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Carl Munson

By Carl Munson

Host & Producer of the 'Good Morning Portugal!' and Pure Portugal podcasts, living in and loving Portugal. More at: www.goodmorningportugal.com
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Letting Bad Moods Go (Meditation)

Carl MunsonOct 19, 2018

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Good Morning Portugal! Casa do Dia: 'Maravilhosa Quinta no Buçaco'
Jan 02, 202014:30
In the Middle of Chaos, We Can Be Our Most Creative - Charlie Mitchell
Sep 11, 201900:56
"Me, me, me will not get us through the next ten years" - Charlie Mitchell
Sep 11, 201900:33
Seriously, are you OK?

Seriously, are you OK?

#care, #compassion, #concern, #frustration, #ok, #okay

How many times is it appropriate (and safe) to ask someone if they are OK, especially if you sense they are NOT OK!

From a longer interview with the A-i-R Team, which will be found here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/get-clear-get-organised-get-going

Sep 11, 201900:17
An Introduction to Communication Club
Sep 10, 201915:00
Developing a Voice for Radio?
Aug 24, 201912:34
New Stories: Money and Astrology with Ian Altosaar of the Mystical Money Machine

New Stories: Money and Astrology with Ian Altosaar of the Mystical Money Machine

#astrology, #carlmunson, #finance, #ianaltosaar, #money, #stories

Kicking off a new podcast series - 'New Stories' - it was great to hear from Ian Altosaar in Estonia, who brings finance and astrology together in one fascinating service: the Mystical Money Machine.

Both money and astrology are subjects riddled with collective stories, many rooted in fear and ignorance. In this conversation, we open up the narratives to include abundance, cosmic assistance and collaboration.

Find Ian at: https://ianaltosaar.com

Jan 09, 201926:43
Get Clear (In Your Mind) - Introduction to Simple Meditation

Get Clear (In Your Mind) - Introduction to Simple Meditation

#calmness, #clarity, #ease, #meditation, #stress

Get Clear (in your mind) (-:


An introduction to meditation for the Get Clear, Get Organised & Get Going programme (join our Facebook group).


Includes information about Carl's approach to meditation and some practice - so find a comfy place and do not drive or fly a plane etc, when listening to this!

Jan 09, 201915:00
'Couch Zombie'? Cracking Chronic Illness with Gav Hughes

'Couch Zombie'? Cracking Chronic Illness with Gav Hughes

#arthritis, #essentialoils, #fybromyalgia, #gavhughes, #health, #takingresponsibility, #wisdom

A great New Year's Eve chat with the extraordinary Gav Hughes who's overcome chronic illness by using essential oils, educating himself and taking responsibility for his health.
In this interview we find out about Gav's turn-around, what he thinks should be taught in schools, and why people have a problem with network marketing.
Contains some sage wisdom and insight throughout, and to finish, straight from the heart...

Jan 01, 201918:08
 David Icke, Conspiracies & Two Types of Happiness

David Icke, Conspiracies & Two Types of Happiness

#conspiracies, #conspiracytheories, #davidicke, #happiness, #icke, #joy, #meadowhall

Some early morning musings on David Icke, conspiracy theories and the two approaches to human happiness - cult and occult.

Dec 28, 201810:31
Dealing with 'Dark and Muddy Tech' - An OurNet 'ONversation' 28-12-18

Dealing with 'Dark and Muddy Tech' - An OurNet 'ONversation' 28-12-18

#bbc, #change, #control, #eu, #regulation, #socialintelligence, #tech, #transformation

Has ‘Tech’ become darker and muddier in 2018?

"Over these 12 months our relationship with tech has both been darker and more muddy because it becomes increasingly clear that all the bright and shiny positive potentials of tech are at the risk of being darkened by forced misuse of data, manipulation, supervision, no respect of the citizen, no respect of individual rights," says Margrethe Vestager the EU's Competition Commissioner.

Commissioner Vestager, interviewed by Baroness Lane-Fox - a board member of Twitter and guest editor of this morning's Today radio programme on BBC Radio 4 - added that “while dismantling companies had served Brussels well in the past, the speed at which changes occurred in the tech sector made it a less appropriate response”.

“Instead,” Vestager said, “the commission might look at how larger firms got access to data and resources in a bid to limit their power.”

