On his last night in the village, Matthew reflects on a wonderful month, including what he has accomplished, what he’ll miss, and what he’ll be taking back with him as he returns his day-to-day life. 

On his last night in the village, Matthew reflects on a wonderful month, including what he has accomplished, what he’ll miss, and what he’ll be taking back with him as he returns his day-to-day life.

43 All Good Things Must Come to an End

As his time in the village nears its end, Matthew catches up with friends. In the process, he learns more than he ever expected to know about hedgehogs—including the difference between Croatian and African ones.On his last full day, Matthew starts preparing for his departure—while hoping he can fit in one last trip to the beach.

As his time in the village nears its end, Matthew catches up with friends. In the process, he learns more than he ever expected to know about hedgehogs—including the difference between Croatian and African ones.On his last full day, Matthew starts preparing for his departure—while hoping he can fit in one last trip to the beach.

42 Hedgehogs

The day of the village festival, Matthew has an epiphany that heralds a major—and bittersweet—turning point that will dramatically alter has life at home. That night, the festivities in full swing, Matthew meets up with village friends and makes a new one, is the recipient of still more incredible hospitality, and tries not to think about the fact that the end is near.

The day of the village festival, Matthew has an epiphany that heralds a major—and bittersweet—turning point that will dramatically alter has life at home. That night, the festivities in full swing, Matthew meets up with village friends and makes a new one, is the recipient of still more incredible hospitality, and tries not to think about the fact that the end is near.

41 A Big Decision 

When the church bells won’t stop ringing, Matthew learns that it’s the day of the village festival, when the Virgin Mary will be taken on her yearly stroll through the village—and the whole village will party late into the night.Later, Matthew faces the fact that he only has four days left in the village—and he really doesn’t want to leave.

When the church bells won’t stop ringing, Matthew learns that it’s the day of the village festival, when the Virgin Mary will be taken on her yearly stroll through the village—and the whole village will party late into the night.Later, Matthew faces the fact that he only has four days left in the village—and he really doesn’t want to leave.

40 Saint Mary & the Countdown

Thirty takes later, for some reason Matthew still cannot manage to film what should be an easy, routine promo clip. On a walk that night, he comes under attack in his underwear  and overhead, too, in what prove to be two very close calls.

Thirty takes later, for some reason Matthew still cannot manage to film what should be an easy, routine promo clip. On a walk that night, he comes under attack in his underwear and overhead, too, in what prove to be two very close calls.

39 A Bizarre Day

When Matthew sees a little girl at the nude beach, he can’t help but think about how lucky she is to have parents instilling in her a healthy body image.Back at home, Matthew has encounters with industrious ants, adorable geckos, and a spider that is horrible at hide-and-seek. 

When Matthew sees a little girl at the nude beach, he can’t help but think about how lucky she is to have parents instilling in her a healthy body image.Back at home, Matthew has encounters with industrious ants, adorable geckos, and a spider that is horrible at hide-and-seek.

38 Body Image & Bugs

Matthew reflects on how and why—while grappling the day before with his doubts and fears—journaling was so helpful in helping him to see clearly and get himself out of his malaise.Later, Alfred decides that Matthew needs a master’s degree—and should get one in Croatia, which leads to discussions about visas, cost of living, and brain drain. As for Alfred, Matthew decides that Ohio is the best place for him to live in the States.

Matthew reflects on how and why—while grappling the day before with his doubts and fears—journaling was so helpful in helping him to see clearly and get himself out of his malaise.Later, Alfred decides that Matthew needs a master’s degree—and should get one in Croatia, which leads to discussions about visas, cost of living, and brain drain. As for Alfred, Matthew decides that Ohio is the best place for him to live in the States.

37 Journaling & Swapping Countries

Still grappling with some doubts and fears, Matthew reflects on how many of our struggles are “all in our head,” how our thoughts create our emotions, and how being present and taking action can be potent antidotes to tough times. A delicious free dinner—his first meal out since being on the island—and a little too much wine help lift Matthew’s spirits, as well. 

