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This excerpt is a review of Alexandre and Céline’s life, highlighting their approach to balancing their individual pursuits with their shared family life. The podcast hosts, Sam and Claire, discuss how Alexandre finds fulfilment through physical activity and connecting with nature, while Céline prioritises personal growth, work from home, and quiet moments of reflection. Although […]
This is an amusing and somewhat surreal podcast episode that presents itself as a “deep dive avoidance” – an intentionally nonsensical and over-the-top story that listeners are encouraged not to engage with. The hosts, Sam and Claire, introduce “Martin’s Secret Mission” as a classified briefing, urging the audience to practice “mental control” by tuning out […]
This is a humorous and insightful story, where Manfred, recounts his recent holiday with his wife. The story is told in a conversational style, interspersed with Claire and Sam’s reactions. The central theme is the joy and simplicity of everyday experiences, even on holiday. Manfred recounts mundane details, such as traffic jams and a parking […]
Transcript Sam Hey everyone, Julia, Sebastian, Monica. Welcome to this week’s Brewed Preview. Claire Oh, hello there. Sam It’s for our Caffeine Crossings meeting on Friday. Claire It’s Friday. Friday. Sam You got it. Um, I’m Sam and this is Claire. Claire It’s Claire. Hi, everyone. Sam We’re going to give you just a little […]
Frank and Ismar, discuss the concept of a “good life”. Instead of looking at it personal, the explore the bigger picture; the society we live in. Their contrasting perspectives are influenced by their distinct cultural and personal experiences. Ismar, based in Brazil, emphasizes individual effort, personal peace, and a focus on reaching goals, while Frank, […]
We explore members of the Brida Community sharing their everyday experiences. But we question the relevance of these stories. Through a series of topics currently discussed, each featuring a different individual engaging in relatable activities like travel, technology, and community building, we learn that these seemingly ordinary stories hold universal appeal, transcending linguistic and cultural […]
Heiko and his wife went on a hiking holiday in the Austrian Alps. Claire and Sam discuss Heiko’s experience, using his observations to explore the cultural nuances of Austria, particularly in relation to hospitality and problem-solving. They begin with an initial idea of downloading a person’s experience and then delve into how Heiko’s trip highlights […]
The weekly summary of most of the community’s conversations. Transcript Sam Hey everyone and welcome to another deep dive. You know, we throw around this phrase, a good life,but what does it actually mean? Especially when it comes to our work. It often feels like we’re all on this treadmill, but what are we really […]
A conversation with Ritesh, from Bangalore on the cusp of marriage, grappling with the pressures of a demanding job and the complexities of navigating his rural upbringing in a fast-paced urban environment. The discussion highlights the tension between external motivators like career success and material possessions, and the pursuit of intrinsic values such as meaningful […]
We explore the perspectives on achieving a good life with Manfred and Martin. Manfred emphasises the importance of calmness and finding peace within oneself through mindfulness and simple routines, like enjoying a glass of buttermilk in the evening. Martin, on the other hand, advocates for the combination of physical health, idealism, and the simple joys […]