ComebaCK: What’s Your Story?

JayaSanker is a travelling certified lyengar yoga teacher, with experience teaching yoga at all levels, having began at 16 years old. He joins me to discuss the benefits of his practice both physical and mental, experiences teaching in Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam, and more. You can find out more about JayaSankar at 'JayaSankar Yoga', on Facebook, and more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on...

Joe Casserley has been a DJ in Manchester for 36 years, works with organisations such as Sale Sharks and Manchester United, and is the host of 'The Full Irish' show on Facebook live, aiming to unite Irish musicians together. We discuss his Irish background in Manchester, reasons for kickstarting 'The Full Irish', aims for the future, and more. You can find the Full Irish on Facebook, and more abou...

Jen Dixon is a musician from the North East of England, has released several singles, and has been played on 'John Kennedy' and 'BBC Introducing Music'. We discuss her live performances, career so far, mix of genres, and more. You can find out more at @jendixonmusic on all streaming platforms, and more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram. 

Olivia Farmer is a wellness professional and lifestyle coach from South Africa. We discuss the benefits of challenges of her practice and its importance. You can find out more on Facebook at 'Olivia Farmer', and more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram. 

Steve Silvers is initially from Sheffield, UK, before spending ten years serving as a monk in India through the 90's. He subsequently moved to California, then Oregon, and is now working as a Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) instructor. We naturally discuss expat life, lessons learnt from his spiritual journey in India, the art, practice and lessons that BJJ can offer, and as we're both Manchester United...

Chris Devoize is initially from France and has been living as an expat in Saigon, Vietnam, where he organised 'The Lakes Races', for multiple Vietnamese orphanages, and runs all around Vietnam. We also discuss his background as a semi-pro tennis player, and the experiences of running a triathalon/Ironman race. Great work, Chris and thank you for your time.  You can find out more at 'The Lakes...

Delighted to interview one of the co hosts of ‘Creators In Saigon’ and coach, Tue-Si Nguyen, in a very open and powerful conversation about mental health and addiction. Having lost his mother at an early age, Tue-Si battled addiction, including a two year crystal meth problem from 2017-2019. He’s bounced back to become a podcast host and coach - and shares all the highs and lows here. For anybody...

Angelica Galluzzo is a Canadian student of psychology and the host of 'The Revolutionized Mind Podcast', looking to spread awareness and insight into a variety of topics linked to mental health. We go from her soccer scholarship, time in USA, techniques to manage mental health, the darkest points, how she made a comeback, aims behind 'Revolutionized Mind Podcast', and aims for the future, both per...

Maude Berardelli is the business development manager of WineCellarVn here in Saigon, Vietnam, distributing wine to restaurants and bars, catering to expat needs. Initially hailing from Montreal, Quebec, Maude has worked in F&B for many years, coming up to 4 in Saigon. We discuss her background in the hospitality industry, challenges due to CO-VID, reasons to love F&B, and more. You can fin...

Dennis Relojo-Howell is the founder of Psychreg and the Editor-In-Chief of Psychreg Journal Of Psychology (PJP). He sits on the editorials board of international peer-reviewed journals. His research interests encompass blog psychology, cyber psychology and mental health. Psychreg empowers people by publishing mental health stories, conducting interviews, and hosting events. We discuss the backgrou...

ComebaCK welcomes Dani from 'This Village Girl Podcast', and 'Virtual Besties', a Filipino currently living and working in Germany. We discuss challenges faced with mental health, her blogging and podcasting, and also the benefits of detoxing. You can find out more about Dani and her work at @thisvillagegirl on Instagram and more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram. 

Today I was joined by British expat living in Saigon, David Delves, and we had a great conversation about the theatre business, including previous projects in London and Southend, work in Saigon, and more. Thanks a lot, David! You can find out more at Facebook 'Dragonfly Vietnam', and 'DragonFly Theatre Education', and more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram. 