But will this really be the best solution? Isn’t this model how we’ve found ourselves in such a pretty pass? One that features giant corporations whose overwhelming power is barely matched by that of the bureaucrats, who we vainly hope might control them?

Greater regulation and centralised government are ruled out here in our latest ‘ONversation’, where OurNet CEO Michael Brodie suggests: “Fiddling around with data protection is just whistling into the wind.”

In our conversation, he asks the question: “Do we want to organise ourselves in a way that encourages people to push the boundaries and succeed extremely well by manipulating and using each other? Or do we want to start to reconsider the fundamental rules that we have?”

For us at OurNet it’s back to the fundamental rules of ‘social intelligence’, not more of the status quo and standard way of competition and fear. The latter doesn’t seem to be working, and is actually the perfect recipe for a ‘dark and muddy’ Internet.

Clearly, we need to change the way the system currently works; a system which rewards us when we misuse each other. We need a fundamental and systemic transformation that deals with the ‘split personality’ discussed in the podcast. We need to address how and why our sense of competitiveness is allowed to undermine our wish to care for, and support, each other.

“What we know gives us satisfaction is connection with, and support of, other people”, says Michael Brodie who would rather see a ‘cult of care and support’ than the Internet’s pervasive cult of egocentricity, individualism and polarised opinion.

That said, he does however believe that people are truly trying to do their best, however mis-guided their behaviour seems to be. A sentiment shared by Martha Lane-Fox who agrees that “everyone is trying to do their best and make things work”.

“There is an increasing awareness of the fact that we really need to do something and to do that together,” she added.

‘Together’ is surely the key to any successful shift in a socially intelligent’ society that wishes to be enlightened and arise from the mud. And together, let’s co-create a happy and prosperous 2019 with a brighter, less murky Internet...

Original BBC article:

Dec 28, 201820:00
Stealing from Tescos, Loneliness & The 'Grandfathers' - ONversation 12-12-18

Stealing from Tescos, Loneliness & The 'Grandfathers' - ONversation 12-12-18

ONversations are back!
Dec 13, 201830:01
Coming Out - A Rite of Passage?

Coming Out - A Rite of Passage?

#carlmunson, #chriswhite, #comingout, #gay, #masculinity, #ritesofpassage
In a time of crisis for male identity and when rites of passage and growing up are optional, does the potentially terrifying ordeal of coming out give gay men character-building access to personal power?
Really looking forward to talking to my friend Chris White about this and his personal insight from the process for my podcast...
Dec 13, 201834:52
Carl Munson - Hannahs Seale-Hayne Closure - 12-12-18

Carl Munson - Hannahs Seale-Hayne Closure - 12-12-18

#bbcradiodevon, #closure, #hannahs, #seale-hayne
Talking about the latest 'restructuring' at Hannahs, Seale-Hayne on BBC Radio Devon this morning.
I was asked to be less ranty and more practical in this context, so not so much of the bankers and careerists - more about my prognosis and memories...
Dec 13, 201805:14
First Rule of Brotherhood? And More. A That Day in October Conversation: Jonny and Carl

First Rule of Brotherhood? And More. A That Day in October Conversation: Jonny and Carl

TDiO Founder Carl Munson talks to life-long friend 'Jonny' about the can of worms that is masculinity and what it is to be a man in our times.

Did he say "movies"? Or "boobies"?

Expect frank discussion about parenting, affection, being a father, crying, work, identity, culture, gender roles, stereotypes, suicide, competition, celebrity, penises, moisturizing and, eventually, the most interesting point made here: what is the biggest, best or first thing you should say to another man?

#iamnotincompetitionwithyou #affection, #competition, #crying, #culture, #fatherhood, #gender, #identity, #moisturizing, #parenting, #penises, #roles, #stereotypes, #suicide, #work
Dec 13, 201813:30
Carl Munson Audio Diary during MSMGA Facebook Fast - November 2018
Dec 13, 201809:00
Full Moon - The ‘Good Morning Portugal! Podcast - Episode 54

Full Moon - The ‘Good Morning Portugal! Podcast - Episode 54

Unmissable in the night sky, a very full ‘Hunters’ Moon’, the star(?) of today’s shrinking podcast...

#language, #fullmoon, #portugal, #portuguese
Nov 06, 201802:01
Residency Matters - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 52

Residency Matters - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 52

What’s the difference between a Freguesia, Camara and Município?

