Whereabouts Tales shares the real stories of immigrant experiences, belonging, and global journeys from expats, returnees, and cultural explorers. I'm diving into life between worlds unpacking identity, transformation, and what it means to belong. Each episode is a conversation about chasing dreams, navigating change, and discovering yourself far from home. Tune in for raw, thoughtful, and inspiring journeys across borders. đ§ New episodes every 2 weeks | đ Real people. Raw stories. Remarkable paths.
Whereabouts Tales
Claim This Podcastby Paul Puscas | Stories of Belonging and Cultural Exploration
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Whereabouts Tales shares the real stories of immigrant experiences, belonging, and global journeys from expats, returnees, and cultural explorers. I'm diving into life between worlds unpacking identity, transformation, and what it means to belong. Each episode is a conversation about chasing dreams, navigating change, and discovering yourself far from home. Tune in for raw, thoughtful, and inspiring journeys across borders. đ§ New episodes every 2 weeks | đ Real people. Raw stories. Remarkable paths.
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Recent Episodes
July 22, 2026
David Deane Haskell: Toxic Shame, Codependency & Inner Child Recovery
<p>What if positive affirmations are actually disgusting? Author David Deane Haskell breaks down the brutal realities of toxic shame, addiction, and codependency.</p><p> In this sprint of the Book of Tales, we pivot from analyzing failing global logistics to analyzing the most complex, easily compromised system on earth: our own psychology. We sit down with David Deane Haskell, author of Wounded Angels, to dismantle the polite myths of the modern self-help industry.</p><p>David provides a real-time autopsy of his recovery from severe substance addiction and codependency. We trace the origins of "unearned shame" back to childhood trauma and examine how adult triggers expose our buried wounds. We discuss the visceral discomfort of early recovery, the danger of treating your symptoms as proof of your brokenness, and why re-parenting your inner child requires radical self-acceptance instead of seeking external validation. This is not a polished five-step program; it is the raw, unvarnished work of survival.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><li><p><strong>00:00</strong> - Why Positive Affirmations Feel "Gross"</p></li><li><p><strong>01:50</strong> - The Anti-Self-Help Manual: Wounded Angels</p></li><li><p><strong>06:05</strong> - Anatomy of an Adult Trigger</p></li><li><p><strong>07:45</strong> - From Substance Addiction to Codependency</p></li><li><p><strong>12:00</strong> - The "Shame-Shocked" Boy & Scapegoating</p></li><li><p><strong>15:15</strong> - The Visceral Reality of Toxic Shame</p></li><li><p><strong>24:25</strong> - Confronting the "Inner Critic"</p></li><li><p><strong>27:45</strong> - Escapism vs. Real Healing</p></li><li><p><strong>50:00</strong> - Re-Parenting & Adult Children</p></li>
July 20, 2026
Escaping the American Dream: Danielle Nemesioâs Ego Death in Sicily
<p>We are often told that the pinnacle of success is found in the relentless pursuit of achievement. But what happens when you reach the top of that mountain, only to realize the view isn't what you expected?</p><p>In this episode, I sit down with Danielle Nemesio, who traded a high-profile culinary career at Walt Disney World for a life in Sicily. But this is not a romanticized story of La Dolce Vita. Danielle peels back the curtain on the crushing bureaucracy, the abrasive culture shocks, and the profound ego death required to abandon a secure American life for a path where your resume means absolutely nothing.</p><p>We dissect:</p><ul><li><p>The systemic trap of American "burnout culture."</p></li><li><p>The psychological divide between a society built on achievement and a culture built on connection.</p></li><li><p>Why the "demo version" of travel hides the reality of building a life abroad.</p></li><li><p>The difference between "surviving" and actually "living."</p></li></ul><p>If youâve ever felt the urge to strip away your safety net and start over, this conversation is your reality check.</p>
July 8, 2026
The Fix by Declan Hill: Organized Crime & The 2026 World Cup
<p>Is the 2026 World Cup truly clean? We dissect Declan Hillâs "The Fix: Soccer and Organized Crime," exposing how global betting syndicates, corporate logistics, and spot-fixing manipulate modern football.</p><p>In this solo sprint of the Book of Tales, we pull back the curtain on the invisible infrastructure of international sports corruption. Tying the chaotic events of the 2026 World Cupâfrom late-stage VAR technicalities to unprecedented presidential phone calls overriding red cardsâdirectly to the dark data models of organized crime, we examine the systemic vulnerabilities of the beautiful game.</p><p>We strip away the national anthems and stadium lights to reveal a global corporate supply chain managed by underground syndicates. You will learn the mechanics of "shopping money," how "runners" exploit underpaid athletes and referees through psychological grooming, and why the multi-billion-dollar sports betting market relies on spot-fixing corners and yellow cards rather than altering final scores. Finally, we turn the lens on the audience to explore the philosophical burden of the spectacle: Why do fans willingly ignore the obvious rot just to preserve the tribal joy of belonging?</p><p><br></p><p>The Book of Tales Club: Claim your physical copy of Declan Hillâs The Fix :https://amzn.eu/d/09Q7AwjSSupport the Show: Upgrade your own audio production with our Riverside affiliate link: https://riverside.sjv.io/QYP9A9Chapters00:00 WC 2026 moments05:47 PART ONE: WHEN SUSPICION ENTERS THE STADIUM08:22 PART TWO: THE ARCHITECTURE OF CORRUPTION12:30 PART THREE: THE KFC MEETING14:34 PART FOUR: A ROMANIAN STORY16:05 PART FIVE: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF COMPROMISE18:55 PART SIX: WHY THE ZWAYER MOMENT MATTERS20:33 PART SEVEN: THE FANâS COMPLICITY23:59 PART EIGHT: CONCLUSIONS</p>
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