
Carl Munson
By Carl Munson

Carl MunsonJan 09, 2019

Good Morning Portugal! Casa do Dia: 'Maravilhosa Quinta no Buçaco'
An absolute gem with a superb location - https://www.lifetimeimobiliaria.pt/pt-PT/Imovel/Venda/Quinta%24Herdade/Aveiro/Mealhada/Luso/810988
More at www.goodmorningportugal.com

In the Middle of Chaos, We Can Be Our Most Creative - Charlie Mitchell
#change, #charliemitchell, #choas, #creativity, #transformation
From this longer 'Radio for a World that Works' interview with Charlie Mitchell: https://www.spreaker.com/user/7691074/ready-for-a-society-re-boot-charlie-mitc
More about Charlie and her work - https://creatingspace4u.net/

"Me, me, me will not get us through the next ten years" - Charlie Mitchell
#change, #chaos, #charliemitchell, #creativity, #transformation
From this longer 'Radio for a World that Works' interview with Charlie Mitchell: https://www.spreaker.com/user/7691074/ready-for-a-society-re-boot-charlie-mitc
More about Charlie and her work - https://creatingspace4u.net/

Seriously, are you OK?
#care, #compassion, #concern, #frustration, #ok, #okay
How many times is it appropriate (and safe) to ask someone if they are OK, especially if you sense they are NOT OK!
From a longer interview with the A-i-R Team, which will be found here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/get-clear-get-organised-get-going

An Introduction to Communication Club
Carl Munson with an insight into how Communication Club works, including the first and only rule; some intentions, considerations and lubrication.
Read the article here: https://bit.ly/2lMr7mC
#carlmunson, #communication, #communicationclub, #talkaboutit, #transformation

Developing a Voice for Radio?
A Podcast Gym member asks: "Good morning Mr Munson do you have any advice or resources to help me find my radio voice?"
Join the Gym here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastgym

New Stories: Money and Astrology with Ian Altosaar of the Mystical Money Machine
#astrology, #carlmunson, #finance, #ianaltosaar, #money, #stories
Kicking off a new podcast series - 'New Stories' - it was great to hear from Ian Altosaar in Estonia, who brings finance and astrology together in one fascinating service: the Mystical Money Machine.
Both money and astrology are subjects riddled with collective stories, many rooted in fear and ignorance. In this conversation, we open up the narratives to include abundance, cosmic assistance and collaboration.
Find Ian at: https://ianaltosaar.com

Get Clear (In Your Mind) - Introduction to Simple Meditation
#calmness, #clarity, #ease, #meditation, #stress
Get Clear (in your mind) (-:
An introduction to meditation for the Get Clear, Get Organised & Get Going programme (join our Facebook group).
Includes information about Carl's approach to meditation and some practice - so find a comfy place and do not drive or fly a plane etc, when listening to this!

'Couch Zombie'? Cracking Chronic Illness with Gav Hughes
#arthritis, #essentialoils, #fybromyalgia, #gavhughes, #health, #takingresponsibility, #wisdom
A great New Year's Eve chat with the extraordinary Gav Hughes who's overcome chronic illness by using essential oils, educating himself and taking responsibility for his health.
In this interview we find out about Gav's turn-around, what he thinks should be taught in schools, and why people have a problem with network marketing.
Contains some sage wisdom and insight throughout, and to finish, straight from the heart...

David Icke, Conspiracies & Two Types of Happiness
#conspiracies, #conspiracytheories, #davidicke, #happiness, #icke, #joy, #meadowhall
Some early morning musings on David Icke, conspiracy theories and the two approaches to human happiness - cult and occult.