I’ve little or no idea! But it is becoming clearer as we progress our residency.

Glad to hear your views, and about your progress, based on the notes shared here...

#bureacracy, #citizenship, #portugal, #portuguese, #residency
Nov 05, 201805:01
Back to The Country... - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 51

Back to The Country... - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 51

Let’s come together and go back to the country!

Pre-meeting in Penela, where I’m hoping to progress the Rural Coworking idea, improve communication and be a resource to Portuguese rural communities and their regeneration...

#community, #economy, #portugal, #portuguese, #villages
Nov 05, 201807:01
Sounds of The Valley - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 50

Sounds of The Valley - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 50

Wow! Our 50th episode and one where I was hoping to share the tranquility of the valley where we live.

A true sonic taste of rural life in Portugal? Well yes, but not as I intended...

#cat, #cock, #dog, #portugal, #vocabulary
Oct 22, 201805:01
Brexit! - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 48
Oct 20, 201805:01
Olives - The 'Good Morning Portugal!' Podcast - Episode 47
Oct 20, 201805:01
TV as Teacher - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 46

TV as Teacher - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 46

Some call it ‘daytime TV’. I call it an introduction to Portuguese culture, vocabulary and colloquial language.

Homeschool for kids and parents alike, has never been so entertaining!

#portugal, #portuguese, #television, #tv, #vocabulary
Oct 19, 201805:01
Nazaré - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 45

Nazaré - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 45

A great day in Nazaré, so surf-related vocabulary for you today.

Plus a place of legends, ancient and modern as revealed in this episode...

#legends, #nazaré, #portugal, #portuguese, #surf
Oct 19, 201805:01
 Months of the Year - The 'Good Morning Portugal!' Podcast - Ep. 44 Months of the Year - The 'Good M
Oct 19, 201805:01
 Letting Bad Moods Go (Meditation)

Letting Bad Moods Go (Meditation)

The first recording since I officially gave up having bad moods on 11th October, 2018.

It's a hilarious effort that includes cats, crying children and the smell of smoke, which is can be a concern in rural Portugal!

#freedom, #liberation, #meditation, #moods, #stopbeingatwat
Oct 19, 201818:02
The Pure Portugal Podcast #4 - Late Summer 2018

The Pure Portugal Podcast #4 - Late Summer 2018

#bakedbeans, #community, #hemp, #lusicanna, #podcast, #portugal, #pureportugal, #tamera
For those of you who like a longer-form, immersive experience, here's the Pure Portugal omnibus podcast - Episode 4 - which brings together recent weekly episodes that have looked at: progressive community living, cooperative hemp growing and the sweet, orange comfort food known as baked beans.

As ever your feedback is welcome, so do drop me a line to
carl@carlmunson.com

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As it’s been said, if you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.

One intentional community that chose to ‘go together’ some 40 years ago, kicks off Episode 4, namely 'Tamera' - based in Portugal’s Alentejo region, on an impressive and innovative 335-acre site, addressing such big issues as:

How will humanity live in the future?
How can we as humanity resolve the crises we’ve caused and survive on Earth?
Can this planet become the paradise it is meant to be?

Hear Head of Tamera's Global Campus Vera Kleinhammes' on this recording and find out more about their inspiring and amazing research, education and outreach at www.tamera.org

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The second segment of the podcast arose from this post in the Pure Portugal Facebook Group:

"It is done! The Lusicanna cooperative (for the production of industrial hemp in Portugal) was founded yesterday, August 24th in In the sweltering heat of a typical Alentejo summer day in Serpa. The six founders are currently producing hemp in Alentejo, Algarve and Castelo Branco area."

"One of our main goals is to enable as many farmers as possible to join this exciting market. If you are interested in becoming part of the emerging hemp industry in Portugal, keep tabs on Lusicanna! We will be open for new members starting next season!"

Hear Carl Munson in conversation with Jurgen of the Lusicanna Co-operative about their launch, the long-term strategy, and the outstanding potential benefits that industrial and medicinal hemp growing could offer towards rural regeneration in Portugal.