Still grappling with some doubts and fears, Matthew reflects on how many of our struggles are “all in our head,” how our thoughts create our emotions, and how being present and taking action can be potent antidotes to tough times. A delicious free dinner—his first meal out since being on the island—and a little too much wine help lift Matthew’s spirits, as well.

36 All in Your Head

Matthew gets unequivocally blown off by Young Neptune, at last enabling him to definitively conclude that friendship has died on the vine.Matthew also has a day where he is overwhelmed by doubts about his creative endeavors and if or how they will amount to anything that matter to anyone but himself. In response, he shares what he does to get through such occasional days of doubt. 

Matthew gets unequivocally blown off by Young Neptune, at last enabling him to definitively conclude that friendship has died on the vine.Matthew also has a day where he is overwhelmed by doubts about his creative endeavors and if or how they will amount to anything that matter to anyone but himself. In response, he shares what he does to get through such occasional days of doubt.

35 Moving Beyond Creative Self-Doubt

Matthew and Lidia have another linguistic misunderstanding, and Matthew rediscovers the joy of writing.Meanwhile, questions about the LGBTQ experience in Croatia lead Matthew to recall that time he had to come out on live radio.Platforms: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia/id1487572382" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/porcelain-travels/id1361521842?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>| <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1vzwrgji82qDfAJ4sKwhvJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/matthew-felix/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Ic3a542w6yowkpdmxfl4jfs6sgy?t=A_Month_with_Matthew_In_Croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="http://tun.in/pjD8V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a> | <a href="https://blubrry.com/matthew_in_croatia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blubrry</a><a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iigdflscybbj4elcmo4untsymjm?t=Matthew_Felix_On_Air" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> | </a><a href="https://www.matthewfelix.com/croatia-podcast/?format=rss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a>

34 The Joy of Writing & Coming Out Live

Writer Matthew Félix needed to figure out what was next for him, so he went on a month-long solo retreat in a seaside village in Croatia. From the characters he met, to the experiences he had—some funny, some frustrating—to the thoughts, memories, and emotions that came up for him, these are his unscripted stories and ruminations from a month in Croatia. [o] New episodes Mondays. Recorded on location in Croatia. [o] matthewfelix.com [o] Matthew Félix is the producer of multiple podcasts, including “Matthew Félix on Air” and “Porcelain Travels,” and he is author of three Amazon-bestselling books: the novel “A Voice Beyond Reason,” “With Open Arms: Short Stories of Misadventures in Morocco,” and “Porcelain Travels: Humor, Horror, and Revelation in, on, and around Toilets, Tubs, and Showers.” [o] Music credits: https://filmmusic.io; ”Sonatina in C Minor" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com); License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

I really enjoyed this podcast; I am still listening. It’s funny, engaging and a very interesting take on traveling day by day. I love the variety of the escapades Matthew takes the listener on - never a dull moment. I travel often for work and this is the perfect podcast to listen to while I wait around at the airport!

Entertaining and interesting!

Entertaining insightful vignettes.

Writer Matthew Félix needed to figure out what was next for him, so he went on a month-long solo retreat in a seaside village in Croatia. From the characters he met, to the experiences he had—some funny, some frustrating—to the thoughts, memories, and emotions that came up for him, these are his unscripted stories and ruminations from a month in Croatia. [o] New episodes Mondays. Recorded on location in Croatia. [o] <a href="http://matthewfelix.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">matthewfelix.com</a> [o] Matthew Félix is the producer of multiple podcasts, including “Matthew Félix on Air” and “Porcelain Travels,” and he is author of three Amazon-bestselling books: the novel “A Voice Beyond Reason,” “With Open Arms: Short Stories of Misadventures in Morocco,” and “Porcelain Travels: Humor, Horror, and Revelation in, on, and around Toilets, Tubs, and Showers.” [o] Music credits: <a href="https://filmmusic.io" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://filmmusic.io</a>; ”Sonatina in C Minor" by Kevin MacLeod (<a href="https://incompetech.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://incompetech.com</a>); License: CC BY (<a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a>)

