Barbara Johnson is an acclaimed author who shares a personal journey back to Ireland that was sparked by the tragedy of her partner’s sudden death.

In this episode of Moving Along, host Christi Cassidy converses with Anna Bernstein about her diverse experiences living in different places worldwide, from Oklahoma to New York, and now residing in Cuenca, Ecuador. Anna shares her journey that led her from being a stockbroker to running a voice consultancy business, and ultimately deciding to move abroad out of financial and, with the election of Donald Trump, personal safety concerns. She discusses the unique experiences acquired through her travels, including cultural adjustments and living frugally. The conversation also emphasizes not fearing change and embracing opportunities for personal growth.

Diane Wyzga, founder of Quarter Moon Story Arts and host of "Stories from Women Who Walk," reveals her multifaceted journey beginning in New Jersey. Inspired by trips to New York with her grandmother and exploring national parks on family vacations, Diane backpacked solo in Europe as a college student, then became a Navy nurse. Leaving that behind for a career as a lawyer and litigator, she is now a storyteller on Whidbey Island, Washington.

Moving is stressful whether you're headed across town or across the globe. Devra Jacobs, author of A Happy Move, shares stories, insights and practical tips for moving with the U.S. and internationally.

Ariana Johnson, Ms. Black Ohio 2025, talks about Black pageantry, the value of her Alpha Kappa Alpha role models, and her journey to becoming a social worker. As aspiring model, Ariana discusses women as progressive changemakers, hair discrimination in the workplace and her advocacy for maternal health.

Writer and poet Robert Lunday, author of Disequilibria: Meditations on Missingness, shares his journey of growing up as a military dependent, the sudden disappearance of his stepfather in 1982, living on the Texas-Mexico borderlands and what it means to belong, and his impending move from Houston to the serene landscapes of Kyushu, Japan.

Dive into the world of travel with Alex Howard, editorial director of Lonely Planet, the world's #1 bestselling guidebook. Discover offbeat destinations, tips for travel writing and the magic of getting lost.

Traveling with disabilities is a subject that Danny van Leeuwen knows well. As a nurse and healthcare advocate, he lives with MS and travels the world in his lightweight wheelchair.

Former flight attendant Autumn Carolynn offers tips and travel insights as she recounts some favorite travel destinations, a harrowing night on the streets of Budapest, and her journey to becoming a professional travel photographer and author of the book Traveling in Wonder.

From the borders of the civil war in Burma to working with the desert nomads of Colombia, Carlton Klein was searching for his place in the world, and found it, embracing his love of travel, adventure and culture. From backpacker to entrepreneur, he takes us on his journey to creating a business that honors the crafts of the artisans he met along the way during his solo travels to South America, India and Asia.

Hip hop musician, producer and studio owner G’sta, the New Orleans music legend, sifts through the layers of his life and music, culminating in how he builds his own success in Las Vegas with collaboration, corporate savvy and a new brand vision for his future self.

Urmi Hossain is Bengali by blood and Italian by birth. An avid boxer, she is the author of 'Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth from Interracial Struggle,' which dives into her journey as a Bengali from Italy now living in Montreal, where she works in the financial services industry. She is a blogger, speaker, mentor and polyglot fluent in Italian, Bengali, French and English.

Pat Wetzel is the host and creator of Bump in the Road podcast and author of the new book by the same name. Having faced down cancer, divorce and business betrayal, Pat talks about finding resilience on life’s tumultuous roads, the exuberance of soaring in her sailplane, what meditation provided and finding joy in all of it.

Where we've been lately and exciting guests we've got coming in the next few months. Nan and Christi went to Ogunquit for a brief getaway, but a dog-walking accident curtailed a lot of plans. Plus, RIP to a dear friend and Moving Along guest.

Join me as we embark on a fascinating journey with my guest, Tommy Ngo, also known as Hai Ngo. Tommy, a native of Vietnam, shares his remarkable life story, from his early love for music and art, to his family's struggle during the Vietnam War and his eventual move to New York. Listen in as he recounts how his singing talent was discovered, his experience performing opera in small towns throughout Vietnam, and the effects of the Communist takeover on his family. Tommy also discloses the challenges he faced on his journey to the U.S. and his fruitful career in the high-end fashion industry, where he met his life partner at the Metropolitan Opera. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to create a gallery and luxury nail salon in Hudson, New York.

Sex educator Deborah Sundahl travels to Europe for six months each year teaching women and couples about women's sexuality. Author of Female Ejaculation and the G-Spot, Deborah brings the science of the G-spot alive in her lectures and hands-on workshops, helping women and couples to discover and delight in the fullness of their sexuality.

Dust off your dreams! So says retirement expert and coach Patrice Jenkins. Here she offers tips and advice for those who want to create purpose--and live the dream--once they retire.

Christi and Nan talk turkey...and Thanksgiving holiday visits to family...in this spontaneous, casual conversation.

Local TV weatherman gets canned! Now what? Mark Pellerito became an incident meteorologist with the National Weather Service and has traveled the world forecasting the weather for fire fighters, FEMA and disaster relief workers.

Marian Amo grew up in Brookyn, having been born in Ghana. When the pandemic hit and New York City was locked down in spring of 2020, Marian hit the road, heading south from her apartment in New Jersey to visit her sister and brother-in-law in the West Virginia panhandle, not that far from Maryland and Washington, D.C. That summer, she moved permanently to West Virginia, bought a house and has no regrets for her "pandemic move."