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The Longest Kill Jun 24, 2022

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My guest this week is British Army sniper and veteran Craig Harrison. Craig was known for the longest kill in the world at just over 1.5 miles. Since leaving the army, he has battled PTSD and our conversation highlights the struggles we all go through with our mental health. This is a very important episode to highlight mental health and show you that there is help out there, no matter who you are. It is the darkness that we find the light, and by having these open conversations, we learn that human connection is a tool for healing.

Japanese Internment Camp Jun 17, 2022

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This was one of the most remarkable conversations I've ever had that touched me in a way I was not expecting. Never have I experienced such wisdom and insight from stories of the unimaginable horrors of war.

My guest this week is Joy Kogawa. Joy is the author best known for her 1981 classic novel "Obasan", based on Joy and her family's forced relocation to Japanese internment camps during the Second World War.

She was made a member of the Order of Canada, the Order of B.C., the Order of the Rising Sun, and has received seven honorary doctorates in literature, law, and divinity from several Canadian universities.

The lessons Joy has learned in her life are truly magnificent and we can learn a lot from her. I hope this conversation touches you as profoundly as it touched me and you take something away from it.

Mona Lisa Secret Jun 10, 2022

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This week, I got to speak to Caroline Cocciardi about the wonders and secrets of Leonardo Da Vinci's hidden messages in his paintings. It's a remarkable conversation that will have you scrolling online after looking for these secrets like I did and learning about the humanity within the art. I never knew how much was hidden in the Mona Lisa before this chat. Caroline Cocciardi is a filmmaker and writer. Her book "Leonardo's Knots" is a fascinating read.

Crash Landing NYC May 27, 2022

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What would you do if you were in a plane that was about to crash? My guest this week knows this all too well. Dave Sanderson is a speaker, author, and one of the survivors of the Miracle on the Hudson crash. As well as recounting the terrifying ordeal on board, Dave talks about how we can turn any turmoil into triumph.

I guarantee you will gain new superpowers in dealing with adversity with Dave's wisdom. This was a phenomenal conversation I can't wait for you to listen to!

You can learn more about Dave and his amazing story at www.davesandersonspeaks.com

The Strait Guys - Rick Minnich May 20, 2022

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Rick Minnich is an award winning American independent filmmaker based in Berlin, Germany. He lived on both sides of the Iron Curtain, and has dedicated his life to helping Americans and Russians understand that they have a whole lot more in common than most realize.

Our conversation focuses on his latest film The Strait Guys, which is being released theatrically in Europe during June. It's the incredible true story of a group of US and Russian visionaries who are trying to link their countries via the world's longest train tunnel beneath the Bering Strait. The InterContinental Railway would be the "Panama Canal of the 21st century" and promises to bring "peace, progress, and prosperity" to all humankind.

You can learn more about Rick at rickminnich.com

Kindness? May 13, 2022

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Orly Wahba is an author, speaker and founder of Life Vest Inside, a nonprofit organization with a mission to inspire, empower, and educate people of all backgrounds to lead a life of kindness. Orly is best known for her film, Kindness Boomerang, went viral reaching more than 100 million people globally and led to her invitation to speak at TED and the publication of her book of the same name. Orly and I have crossed paths before and it was wonderful to connect like this. This is a truly inspiring and timely conversation about kindness, empathy and the awareness of seeing others. You can learn more about Orly at https://www.lifevestinside.com/

Food May 06, 2022

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This weeks episode of the show was one of the most mesmerising conversations I've had in some time. Elainea Emmott and her son Wesley joined me for a discussion about the magic of food. Elainea is a photographer, a chef and featured on the show Crazy Delicious. I've never met two people more passionate about food than them in my life. For them food is not just something to eat, but a tool to connect with others. The images and emotions they paint with their words will leave you fascinated and hungry! I was so moved by the conversation, I literally end up inviting myself to their home that week to eat with them. This truly is a spontaneous moment in a conversation and shows why I do this show. To connect. You can follow Elainea on Instagram - @emmottelainea

Rowing Apr 29, 2022

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Katie Spotz is an endurance athlete and adventurer who became the youngest person to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean. This isn't her only achievement, as he's done numerous incredible feats such as 5 Ironman Triathlons as well as running across Maine non stop to name a few. This is a discussion about daring to be great and stepping into a world where challenges make us grow. I think you're going to get a lot out of this conversation and like me, be so inspired, you'll do something crazy, like I say at the end of the episode! Tune in to find out what mad act I've committed to do!

Inspirational Women in Conversation Apr 22, 2022

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This week is a very special episode which highlights some of the incredible women who have been on Spontaneous Moments of Conversation so far.

This episode features the likes of Dr. Sasha Heinz explaining how to get unstuck in your life, Karen Darke's sensational adventure across the Himalayas on a hand bike after a life changing accident and many other stories from inspiring, powerful women.

This episodes guests are:

Sasha Heinz - How to get Unstuck Karen Darke - How to Un-limit yourself Felicity Aston - Standing at the North Pole Tia Graham - How to be Happy Michaela Pereira - Dealing with grief

If you know any inspiring women you'd love to see on the show, drop my producer an email at spontaneousmomentspodcast@gmail.com

The White House Apr 15, 2022

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Jonathan Karl is an author and political journalist. He's covered every major assignment in Washington, D.C., including the White House, Capitol Hill, the Pentagon, and the State Department, and has reported from more than 30 countries. Jonathan served as the Chief White House Correspondent for ABC News from December 2012 through the end of the Trump administration in January 2021.

He is the author of the 2020 book Front Row at the Trump Show and the 2021 book Betrayal: The Final Act of the Trump Show. Both books are New York Times bestsellers.

This was an incredible conversation into the world as we know it today and how it was shaped, from an inside perspective. If you know me, I'm fascinated by politics, so this was an eye opening deep dive for me.

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