A Month with Matthew: In Croatia

When his first nap is interrupted by a thundering disturbance, followed by issues on his terrace and a problem animal a few doors down, Matthew has to concede that his seaside village isn’t as peaceful as he initially thought—and hoped. Later, Matthew savors his anonymity. Platforms:iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play | TuneIn | Blubrry | RSS

When his first nap is interrupted by a thundering disturbance, followed by issues on his terrace and a problem animal a few doors down, Matthew has to concede that his seaside village isn’t as peaceful as he initially thought—and hoped. Later, Matthew savors his anonymity. Platforms: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia/id1487572382" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/porcelain-travels/id1361521842?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>| <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1vzwrgji82qDfAJ4sKwhvJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/matthew-felix/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Ic3a542w6yowkpdmxfl4jfs6sgy?t=A_Month_with_Matthew_In_Croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="http://tun.in/pjD8V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a> | <a href="https://blubrry.com/matthew_in_croatia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blubrry</a><a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iigdflscybbj4elcmo4untsymjm?t=Matthew_Felix_On_Air" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> | </a><a href="https://www.matthewfelix.com/croatia-podcast/?format=rss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a>

03 Trouble in Paradise

Matthew wakes up to a dreaded bump on his lip, and he realizes that those brown mold spots on the bathroom walls aren’t actually mold at all—but, rather, something potentially more sinister. Meanwhile, the next-door neighbor shows no signs of keeping his word.Platforms:iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play | TuneIn | Blubrry | RSS

Matthew wakes up to a dreaded bump on his lip, and he realizes that those brown mold spots on the bathroom walls aren’t actually mold at all—but, rather, something potentially more sinister. Meanwhile, the next-door neighbor shows no signs of keeping his word.Platforms: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia/id1487572382" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/porcelain-travels/id1361521842?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>| <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1vzwrgji82qDfAJ4sKwhvJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/matthew-felix/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Ic3a542w6yowkpdmxfl4jfs6sgy?t=A_Month_with_Matthew_In_Croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="http://tun.in/pjD8V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a> | <a href="https://blubrry.com/matthew_in_croatia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blubrry</a><a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iigdflscybbj4elcmo4untsymjm?t=Matthew_Felix_On_Air" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> | </a><a href="https://www.matthewfelix.com/croatia-podcast/?format=rss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a>

04 Herpes, Wasps, and Barcelona

Matthew finally makes a long-awaited connection. And, when presented with the opportunity to get high, he recalls that time he failed a drug test.Platforms: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia/id1487572382" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/porcelain-travels/id1361521842?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>| <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1vzwrgji82qDfAJ4sKwhvJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/matthew-felix/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Ic3a542w6yowkpdmxfl4jfs6sgy?t=A_Month_with_Matthew_In_Croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="http://tun.in/pjD8V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a> | <a href="https://blubrry.com/matthew_in_croatia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blubrry</a><a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iigdflscybbj4elcmo4untsymjm?t=Matthew_Felix_On_Air" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> | </a><a href="https://www.matthewfelix.com/croatia-podcast/?format=rss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a>

22 A Long-Awaited Connection & A Failed Drug Test

A routine outing to the nude beach turns out not to be routine at all. Matthew has another jaw-dropping encounter with a handsome stranger, and he struggles with protecting an area that hasn’t seen the light of day for years.Platforms: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia/id1487572382" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/porcelain-travels/id1361521842?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>| <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1vzwrgji82qDfAJ4sKwhvJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/matthew-felix/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Ic3a542w6yowkpdmxfl4jfs6sgy?t=A_Month_with_Matthew_In_Croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="http://tun.in/pjD8V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a> | <a href="https://blubrry.com/matthew_in_croatia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blubrry</a><a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iigdflscybbj4elcmo4untsymjm?t=Matthew_Felix_On_Air" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> | </a><a href="https://www.matthewfelix.com/croatia-podcast/?format=rss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a>

16 Neptune Rises

In a small village with no pharmacy, bank, or even an ATM, there’s not much to do—and Matthew couldn’t be happier about it. In this episode he shares the daily routine that has taken shape since his arrival—one he loves so much he even wrote a poem about it.Platforms:iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play | TuneIn | Blubrry | RSS

