Life in Paradise on a Shoestring

For several decades, she had a dream to scuba dive. In this episode Dawn shares the experience of achieving one of her Bucket List goals: getting PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) Certified. Listen and you'll learn 1. Why it is so important to have a Master Dream (Bucket) List and how many things should be on your list, 2. How and why you want to know your limits. 3. Under...

Picking up the Clipboard is a phrase Tom and Dawn have used for years. Hear the story about where the phrase originated and how easily we can step up and lead. Listen and learn: 1.  How small seemingly insignificant decisions we make can enrich the lives of others and our own. 2.  Why self-employment is a ticket to freedom and flexibility. 3.  That we don't have to know everything to be a lea...

We've all heard how exercise is good for you. But how much do we really need? Recent news articles have highlighted scientific research examining the relationship between exercise and better health outcomes. In this episode you'll learn: 1.  How many deaths and disease outcomes can be completely eliminated. 2. The link between physical activity and premature death and chronic diseases. 3...

Becoming a Master Communicator with Renee Marino! "Taking the time to improve your communication skills will only serve you in every relationship, no matter how deep or casual the relationship may be." Renée Marino is a professional communication coach who helps people create genuine connections in their life and business by balancing new school technology with ol’ school simplicity. She...

How long do you want to live to be? Have you thought about it? What image comes to mind when you think about living to be 120 years old? In this episode Dawn explains how reframing the way we think about aging and controlling our subconscious thoughts impacts our longevity.  You'll discover the following: 1. The First Step to living a long, healthy life. 2. How to Make a Longevity Plan and wh...

The Law of Navigation, if not followed can have tragic consequences.  That was clear when two groups raced to be the first to the South Pole. One group perished, due to poor preparation. The other prevailed. In this episode Captain Tom shares his ideas on  preparation and navigating - life. Did you get your Free Copy of Dawn's book yet? Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mi...

In this episode, Dawn shares her recent two week experience with her mom Glenda.  After her stepdad Jim passed away last October, Dawn had concerns about her mom's well-being. it's the first time Glenda has ever been alone. As it turns out, she's thriving and a great example/case study for the importance of relationships as explained in the book The Good Life: Lessons from the World...

The Secrets to Living a Happier, Healthier and Longer Life.     "Hearing an accurate understanding of our own experience coming from another person, articulated in their words, can be thrilling, especially when we’re feeling alienated in a social setting. Suddenly someone is seeing us as we are, and that experience momentarily breaches the barrier that we feel between us and the world. To be...

At age 45, David Fleming was cruising along health wise but was always hungry. At the urging of his partner he made an appointment for a physical exam. He was shocked to learn he was diabetic - with no classic symptoms. After 6 short weeks his A1C numbers had beed halved.  Hear David tell his inspirational story, explain his journey back to perfect health and the impact it has had on his other fam...

Join Host Dawn Fleming and hubby Tom Clifford for the kickoff of a new monthly segment on Leadership: Taking Command with Captain Tom.  Find out how and why the subject of leadership is so important and the origin of this part of the show.  In this episode you'll also learn: 1) What is Leadership? What are the different types and why they matter. 2) How do we and can we lead (hint: you'r...

The First Episode of 2023. The New Year is an exciting time - for new beginnings. A New Year and a New You. Join Dawn as she explains in detail the new podcast format and the immense benefits for listeners. That includes a new monthly segment on leadership with her husband: Taking Command with Captain Tom. There is also be a monthly Book Review segment which will feature both new and old books tha...

Oliver Wendell Holmes said “ Many people die with their music still in them. Too often it is because they are always getting ready to live. Before they know it time runs out. ” If you drive by the cemeteries, you'll hear the symphony of music that was never played.  Don't let that be you! The vast majority of people live small, frustrated lives for no reason whatsoever. The potential to...

