Quarantine Phone Calls

By Nina Polo and Michael Chaffin

Born during the initial Covid-19 lockdown in early 2020, a group of inspired hosts set out on a mission:

To record uplifting, interesting phone calls with people from all over the world to give them a platform to share their extraordinary stories.

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Bawa Kulkarni: Designer/Podcaster - Munich, Germany

Quarantine Phone CallsMar 26, 2020

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18:08

Fatima Kamenge: Companion through the leap, Tkaronto, Turtle Island

Connect with Fatima on her Instagram

Learn more about Fatima's work

Find the referenced Oprah & Eckhart Episodes Here

Show Host: Michael Chaffin

Aug 31, 202154:18

Ryan Muniz: Musician, Fayetteville, Arkansas

Connect with Ryan at www.themunizmusicmachine.com

The album, Momentum, and merchandise is available in his on-line store.

Jan 24, 202145:49

John Self: Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina

Connect with John on LinkedIn

John's book recommendations:

Meditations, Marcus Aurelius

Discourse and Selected Writings, Epictetus

The Lessons of History, Will and Ariel Durant

Dec 31, 202040:09

Amy Counce: Founder, Nexus Coffee & Creative, Little Rock, Arkansas

Connect with Amy at Nexus Coffee & Creative

Amy's Book Recommendation: Everybody Always, Bob Goff

Dec 17, 202031:15

Pat Sherr, Freelance Writer and Career Coach: Washington, DC

Connect with Pat on LinkedIn

Pat's Memoir, Rebel Without Applause

Pat's Book recommendations:

Drive, Dan Pink

Just Listen, Mark Goulston

Nov 18, 202034:44

Shazly: MindSprinter - Cairo, Egypt

Hosted by Michael Chaffin

Connect with Shazly:

Website: https://mindsprint.club

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmadelshazly/

Connect with Michael at www.michaelchaffin.com

Link to the Stop It! video mentioned in the podcast.

Send questions, comments or suggestions for future guests to michael@quarantinephonecalls.com

Aug 27, 202033:35

Danny van Leeuwen: Patient Activist, Speaker, Blogger and Podcaster: Boston, Massachusetts

Connect with Danny at Health-Hats.

Hosted by Michael Chaffin

Jul 31, 202030:01

Chris Donaldson: Content Producer and Radical Optimist - Bellingham, WA, USA

Be kind and the rest will follow!

You can connect with Chris and watch his amazing content production at https://www.moment.film/, you can also join him and the movement of Radical Optimists stating here at https://www.radicaloptimists.com/

Also recommended by Chris

The Rabbit Hole Podcast - "What is the internet doing to us? The Times tech columnist Kevin Roose discovers what happens when our lives move online."

Jul 27, 202033:11

Viola Dwyer: Business English Advisor/Wanna be YouTube Vlogger — Philadelphia, PA, USA

How much do you like the person you are becoming? know that what's in you heart is what's real.

You can learn more about Vivi's work helping people to improve their English and communication skills and also connect with her at www.vivieducation.com

Also, stay tuned to find about the near launching of her YouTube channel with her husband, the 'Danny and V' channel

Recommended by Vivi, Mindfulness in Plain English a book by Henepola Gunaratana

Jul 13, 202040:19

Wesley Fabb - Coach, a Serendepity Bootstrapper and a Dad - Sydney Australia

A story of serendipity, finding your way, and how to open your heart to your children.

You can connect with Wesley at berrins.com/coaching and in LinkedIn https://au.linkedin.com/in/wesleyfabb

Also, recommended by Wesley:

Atomic Habits Book

https://www.audible.com.au/ep/title?asin=1473565421&source_code=M2MOR0003SH022414&ipRedirectOverride=true&ds_rl=1252280&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoub3BRC6ARIsABGhnyb6nkUTXCJ2ekdvF2Tb45JsDHcMd7uk-pQ13hFC9ptz8Lxz8iy_uKoaArb4EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

MBSR

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mindfulness-based_stress_reduction

Viktor Frankl - (hu)Man's Search for Meaning

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man%27s_Search_for_Meaning

Buddhism Plain and Simple**

**This book states very clearly that the Buddha taught how to see directly into the nature of experience. Steve Hagen presents these uncluttered, original teachings in everyday, accessible language unencumbered by the religious ritual, tradition, or belief, that he sees as superfluous.

https://www.booktopia.com.au/buddhism-plain-and-simple-steve-hagen/book/9780804843362.html?dsa=s1-east&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoub3BRC6ARIsABGhnyaQXjtC1Y6gtRZPKDvApXb2hMv71avVrYUy9LumOSXzcKJPuRTczpoaAsbuEALw_wcB

Jul 06, 202050:53

Aleksandar Vladimirov: Product Manager and Workshop Facilitator, Camp ShipIT Founder - Prague, Czechia

Aleks is a brilliant Connector/coordinator, he's a Telecommunication Engineer, altMBA19 graduate, Prince2 Practitioner, Certified Scrum Master and DTM.