In a small village with no pharmacy, bank, or even an ATM, there’s not much to do—and Matthew couldn’t be happier about it. In this episode he shares the daily routine that has taken shape since his arrival—one he loves so much he even wrote a poem about it.Platforms: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia/id1487572382" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/porcelain-travels/id1361521842?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>| <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1vzwrgji82qDfAJ4sKwhvJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/matthew-felix/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Ic3a542w6yowkpdmxfl4jfs6sgy?t=A_Month_with_Matthew_In_Croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="http://tun.in/pjD8V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a> | <a href="https://blubrry.com/matthew_in_croatia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blubrry</a><a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iigdflscybbj4elcmo4untsymjm?t=Matthew_Felix_On_Air" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> | </a><a href="https://www.matthewfelix.com/croatia-podcast/?format=rss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a>

05 Routine Poetry

Matthew doesn’t hear his alarm, so gets to the café late—and misses out on his special table. Wasps again pose an unexpected threat, and Matthew reflects on how little it takes to be happy.Platforms: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia/id1487572382" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/porcelain-travels/id1361521842?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>| <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1vzwrgji82qDfAJ4sKwhvJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/matthew-felix/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Ic3a542w6yowkpdmxfl4jfs6sgy?t=A_Month_with_Matthew_In_Croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="http://tun.in/pjD8V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a> | <a href="https://blubrry.com/matthew_in_croatia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blubrry</a><a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iigdflscybbj4elcmo4untsymjm?t=Matthew_Felix_On_Air" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> | </a><a href="https://www.matthewfelix.com/croatia-podcast/?format=rss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a>

14 More Unexpected Threats & Happiness

When he unexpectedly sees naked bodies through the trees, Mathew does a double-take—but doesn’t think twice about joining them. His first visit to the nude beach gets off to a rocky start, and soon Matthew is reflecting on naked bodies and sexuality.Platforms:iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play | TuneIn | Blubrry | RSS

When he unexpectedly sees naked bodies through the trees, Mathew does a double-take—but doesn’t think twice about joining them. His first visit to the nude beach gets off to a rocky start, and soon Matthew is reflecting on naked bodies and sexuality.Platforms: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia/id1487572382" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/porcelain-travels/id1361521842?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>| <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1vzwrgji82qDfAJ4sKwhvJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/matthew-felix/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Ic3a542w6yowkpdmxfl4jfs6sgy?t=A_Month_with_Matthew_In_Croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="http://tun.in/pjD8V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a> | <a href="https://blubrry.com/matthew_in_croatia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blubrry</a><a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iigdflscybbj4elcmo4untsymjm?t=Matthew_Felix_On_Air" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> | </a><a href="https://www.matthewfelix.com/croatia-podcast/?format=rss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a>

08 Naked Sexuality

Matthew’s world is rocked on his way to the beach. His battle with the neighbor continues, while the German shepherd seems to have finally accepted him. In response to being told how lucky he is, Matthew responds. Platforms: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia/id1487572382" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/porcelain-travels/id1361521842?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>| <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1vzwrgji82qDfAJ4sKwhvJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/matthew-felix/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Ic3a542w6yowkpdmxfl4jfs6sgy?t=A_Month_with_Matthew_In_Croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="http://tun.in/pjD8V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a> | <a href="https://blubrry.com/matthew_in_croatia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blubrry</a><a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iigdflscybbj4elcmo4untsymjm?t=Matthew_Felix_On_Air" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> | </a><a href="https://www.matthewfelix.com/croatia-podcast/?format=rss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a>

12 Lust and Luck

Matthew unexpectedly finds himself breaking down into tears - ironically, a familiar benefit to his way of traveling. And he reflects on key components to making change and advancing creative pursuits. Platforms: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia/id1487572382" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/porcelain-travels/id1361521842?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>| <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1vzwrgji82qDfAJ4sKwhvJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/matthew-felix/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Ic3a542w6yowkpdmxfl4jfs6sgy?t=A_Month_with_Matthew_In_Croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="http://tun.in/pjD8V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a> | <a href="https://blubrry.com/matthew_in_croatia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blubrry</a><a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iigdflscybbj4elcmo4untsymjm?t=Matthew_Felix_On_Air" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> | </a><a href="https://www.matthewfelix.com/croatia-podcast/?format=rss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a>

