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Living in Lockdown : Coping in a Pandemic

Living in Lockdown : Coping in a Pandemic

By Grant Cline

I talk with people about how the COVID-19 Pandemic has affected their lives and how they cope with those affects. Capturing different experiences and viewpoints to have a record of what we all went through during this Pandemic.
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Ray from Columbus, Ohio

Living in Lockdown : Coping in a PandemicFeb 23, 2021

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Tara from Chicago, Illinois

Tara from Chicago, Illinois

In this episode I talk with Tara, a 32 year old Nomad from Chicago, Illinois where we discuss We discuss the therapeutic value of Podcasting in the Pandemic.

Mar 18, 202101:15:59
Laura from Baltimore, Maryland.

Laura from Baltimore, Maryland.

In this episode I talk with Laura a 40 year old Healthcare Sales Exec from Baltimore, Maryland where we discuss the fear of COVID19.

Mar 12, 202158:52
Sergio from Bahrain

Sergio from Bahrain

In this episode I talk with Sergio a 35 year old Cafe Owner from Bahrain where we discuss how well the Bahrain Government handled the Pandemic as well as the differences in reaction to the Virus between the East and West.

Mar 09, 202101:07:40
Aiman from Karachi, Pakistan

Aiman from Karachi, Pakistan

In this episode I talk with Aiman a 26 year old Anesthetic Dental Surgeon from Karachi, Pakistan where we discuss Covid 19 in a Third world country and the toll taken on families of healthcare workers.

Mar 07, 202157:38
Tom from Garfield, New Jersey.

Tom from Garfield, New Jersey.

In this episode I talk with Tom a 25 year old Educator from Garfield, New Jersey where we discuss We discuss the lack of Community thinking in the Pandemic.

Mar 06, 202101:06:03
Mike from San Marcos, Texas

Mike from San Marcos, Texas

In this episode I talk with Mike, a 26 year old Educator/Historian from San Marcos, Texas where we discuss We discuss Making a life change in a Pandemic.

Mar 06, 202101:01:39
Agnes from St.Andrews, Scotland

Agnes from St.Andrews, Scotland

In this episode I talk with Agnes an 18 year old University Student in St.Andrews, Scotland where we discuss the International University experience in a Pandemic.

Mar 05, 202158:18
Caleb from Santa Cruz, California

Caleb from Santa Cruz, California

In this episode I talk with Caleb, a 24 year old Lighting Technician from Santa Cruz, California where we discuss the affect of the Pandemic on the entertainment industry.

Mar 01, 202101:01:34
Rocky from New York, New York

Rocky from New York, New York

In this episode I talk with Rocky a 32 year old Comedian from New York, New York where we discuss the value of comedy in the Pandemic.

Feb 28, 202101:13:32
Mark from Hamburg, Germany

Mark from Hamburg, Germany

In this episode I talk with Mark, a 28 year old American Expat in Hamburg, Germany where we discuss life as an American Expat in a new City in Germany during a Pandemic.

Feb 28, 202101:10:15
Chris from LaPlata, Maryland

Chris from LaPlata, Maryland

In this episode I talk with 33 year old Chris from the AmbitionRadio Podcast in LaPlata, Maryland where we discuss the mental health toll of the Pandemic.

Feb 27, 202159:41
Paul from St.Paul, Texas

Paul from St.Paul, Texas

In this episode I talk with Paul, a 51 year old Musician from St.Paul, Texas where we discuss the attitude toward the Pandemic in Texas.

Feb 25, 202138:32
Ray from Columbus, Ohio

Ray from Columbus, Ohio

In this episode I talk with Ray a 32 year old Foodie/Traveller from Columbus, Ohio where we discuss COVID19’s impact on travel.

Feb 23, 202152:48
Brandon from Miami, Florida

Brandon from Miami, Florida

In this episode I talk with Brandon a 35 year old Military Veteran Supply chain professional working from home where we discuss the evolving health orders in Florida and the affect on Miami.

Feb 21, 202101:00:54
Dillon from Baltimore, Maryland

Dillon from Baltimore, Maryland

In this episode I talk with Dillon, a 26 year old Soccer Coach from Baltimore, Maryland where we discuss the challenges of working with and coaching children virtually.

Feb 20, 202158:47
Colum from Dublin, Ireland

Colum from Dublin, Ireland

In this episode I talk with Colum, a 38 year old Senior International Officer at Dublin City University where we discuss the lack of information surrounding health orders in Ireland and the global reach of the Pandemic.

Feb 17, 202101:02:16
Ofir from Hod Hasharon, Israel

Ofir from Hod Hasharon, Israel

In this episode I talk with Ofir, a 18 year old student from Hod Hasharon, Israel where we discuss remote school learning and how Israel has fared during the Pandemic.

