies for boosting happiness, why now might be the time to take action on a second passpo…

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The Light 42:49

2M ago42:49

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TM and Flan spotlight some of the good they see in the world.By TeraMichelle and JdotFlan

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Top 11 Ways To Rock Your Music Festival Experience with Jason and Kelly Law 1:02:53

2M ago1:02:53

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Have you traveled just to go to a music festival? What one realization can lead to a life of travel? Jason Law and his wife Kelly are the duo behind Festy GoNuts and GoNuts Marketing, the ultimate resource for enhancing your music festival experience. They’ve been to countless festivals, created a tight-knit community of festival lovers, and know e…

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Normalize It: From Miscarriage to Midlife—Owning Our Stories Without Shame with Jessica Zucker 1:02:31

2M ago1:02:31

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There are the stories we tell out loud, and then there are the ones we keep tucked away—the ones that ache the most, because we’ve carried them in silence. On this episode of On Health, we’re breaking the silence—and the stigma—around some of the most vulnerable, hidden experiences women carry: miscarriage, illness, identity loss, perfectionism, ag…

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A 2,190+ Mile Mother-Son Adventure: Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail after a Decade of Nomadic Family Travel with Jessica and Largo Sueiro 1:17:47

2M ago1:17:47

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What is it like to hike over 2,000 miles on the Appalachian Trail… with your teenage kid? Jessica and Largo are part of the adventurous WorldTowning family, who’ve been living a full-time travel lifestyle for over a decade. From sailing across the Atlantic to road-tripping Europe in an RV, they’ve redefined “home” and “school” many times over. Jess…

4M ago1:31:01

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Why should you explore Eastern Europe? Francis Tapon is a global nomad and author of Hike Your Own Hike and The Hidden Europe. With an inspiring travel resume, he has traveled to 125 countries, has walked across America four times, Spain twice, and Madagascar once (at the time of this recording). From 2013 to 2018, he even traveled nonstop overland…

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