More at: www.facebook.com/groups/1971620359760859/
Oct 19, 201838:00
 Virtual Assistance - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast Episode 43
Oct 15, 201806:31
Storm ‘Leslie’ Warning - ‘The Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 41

Storm ‘Leslie’ Warning - ‘The Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 41

A little bit of mundane vocabulary on the face of Storm Leslie, who is due in Central Portugal after Midnight, tonight!

#battendownthehatches #portugal, #portuguese, #stormleslie, #vocabulary, #warning

Oct 15, 201805:02
Penela, Part 2 - The 'Good Morning Portugal!' Podcast- Episode 40

Penela, Part 2 - The 'Good Morning Portugal!' Podcast- Episode 40

So good, I went there twice!

Hear me singing this wonderful place's praises and learn a vital phrase for Fridays...

#language, #penela, #portugal, #portuguese, #weekend
Oct 15, 201805:00
Live from Penela - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast- Episode 39

Live from Penela - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast- Episode 39

Live from Adela Encosta da Criveira, in the company of ‘Rural Smart; Rural HIESE’ whose Penela conference is kicking off in style...

My love of rural Portugal has reached new heights!

#penela, #portugal, #portuguese, #ruralregeneration, #vocabulary
Oct 15, 201806:31
Paying with Plastic in Portugal - ‘The Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 38

Paying with Plastic in Portugal - ‘The Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 38

Information today about paying with plastic in Portugal, notably two cards that I’ve used Revolut and Wirex.

Both have a crypto-currency capability which some may be interested in, others horrified by!

This is NOT financial advice!

#cards, #portugal, #portuguese, #revolut, #wirex
Oct 10, 201805:01
Meditação - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 37

Meditação - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 37

Featuring a cast of cats, cockerels and passing cars, this is a slightly unusual GMP episode - a guided meditation for expats, settlers and travelers who may feel the need to relax on a sometimes challenging journey...

#guided-meditation, #meditacao, #meditation, #portugal, #portuguese
Oct 09, 201805:31
“Dia, Tarde, Noite” - The ‘Good Morning Portugal! Podcast- Episode 36

“Dia, Tarde, Noite” - The ‘Good Morning Portugal! Podcast- Episode 36

Some essential vocabulary here, but what’s the correct time to say these vital words in your daily life in Portugal?

With help from the Pure Portugal group on Facebook, we have a definitive answer, possibly...

#dia, #noite, #portugal, #portuguese, #tarde
Oct 09, 201805:01
Portuguese Radio - The 'Good Morning Portugal!' Podcast - Episode 34

Portuguese Radio - The 'Good Morning Portugal!' Podcast - Episode 34

Listening to the radio is a great way to learn the language.

Find out more about Portugal's state radio network and my particular favourite...

#language, #portugal, #portuguese, #radio, #rtp
Oct 09, 201805:02
Tremendous Tremoços - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast- Episode 33

Tremendous Tremoços - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast- Episode 33

Like a horse and carriage or bread and butter, when in Portugal, don’t be surprised to see the pairing of Tremoço beans with your cold beer.

Extraordinarily, and thankfully, they are also blessed with a range of health benefits, which you can hear about here...

#culture, #lupini, #portugal, #portuguese, #tremoços
Oct 09, 201805:01
 The Post Office - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 32

The Post Office - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 32

There comes a time when email and text give way to some old school postage.

Here the do’s, don’t’s and even how to queue when encountering the Portuguese postal service...

#mail, #portugal, #portuguese, #post, #vocabulary
Oct 04, 201805:01
Aveiro & Alpacas! - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 31

Aveiro & Alpacas! - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 31

Back in Aveiro, where of all things, we hung out with alpacas!

Some Aveiro info, alpaca info and the Portuguese for wool, naturally.

We love this place 😍

#alpacas, #aveiro, #portugal, #portuguese, #wool
Oct 03, 201805:01
Sao Martinho do Porto - ‘The Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast- Episode 30

Sao Martinho do Porto - ‘The Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast- Episode 30

Beautiful Sao Martinho do Porto, on Portugal’s Silver Coast, is the star of today’s show.

This podcast includes a restaurant review, and the sound of the sea for your listening pleasure, plus a little bit if seaside vocab...

#portugal, #portuguese, #silvercoast, #smdp, #vocabulary
Oct 02, 201805:01
River Beaches (Agroal) - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 29

River Beaches (Agroal) - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 29

Portugal’s beaches are awesome and legendary, including the many river beaches.

