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Let the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerChase Your Desired LifestyleAs an avid reader of author James Clear's weekly newsletter, I was struck by one of his ideas, chasing your desired lifestyle. So, we are diving into what that might look like for us.I'm chatting about five ideas to consider:Slower days instead of nonstop stressSetting and committing to boundaries that protect your peaceHolding conversations where you feel safe and what they look likeRest without guiltNot keeping up with anyoneIf you're interested in James Clear's newsletter, check it out here.If you're new to the podcast, thanks for taking 10 minutes or...2025-08-0610 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerInstructions for Living a LifeThis week I'm tapping into one stanza from Mary Oliver's poem, "Sometimes." In it she says:Instructions for living a life:Pay attention.Be astonished.Tell about it.It's really quite simple, and yet we make living a life more complicated than it needs to be. If you're new to the podcast, thanks for taking 10 minutes or so out of your day to listen to a 57-year-old Midwesterner chat about topics that come top of mind when it comes to adventures in physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual health.I hope you'll s...2025-07-3014 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerChop Wood, Carry WaterMultitasking is a lie. The human brain was not designed to do more than one "thinking" activity at a time. What we are actually doing is task-switching, and we're not doing a very good job of it. In this episode, I talk about why that is, and I challenge us all to adopt the methodology of "chop wood, carry water." In this episode, I also talk about two stories I've written recently:"To Teach or Not to Teach""What I've Learned from Writing 400 Stories on Medium"If you give one or both a read, I w...2025-07-2310 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerEating BetterI'm so excited about eating better now that I know about the Yuka app. And no, I'm not a brand ambassador for them. I'm just excited about how they are educating the world about the food we are eating. The best part is that they are an independent company, and that means they don't get any kickback from recommendations they make on healthier alternatives.While I'm not a nutritionist or a dietician, I am an educator and I want to do what I can to make life easier for others. So, I'm going to be launching meal...2025-07-1610 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerJoyI'm back! While I scheduled two replays during my recovery from surgery, I ended up not having the surgery but released the replays anyway. I hope you enjoyed them. If you haven't had a chance to listen to them, check out Episode 152 - Release, which is the most downloaded episode to date and Episode 153 - Adventures in Marriage, which was my first interview with my husband Jack. Today's episode is all about joy and it was inspired by Associate Pastor John Sievering of St. Andrew's United Methodist Church (Omaha, NE). In the morning, think abo...2025-07-0909 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerAdventures in Marriage (Episode 59 Replay)Since I'm still recovering from surgery, I thought I would bring you my very first interview on the podcast. It happens to be with my husband Jack, and we had a lot of fun sharing our general goofiness and adventures in our marriage. Enjoy!If you're new to the podcast, thanks for taking 10 minutes or so out of your day to listen to a 57-year-old Midwesterner chat about topics that come top of mind when it comes to adventures in physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual health.I hope you'll stick around. And, if you're a...2025-07-0229 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerRelease (Episode 91 Replay)Hi! If you're listening for the first time or you forgot, I'm taking a couple of weeks off to recover from my surgery. In the meantime, enjoy this replay of Episode 91, Release. It's all about releasing our inhibitions to start doing what we really want to do. This has been the most listened to episode to date, so you know it's REALLY good! :)If you're new to the podcast, thanks for taking 10 minutes or so out of your day to listen to a 57-year-old Midwesterner chat about topics that come top of mind when it comes to...2025-06-2517 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerValue the Season You're InWell, Episode 151 was supposed to be about my upcoming surgery this week and how I was feeling about it. Plot twist! I found out I have an upper respiratory infection which can negatively impact anesthesia with breathing (kind of important!), so I rescheduled it.So, I decided to talk about valuing the season I'm in, examples of value seasons that are both negative and positive, and then thinking about how we can all do a better job of being in the moment of the season we're in.While I'm not having surgery, I am still...2025-06-1810 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerHappy 3rd Anniversary!The podcast turned three with this 150th episode! I'm excited to share what I've learned and what I'm looking forward to in year four. Specifically, I focus on staying in my lane, going back to doing interviews and why, and enjoying the journey.I am also sharing what the next four weeks will look like:Next week (6/18) I'm going