The Human Connections Magazine

Learning Life with You

Society EN ↓ 24 episodes

I'm Alberto Castillo, a 31-year-old International English Teacher, explorer, and random human being just learning life as I go. Join me on my adventures as I explore things and places, talk about random topics, share my own experiences and stories about life, along with beautiful and inspiring guests and friends from all avenues of life. I hope you enjoy it!

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The Human Connections Magazine

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Society

Podcast website

www.learninglifewithyou.org

Latest episode

Dec 31, 2025

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Episodes

How 2025 Changed Everything: 11 Lessons for a Better 2026 31.12.2025

2025 was a year of extreme highs and lows, from heartbreak and grief to the beauty of brotherhood and family. In this video, I’m sharing the 11 life lessons I learned this year to help you enter 2026 with more wisdom and strength.#lifelessons #Mindset #NewYear2026 #personalgrowth #motivation

Changes 22.01.2023

In this episode, I decide to go outside for a walk in Shenyang, China, and talk about changes in life. Sometimes, we're so caught up with the fear of change that we forget to realize that it's needed in order for us to grow. I go over some of my experiences and what I've learned so far while embracing the idea of changing career paths and traveling. And how through small compounding actions, I've...

The Fragility and Mortality of Life 14.01.2023

As 2022 ended and we are off to the start of the new year 2023, I was left to wonder and reflect on my own mortality and the fragility of life. For me, 2022 was a tough year mentally and spiritually, I had to come to terms with the idea that I can't control every outcome and that everyone has an end date, including myself. In this episode, I discuss the struggles of personal loss and the struggles...

Do Things You Enjoy! 07.01.2022

There have been many times where I've found myself upset and worried about doing new things and not being good at them. Sometimes, it's gotten to the point where I stop doing these things because of the feeling of failure. Whether it's creating content, filmmaking, writing short stories, picking up a new sport, or learning a new subject, the idea of not being great or perfect at these things has s...

Year 2022: Acts of Kindness 31.12.2021

As we're jumping into the new year, I wanted to remind people of the importance of new habits, especially the one of being kind to one another. In this episode, I break down two stories of random acts of kindness that helped shape me into the person I am today.  I hope by sharing these stories, you guys find it in your heart to create a ripple effect of good in this world. Because now more th...

Conor Adams from Cosacchi 21.12.2021

In this episode, I sit down with one of my best friends, Conor Adams from Cosacchi, whom I met in China, and discuss his upbringing, his journey across the World, and who he is as a musician, teacher, and human being. We discuss some of the challenges he's faced while growing into the person he wants to be, how building relationships has been an important role in his development and why it is impo...

iAlejandroGomez 08.12.2021

In this episode, we sit down with Alejandro Gomez, a hairstylist and makeup artist based out of San Diego California, and dive into his humble beginnings. We discuss the struggles of his work, being bipolar, and staying clear of mind in order to be a good role model and human being to the people around him. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.  Follow Alejandro Gomez on IG @ia...

DeAndre Simmons 08.12.2021

Last year I had the privilege to sit down and chat with my good friend, mentor and vocal coach DeAndre Simmons. In this episode we discuss his life experience as a performer, how he copes with the unknown, and gives us advice on how to live life in a prosperous way. I enjoyed recording this episode as I was able to learn so much from him. I hope you enjoy it too.  With Love,  Alberto Cas...

Finding Your Purpose and Why 31.03.2021

In this episode I am joined by my friend, Prasanna Karur, host of the Playground Podcast. I met Prasanna in a networking event for podcasters and somehow clicked ended up taking over the platform with different viewers during the event discussing different topics and in general the journey of life. Because I enjoyed the conversation I had with him, I decided to bring him on the show and discuss mo...

You Need Surgery... What? Oh Shit! 15.03.2021

In this episode I go over my wonderful experience from the Chinese Hospital where I got my surgery, the unexpected connection I created with 5 strangers and how I found my faith in humanity in the most unexpected place.

Buying Homes 02.03.2021

Jay Sener, a Realtor from San Diego and very good friend of mine, go over the process of buying a home and the benefits in a two part interview. This is part 1. I hope you enjoy!

Within the Week: Kick Yourself for your Troubles! 02.02.2021

Take accountability for your actions! There are so many times that we put the blame on circumstances and other people, but fail to realize we are the ones to blame for our own misfortunes majority of the time. Like Theodore Roosevelt once said, " If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, you wouldn't sit for a month". So go handle your shit and kick ass today!...

Life vs. Lifestyle 14.12.2020

Join me in a conversation with my friend and fellow podcaster, Donald Williams Jr., in which we talk about keeping a balance between life, lifestyle, work, challenges and relationships.

Within the Week: Be a Good Human Being 11.12.2020

A quick Within the Week episode challenging the listeners to be good human beings.

HEY! 05.12.2020

A friendly reminder of the beautiful person you truly are! Kick ass you crazy human being!

Self Care with Jason Woltz 24.11.2020

In this episode I decide to invite my friend , Jason Woltz , to discuss about the topic self care and offer us some insight on some of the difficulties and solutions in taking better care of ourselves.

Within the Week: Take a Break 20.11.2020

There's a lot of things going on in our lives: making sure we stay safe through a pandemic, providing for our families, keeping up with our responsibilities, and making sure we just get through 2020. So how do we make sure we remain sane? Maybe it can be as easy as taking a small break.

Within the Week: Better late, than never! 16.11.2020

In my short miniseries within my podcast I decide to dive into the quote, "Better late, than ever" and reflect about how this quote hits home to many people including myself. In the end of the episode I decide to practice what I preach by doing an acapella cover for the song "500 Miles", I hope you enjoy it!

Perception 13.11.2020

Sometimes there's days where it seems like the World and the responsibilities of life gets in the way of happiness and fun. What do you do when you've had enough? Do you let the misfortunes dictate your reality? How do you move forward? Dive into this idea of perception with me and basic stoic philosophy, as I cover this interesting human challenge we all face.

Self Talk 04.11.2020

When I started thinking about new episode ideas for my podcast, the concept of self-talk came into consideration immediately. These past few months have been a little bit challenging for me as I had to take a step back and look inward and figure some of my own challenges and negative self-beliefs.

Fuck the Corona Virus 20.03.2020

Well the corona virus definitely sucks. This is my experience so far...

Reflection 28.02.2020

As I'm taking a bus in Seoul, Korea, heading to my hostel, I can't help but reflect about the magnificent beauty I get to experience teaching and the many wonders I have experienced so far. These are my thoughts.

Gratitude and The Small Little Things 10.02.2020

In this episode I go over some of the things I am grateful for and how I am starting to appreciate the small little things in life.

Pilot Learning Life? 09.02.2020

Is this my life? I think so, right? How did I even end up in China? Let's find out.

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