Dealing with 'Dark and Muddy Tech' - An OurNet 'ONversation' 28-12-18
#bbc, #change, #control, #eu, #regulation, #socialintelligence, #tech, #transformation
Has ‘Tech’ become darker and muddier in 2018?
"Over these 12 months our relationship with tech has both been darker and more muddy because it becomes increasingly clear that all the bright and shiny positive potentials of tech are at the risk of being darkened by forced misuse of data, manipulation, supervision, no respect of the citizen, no respect of individual rights," says Margrethe Vestager the EU's Competition Commissioner.
Commissioner Vestager, interviewed by Baroness Lane-Fox - a board member of Twitter and guest editor of this morning's Today radio programme on BBC Radio 4 - added that “while dismantling companies had served Brussels well in the past, the speed at which changes occurred in the tech sector made it a less appropriate response”.
“Instead,” Vestager said, “the commission might look at how larger firms got access to data and resources in a bid to limit their power.”
But will this really be the best solution? Isn’t this model how we’ve found ourselves in such a pretty pass? One that features giant corporations whose overwhelming power is barely matched by that of the bureaucrats, who we vainly hope might control them?
Greater regulation and centralised government are ruled out here in our latest ‘ONversation’, where OurNet CEO Michael Brodie suggests: “Fiddling around with data protection is just whistling into the wind.”
In our conversation, he asks the question: “Do we want to organise ourselves in a way that encourages people to push the boundaries and succeed extremely well by manipulating and using each other? Or do we want to start to reconsider the fundamental rules that we have?”
For us at OurNet it’s back to the fundamental rules of ‘social intelligence’, not more of the status quo and standard way of competition and fear. The latter doesn’t seem to be working, and is actually the perfect recipe for a ‘dark and muddy’ Internet.
Clearly, we need to change the way the system currently works; a system which rewards us when we misuse each other. We need a fundamental and systemic transformation that deals with the ‘split personality’ discussed in the podcast. We need to address how and why our sense of competitiveness is allowed to undermine our wish to care for, and support, each other.
“What we know gives us satisfaction is connection with, and support of, other people”, says Michael Brodie who would rather see a ‘cult of care and support’ than the Internet’s pervasive cult of egocentricity, individualism and polarised opinion.
That said, he does however believe that people are truly trying to do their best, however mis-guided their behaviour seems to be. A sentiment shared by Martha Lane-Fox who agrees that “everyone is trying to do their best and make things work”.
“There is an increasing awareness of the fact that we really need to do something and to do that together,” she added.
‘Together’ is surely the key to any successful shift in a socially intelligent’ society that wishes to be enlightened and arise from the mud. And together, let’s co-create a happy and prosperous 2019 with a brighter, less murky Internet...
Original BBC article:

Stealing from Tescos, Loneliness & The 'Grandfathers' - ONversation 12-12-18

Coming Out - A Rite of Passage?
In a time of crisis for male identity and when rites of passage and growing up are optional, does the potentially terrifying ordeal of coming out give gay men character-building access to personal power?
Really looking forward to talking to my friend Chris White about this and his personal insight from the process for my podcast...

Carl Munson - Hannahs Seale-Hayne Closure - 12-12-18
Talking about the latest 'restructuring' at Hannahs, Seale-Hayne on BBC Radio Devon this morning.
I was asked to be less ranty and more practical in this context, so not so much of the bankers and careerists - more about my prognosis and memories...

First Rule of Brotherhood? And More. A That Day in October Conversation: Jonny and Carl
Did he say "movies"? Or "boobies"?
Expect frank discussion about parenting, affection, being a father, crying, work, identity, culture, gender roles, stereotypes, suicide, competition, celebrity, penises, moisturizing and, eventually, the most interesting point made here: what is the biggest, best or first thing you should say to another man?
#iamnotincompetitionwithyou #affection, #competition, #crying, #culture, #fatherhood, #gender, #identity, #moisturizing, #parenting, #penises, #roles, #stereotypes, #suicide, #work

Carl Munson Audio Diary during MSMGA Facebook Fast - November 2018
This audio diary is Carl's own check-ins during his own commitment to the process.

Full Moon - The ‘Good Morning Portugal! Podcast - Episode 54
#language, #fullmoon, #portugal, #portuguese

Residency Matters - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 52
I’ve little or no idea! But it is becoming clearer as we progress our residency.
Glad to hear your views, and about your progress, based on the notes shared here...
#bureacracy, #citizenship, #portugal, #portuguese, #residency

Back to The Country... - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 51
Pre-meeting in Penela, where I’m hoping to progress the Rural Coworking idea, improve communication and be a resource to Portuguese rural communities and their regeneration...
#community, #economy, #portugal, #portuguese, #villages

