The Culture of Outrage: Why We're So Divided
Everybody is talking. Very few people feel heard. David Beckemeyer joins the Rhythm & Roam podcast to break down the outrage economy, political polarization, and the simple but difficult practice of seeing people as more than a label. Visit RhythmAndRoam.com for more travel, culture, and meaningful ...
Starting Over at 50: Rebuilding a Life Through Solo Travel
What happens when life hits reset at 50 and you answer with a passport instead of fear? In this episode of Rhythm & Roam, Tina shares how a series of life-changing moments pushed her to rebuild from the ground up through solo travel. We talk about identity, reinvention, loneliness vs. freedom, and w...
The Magic Began in Mexico
What happens when a 27-year educator leaves it all behind and moves permanently to Mexico? In this episode of Rhythm & Roam, hosts Benefsheh, Paul, and Trecia sit down with author and former educator Queen D. Michele to explore her decision to become a permanent resident of Jalisco, Mexico, and the ...
Culture Shock? Find Your Zen While Traveling
Travel is more than flights and photos; it is a mirror for our inner world. In this episode, Benefsheh, Paul, and Trecia sit down with Katie Krimitsos, founder and CEO of the Women’s Meditation Network, a global family of meditation podcasts. Katie also recently launched the new show ”Meditation for...
Before You Book That Mission Trip ... (Listen to This!)
Planning a mission trip, church group travel, or student outreach abroad? This episode is your blueprint. Dr. Joy, CEO of Butler Travel, joins Rhythm & Roam to break down the most common and costly mistakes travelers make when organizing international trips. We also explore how faith plays a role in...
Talking to Strangers: How to Find Connection in a Polarized World
What if talking to a stranger could help bridge a divide? David Deighton, creator of Triptych Dialogue, joins Rhythm & Roam to explore travel, conceptual art, active listening, and finding common ground in a polarized world. Visit RhythmAndRoam.com for more travel, culture, and meaningful conversati...
Meeting Culture at Its Own Pace
On this episode of Rhythm & Roam, we sit down with Australian hiker, writer, and educator Belinda Coker, who spends up to eight months a year walking long-distance trails across regions and countries. She shares how moving slowly through towns and villages reshapes her view of culture, identity, and...
Unspoken Rules of Irish Music Sessions | (with Tara Connaghan)
Step into a crowded Irish pub, the fiddle starts, the pints are flowing… and you’re wondering if it’s okay to clap, sing, or join in. In this episode of Rhythm & Roam, Benef, Paul, and Trecia sit down with Irish fiddle player, podcaster, author, educator, tour guide, and arts manager, Tara Connaghan...
Cultural IQ: The Secret to Meaningful Travel?
In this episode, we sit down with Renae Ninneman, founder of Going Beyond Tourism and CulturalQ, to explore what it really means to develop cultural intelligence (CQ). We go beyond surface-level awareness to unpack how CQ shapes how we travel, connect, and show up in diverse spaces.