Jan 29, 202101:04:44
Eyvindur from Hafnarfjörður, Iceland

Eyvindur from Hafnarfjörður, Iceland

In this episode I talk with Eyvindur, a 39 year old  Musician/Actor from  Hafnarfjörður, Iceland where we discuss changing the focus of your creativity during a Pandemic.

Jan 28, 202159:33
Rue from Bavaria, Germany

Rue from Bavaria, Germany

In this episode I talk with Rue, a 25 year old Military Spouse in Bavaria, Germany where we discuss living in small town Germany as an American Military Spouse during a Pandemic as well as travelling back to the United States.

Jan 28, 202101:03:39
Paddy from Galway, Ireland

Paddy from Galway, Ireland

In this episode I talk with Paddy, a 21 year old Musician from Galway, Ireland where we discuss contracting the virus before testing was readily available and how the lockdowns negatively affected creativity.

Jan 26, 202101:02:10
Shanna from Reno, Nevada

Shanna from Reno, Nevada

In this episode I talk with Shanna, a 33 year old Homemaker from Reno, Nevada where we discuss cutting short a long planned trip at the start of the Pandemic and how Reno stepped up as a community to help feed students.

Jan 24, 202101:11:36
Aubrey from Sacramento, California

Aubrey from Sacramento, California

In this episode I talk with Aubrey,  a 23 year old Podcast Host from Sacramento, California where we discuss maintaining a positive attitude during a Pandemic.

Jan 19, 202101:03:01
Brian from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Brian from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

In this episode I talk with Brian, a 26 year old Teacher from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where we discuss teaching in a Pandemic and using the time in lockdown in a positive manner.

Jan 19, 202101:03:53
Trixi from San Diego, California

Trixi from San Diego, California

In this episode I talk with Trixi, a 32 year old Choreographer/Dance Instructor from San Diego, California where we discuss the confusion and lack of communication pertaining to Public Health Orders as well as the mental health issues being caused by the Pandemic.

Jan 15, 202101:04:48
Melissa D from Chicago, Illinois

Melissa D from Chicago, Illinois

In this episode I talk with Mellisa D, a 43 year old Critical Care Nurse (CCRN) from Chicago, Illinois where we discuss in detail what the front line Critical Care Nurses endure every day they go to work to save lives of COVID19 Patients and her expert views of the Vaccine requirements we face in the coming months.

Jan 13, 202101:04:51
Rebecca from London, England

Rebecca from London, England

In this episode I talk with Rebecca, a 30 something Canadian Expat in London, England where we discuss working from home and COVID Fatigue.

Jan 11, 202101:01:09
Abhishek from Kolkata, India

Abhishek from Kolkata, India

In this episode I talk with Abhishek, a 31 year old IT Consultant in Kolkata, India where we discuss the challenges of a large population in a Pandemic and the pros and cons of vaccines.

Jan 09, 202101:08:47
Melissa from the Highlands of Scotland.

Melissa from the Highlands of Scotland.

In this episode I talk with Melissa, a 26 year old Journalist from he Highlands of Scotland. We discuss being stuck in Malaysia at the start of the Pandemic and living in Scotland during the 2nd wave.

Jan 08, 202101:11:05
Katey from Lacrosse, Wisconsin

Katey from Lacrosse, Wisconsin

In this episode I talk with Katey, a 31 year old who “Makes friends for a living” from Lacrosse, Wisconsin where we discuss the value of positivity in a Pandemic.

Jan 08, 202101:00:08
Marcel from Gothenburg, Sweden

Marcel from Gothenburg, Sweden

In this episode I talk with Marcel, a 33 year old  Canadian Scientist living in  Gothenburg, Sweden where we discuss living in one of the few countries to try Herd Immunity during the Pandemic.

Jan 07, 202101:05:17
Tirth from Ahmedabad,India

Tirth from Ahmedabad,India

In this episode I talk with Tirth, a 19 year old University Student from Ahmedabad, India where we discuss the how the Pandemic is viewed and handled in India compared to the west.

Jan 07, 202152:02
Kianna from Winnipeg, Canada.

Kianna from Winnipeg, Canada.

In this episode I talk with Kianna a 25 year old Jewelry Maker from Winnipeg, Canada where we discuss starting a new job and moving during a Pandemic.

Jan 04, 202158:20
Nick from Zurich, Switzerland

Nick from Zurich, Switzerland

In this episode I talk with Nick, a 33-year-old father of three from Zurich, Switzerland where we discuss the government support of the economy and missing Christmas celebrations this year.