24 An Emotional Breakdown and How to Make a Change

Matthew’s bare feet savor uncommon contact—and toughen up. He comes to understand the German shepherd and is excited and relieved that the Australians are set to leave. He also reflects on why routine matters. Platforms: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia/id1487572382" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/porcelain-travels/id1361521842?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>| <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1vzwrgji82qDfAJ4sKwhvJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/matthew-felix/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Ic3a542w6yowkpdmxfl4jfs6sgy?t=A_Month_with_Matthew_In_Croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="http://tun.in/pjD8V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a> | <a href="https://blubrry.com/matthew_in_croatia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blubrry</a><a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iigdflscybbj4elcmo4untsymjm?t=Matthew_Felix_On_Air" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> | </a><a href="https://www.matthewfelix.com/croatia-podcast/?format=rss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a>

09 Calloused and Grounded

Even though he’s been forced to stop using deodorant, Matthew insists he doesn’t smell—unlike those guys at his gym at home. When he’s caught in a downpour, he’s reminded of the joys of playing in the rain. And, when pleasure turns to pain, he realizes he hasn’t been as careful as he thought.Platforms:iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play | TuneIn | Blubrry | RSS

Even though he’s been forced to stop using deodorant, Matthew insists he doesn’t smell—unlike those guys at his gym at home. When he’s caught in a downpour, he’s reminded of the joys of playing in the rain. And, when pleasure turns to pain, he realizes he hasn’t been as careful as he thought.Platforms: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia/id1487572382" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/porcelain-travels/id1361521842?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>| <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1vzwrgji82qDfAJ4sKwhvJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/matthew-felix/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Ic3a542w6yowkpdmxfl4jfs6sgy?t=A_Month_with_Matthew_In_Croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="http://tun.in/pjD8V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a> | <a href="https://blubrry.com/matthew_in_croatia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blubrry</a><a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iigdflscybbj4elcmo4untsymjm?t=Matthew_Felix_On_Air" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> | </a><a href="https://www.matthewfelix.com/croatia-podcast/?format=rss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a>

18 Weenie Roast

During their five-hour chat, Young Neptune unexpectedly begins explaining to Matthew the benefits of sunning…somewhere unexpected. Just because he’s initially amused doesn’t mean Matthew discounts the idea—leading him to reflect on other alternative health beliefs and practices.Meanwhile, the fact that Matthew is spending so much time on the nude beach does not mean he’s comfortable in his skin—far from it.Platforms:iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play | TuneIn | Blubrry | RSS

During their five-hour chat, Young Neptune unexpectedly begins explaining to Matthew the benefits of sunning…somewhere unexpected. Just because he’s initially amused doesn’t mean Matthew discounts the idea—leading him to reflect on other alternative health beliefs and practices.Meanwhile, the fact that Matthew is spending so much time on the nude beach does not mean he’s comfortable in his skin—far from it.Platforms: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia/id1487572382" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/porcelain-travels/id1361521842?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>| <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1vzwrgji82qDfAJ4sKwhvJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/matthew-felix/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Ic3a542w6yowkpdmxfl4jfs6sgy?t=A_Month_with_Matthew_In_Croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="http://tun.in/pjD8V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a> | <a href="https://blubrry.com/matthew_in_croatia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blubrry</a><a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iigdflscybbj4elcmo4untsymjm?t=Matthew_Felix_On_Air" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> | </a><a href="https://www.matthewfelix.com/croatia-podcast/?format=rss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a>

