Perla Meets The World

Welcome back to another episode of Perla Meets The World. This time, I sit down whilst getting my nails done in Bali, with Julie, to talk about what intuition is, and how we can differentiate it from survival coping mechanisms, or even fears. As an intuitive healer herself, her knowledge of the topic, and her own experience will shed a light on, hopefully, all the questions you might have about all things intuition.

I call it the Baliverse. Is Bali really a spiritual place? Yes. Is Ubud full of fake coaches and pretentious tossers? Also yes. Ubud has two polar opposites: the yogis and the digital nomads. Which one will you be if you were to go? 

After spending two months in Ubud I’ve gotta say that there are more fake humans with no guts than true spiritual souls. Spirituality has become a product, and youth / sexual appropriation is sometimes the end goal when selling "freedom” in places like The Yoga Barn, Ubud. 

Old men dancing with young women, people with no life experience selling life coaching packages. Are you really sure you know what to expect from Ubud?

When was the last time you were challenged to the point of questioning all your beliefs? I feel like Jon Snow, not knowing anything anymore. It only took one month in Ubud to come to the realisation that I am fortunate to be alive, that the Balinese culture is pure kindness, and that we should all strive for happiness and what brings us joy. Because nothing really matters. 

I share my struggles, challenges, and joyful moments I experienced in Ubud and with my Balinese family. And I'd love for you to get inspired too, and go there yourself.

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In this three-way podcast, Episode One (Multilingual People) and Episode Four (How To Be A Human Being) join me on this chat where we try to reveal the unseen, unspoken, and unheard rules of being alive in the XXI (e.g. politics, sex, social media, education, culture, COVID, etc.) and most importantly, getting through the 2020’s.

What a rollercoaster of a life my fellow friend had. He is one of my colleagues, we work together at the same restaurant and I have never imagined what he had to go through, and how far his journey had taken him. From drug and physical abuse to mental health issues, caregiving jobs, and losing a loved one. This episode is quite raw and might trigger some people. If you’re suffering from anxiety, depression, or abuse, please do ask for help.

Have you ever wondered what it must be like to be a mainstream YouTuber and influencer? I had the pleasure to meet Poppy Popescu, another like-minded soul who, like me, aims higher when it comes to making a “good life”. Poppy, this chatty and fun travel blogger, and full-time nomad sat with me for an hour to talk about solo travelling, fame, money, sexism, van life, and more! Check it out! Follow her endeavors on Instagram (@wheres.poppy) and YouTube (Where’s Poppy)

This wonderful human being and father of six has dealt with mental health disorders, chaos, domestic violence..you name it. Dean and I chat about it and the Vietnam war, Trump, societal inequalities, potential future wars... And the best thing? None of his life experiences have changed his attitude. He transformed his struggles and powerlessness into something beneficial: self-control and contentment. Here’s how.

How are we defined as humans? What differentiates us from animals? What does it truly mean to be human? My Australian friend, psychologist, avid reader and deep thinker opens up a door to what moves us as people, what makes us tick and what brings us together. After all, without hope, what do we have left? Keep shining, and keep pushing hard. 

How much power do teachers have? Are we preparing leaders or sheep? How do kids learn nowadays? Does technology limit future generations, or prepare them for the world they're going to inevitably face? How much has education changed and evolved over the last twenty years? Hazel and I started off pretty chill, and then... the whole education topic unfolded. Enjoy!

How does our mindset affect our life? Is happiness something we already have or do we have to generate it? How does it feel to be Chilean in Australia? How do our languages define our personality or shape our identity? These, some seagulls doing yoga, and unexpected phone calls are what you can expect from this very first episode with Alejandro. Please share and subscribe if you like it!