Jan 02, 202101:09:17
Bill from Atlanta, Georgia

Bill from Atlanta, Georgia

In this episode I talk with 27 Year old Bill from Atlanta, Georgia where we discuss living alone during a Pandemic and the upcoming vaccines.

Jan 01, 202101:01:26
Annabel from Hervey Bay, Australia

Annabel from Hervey Bay, Australia

In this episode I talk with Annabel, a 52 year old Aussie Mum where we discuss alcohol abuse and addiction in a Pandemic.

Dec 30, 202055:14
Claudette from LaBroquerie, Canada

Claudette from LaBroquerie, Canada

In this episode I talk with Claudette, a 55 year old Retail Store Manager from LaBroquerie, Canada where we discuss the challenges of managing a retail grocery store during a Pandemic.

Dec 30, 202001:04:13
Alex from Winnipeg, Canada

Alex from Winnipeg, Canada

In this episode I talk with Alex, a 32 year old Office Worker from Winnipeg, Canada where we discuss living alone and staying mentally and physically healthy during the Pandemic.

Dec 28, 202059:56
Ty from Albany, Oregon

Ty from Albany, Oregon

In this episode I talk with Ty, a 22 year old College Student from Albany, Oregon where we discuss living away from home and the alone time during a pandemic.

Dec 26, 202001:06:15
Charlie from New York, New York

Charlie from New York, New York

In this episode I talk with Charlie, a 36 year old Digital Imaging Technician/Director of Photography in New York, New York where we discuss the COVID related challenges on a television/film set as well as the Mental Health Issues in a Pandemic.

Dec 17, 202001:02:31
Madeline from New York, New York

Madeline from New York, New York

In this episode I talk with Madeline, a 26 year old Contact Tracing Supervisor from New York, New York where we discuss the Stress and the mental health toll Contact Tracing workers experience in NYC.

Dec 16, 202001:01:55
Vanessa from Las Vegas, Nevada

Vanessa from Las Vegas, Nevada

In this episode I talk with Vanessa,  a 28 year old Project Manager from Las Vegas,  Nevada where we discuss the Las Vegas shutdown and the road to a new career in a Pandemic.

Dec 14, 202001:26:41
Christian from Manchester, England

Christian from Manchester, England

In this episode I talk with Christian, a 27 year old Actor/Musician from Manchester, England where we discuss how the Britain has dealt with the Pandemic so far.



Dec 14, 202001:07:09
Cristina from Vancouver, Washington

Cristina from Vancouver, Washington

In this episode I talk with Cristina, a 28 year old Drive Thru Testing Facility Technician from Vancouver, Washington where we discuss working in a drive thru testing facility as well as the lack of PPE for Testing Facility Workers early in the Pandemic.

Dec 14, 202056:33
Jonathan R from Phoenix, Arizona

Jonathan R from Phoenix, Arizona

In this episode I talk with Jonathan R, a 34 year old Airline Worker from Phoenix, Arizona where we discuss flying in to Seoul South Korea just as the Virus started and helping people in your neighbourhood during a Pandemic.

Dec 14, 202001:03:29
Jonathan from Bear, Delaware.

Jonathan from Bear, Delaware.

In this episode I talk with Jonathan, a 31 year old Small Business Owner from Bear , Delaware where we discuss turning a small business loss into creating a small business in a Pandemic.

Dec 13, 202059:28
Braeden from Lethbridge, Canada

Braeden from Lethbridge, Canada

In this episode I talk with Braden,  a 27 year old engineer and former professional hockey player from Lethbridge, Canada where we discuss the uncertainty of contracting COVID19 at the start of the Pandemic, Returning to Canada, and self care in a Pandemic.

Dec 13, 202001:04:39
Mike from Columbus, Ohio

Mike from Columbus, Ohio

In this episode I talk with Mike, a 45 year old Covid Survivor where we discuss contracting COVID19 during the second wave and the attitude towards the Pandemic in Ohio.

Dec 13, 202001:04:09
Nik from San Francisco, California

Nik from San Francisco, California

In this episode I talk with Nik,  a 26 year old Service Industry Worker from San Francisco where we discuss the affect of the Pandemic on the Service Industry.

Dec 11, 202001:01:27
Doug from Winnipeg, Canada

Doug from Winnipeg, Canada

In this episode I talk with Doug, a 41 year old Small Business Owner from Winnipeg, Canada where we discuss running a small business and mental health during a Pandemic.

Dec 10, 202056:57
Danielle From Winnipeg, Canada

Danielle From Winnipeg, Canada

In this episode I talk with Danielle, a 35 year old Telecom Employee from Winnipeg, Canada where we discuss living alone, working from home, and dating in a Pandemic.

Dec 09, 202056:46