In a unique episode of ComebaCK, today’s “guest” is host Conor, covering the upcoming Euro 2020 final for England against Italy, where finally....finally.... it might come home. Let’s see. Touching upon the unity Gareth Southgate has provided since his cultural reboot upon appointment in 2016, (especially in comparison to the Prime Minister), the strength of players such as Sterling, Kane, Pickfor...

James Hammond, host of the travel podcast, 'Winging It', joins me to discuss firstly, football, with England's upcoming Euro 2020 final against Italy, sharing her experiences watching England at major tournaments, Euro 2012 in Ukraine, World Cup 2014 in Brazil, and Euro 2016 in France. We discuss memories of this England side over the years, particularly painful misses against Argentina in 1998 an...

Today I'm joined by Matt Wallace, a Scottish musician, soon approaching eight years here in Vietnam, both in Hanoi and Saigon.  We discuss his music journey to date, current projects in and around the city, challenges due to the pandemic, musical influences, and future aims, all in songwriting, covering, or performing. You can find out more about Matt at @mattwallace.music on Instagram and mo...

ComebaCK welcomes Cava, a Vietnamese lady determined to make a difference with her brand new charity project, 'From Saigon To Saigon', which aims to benefit and raise awareness and donations for those badly affected from the Covid restrictions here in Saigon, including street vendors and physical labourers. We discuss everthing to do with this week old organisation - keep striving, Cava! You can f...

With football (perhaps) coming home, and England in their first major final in 55 years since the much heralded 1966 triumph, I talk to Josh Bean, an England fan who will be one of the 60,000 (extremely fortunate) supporters in Wembley on Sunday, for the final against Italy. We discuss following England, predictions for the match, past tournament heartbreaks, and more. Come on England. 

Linzi Meaden joins me today to discuss her projects. Linzi lost her only sibling, Stuart, to suicide on 14 June 2020. She has since made it her mission to make it more globally acceptable for those left behind by suicide to grieve more openly, and for suicide to be spoken about more openly without outdated stigmas and unkind beliefs. Her book, 'What Suicide Left Behind: Navigating Your Own Grief J...

ComebaCK chats to Gregory Dolezal, the founder of ‘Ology Vietnam’, and we discuss more about the education and aims for the company in the future, as well as Greg’s background in Laos, Thailand and Vietnam. You can find out more about Ology on Facebook and more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram.

ComebaCK chats to co host of 'Pod Across The Pond' podcast, Erin Huebscher, an American currently living in Germany, having previously lived in London, Stockholm and New York City. We discuss copywriting, expat life, podcasting, Germany and more! Thanks so much, Erin, much appreciated! You can find out more at @podacrossthepond and more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram. 

Bradley Opatz is an American currently living in Vietnam, having previously practiced Buddhism and showcased his religious studies in Thailand and beyond. Fascinating chat with Bradley, please check it out! You can find out more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram. 

ComebaCK chats to Wes Jackson, CEO at Omega Digital and Coaching, an American, currently based in Vietnam, and we discuss all things related to his business and project. Thanks Wes! You can find out more at 'Omega Digital', on Facebook, and more about ComebaCK at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram. 

Really enjoyed chatting to Jon Keeling about his music project 'The First Street Belief'. The conversation varies on all things musical, and was an absolutely fascinating insight into everything music related, including Greece, Vietnam, the confidence of self promotion, and more. Thanks a lot Jon! You can find out more about the First Street Belief on Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube! 

To kick off the next 100, on episode 101, I chat to an extraordinary lady in Dana Drahos, host of the 'Creators in Saigon' podcast, and a women's nutritionist and hormal health consultant. We discuss everything from nutrition, hormonal health, her podcast, background in USA and Vietnam, and more. Dana has been a huge influence on kickstarting ComebaCK, so I thank her enormously. You can find out m...

For the landmark century, I interviewed SHADYLANES, Rowan Nelsen and Nache Chan, about their career in music and in SHADYLANES, including a discussion about their astonishingly powerful and authentic new single and video, 'The Confines Of Everything'. You can find out more about 'SHADYLANES' on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube, and more about Comeback at @thecomebackwithck on Instagram.