23 Let the Sun Shine In & Body Issues

On his way to the beach, Matthew is unexpectedly hit by a deluge of inspiration, which leads to reflections on the creative process and the importance of cultivating inspiration.Platforms: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia/id1487572382" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/porcelain-travels/id1361521842?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>| <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1vzwrgji82qDfAJ4sKwhvJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/matthew-felix/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Ic3a542w6yowkpdmxfl4jfs6sgy?t=A_Month_with_Matthew_In_Croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="http://tun.in/pjD8V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a> | <a href="https://blubrry.com/matthew_in_croatia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blubrry</a><a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iigdflscybbj4elcmo4untsymjm?t=Matthew_Felix_On_Air" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> | </a><a href="https://www.matthewfelix.com/croatia-podcast/?format=rss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a>

15 How to Cultivate Inspiration

As it becomes clear that he’s not just passing through, the village opens up to Matthew, leading him to reflect on the benefits of staying in one place when traveling. Matthew has a great conversation with Alfred the Butler, who—Matthew is surprised to learn—wants to visit Ohio. And the former prime minister of Croatia makes a cameo.Platforms:iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play | TuneIn | Blubrry | RSS

As it becomes clear that he’s not just passing through, the village opens up to Matthew, leading him to reflect on the benefits of staying in one place when traveling. Matthew has a great conversation with Alfred the Butler, who—Matthew is surprised to learn—wants to visit Ohio. And the former prime minister of Croatia makes a cameo.Platforms: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia/id1487572382" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/porcelain-travels/id1361521842?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>| <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1vzwrgji82qDfAJ4sKwhvJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/matthew-felix/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Ic3a542w6yowkpdmxfl4jfs6sgy?t=A_Month_with_Matthew_In_Croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="http://tun.in/pjD8V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a> | <a href="https://blubrry.com/matthew_in_croatia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blubrry</a><a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iigdflscybbj4elcmo4untsymjm?t=Matthew_Felix_On_Air" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> | </a><a href="https://www.matthewfelix.com/croatia-podcast/?format=rss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a>

21 Ohio, The Prime Minister, and The Benefits of Staying Put 

The malevolent neighbor starts his construction project again - having already sworn four times he was done. This time Matthew is ready.And Matthew reflects on the the joys of genuine human interaction.Platforms: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia/id1487572382" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/porcelain-travels/id1361521842?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>| <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1vzwrgji82qDfAJ4sKwhvJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/matthew-felix/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Ic3a542w6yowkpdmxfl4jfs6sgy?t=A_Month_with_Matthew_In_Croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="http://tun.in/pjD8V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a> | <a href="https://blubrry.com/matthew_in_croatia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blubrry</a><a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iigdflscybbj4elcmo4untsymjm?t=Matthew_Felix_On_Air" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> | </a><a href="https://www.matthewfelix.com/croatia-podcast/?format=rss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a>

26 Another Battle & Seeing and Being Seen

Matthew's ongoing stay in the village leads to yet another new friend, this time a 77-year-old woman who wants to go to Alabama—but is afraid of mosquitoes in Africa. And Matthew finds that the “problem” isn’t not enough inspiration, but “too much”—except, of course, there isn’t such a thing. So, he decides to trust the process and just go with it.Platforms:iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play | TuneIn | Blubrry | RSS

Matthew's ongoing stay in the village leads to yet another new friend, this time a 77-year-old woman who wants to go to Alabama—but is afraid of mosquitoes in Africa. And Matthew finds that the “problem” isn’t not enough inspiration, but “too much”—except, of course, there isn’t such a thing. So, he decides to trust the process and just go with it.Platforms: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia/id1487572382" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/porcelain-travels/id1361521842?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>| <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1vzwrgji82qDfAJ4sKwhvJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/matthew-felix/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Ic3a542w6yowkpdmxfl4jfs6sgy?t=A_Month_with_Matthew_In_Croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="http://tun.in/pjD8V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a> | <a href="https://blubrry.com/matthew_in_croatia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blubrry</a><a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iigdflscybbj4elcmo4untsymjm?t=Matthew_Felix_On_Air" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> | </a><a href="https://www.matthewfelix.com/croatia-podcast/?format=rss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a>