to talk about how I'm feeling going into having a hysterectomy. Don't skip this episode! I'm not talking about the surgery only but also how we feel when going into uncertainty in our lives.The next two...2025-06-1114 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerJust 10 ImagesThis week I'm sharing a prompt from an essay in Suleika Jaouad's newest book, The Book of Alchemy. I am already loving this book as it is an invitation to embark on a journey of 100 days of journal writing. Each essay has a prompt at the end of it, and I feel like it is already having a profound effect on me. My challenge to you, dear listener, is to give this prompt a try and see what you think.In addition to this week's offering, I'm also sharing an overview of episodes for the month of...2025-06-0409 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerOrdinary TimeIn Episode 148, I'm excited to talk about the book, Ordinary Time, by Annie B. Jones. As someone who has lived within an hour and a half of my hometown my entire life, Annie's book resonated with me. Sometimes I've been envious of friends who have moved and/or traveled extensively, while I have stayed pretty close to home my entire life.Annie shares how an ordinary life is something to also be proud of, and she shares her perspective on doing so.One chapter of her book, "Be Ringo," is the focal point of what...2025-05-2812 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerSpeak Kindly to YourselfIn Episode 147, I'm chatting about how we all need to do a better job of speaking kindly to ourselves. Often, we show others more compassion, grace, patience, and kindness than we do to ourselves. I want to challenge you to ask yourself the following questions:1. What are five things you love about yourself?2. What are four things you're good at?3. How do you feel when you think about what you're good at? Describe those feelings.When you're having a low day, come back to these answers to reinforce all t...2025-05-2107 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerListen InWelcome to Episode 146, "Listen In." How well do you listen to what you need? Do you even know what you need or how to get it if you do? In this episode, we are exploring how we need to listen in to our needs to show up better for ourselves and for others.In this episode, I mention Yoga with Adriene (on YouTube) and Love Your Calm - Mini Meditations with Hannah Castillo (wherever you listen to podcasts).If you're new to th...2025-05-1410 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerPivoting BackA little over six months ago, I decided to make a pivot in the podcast to focus my content on women my age and older. It didn't work out so well, and so I'm pivoting back to the original intent which is to provide examples of adventures in the areas of physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual health that more of us can relate to. However, I also wanted to talk about the book Women Rowing North by Mary Pipher, so here is that episode. It's a great resource for the women in your life who are of a...2025-05-0712 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerAttention to DetailRecently, my husband and I went on a little getaway to Lee's Summit, Missouri, and the experience showed two examples of paying attention to detail, one in a not so attentive way and the other in an above and beyond way.In this episode I mention: Stone Art - contact Ailene Banks at ailene@stoneartonline.com and The Historic Browning Bed & Breakfast. If you're new to the podcast, thanks for taking 10 minutes or so out of your day to listen to a 57-year-old Midwesterner chat about topics that come top of mind when it comes t...2025-04-3011 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerBuild a Good DayIn this episode, I read an excerpt from Mary Pipher's book Women Rowing North. It focuses on the chapter, "Building a Good Day." I share what it was like for me from my mid-20's to mid-40's, and how that has changed now that I have fewer responsibilities as I'v gotten older. If you're new to the podcast, thanks for taking 10 minutes or so out of your day to listen to a 57-year-old Midwesterner chat about topics that come top of mind when it comes to adventures in physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual health.I...2025-04-2311 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerAnd Yet...I've been reflective for a few reasons this spring, and I'm sharing them with you in this episode. I'm focusing on the short phrase, "And yet," and I'm hoping you will add it to your way of thinking as well.If you're new to the podcast, thanks for taking 10 minutes or so out of your day to listen to a 57-year-old Midwesterner chat about topics that come top of mind when it comes to adventures in physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual health.I hope you'll stick around. And, if you're a friend of the podcast...2025-04-1611 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerSit with ItSometimes it's hard to sit with our emotions, and yet, this is precisely what I'm asking us to do more of in our lives. It doesn't mean that we have to figure everything out. It means we can simply sit with them, let them move through us, and feel the weight eventually lift off our shoulders.In this episode, I'm talking precisely about "sitting with it." If you're new to the podcast, thanks for taking 10 minutes or so out of your day to