Characteristically abundant and understated, the ‘praia fluvial’ are a delight, including today’s Portuguese place of interest and recording location - Agroal.

#agroal, #portugal, #portuguese, #river, #riverbeach
Oct 02, 201805:01
Night at The Circus - The 'Good Morning Portugal!' Podcast - Episode 27

Night at The Circus - The 'Good Morning Portugal!' Podcast - Episode 27

A wonderful and impromptu night at the (Israel Modesto's) circus in Ansiao, that was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

A bit of circus-based vocabulary for you, and the good news that it was animal-free, genuinely-thrilling and a great way to immerse ourselves in language and culture.

In our minds, we can still recall the roar of the grease-paint and the smell of the crowd!

#acrobata, #circus, #clown, #language, #portugal, #portuguese, #ringmaster, #vocabulary
Sep 29, 201805:00
Natural Childbirth in Portugal - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!' Podcast - Episode 26

Natural Childbirth in Portugal - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!' Podcast - Episode 26

A successful visit to the midwife this morning, therefore a little report on having an independent home birth in Portugal.

Plus some associated vocabulary with the help - and integral appearance of Mrs. Munson - and cameo from Munson Junior-to-be to start the show...

#childbirth, #midwife, #portugal, #portuguese, #pregnancy
Sep 29, 201805:31
Supermarket Basics - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 25

Supermarket Basics - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 25

A quick trip to the supermarket, including some vocabulary for those basic items, plus a few insights into the business of shopping in Portugal.

With additional insight into special dietary requirements and animal welfare.

#portugal, #portuguese, #shopping, #supermarket, #vocabulary
Sep 28, 201805:01
Feeling Fruity - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 24

Feeling Fruity - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 24

A fulfillingly fruity foray today, after a homeschool outing looking for figs.

So fruit-based vocab and the Portuguese word for ‘scrumping’ all here...

#chinchada, #fruit, #portugal, #portuguese, #scrumping
Sep 28, 201805:01
Banking Bother - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!‘ Podcast - Episode 23

Banking Bother - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!‘ Podcast - Episode 23

Just off the phone to Barclays in UK for this episode, trying to unlock my own access to my own money!

Financial vocabulary and words of warning when changing phones, apps and getting access to your DINHEIRO when in Portugal.

#money #language #portugal #vocabulary #banking
Sep 28, 201805:01
Something Fishy - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 22

Something Fishy - The ‘Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 22

Cod knows Portugal is a great plaice. Find out what all the huss is about here, and enjoy some fish-related vocabulary as a hake-away...

#fish, #language, #portugal, #portuguese, #vocabulary
Sep 28, 201805:01
Seasons in Portugal - The 'Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 20

Seasons in Portugal - The 'Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 20

Autumn kicks in, in the early hours of tomorrow (Sunday) morning, not that we'd recognise it here!

Thanks to The Portugal News for the tip off, which has inspired our seasons-based vocabulary today...

#autumn, #equinox, #portugal, #portuguese, #seasons
Sep 28, 201805:01
Dornes - ‘The Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 19

Dornes - ‘The Good Morning Portugal!’ Podcast - Episode 19

What was going to be a brief guide to bureaucracy, with a visit to our local ‘Junta Freguesia’, turned into a stunning day out in Dornes.

A place of historical interest and natural beauty, Dornes is a must-visit destination, and will be well featured on our photo page too.

Very random vocabulary selection contained herein and another blast of ‘Sao Martinho’ syndrome...

#castelodobode, #dornes, #juntafreguesia, #portugal, #portuguese
Sep 28, 201805:01
Libraries in Portugal - The 'Good Morning Portugal!' Podcast - Episode 18
Sep 27, 201805:01
‘Um Ano’ Later - The 'Good Morning Portugal!' Podcast - Episode 17

‘Um Ano’ Later - The 'Good Morning Portugal!' Podcast - Episode 17

Wow, it's been a year! A quick, though slightly extended, round-up from the whole tour team after an anniversary meal at a local restaurant, including a customary bit of vocabulary and things that make you go: "Yum!"
As well as Mrs M's insight, we're also blessed by the thoughts of Digby, 6, and Minnie, 2.

#adventure, #anniversary, #language, #portugal, #portuguese
Sep 27, 201806:00