25 A New Friend & No Such Thing as Too Much Inspiration

The discovery that there had been wasp nests throughout his little house in Croatia - one of which still poses a potential threat - prompts Matthew to recall a similar situation years before in Spain, a crisis that nearly ended in flames. Platforms:iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play | TuneIn | Blubrry | RSS

The discovery that there had been wasp nests throughout his little house in Croatia - one of which still poses a potential threat - prompts Matthew to recall a similar situation years before in Spain, a crisis that nearly ended in flames. Platforms: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia/id1487572382" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/porcelain-travels/id1361521842?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>| <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1vzwrgji82qDfAJ4sKwhvJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/matthew-felix/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Ic3a542w6yowkpdmxfl4jfs6sgy?t=A_Month_with_Matthew_In_Croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="http://tun.in/pjD8V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a> | <a href="https://blubrry.com/matthew_in_croatia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blubrry</a><a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iigdflscybbj4elcmo4untsymjm?t=Matthew_Felix_On_Air" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> | </a><a href="https://www.matthewfelix.com/croatia-podcast/?format=rss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a>

11 A Houseful of Hornets

Just when Matthew thinks he has earned a hard-won peace and quiet, the musicians arrive. Platforms: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia/id1487572382" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/porcelain-travels/id1361521842?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>| <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1vzwrgji82qDfAJ4sKwhvJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/matthew-felix/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Ic3a542w6yowkpdmxfl4jfs6sgy?t=A_Month_with_Matthew_In_Croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="http://tun.in/pjD8V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a> | <a href="https://blubrry.com/matthew_in_croatia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blubrry</a><a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iigdflscybbj4elcmo4untsymjm?t=Matthew_Felix_On_Air" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> | </a><a href="https://www.matthewfelix.com/croatia-podcast/?format=rss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a>

10 Dancing in the Streets

Matthew hits a creative wall. In spite of himself, he acknowledges there’s no point in forcing it—that it’s part of the creative process. All the same, hitting the wall leads to existential questions and doubts about his efforts and path forward.Then Matthew shares in real-time his Sunday morning at the marina-side café, including the villagers he encounters and his thoughts on village life.Platforms:iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | Google Play | TuneIn | Blubrry | RSS

Matthew hits a creative wall. In spite of himself, he acknowledges there’s no point in forcing it—that it’s part of the creative process. All the same, hitting the wall leads to existential questions and doubts about his efforts and path forward.Then Matthew shares in real-time his Sunday morning at the marina-side café, including the villagers he encounters and his thoughts on village life.Platforms: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia/id1487572382" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/porcelain-travels/id1361521842?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>| <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1vzwrgji82qDfAJ4sKwhvJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/matthew-felix/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Ic3a542w6yowkpdmxfl4jfs6sgy?t=A_Month_with_Matthew_In_Croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="http://tun.in/pjD8V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a> | <a href="https://blubrry.com/matthew_in_croatia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blubrry</a><a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iigdflscybbj4elcmo4untsymjm?t=Matthew_Felix_On_Air" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> | </a><a href="https://www.matthewfelix.com/croatia-podcast/?format=rss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a>

20 Hitting a Wall and Sunday Morning

Just because they’re irrational doesn’t prevent Matthew from obsessing over some fears about his Croatian cottage. Memories of past experiences help explain why—and possibly even prove his paranoia isn’t entirely unjustified.Platforms: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia/id1487572382" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/porcelain-travels/id1361521842?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>| <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1vzwrgji82qDfAJ4sKwhvJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/matthew-felix/a-month-with-matthew-in-croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stitcher</a> | <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Ic3a542w6yowkpdmxfl4jfs6sgy?t=A_Month_with_Matthew_In_Croatia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Play</a> | <a href="http://tun.in/pjD8V" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TuneIn</a> | <a href="https://blubrry.com/matthew_in_croatia/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blubrry</a><a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Iigdflscybbj4elcmo4untsymjm?t=Matthew_Felix_On_Air" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> | </a><a href="https://www.matthewfelix.com/croatia-podcast/?format=rss" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RSS</a>

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