listen to a 57-year-old Midwesterner chat about topics that come top of m...2025-04-0911 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerTime to Catch FIRE!I saw a reel on Instagram recently and it resonated with me so much that I decided to do an episode about it. It is based on the acronym FIRE:F - Faith FirstI - Intentional TrainingR - Real FoodE - Elevate OthersI'm really excited to share how I'm using it my life and how you can as well. Happy listening!As always, thanks for listening to the podcast. If you've been here awhile, I hope you know how much I appreciate you. I...2025-04-0210 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerIt's Time to Spring CleanI'm not talking about spring cleaning in the traditional sense. Instead, I was inspired by Ryan Holiday's article, How I'm Decluttering My Life This Spring. In this episode I share some of what Ryan talks about and then I offer what I'm doing to spring clean in my own life. Give the article a read for additional ideas.Specifically, I discuss cleaning up your information diet, destroy a DOOM box, limi what has access, and get out in nature. As always, thanks for listening to the podcast. If you've been here awhile, I hope you kn...2025-03-2613 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerThis & That Late Winter Edition 2025I almost missed the winter edition of This & That. This is an episode each season that I devote to what I've been watching, reading, listening to, and doing. The intent is to give listeners some fresh ideas, and I'm also all ears about getting ideas from you. :)In this episode I refer to the books, Summer Skies by Jenny Colgan, Blue Zones by Dan Buettner, and Friendly Reminders by Scott Tatum; the Netflix series Running Point and the movie Snack Shack; and podcasts, Liz Gets Loaded (about money and anxiety) and Love Your Calm, Mini Meditations with...2025-03-1912 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerTime to Walk the WalkAs I come out of hibernation here in the Northern Hemisphere with Spring right around the corner, I had a humbling experience that told me it's time to start walking the walk. Remember, we are in control of how we react to situations and we what we do in the wake of them. I know that it's time for me to start walking the walk.In this episode I refer to Episode 129 (why I didn't make resolutions in January this year). As always, thanks for listening to the podcast. If you've been here awh...2025-03-1210 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerAn Audience of OneWe often try to play to the crowds and let them dictate our success. The problem is we can't control if they are going to like something that we do. In this episode, I invite you to get back to the basics of doing things for an audience of one: YOU!In this episode, I refer to the following:*An Audience of One by Srinivas Rao (e-book)*Is It Worth It? by Chris Denker (article)As always, thanks for listening to the podcast. If you've been here awhile, I hope you kn...2025-03-0508 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerIt's Been a DayWe've all been there when we have had proverbial, "It's been a day." And when we have those days we need to give ourselves the chance to process and debrief. In this episode, I share five ways to do just that: deep breaths, listening to music, taking a walk, doing mundane chores, and venting to a trusted person.As always, thanks for listening to the podcast. If you've been here awhile, I hope you know how much I appreciate you. If you stumbled onto it or it was suggested to you, thanks for giving it a listen an...2025-02-2609 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerWhat Did I Do to Help Others Today?About a month ago, I started on a quest to hold myself accountable to doing something to help someone else each day. I started a note on my phone with the question, "What did I do to help others today?"Before I go to sleep each night, I type in something I did and then I put the next day's date so I'm ready to go for the next day. This episode gives examples of what I've done as a jumping off point if you want to do the same.In this episode I mention...2025-02-1909 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerAlign Spending with ValuesIs your spending aligned with your values? How do you know? In this episode, I tackle the topic of spending to align with your values. It has to do with how we spend our money and whose pockets we are lining by doing so. What kind of a world are we voting for with our money?I chat about the importance of a plan and then following it so that we don't get overwhelmed. At the end, I bring up two questions to keep in mind:1. Is this item important for me to buy? If...2025-02-1216 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerIt's National School Counseling Week!Hey, since it's the week to celebrate school counselors and all that we do, I thought I would give you a peek at what I do as a middle school counselor. In this episode, I talk about what a school counselor is (which is what I am!), our purpose in the school setting, a "typical" day, and what I do that maybe most people don't realize or understand about school counseling.As always, thanks for listening to the podcast. If you've been here awhile, I hope you know how much I appreciate you. If you st...2025-02-0520 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerWhat Is Enough for Me?I'm in my slow living