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Settled Afar with Corey Garvey

26 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -

Corey sits down with people who have made large moves in their lives, to new locations, careers, and communities, to discuss the decision and how they have settled into a new life.

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Episodes

#24: Pat Doherty!

April 03, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MB

Catching up with Pat Doherty, founder of the Tone and Muscle Academy. Pat's built a successful virtual business helping men shape their bodies through nutrition and exercise. We talk about his path from nutrition illiterate college athlete to inspirational trainer and businessman.

#23: Kevin!

March 23, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 33.9 MB

A quick chat with my buddy Kevin about his recent trips to church in LA. Plus, a few of my own ponderings after talking with Kev, and my appreciation for what he's been experiencing with his faith.

#22: More of the Same

March 18, 2022 21:00 - 32 minutes - 31.7 MB

A delicous, multi-location bakery is coming to my town. Why aren't I more excited? Plus, a book review of Deep Work by Cal Newport.

#21: Wherever You Go, There You Are!

February 26, 2022 22:00 - 27 minutes - 27.3 MB

Discussing the impact a single comment can have on our identities, my mindset entering a new situation, and a few words on my podcasting setup.

#20: Kyle and Indie Hacking

February 18, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB

Chatting with Kyle about Indie Hacking. Plus my thoughts on the new Kanye documentary.

#19: Kyle and Indiehacking

February 18, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB

Chatting with Kyle about Indie Hacking. Plus my thoughts on the new Kanye documentary.

#19: Chatting with Arian

February 08, 2022 23:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MB

Chatting with my good friend Arian about San Francisco, seeing people in the age of Covid, and growing up with immigrant parents.

#18: Tacos! With Chris and Pete

January 31, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 78.8 MB

Cooking up tacos in three different time zones.

#17: Do Less, Do Better

January 22, 2022 15:00 - 17 minutes - 18.7 MB

Solo pod chatting about the comings and goings.

#16: Settled Afar - The Revival

January 15, 2022 10:00 - 16 minutes - 17 MB

Settled Afar is back. Here's a sneak peak of what's to come.

#15: Alex Weber - Learning from Failure

June 26, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

A conversation with Alex Weber, speaker, comedian, actor, and host on America Ninja Warrior. We discuss his road into entertainment and how he manages to stay on top of his game while taking on so many endeavors.

#14: Aslihan and Corey - Birthday Questions

June 17, 2020 23:00 - 48 minutes - 47.3 MB

A little flip of the script. Turn of the tables. In this episode, my wonderful wife Aslihan asks me a few compelling questions on the night of my birthday.

#13: Sean Hurley - Nutrition and Aging Wisely

May 29, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 71.5 MB

A conversation with Sean Hurley, nutrition enthusiast and advocate, who has changed his life to focus on optimal nutritional health. He also works with individuals who struggle with various health issues to refocus their diets and regain control through a well structured diet.

#12: Lise Bienvenu - Connecting the Dots

May 22, 2020 17:00 - 53 minutes - 35.3 MB

A conversation with Lise Bienvenu, founder of Souks du Monde, an online curator and retailer of textiles from around the world. Lise grew up in New Orleans, studied and worked in France and New York City and now runs her business from Europe and on the road while traveling.

#11: Jimmy McCullough - Patience in Decision Making

May 10, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 81 MB

A conversation with Jimmy McCullough, one of the people I admire as much as anyone in this world for his patience, happiness, and assuredness. Jimmy's worked as a social worked in different capacities over the last decade and exemplifies ones ability to be stoic and calm when decisions need to be made.

#10: Justin Lynch and Kyle Connors - Coronavirus Impact, Remote Working, and New Perspectives

May 03, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MB

A conversation with Justin Lynch and Kyle Connors, two lifelong friends who accompanied me in 2012 on my move into the software industry. We discuss the impact that COVID-19 will have on the workplace for years to come.

#10: Justin Lynch and Kyle Connors - COVID-19 and Remote Work

May 03, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MB

A conversation with Justin Lynch and Kyle Connors, two lifelong friends who accompanied me in 2012 on my move into the software industry. We discuss the impact that COVID-19 will have on the workplace for years to come.

#9: Magdalena Algawam - Ready for the Challenge

April 26, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MB

A conversation with Magdalena Algawam, who has moved throughout Europe and the software industry. We discuss the various worlds she's lived in, the difficulties adjusting to new cultures, and what it was like growing up in a Christian, Muslim household.

#8: Chatting with Risi

April 19, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 78.9 MB

Chatting with my buddy Chris Risi about his experience traveling around the world and how it's altered his perspective.

#7: Dodd Gray - Indiana to Brussels

April 12, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 78.9 MB

Corey sits down with Dodd Gray to talk about moving from Indiana to Brussels and what eighteen years of being afar has taught him.

#6: Sid Shekhar - When Big Change Must Occur

March 29, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 65.7 MB

Following a few strong decisions, Sid Shekhar has lived in London for the last four years. This all comes after a childhood spent around the world.

#5: Aslihan Selimbeyoglu: English

March 22, 2020 22:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

Chatting with Aslihan about her experience learning English as a second language in Turkey and the difficulties with the language when she finally moved to America.

#4: Convince Yourself

March 15, 2020 12:00 - 23 minutes - 24.7 MB

It can feel like there are so many obstacles to making a big move, but it all starts with convincing yourself. From there, everything falls into place. Plus, a new segment, "Inspiration of the Week".

#3: Andrew Patrick - Hell Yeah, Let's Do It

March 08, 2020 22:00 - 30 minutes - 26.1 MB

Andrew Patrick moved from the US to Beijing for five years and talks about the decision.

#2: Willard Johnson - Ballin' Around the Globe

February 23, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 80.4 MB

Willard Johnson has made a life through his passions and found purpose in the connections he builds. He now spends his time atop the world, on the Tibetan plateau, helping affect an entire culture.

#1: The Most Important Decision of My Life

February 16, 2020 14:00 - 35 minutes - 38.9 MB

Taking control of my life started with a single decision. Little did I realize it would power all the big ones I'd make in the future.