What’s in store for you in the upcoming year? Do you have a vision, a plan, set some goals?  What if Dawn told you that your rich, happy dream life could start right now? Would you like that? Are you open to it? In this episode Dawn explains how it can happen VERY quickly - if you will allow it. There's a specific formula that others have used, you just need to learn the formula and do what m...

Alexandria Agresta believes in a world where the message we know we were put on this earth to share, doesn’t die still inside us. Alexandria is an International Speaker, TEDx Speaker and founder of Made for the Stage, where she turns industry leaders into thought leaders and messages into movements. This has led her to becoming a pioneer in her space, pushing the boundaries of how we can speak in...

Marika Flatt is a rock star book publicist, has been a leader in the book industry since 1997, is an avid book lover and knows the importance of a great story. "I just knew that that was blending books and the literary side with getting people on media, which I also understood and valued. And so it was just kind of like a match made in heaven." Marika and her husband Doug founded PR by t...

Listen to this episode of the Life of Paradise Podcast for tips on turning your passion into a thriving business. In this episode, you will learn: 1. How Michael Neeley went from being a professional actor to a successful podcaster and mentor 2. The importance of having fun in business 3. The huge opportunity for growth in the podcasting industry "The truth is, it's never going to be per...

Find work you love in paradise with Dan Miller's help! "The old Earl Nightingale will message a strange secret. We've become what we think about." Dan Miller is a New York Times bestselling author and podcaster who helps people find work they love. He is the author of 48 Days to the Work You Love and the founder of the Eagles community. He hosts a podcast of the same name that...

Looking for your perfect paradise? Play may be the path you're looking for. In this episode you will learn: 1. How to make decisions in order to move forward in life 2. Why people may not know what they want in life 3. Overcoming adversity by choosing to focus on what one does know and what one can do "The universe loves a made up mind." James MacNeil is an international bestselling...

In this episode Host Dawn Fleming announces the Birth of the New Life in Paradise on a Shoestring Podcast!  She was inspired to relaunch and rebrand the show attending a Podcasting conference in Southern California. Even with all that the podcast has accomplished, Dawn realized the show could be even better - and MORE FUN! The new name is the Life in Paradise on a Shoestring Podcast - with really...

“Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside while still alive.” – Norman Cousins Dia de los Muertos is such a fitting day for Episode 100. This huge milestone also marks the Death of the Overseas Life Redesign Podcast. Have a listen and hear what’s coming - because this isn’t the end! This episode is a peak behind the curtain.  A short history of the show, where...

For a good life, find your people and nurture strong relationships. "In other words, make friends with individuals. The other side of the individualistic coin: Find your people." I grew up in the United States and, like many Americans, I was taught that my country was the best in the world. I never questioned this belief until I went to college and studied anthropology. I learned about e...

Do you want to know the secret to happiness and success? It may surprise you to know that emotional intelligence (EI) is key! "Emotional intelligence is the ability to monitor one's own and other people's emotions, to discriminate between different emotions and label them appropriately, and to use emotional information to guide thinking and behavior." In the Science of Happines...

Does Worrying about What Other People Think Make Us Happy? “When we asked, ‘What was your biggest regret?’ a lot of people said, ‘I wish I hadn’t spent so much time worrying about what other people think'" according to the Harvard Happiness Study. Fear is a primal emotion and goes to the heart of our survival drive in the physical world. Our survival as humans, as a tribal species, is de...

Does being self-absorbed make you happier? "People are happiest when they make investments in things that are beyond themselves." In the last four episodes of The Science of Happiness series (Volume 1), we focused on the science of happiness as it relates to creating purpose and deeper meaning in life. Volume 2 focuses on our fourth quarter theme of Community and Cultural Adaptation. The...

Do you want to be happier? "You now have the knowledge and the power to take control of your own happiness. By doing that, you can help but make the world a better place." I stopped reading the newspaper and started reading a good book in the morning. It made a huge impact in our lives. If you aren't a reader, there is another way. In a 2004 study, participants wrote for 20 minutes...