era, and I was inspired to talk about financial freedom after reading Rosa Diaz-Casal's article, Attaining Financial Freedom through Slow Living. Finances have always been tough for me. When I was a kid, if I had money it burned a hole in my pocket. I spent it as fast as I got it. That didn't change into adulthood, but I'm starting to really thinking about how I'm spending my money and where I'm spending it. I want you to think about and answer this question confidently, "What is enough for...2025-01-2915 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerWherever You Go, There You Are While I am not advocating for another global pandemic, there was a sense of simplicity during that time that I long for. I think that's why I feel like I've been on edge. So, this week I'm talking about going back to a more simple life, and I'm inviting you to do the same. In this episode, I read an excerpt from the book Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn. As he says, you can't escape yourself. Even if you move to a different city, change jobs, or change relationships, there's one thing you c...2025-01-1513 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerWait on Making New Year's ResolutionsI'm usually the type of person who hits the ground running with resolutions to begin the next year. However, this year I slammed on the brakes. I chat about why I decided to do so and give you food for thought to consider doing the same. Maybe you will choose to do the same. As always, thanks for listening to the podcast. If you've been here awhile, I hope you know how much I appreciate you. If you stumbled onto it or it was suggested to you, thanks for giving it a listen and I hope you st...2025-01-0811 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerWhat makes you feel alive?I recently read a book of essays by Nora McInerny titled, Bad Vibes Only (and other things I bring to the table). I found it at my public library after I picked up the book I put a hold on. I enjoy perusing the section of new books, and this particular one by McInerny grabbed my attention, because it's the exact opposite of who I am.Well, you know the old saying, "Don't judge a book by it's cover"? Yea, also, don't judge a book by its title.I loved it, and you can find...2024-12-1811 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerDon't Sweat the Small StuffThe holidays can cause a lot of stress, but I want to challenge us to stop sweating the small stuff and enjoy being in the present moment. After all, it's two weeks before Christmas and I have yet to buy a single Christmas gift. And you know what? I'm okay with that. It's all going to be okay.I also talk about Blue Christmas church services and how they can be of comfort to people who struggle with the holidays as well as how we can be supportive and hold space for our loved ones....2024-12-1112 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerPractice the PauseIn this episode, I share a passage from the book, The Pivot Year, by Brianna Wiest. Brianna talks about practicing the pause, that pause between what you feel and how you react. I admit that there are times when I'm really good at it, and then there are those other times when I'm not. I also chat about the following:*What is worth my (your) energy?*Setting boundaries*Removing myself (yourself) from situationsIf you're interested in The Pivot Year, check it out HERE. As always, thanks for listening to t...2024-12-0409 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerThe Golden YearsIn this week's episode, I delve into the golden years after having a conversation with two other postmenopausal women. I challenge you to reframe the challenges of aging. In this episode, I explore the ever changing body, losing loved ones, becoming an empty nester, and entering retirement. I refer to the book, Tough Broad by Caroline Paul. As always, thanks for listening to the podcast. If you've been here awhile, I hope you know how much I appreciate you. If you stumbled onto it or it was suggested to you, thanks for giving it a lis...2024-11-2013 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerLoosen the GripIn this episode, I expand on a piece of writing by the same title that I wrote and had published in the publication, Short. Sweet. Valuable. We all experience stress both professionally and personally. I share three ways to loosen the grip of stress: meditation, communication, and listening to music.Mentioned in this episode:*My article, "Loosen the Grip" *The book, Wherever You Go, There You Are by Jon Kabat-Zinn*The book, The Artist's Way by Julia CameronAs always, thanks for listening to the podcast. If you've been here awhile, I h...2024-11-1312 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerEncourage New GrowthToday I'm chatting about encouraging new growth by looking at and reflecting on the four facets of health: physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual. I walk you through the exercise I did to show you how you might go about figuring out what you want or need to prune that no longer serves you in a positive way.In this episode I talk about the deck of cards, called Nature Meditations. You can find them here: Nature MeditationsLoving the podcast? Share it with others and give it a positive review. That’s how the podcast wi...2024-11-0613 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerStillness in the Midst of ChaosAs women, so