The Weird Ones

The Weird Ones

Hosted by: Birgitta Granstrom

Welcome to The Weird Ones! This podcast invites you to break free from the norm, embrace your weirdness, and live your passion for life. Here, we celebrate those who see the world differently—the dreamers,...

Episodes

PART V - Enter-anxiety and Winnie-the-Pooh-syndrome

Season #1

In this introspective chapter, I grapple with "enter-anxiety"—the fear of completing a project—and "Winnie-the-Pooh-syndrome"—an aimless quest for answers. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Goa, India, the narrative...
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4.5 Action - Uncle Sven is Dead

Season #1

In this thought-provoking episode, I dive into a past memory triggered by an old, unfinished article about the death of a relative, Uncle Sven. Through the lens of this experience, the episode explores themes of...
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4.4 Patience - Crocodile and Rattlesnakes

Season #1

In this episode, join me on my adrenaline-fueled journey as a skydiver navigating fear, impatience, and the thrill of free fall. With vivid descriptions, experience the exhilaration of jumping from 13,000 feet and the...
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4.3 Communication - Embassy-Aphasia

Season #1

In this riveting episode, I share a series of reflections on my visa rejection experience at a U.S. embassy. As I grapple with the complexities of language and communication, a nostalgic encounter with a Cat Stevens...
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4.2 Creativity - Piano-Pathos

Season #1

In this reflective episode, we dive into the world of creativity through the lens of my pianist's journey. From missing a flight to India due to a late-night musical frenzy to the challenges and triumphs of creating...
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4.1 Perspective - The Role-Model Mom

Season #1

In this transformative chapter, listeners are invited to embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. It underscores the power of perspective and the vital need to reprogram our minds, empowering us to seize...
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PART IV - From the Duck Pond to The Swan Lake

Season #1

September's stagnant grey sky and persistent rain create a backdrop for introspection, triggering flashbacks filled with intrigue and wonder. Follow me as I embark on a memory-fueled expedition, revisiting moments of...
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3.4 Inform - Squares and Fractals

Season #1

In this episode, we delve into Åsa's journey of self-discovery as she navigates through personal transformation with her coach, Birgitta. From purging remnants of her past relationship to exploring profound concepts...
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3.3 Letting Go - Under The Surface

Season #1

In this immersive episode, embark on an adventurous journey to the kelp forests of Norway with a group of avid divers. As we navigate the challenges of stormy seas and underwater trials, I face an unexpected...
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3.2 Reflection - Åsa's Zest for Life

Season #1

In this transformative episode, we follow Åsa's remarkable journey from apathy to a vibrant zest for life. Starting with her struggles and feelings of inadequacy, Åsa undergoes a profound change through reflective...
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3.1 Observe - Apathetic Åsa

Season #1

In this engaging episode, we explore the journey of self-observation and transformation through the lens of Apathetic Åsa. We explore the significance of identifying destructive patterns and behaviors, the power of...
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PART III - Do you want to come to India?

Season #1

Join me on an unexpected journey to India, beginning with an impromptu invitation and culminating in a spiritual awakening. This episode vividly recounts a transformative adventure from the chilly suburbs of Stockholm...
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