Sounds of The Valley - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 50
A true sonic taste of rural life in Portugal? Well yes, but not as I intended...
#cat, #cock, #dog, #portugal, #vocabulary

Brexit! - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 48
With 400,000 Portuguese in UK, and an undisclosed number of Brits in Portugal, UK Ambassador is in the case, and getting busy!
Thanks to the www.theportugalnews.com for their coverage...
#brexit, #chrissainty, #portugal, #portuguese, #uk

Olives - The 'Good Morning Portugal!' Podcast - Episode 47
With great help from a lovely blog - 'Portugal Untouched' - and the history of olive growing here.
More: portugaluntouched.wordpress.com/
#olives, #portugal, #portuguese, #untouchedportugal, #vocabulary

TV as Teacher - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 46
Homeschool for kids and parents alike, has never been so entertaining!
#portugal, #portuguese, #television, #tv, #vocabulary

Nazaré - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 45
Plus a place of legends, ancient and modern as revealed in this episode...
#legends, #nazaré, #portugal, #portuguese, #surf

Months of the Year - The 'Good Morning Portugal!' Podcast - Ep. 44 Months of the Year - The 'Good M
With grateful thanks to Rocket Languages for their pronunciations - www.rocketlanguages.com
#language, #months, #portugal, #portuguese, #vocabulary

Letting Bad Moods Go (Meditation)
It's a hilarious effort that includes cats, crying children and the smell of smoke, which is can be a concern in rural Portugal!
#freedom, #liberation, #meditation, #moods, #stopbeingatwat

The Pure Portugal Podcast #4 - Late Summer 2018
For those of you who like a longer-form, immersive experience, here's the Pure Portugal omnibus podcast - Episode 4 - which brings together recent weekly episodes that have looked at: progressive community living, cooperative hemp growing and the sweet, orange comfort food known as baked beans.
As ever your feedback is welcome, so do drop me a line to carl@carlmunson.com
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As it’s been said, if you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
One intentional community that chose to ‘go together’ some 40 years ago, kicks off Episode 4, namely 'Tamera' - based in Portugal’s Alentejo region, on an impressive and innovative 335-acre site, addressing such big issues as:
How will humanity live in the future?
How can we as humanity resolve the crises we’ve caused and survive on Earth?
Can this planet become the paradise it is meant to be?
Hear Head of Tamera's Global Campus Vera Kleinhammes' on this recording and find out more about their inspiring and amazing research, education and outreach at www.tamera.org
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The second segment of the podcast arose from this post in the Pure Portugal Facebook Group:
"It is done! The Lusicanna cooperative (for the production of industrial hemp in Portugal) was founded yesterday, August 24th in In the sweltering heat of a typical Alentejo summer day in Serpa. The six founders are currently producing hemp in Alentejo, Algarve and Castelo Branco area."
"One of our main goals is to enable as many farmers as possible to join this exciting market. If you are interested in becoming part of the emerging hemp industry in Portugal, keep tabs on Lusicanna! We will be open for new members starting next season!"
Hear Carl Munson in conversation with Jurgen of the Lusicanna Co-operative about their launch, the long-term strategy, and the outstanding potential benefits that industrial and medicinal hemp growing could offer towards rural regeneration in Portugal.
More at: www.facebook.com/groups/1971620359760859/

Virtual Assistance - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast Episode 43
Discover the delights of a meat sandwich covered in cheese and orange sauce, the origins of hand-knitted woollen socks, and an apathetic fellow who needs a little encouragement...
You can contact Ana about her professional, 'virtual PA' services via: ananeto1@gmail.com
#northsouthdivide, #portugal, #portuguese, #virtualassistant, #vocabulary

Storm ‘Leslie’ Warning - ‘The Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 41
#battendownthehatches #portugal, #portuguese, #stormleslie, #vocabulary, #warning

Penela, Part 2 - The 'Good Morning Portugal!' Podcast- Episode 40
Hear me singing this wonderful place's praises and learn a vital phrase for Fridays...
#language, #penela, #portugal, #portuguese, #weekend

Live from Penela - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast- Episode 39
My love of rural Portugal has reached new heights!
#penela, #portugal, #portuguese, #ruralregeneration, #vocabulary