The best thing is that you can definitely go and connect with him through his website: https://aleksvladimirov.com and LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleksvladimirov/

You can also experience his mastermind and accountability group in one of the magical Camp ShipIT here https://campshipit.com/ or Just send an email to hello@campShipIT.com

Also recommended by Aleks:

How to Improve your public speaking: https://www.toastmasters.org/

Check out the Startup Weekend in Prague: http://communities.techstars.com/czech-republic/prague/startup-weekend/15567

Learn more about Aleks's student organization: https://best.eu.org/index.jsp

Books to read:

Show your work - by Austin Kleon https://austinkleon.com/show-your-work/

Screw It, Let's Do It – Richard Branson: https://www.virgin.com/richard-branson/books/screw-it-lets-do-it

Jul 02, 202051:28

Al Gilliom: The Light In Dark Spaces - Olympia, Washington, USA

“Happiness can be found in the darkest of times if one only remembers to turn on the light.” - Albus Dumbledore

Listen to Al's work and connect with him at http://www.algilliommusic.com where you will also have access to his social media channels.

Recommended by Al, the Tim Ferris Show https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r6gr7uytQA Josh Waitzkin — How to Cram 2 Months of Learning into 1 Day

Jun 22, 202037:25

Kelly Battaglia: Integrative Leadership Coach — Dallas, Texas USA

You have a bigger say regarding your health than pharmaceuticals.

After taking the leap and changing her career, Kelly is now helping people to reconnect with their inner dialogue so that they can start making choices and shaping the version of themselves that they really want.

Join her and learn more about her work at www.kellybattaglia.com

Also recommended by Kelly

Functional Medicine www.ifm.org and www.functionalmedicinecoaching.org

The Disease Delusion by Dr. Jeffrey S. Bland

Molecules of Emotion by Candace B. Pert, PhD

Leading With Emotional Courage by Peter Bregman

Jun 16, 202044:12

Matthew Thompson, storyteller from Belfast, Northern Ireland

Love the life you live and live the life you love. I think this sentence describes Matthew's journey, one where generosity is the true engine of making magic happen.

He's the creator of this podcast "The Quarantine Phone Call Podcast" and he is also leading a beautifully unique podcast portraiting "The Best of Belfast" (https://bestofbelfast.org/)

Subscribe to Matt's blog "Sticky Note Ideas" to get daily emails under 100 words designed to make you think: https://wordsbymatthew.com/

Jun 16, 202001:06:24

Anaik: Amplifying Ideas - Sydney, Australia

Find out more about Anaik's work and engage with her at https://AmplifyingIdeas.com

Also recommended by Anaik

Generative Scribing by Kelvy Bird: <https://bit.ly/2Ye6TC7>

Universal Principles of Design by lidwell, Holden and Butler: <https://bit.ly/3f2hOpa>
The Spell of the Sensuous by Dave Abrams: <https://bit.ly/2XLkHVw>

Becoming Wise podcast by Krista Tippett: <https://onbeing.org/series/becoming-wise/

Jun 09, 202052:52

Curtis Cates: Alchemist, Cologne, Germany

The Orgasm of Art Contemplation; it happens when you have Art under the skin.

Learn more about Curtis and his podcast at https://kristo.com, https://kristo.art and about his new project https://betweenthelines.xyz

Also recommended by Curtis "How to look at sculpture" by David Finn

Jun 09, 202001:02:29

Kristin Papillon: Connector - Calgary, Canada

Walking away from the things that are not meant for you and embracing the natural cycles, the ups, and downs of life.

You can reach and engage with Kristin in LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinpapillon/

Also recommended by Kristin:

Book - This is how it always is, by Laurie Frankel

Podcast - Work like a woman, By Mary Portas

Show - Social Fabric, that you can find in Netflix

Jun 02, 202036:46

Rowland Carlson: Data Scientist - Chicago, USA

To me, this was an inspiring encounter with someone that knew how to turn things around.

You can reach and learn more about Rowland's work and story, about his "Now", his swordfight practice, and those mental tools that had helped him shape his way through a more desirable version of his life.

https://row.land - Personal Website
https://row.land/contact - You can send him an email and share your story too

https://nownownow.com/about - Is this the movement of "Now"?

Jun 02, 202037:60

Sweta Jaichandr: Founder, Savubona.com - Hyderabad India.

You can connect with Sweta on Linkedin, or Instagram as @sweta_jaichandr, or on her new platform savubona.com

Sweta's recommendations:

Tony Schwartz and The Energy Project

Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela

The Palace of Illusions by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni

Hosted by Bawa Kulkarni

May 28, 202023:36

Abbie Pierce: Author - Honiton, England

See more of Abbie at evoenix.com and on Medium.

Abbie's Recommendations:

Unlocking Us by Brené Brown. (podcast)

The Long and The Short of It by Peter Shepherd and Jen Waldman. (podcast)

Grow something!

Hosted by Bawa Kulkarni

May 26, 202026:57

Karena de Souza: Future of Work (FoW) strategist & Tilt the Future podcast - Oakville, Canada

"No longer is there one career for a lifetime. no longer is there a linear ladder to success. no longer is there clear separation between life, work and play." Karena de Souza

You can engage and learn more about Karena in her Podcast - Tilt the Future available on iTunes, Spotify, Google, Simplecast and other platforms You can also learn more about her vision of the future and the axes she is working on in her Website karenadesouza.com