The Bla Bla Bunker

EP80 From Texas to Traditional Chinese Medicine - Susan L. Ondrasek

In this episode of The Bla Bla Bunker we explore Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with Susan L. Ondrasek, a remarkable practitioner in Prague, Czech Republic, who has blended her Texan roots with the profound healing traditions of TCM.

We discuss Susan's personal story, uncovering the transformative experiences that ignited her passion for TCM and how her initial encounter with Reiki and acupuncture in the 1980s sparked interest in holistic healing.

Susan explains Chinese Medicine and its ability to address a wide spectrum of health concerns, from physical ailments to emotional well-being. 

How has Susan integrated various healing modalities, including five-element and esoteric acupuncture, to address physical, emotional and spiritual imbalances.

What are the most common misconceptions surrounding TCM and does it have a misrepresented role in different cultures? What roles does the media play? Why does TCM face challenges in gaining mainstream acceptance and what are the efforts being made to bridge the gap between traditional and Western medicine?

Susan also gave some real-life examples of how TCM has transformed the lives of countless individuals. And how this ancient practice, rooted in harmony and balance, can empower people to achieve optimal health and well-being.

And finally who is this Susan L. Ondrasek that is always commenting in various facebook groups in Prague? 

 

Here are links to Susan for more information

https://seventreasureshealingarts.com/

https://www.facebook.com/seventreasureshealingarts

 

EP79 From Hunting Heads to Storytelling - Teny Casal

Teny Casal is a Brand Consultant, Copywriter & Business Storyteller

She helps companies and entrepreneurs craft messages that make their stories and ideas stand out.

Teny explained to me what it all means, why it's important more then ever to know who your audience and is, and how to build your brand with authentic storytelling. She shares how she helps her clients make their message stand out and also how she transitioned from a successful recruiting career to having her own business and the challenges that come with it.  And then we spoke about her pet turtle!

 

See more about Teny here 

https://tenytales.com/en/copywriting-and-storytelling/

https://pragueactually.com/

 

EP78 Women in Tech: Equal Rights but Unequal Opportunities? - Olga Maximova from Czechitas

On this episode me and Olga discuss women in technology, gender equality, opportunities for women vs men, how women and men bring different qualities to the table in the tech industry and why the Czech Republic is behind on many things with respect to gender equality.

 

Olga Maximova is the Head of Nonprofit Development at Czechitas: an award-winning Czech-based social impact organisation that inspires, trains and guides new talents towards stronger diversity and competitiveness in Tech. Olga's focus is to help Czechtitas be a sustainable organisation that can do more social good.

Olga is from Slovakia and comes from a family with a diplomatic background and she herself spent almost 10 years working for the British gov. Helping UK nationals out of crises.

EP77 From Dealing with Mafia in Prague to Teaching the Wim Hof Method - Max Munson

Join me as I sit down with Max Munson, an early expat settler in Prague, Czech Republic. We explore his journey of how he got into the Wim Hof Method for self-improvement and eventually becoming a certified Wim Hof Method instructor. 

How life was in post communist Prague and his run-ins with the Mafia in a city where corruption was and still is to some extent rampant. How was it for a young American expat to start a business in an environment like that?  And the story of Igor.... 

 

We also discussed marathon training, American politics and the current state of polarization in the USA today.

EP76 Women and Dating after 50 - Simona Barbry

In this episode, We explore the world of dating after 50 in 2023 and what mature women appreciate in a partner. We delve into topics such as masculinity, why older women may prefer alpha males, and red flags to watch out for in dating as an older woman. We also discuss how the role of women has changed over time and what a mature woman thinks of the #MeToo movement. In addition, we'll explore why younger men might prefer dating with older women. 

 

My guest on this episode is Simona Barbry, a lecturer, trainer, and coach who is passionate about helping companies and individuals improve their standard of living by making more meaningful life and work decisions. 

 

Join us for an insightful and thought-provoking discussion about dating and relationships for grown ups!

EP75 Education, Expectations and Critical Thinking - Juwana Jenkins

Juwana Jenkins is a professor at the University of New York in Prague.  She began teaching as a Fulbright Scholar in South Korea, where she was also an instructor at the Seoul National Language Research Institute. With a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Honors in Media Studies.  

Juwana also trains executives in international companies in communications and presentation skills.

On this episode we discussed the status of education as there have been so many changes to education over the past decades.  Much more availability, greater equality when it comes to access but at the same time one might ask if there are too many people getting a degree?

Are the schools leaving out some important things that prepare people for life?  

How does school prepare people for innovation and entrepreneurship?

Is there enough focus on critical thinking?

Why can't people pay off their student loans?

And a lot more

EP74 The (essential) Oil Queen of Prague - Vinuta/Aroma Laska

In this podcast episode, I take a dive into the world of alternative medicine and treatments such as aromatherapy with the charming and witty Vinuta who is the owner of Aroma Laska. 

 

Join us as Vinuta shares her passion for essential oils, the benefits they offer, and her journey to becoming an expert in the field.  

 

You won't want to miss this enlightening and fun-filled conversation with Vinuta who is the Essential Oil Queen of Prague.

EP73 American Culture, Military and Personality Disorders - Alex Alderman

Join me as I sit down with American Expat, in Prague, Alex Alderman, born and raised in the US, who served 5 years in the Marine Corps. In this episode, Alex shares his honest perspective on the shifts in American culture and his experiences in the military. We also delve into topics such as personality disorders and abuse.

Is There Some Viking Mentality In Iceland? - Ranting in the Car

Viking culture is massively popular and so is Viking history.

 

I got asked if there is any Icelandic Viking mentality today?

 

It made me think of the Vikings that discovered Iceland and what effect Viking lifestyle has had on our modern day culture. Are Vikings responsible for Scandinavian gender equality? Do Icelanders not plan ahead as a cultural inheritance from the Vikings?

EP72 To Learn To Fly You First Need To ”Crash” - Alena Huberova / SHELeads

She had a career that many were jealous of and she was the stereotype of success. But there was something not right, the feminine side was missing and she crashed...

Alena Huberova is a Trainer, speaker and founder of SHELeads. A globetrotter, sports enthusiast and an optimist, with an insatiable curiosity about people, life and business. Throughout her career, she has cherished living and working in five countries across Europe and Asia.

We talked about women in leadership, the expectations of women today, how people take their childhood traumas with them into their grown up lives and how Alena had to crash before she could really fly.  And a lot more

 

Also on Youtube in video

 

https://www.alenahuberova.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alenahuberova/

https://www.instagram.com/alenahuberova/