Paying with Plastic in Portugal - ‘The Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 38
Both have a crypto-currency capability which some may be interested in, others horrified by!
This is NOT financial advice!
#cards, #portugal, #portuguese, #revolut, #wirex

Meditação - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 37
#guided-meditation, #meditacao, #meditation, #portugal, #portuguese

“Dia, Tarde, Noite” - The ‘Good Morning Portugal! Podcast- Episode 36
With help from the Pure Portugal group on Facebook, we have a definitive answer, possibly...
#dia, #noite, #portugal, #portuguese, #tarde

Portuguese Radio - The 'Good Morning Portugal!' Podcast - Episode 34
Find out more about Portugal's state radio network and my particular favourite...
#language, #portugal, #portuguese, #radio, #rtp

Tremendous Tremoços - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast- Episode 33
Extraordinarily, and thankfully, they are also blessed with a range of health benefits, which you can hear about here...
#culture, #lupini, #portugal, #portuguese, #tremoços

The Post Office - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 32
Here the do’s, don’t’s and even how to queue when encountering the Portuguese postal service...
#mail, #portugal, #portuguese, #post, #vocabulary

Aveiro & Alpacas! - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 31
Some Aveiro info, alpaca info and the Portuguese for wool, naturally.
We love this place 😍
#alpacas, #aveiro, #portugal, #portuguese, #wool

Sao Martinho do Porto - ‘The Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast- Episode 30
This podcast includes a restaurant review, and the sound of the sea for your listening pleasure, plus a little bit if seaside vocab...
#portugal, #portuguese, #silvercoast, #smdp, #vocabulary

River Beaches (Agroal) - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 29
Characteristically abundant and understated, the ‘praia fluvial’ are a delight, including today’s Portuguese place of interest and recording location - Agroal.
#agroal, #portugal, #portuguese, #river, #riverbeach

Night at The Circus - The 'Good Morning Portugal!' Podcast - Episode 27
A bit of circus-based vocabulary for you, and the good news that it was animal-free, genuinely-thrilling and a great way to immerse ourselves in language and culture.
In our minds, we can still recall the roar of the grease-paint and the smell of the crowd!
#acrobata, #circus, #clown, #language, #portugal, #portuguese, #ringmaster, #vocabulary

Natural Childbirth in Portugal - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!' Podcast - Episode 26
Plus some associated vocabulary with the help - and integral appearance of Mrs. Munson - and cameo from Munson Junior-to-be to start the show...
#childbirth, #midwife, #portugal, #portuguese, #pregnancy

Supermarket Basics - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 25
With additional insight into special dietary requirements and animal welfare.
#portugal, #portuguese, #shopping, #supermarket, #vocabulary

Feeling Fruity - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 24
So fruit-based vocab and the Portuguese word for ‘scrumping’ all here...
#chinchada, #fruit, #portugal, #portuguese, #scrumping

Banking Bother - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!‘ Podcast - Episode 23
Financial vocabulary and words of warning when changing phones, apps and getting access to your DINHEIRO when in Portugal.
#money #language #portugal #vocabulary #banking

Something Fishy - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 22
#fish, #language, #portugal, #portuguese, #vocabulary

Seasons in Portugal - The 'Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 20
Thanks to The Portugal News for the tip off, which has inspired our seasons-based vocabulary today...
#autumn, #equinox, #portugal, #portuguese, #seasons

Dornes - ‘The Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 19
A place of historical interest and natural beauty, Dornes is a must-visit destination, and will be well featured on our photo page too.
Very random vocabulary selection contained herein and another blast of ‘Sao Martinho’ syndrome...
#castelodobode, #dornes, #juntafreguesia, #portugal, #portuguese

Libraries in Portugal - The 'Good Morning Portugal!' Podcast - Episode 18
A spooky coincidence that Tomar Library, pictured, features the E.U.'s 50 articles immortalised as a mural!
Find out how to support this podcast at: www.patreon.com/carlmunson
#books, #learning, #library, #portugal, #portuguese

‘Um Ano’ Later - The 'Good Morning Portugal!' Podcast - Episode 17
As well as Mrs M's insight, we're also blessed by the thoughts of Digby, 6, and Minnie, 2.
#adventure, #anniversary, #language, #portugal, #portuguese