A Conversation in Isolation with Sonia: Recent Episodes
Sonia Rossi
Series 1: A conversation in Isolation A series of interviews with people around the world, talking about how isolation has changed their lifestyle and how they are personally dealing with it.
Hosted by Sonia Rossi
Conversation with Guest: Josh in Trinidad & Tobago
Josh is a young and wise marine biology student, living in the beautiful Trinidad & Tobago, talks about he coped during long lock downs in 2020. Though at times it was a very low time for him, through studying, working out and playing basketball he started to find his energy again. But not only: He also started a podcast called "Life Keys" and he talks about how loving what you do, can keep you grounded during isolating times!
You can connect with Josh on Instagram at the_brodiee
Conversation with Guest: Ashley in Florida, USA.
Ashley is a very inspiring, fun and talented young woman based in Florida. She started her own YouTube channel called "The Breakup Diaries" as well as thought-provoking live interviews with artists, musicians and creative people on her Instagram page called "theauntofdragons".
Ashley talks about how she has been managing throughout this pandemic, living with her mother, learning from others, coping with a breakup and staying active by following a good morning routine: smile - meditation - workout! Also, reflecting on what does it mean to be an adult? How do adults behave and what are people really thinking?
You can find Ashley on YouTube: The Breakup Diaries and on Instagram: theauntofdragons
Conversation with Guest: Farhina in the UK
Farhina based near Manchester, UK talks about how 2020 has been yes challenging, but also about how much she has learned and got through this year. She has formed new friendships online, being inspired by people that were strongly driven and with a positive mindset and that's what she suggests doing if you're feeling a bit low. "Don't be afraid to reach out and trust people, even if you've only known them for 5 minutes!"
Last but not least... Farhina took the leap and has launched a floral business by the fascinating name "Cursanthemum" during this pandemic!
You can connect with Farhina on her Instagram page at cursanthemum
Conversation with Guest: Owen in Paris, France.
Owen, originally from Malta is a passionate food lover! He talks about how he has managed lockdowns in Paris by starting a cooking project: doing lives on Instagram with people around the world, breaking food "barriers" and how food can unite us all!
Owen recommends "taking the leap" and trying new things during times when we are stuck at home. We also talk about wine.. and coffee! You can check out Owen's cooking recipes and tips on Instagram at owen.cooks.eats
Conversation with Guest: Lina Isernia in Italy.
Lina, a physiotherapist and shiatsu therapist, based in Rome talks about isolation and the extreme lockdown period in Italy, and how she coped with it. She kept moving, working with her patients virtually, starting a Youtube channel and even doing lives on Instagram about shiatsu and pilates! She also shows us some self shiatsu exercises we can do from home.
Check out her YouTube channel: Omeostasi
Lina, fisioterapista e shiatsuka, ci racconta del periodo dell'isolamento vissuto in Italia e del modo positivo in cui ha affrontato tutto questo. Si è tenuta in movimento, lavorando virtualmente con i suoi pazienti, aprendo un canale YouTube, e persino dei live Instagram con esercizi di shiatsu, pilates! Ci mostra anche degli esercizi di auto shiatsu da fare a casa.
Conversation with Guest: Simon in the United States
Simon, based in West Virginia, is a keen photographer with an eye for details and colors. We talk about how his life has changed during 2020, with a move to the woods, working from home, cooking and reconnecting with nature. He also has had more time to focus on his photography with a new project!
One of his tips for these surreal times: reach out to solo friends!
Conversation with Guest: Sonia Castaneda Piacente.
Sonia is a Tex Mex mother of 3, living in Turin Italy. She talks about how COVID-19 hit Italy, how isolation has affected her family, what she has learned from it and how she and her family managed with the home schooling experience.
Conversation with Guest: Pippa Turney live from Canada.
Pippa is an ESL teacher who was teaching English in Laos before the pandemic struck... Hear how she coped with the changes to her travel plans and how she has managed to keep thinking positive and reflect on what the future will bring. Pippa also started a blog about her travels
www.theladygoestolaos.com
You can connect with Pippa on Instagram at lady_goes_to_laos
Conversation with Guest: Mary Van De Wiel, based in San Miguel, Mexico.
A New Yorker wearing many hats, a designer, an artist, a Brand Story Teller and Chief creative officer + founder of Black Line Crazy, Mary talks about how to keep our creativity flowing in these difficult times!
"Use this time to dare yourself to do something new! though many of us don't feel creative, we all are! Challenge yourself without listening to that negative voice.."
We also talk about how things are going to change in the future... and how can we make the next step?
You can connect with Mary on Instagram at maryvandewiel & blacklinecrazy as well as the website www.blacklinecrazy.com
Conversation with Garry Dawson in Sydney, Australia
Garry, an ESL teacher originally from the UK, talks about how his lifestyle has changed in 2020 and how he has coped with the transition to online teaching on Zoom. He has missed socializing and the face to face interaction with students - but has found it helpful to be in touch with friends and family and keep a positive outlook - Keep smiling! Write down your goals every day and focus on them!
You can connect with Garry on Instagram at g.r.dawson