many of us feel like we always have to be "on." We have to constantly have to be doing something or the world will fall aspart. But guess what? It won't.In this episode, I talk about how to work on stillness and why it's so important. As women, we owe it to ourselves to be able to sit in stillness and to exist, to simply be. Loving the podcast? Share it with others and give it a positive review. That’s how the podcast will continue to grow.Music fro...2024-10-3013 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerI'm 57!!!I recently completed my 57th trip around the sun. I spend this episode chatting about why I took another two-week hiatus (I know you'll understand), what it meant to me to celebrate my birthday, and advice I wish I could have given my younger self. Thanks for going on this bird walk with me!Loving the podcast? Share it with others and give it a positive review. That’s how the podcast will continue to grow.Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/that-grooveLicense code: 6XUFRBQDFLDIJ8BS2024-10-2312 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerI'm Back!!!After a two-week break, I'm back and better than ever!! That's the intention anyway! :) I did a lot of soul searching over the last two weeks on what I really want this podcast to be about moving forward. So, check out what I'm keeping and how I'm changing it. I'm excited about it, and I hope you will be as well. Loving the podcast? Share it with others and give it a positive review. That’s how the podcast will continue to grow.Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/tha...2024-10-0905 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerWhat's Left Unfinished?I started reading The Book of Two Ways by Jodi Picoult. In it, the main character is a death doula, and one of the questions she asks clients as they prepare to end their early life is, "What's left unfinished?"I pose this question to you this week, not as a morbid thought but rather as a realistic reflection and inspiration to stop waiting to do the things and get to doing them before time runs out. Because, as we all know, no one is getting out alive. :)Also, VOTE for me in the...2024-09-1809 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerLet People Run Their Own RaceJames Clear's newsletter was in the inspiration for this episode. In his weekly newsletter, he offered this nugget of wisdom, "Your job is to live life with them, not live their life for them."In this episode, I share a story from my long ago coaching days about some young women who learned a valuable lesson in running their own race and their parents who let them do so rather than swooping in for the rescue. We all have great intentions when we want to help others, but we can't do it for them or...2024-09-1109 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerBird by BirdFrom Anne Lamott's book, Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life, Lamott shares the story of her brother who had a project due on birds. Spoiler alert, he waited until the last minute to get it done.And then, Lamott's father gives the best advice when her brother was feeling overwhelmed. That's the focus of this week's episode.In this episode, I talk about the following:*the feelings of overwhelm*putting a plan of action together (go back and listen to Episode 116 - Rome Wasn't Built in a Day*how...2024-09-0408 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerRome Wasn't Built in a DayWe all know that Rome wasn't built in a day, and yet we think that overnight success happens. I hate to break it to you, but it doesn't. It take planning, consistent effort, and patience. In this episode, I break down these three components to share a recipe for building our own Rome.Loving the podcast? Share it with others and give it a positive review. That’s how the podcast will continue to grow.Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/that-grooveLicense code: 6XUFRBQDFLDIJ8BS...2024-08-2810 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerPut the Phone DownSo many of us use our phones for good reasons, but then there are the times that we mindlessly scroll. We intend to only scroll for a few minutes, but then we look up and 30 minutes has gone by. How did that happen?We scroll because we are bored or we don't think we have time to do anything else. We even pick up our phone without realizing we've done it.This episode is all about using those gap minutes to do things instead of picking up our phone. In this episode, I talk about...2024-08-2111 minLet the Adventure Begin with Chris DenkerShine BrightThis week I'm sharing a story about the phrase, "Shine Bright." We all have ways of letting our light shine in others' lives. We can share a smile, hold a door open, ask how someone is doing, ask how we can help, and let people know we are thinking about them.I want to encourage us all to let our lights shine brightly in a world that can sometimes seem dark. Loving the podcast? Share it with others and give it a positive review. That’s how the podcast will continue to grow.Mus...2024-08-1506 min
