Let’s connect with a text! Escaping Pressure, Embracing Possibility — One Gelato Scoop at a Time What happens when you trade cultural tradition for true freedom? In this episode, host Debra, the Experient Explorer, sits down with Xin Wang, a Chinese entrepreneur who left behind the intensity of modern life in Nanjing China to start over in Calgary, Canada for education, opportunity and making dreams come true. We talk ab...

Let’s connect with a text! In this episode, host, Debra the Experient Explorer reconnects with Susi, an inspiring woman who left the hustle and bustle coastal city of Adelaide to create a vibrant haven on the wild nature, remote preserved shores of Kangaroo Island, South Australia. Susi is the heart behind KI Dragonfly Guesthouse, a cozy, art-filled retreat that welcomes travelers, migrant workers and new residents from all over the world. She shares her deeply personal journey of chasi...

Let’s connect with a text! Have you ever wondered why you keep attracting the wrong people—and what it would take to finally choose yourself instead? In this episode, Debra, the Experient Explorer dives deep into the unfiltered journey of healing from toxic relationships with guest Stephanie McPhail—author, public speaker, and transformational life coach. Stephanie’s work centers around helping mostly Gen X women, especially those between 45 and 50, reclaim their power after toxic relat...

Let’s connect with a text! "Common Sense is Earned from Experience." - Jared, Common-X In this episode of No Borders, No Filter, host Debra, the Experient Explorer—a global nomad and Gen X woman from New York—dives into an unfiltered, no-holds-barred conversation with Jared and Ian, the bold voices behind the Common-X podcast. Broadcasting from Washington State, these two are on a mission to revive the essence of Generation X and reintroduce common sense to a divided America. The trio t...

Let’s connect with a text! In this episode, Debra, the Experient Explorer, opens with the comedic clip, "The Natural Side of Depression" by Marc Maron, about =the sinking heartbreak he feels. The host of No Borders, No Filter shares about what it really feels like to actively engage in the news with the daily destruction of a democracy and emotional toll of today's America—where the news cycle feels like psychological warfare—with special guest Jana Thrift, a grassroots organizer...

Let’s connect with a text! In this episode, part two of Embracing Discomforts, Debra, the Experient Explorer and host of No Borders No Filter, dives deeper into the benefits of disengaging from technology, hands on experiences while traveling solo and the creative process of her journey. Debra shares her personal experiences of immersing in local cultures, from the challenges of squat toilets in South Korea —“You really have to maneuver yourself in a way where you don’t pee on yourself…...

Let’s connect with a text! In this episode of the No Borders, No Filter Podcast, Debra takes you on a journey to embrace the discomforts of immersive travel—the mental workout that comes with exploring new countries, cultures, and experiences. From long airport lines to language barriers and the feeling of missing the familiar comforts of home, Debra shares exactly why traveling solo and immersing yourself in a new environment can transform you in ways you never expected. 🌍 Through her person...

Let’s connect with a text! Have you ever felt like you’re meant to stray from the familiar path? 🛣️ In this episode of No Borders, No Filter podcast, host Debra Josephson candidly shares about navigating her life journey with constant discomforts that she now embraces as a philosophy to navigate her found path into a nomadic lifestyle. She shares openly about being diagnosed with an extreme anxiety-depressive disorder after the harsh transition from undergrad to adulthood in the mid 90s, when...

Let’s connect with a text! Have you ever thought about truly immersing yourself in another culture? In this episode of No Borders No Filter podcast, host Debra sits down with Spanish professor and avid traveler, Luann Williams, to dive into her six-month experience living in Chile. From adapting to daily life without American comforts like hot water and her beloved Texan food to navigating the complexities of cultural immersion, Luann shares the ups and downs of living hands-on in a new count...

Do you feel drained by small talk? Overwhelmed by bright lights or noisy crowds? You might be a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). In this episode of No Borders, No Filter, host Debra, the Experient Explorer, unpacks the complexities of living in the Philippines as an HSP and INFJ. She delves into the stark differences in communication styles, conflict resolution, and personal accountability compared to other cultures. Debra explores the Filipino concepts of hiya (shame), pakikisama (mainta...

What happens when the world shuts down, and you find yourself stranded in a foreign country with no way out? Continuing the journey of Redefining Home, host Debra Josephson shares her raw, unfiltered journey of making a foreign land feel like home during one of the most challenging periods in modern history—the pandemic. As a solo Gen X traveler and expat, Debra delves into the struggles and revelations of living in a vastly different culture. Drawn to China by abundant opportunities like tea...

What if a routine stop at a gas station felt like traveling back in time? In this exciting kick-off episode of No Borders, No Filter Podcast, host Debra Josephson shares a surprising encounter at a Shell station that evoked memories of 1950s America- where customer service was personal, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Growing up in Long Island, New York, Debra always felt a pull beyond her roots. While her childhood home provided structure, she found a deeper sense of belongin...

Welcome to the No Borders No Filter Podcast, hosted by Debra Josephson, the Experient Explorer. As a solo Gen X nomad who has lived on her own terms since the pre-digital era, Debra shares her journey from biking around Long Island, New York to embracing an intercontinental travel lifestyle. While navigating the awkwardness and frustrations that come with this path, she also experiences the beauty of soulful adventures and real connections. Debra sheds light on her mental health struggl...