The Fortunate Son
The Fortunate Son is a venue to discuss the human condition and the journey of life. Topics range from current events, music, business, food, cooking, literature, sports, and entertainment, mental and physical health, and many more.
Episodes
All the way from Yamaguchi Prefecture in Japan JT welcomes friend of the show Mark Reid from the Zen Sammich podcast (link here).
Mark is a Lawyer, Professor and has a Masters degree in Philosophy so Mark is not just some "soapbox philosopher" like JT!
In this epsiode we discuss Mark's journey and life as Americans living abroad, zen and stoicism, lady's speed stick, podcasting, and of course the excellent podcast that Mark ho...
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you can contact JT via social media or dirrectly at thefortunatesonpodcast@gmail.com
Apologies for the long hiatus folks, its been awhile since the last episode and I explain why on this program
*This program is dedicated to loved ones of supporters of The Fortunate Son who have recently lost their battles with cancer and Covid, Karl and Lucinda from JT to your families im so sorry for your loss*
On this program JT covers the process of Dostaning or Swedish death cleaning, basically decluttering your posessions and...
On this program JT discusses "The Crab Mentality" and how to guard against it and look after your personal journey and life goals.
Thank you so much for all the support regarding the time off the show and the ongoing recovery of WIlliam.
"6 reasons the world doesnt suck";
Please listen to this short update, thank you so much for your support!
Do to an unforeseen emergency, JT could not get an episode up this week, please listen to this short update for details.
If you would like to follow William's progress please join us on IG or the Facebook group, thank you for all the love and support you have shown me in this difficult time.
On this episode JT discusses how to approach someone who you think may be suffering from depression and also some pointers on living with depresion.
JT also covers the Myers-Briggs test and how it may be useful for you in life.
"4 reasons why the world doesnt suck";
Tonights program is the first installment of "JT's house of travels", where he discusses some of the places he has been and many places in the world where he would love to visit one day. He caps it of with a "Top 5 list" of countries he hasnt been able to get to just yet.
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/people-try-to-do-right-by-each-other-no-matter-the-motivation-says-new-scientific-study/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.or...
Part 2 of JT's ongoing food journey saga many more to come!
Dont forget the website is up folks, www.theparanormalson.com
"3 reasons life doesnt suck" links;
https://www.wvlt.tv/2020/06/13/texas-trooper-secretly-pays-for-92-year-old-womans-tires/
https://soranews24.com/2020/06/12/woman-attempting-suicide-in-tokyo-has-life-saved-by-20-sumo-wrestlers/
https://kfor.com/news/protests/a-teen-who-spent-10-hours-cleaning-up-aft...
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On this episode of The Fortunate Son JT discusses the top 20 regrets people convey on their deathbeds, Life is short do you utmost not to exerience these regrets!
Todays Episode is dedicate with 2 people whose passing has deeply affected those close to JT.
Links to "3 Reasons the world doesnt suck"
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/what-was-native-american-food-like-before-europeans
https://www.blf.org.uk/media-centr...
JT kicks off discussing his food journey, life influences and some of the many foods he enjoys and cuisines he has been introduced to. If you hear something you want to know more about send an email to Theparanormalsonpodcast@gmail.com and JT will discuss on the program.
Links to "3 resons the world doesnt suck"
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/science-of-kindness-9/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/thousands-of-peopl...
MESSAGE FROM JT
Before listening to this episode recorded on June 2nd, please take the time to listen to the short episode introduction I have recorded. I have done my best to not further agitate or deepen the current divide occuring in the US, I just want to make sure that you the listener is aware of the subject matter in this program. Love to you all - JT
JT discusses the current events occuring in the US and oth...
JT starts the program by saying hes going to push the envelope a bit on this episode and then covers the shoutouts and "3 reasons why life doesnt suck"
The main topic of the show was the continual polarization and division of humanity by governments and the mass media, think for yourselves folks we are all children of the same world.
Links to the news stories
https://themazatlanpost.com/2019/09/27/mexican-grandmother...
On todays program JT discusses the importance of enjoying life's small pleasures from his own unique perspective.
JT gives some well deserved shoutouts to some of the program's biggest supporters, not least among them Scott in Missouri make sure you head over and check out his podcast "The old 77".
JT thanks all his listeners and gives an update on listenership volumes.
Dont forget "3 reasons the world doesnt suck" links to the pos...
JT discusses planning for your future and retirement. Many people have cultural and family pressures not to plan and save ahead JT gives a brief overview of finances and some general tips of how to plan and avoiding things like CC debt
Links to "3 reasons life doesnt suck"
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/sir-captain-tom-moore-over-awed-by-knighthood/
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/feeding-nepals-out-of-work-elephants-during-c...
JT kicks off this episode with a new segment “3 reasons life doesn’t suck” where he brings to you 3 positive stories.
This will be a recurring segment.
JT gives his thoughts and experience about forgiveness and letting go and being the captain of your own vessel, we cant shape the past only the days we have left on this earth.
Tonight's episode has no background music, please let JT know which you prefer in future (music or n...
JT covers his thoughts on being thankfull, gratefull and what defines success as well our legacy. JT shares some positivity quotes that he enjoys and discusses his feelings regarding what success is, showing empathy for our fellow humans and especially towards those of us who are suffering chroning and long term conditions like cancer and other debilitating conditions.
Big thanks to Mike Feala for the amazing new lo...
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