The Denker Capital podcastA new product for our global small- and mid-cap ideasWe’re excited to introduce a new addition to our investment offering. The Denker Global Opportunities Portfolio is an actively managed certificate, or AMC, designed to capitalise on opportunities in small- and mid-cap equities in developed markets. Our seasoned global investment experts, Kokkie Kooyman and Jacobus Oosthuizen, along with Barry de Kock, will manage the portfolio.In our latest podcast, Nigel Barnes chats with Barry de Kock and our CEO, Shane Tremeer. They discuss the features of the Denker Global Opportunities Portfolio, the reasons behind its launch, why we believe global smaller companies are primed for good lo...2024-08-0714 minThe Denker Capital podcastReflecting on 25 years of the Denker SCI Equity FundIn this episode, we reflect on the 25-year history of the Denker Sanlam Collective Investments (SCI) Equity Fund. Caylin Conradie chats with Claude van Cuyck, the Portfolio Manager of the fund, to gain insight into its performance, the team’s approach to identifying opportunities and risks, the challenges and successes of the past, and the ever-evolving landscape of South African equities. 2023-11-0126 minThe Denker Capital podcastNavigating the narrow global equity marketIn this episode, Jacobus Oosthuizen and Nigel Barnes discuss the performance of global markets in 2023 - exploring the impact of tech stocks and the AI frenzy, and factors that have contributed to the performance of the Denker Global Equity Fund and the Denker Sanlam Collective Investments (SCI) Global Equity Feeder Fund this year. They also touch on our investment approach and some stock ideas and shed some light on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. 2023-06-2114 minThe Denker Capital podcastBalancing risk and returns in the current environmentIt’s the end of August 2022, and just over five years since the launch of the Denker Sanlam Collective Investments (SCI) Balanced Fund and the Denker Sanlam Collective Investments (SCI) Stable Fund. In this episode the co-managers of these funds, Madalet Sessions and Jan Meintjes, talk about their strategies, their strong focus on risk management, regrets, and how the greater investment team at Denker Capital is integrated in our multi-asset fund processes.2022-09-0223 minThe Denker Capital podcastChina regulatory clampdown and the impact on investments in companies such as NaspersIn a global integrated economy and with Naspers/Prosus being a significant part of the JSE, it is important to understand what recently happened in China, what has changed, and what this means for investors. Nigel Barnes chatted to Claude van Cuyck who manages the Denker SCI Equity Fund and Denker SCI SA Equity Fund to ask him about this. 2021-09-0114 min
How to be a Dichter und Denker22. Quickie: Die AusbildungDiese Woche erlebt ihr eine Premiere bei How to be a Dichter und Denker: Wir haben einen Gast (oder wie Svenja sagen würde, eine Gästin)! Die liebe Laura hat uns über ihre Erfahrungen durch ihre Ausbildung bei Gerhard D. Wempe berichtet. Damit wollen wir euch einen Einblick gewähren, was euch neben den Studium noch für Türen offenstehen. Wir hoffen, es gefällt euch!In diesem Sinne verabschieden wir uns in die Sommerpause bis August und wünschen euch bis dahin eine schöne Zeit!Have fun!2021-07-0213 min
How to be a Dichter und Denker21. Das StudiumLiebe angehenden Dichter*innen und Denker*innen,in dieser Folge weichen wir von unseren bekannten Mustern ab, da wir diesmal nicht literarischen Fragen nachgehen, sondern auf Wunsch einer Hörerin über das Studium sprechen.Wir erzählen Euch, wie es ist, Germanistik auf Lehramt zu studieren, welche Hürden Euch möglicherweise erwarten, aber auch welche Vorzüge das Studium haben kann!Have fun!2021-06-2535 minHow to be a Dichter und Denker8. Quickie: CharakterisierungManchmal fehlen Euch die Worte, wenn es darum geht, Menschen zu beschreiben? Dann kann Euch diese Folge Abhilfe leisten! Wir zeigen Euch diese Woche, wie man eine Charakterisierung schreibt und was dafür wichtig ist!Bei Fragen und Anregungen gilt weiterhin: per Instagram (How to be a Dichter und Denker) oder per Mail (info@howtobeadichterunddenker.de)Have fun!2021-03-2614 minHow to be a Dichter und Denker3. Bernhard Schlink - Der VorleserNachdem wir die Basicstufen zum Dichter und Denker erklommen haben, wird es jetzt spannend, indem wir heuten den ersten ROMAN besprechen. In dieser Folge erwartet euch Liebe, Schuld, Leidenschaft und alles, was eben für einen spannenden Roman gegeben sein muss! Nebenbei besprechen wir noch die wichtigsten Fakten und "good to knows" über den Vorleser.Have fun!2021-02-1949 min
BuchstapeleiFolge 01: Buchstapelei - Die Unschärfe der Welt und Wer die Nachtigall stört. Mit Christina Cassala und Helge DenkerWir sprechen in der ersten Folge u.a. über diese Bücher: Die Neuerscheinung: Iris Wolf "Die Unschärfe der Welt". Der Klassiker, neu gelesen: Harper Lee "Wer die Nachtigall stört" (und die Graphic Novel von Fred Fordham). Zwei aktuelle Warnungen: Juli Zeh "Leere Herzen" und Christina Dalcher "Vox". Viel Spaß beim Hören! Mehr Infos unter https://buchstapelei.wordpress.com.2021-01-261h 15How to be a Dichter und Denker1. Vorstellung und Epochen Teil IHerzlich Willkommen zum Podcast how to be a Dichter und Denker!Als Basic für einen Dichter und Denker darf natürlich ein Epochenüberblick nicht fehlen. Wir möchten Euch mit diesem Einstieg in die Welt der Literaten entführen und Euer Interesse für die deutsche Literatur wecken! P.S. Falls Ihr kein Bock darauf hattet, Euch dieses Wissen selbst auf sämtlichen Internetseiten anzueignen, erfolgt hiermit eine Zusammenfassung von uns für Euch!"Es gibt nichts Gutes, außer man tut es" (Erich Kästner) - also hört den Podcast! 2021-01-2116 min