<![CDATA[The JC Log]]> https://www.thejclog.com/ The JC Log is a podcast about intentional escapism—building freedom in the real world while creating new ones in the mind. Through personal logs, I explore autonomous living, creativity, fantasy, and the process of stepping outside the default path.

This is not a polished system or a finished philosophy, but a living archive. A record of experiments in self-reliance, imagination, and perspective.

Some entries focus on practical autonomy—reducing dependence, building systems, and navigating life outside conventional structures. Others dive into worldbuilding, storytelling, and the role of fantasy as a tool for mental freedom.

If you feel the pull to disconnect from the expected and explore both inner and outer worlds, this is where that process is documented.

]]> RSS.com 2026.907.134739 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:13:02 GMT en 86aeb899-2b96-5005-9cdf-2d9aee698568 https://media.rss.com/the-jc-log/20260324_020338_8ee133b932fd76bd21df99b8686bc308.jpg The JC Log https://www.thejclog.com/ yes Buy Me A Coffee Jesse Logister Jesse Logister Jesse Logister false episodic be82adf0-37f0-11f1-a709-a9c6fd0a4d0b podcast Spain, Spain true <![CDATA[I Came Back to WoW. Something Unexpected Happened]]> What if escaping into a video game could actually make you more present in your real life?

That might sound contradictory.

We usually think of gaming as a way to switch off. To forget about responsibilities, slow down, and disappear into another world for a while.

But something unexpected has happened since I started playing World of Warcraft again in hardcore mode.

I feel more present.

More patient. More attentive. More intentional.

And I think a big part of that has to do with one simple rule:

You only get one life.

Listen to episode 036 of The JC Log Podcast to find out more.

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#escapism #worldofwarcraftclassic

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-jc-log/3063909 fda70139-2d5c-449a-8e9c-9abb322bf7c5 686 full 36 36 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:12:52 GMT false <![CDATA[The Real Reason I Started Playing WoW Again]]> Why would someone return to a 21-year-old version of a game instead of playing the latest releases of that game?

After more than a decade away, I logged back into World of Warcraft—and I realized it wasn't really about the game. It was about rediscovering a place that once inspired me, and finding a different way to escape in adulthood.

Let's talk about that.

Listen to episode 035 of The JC Log Podcast to find out more.

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#escapism #worldofwarcraftclassic

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-jc-log/3051184 7aa98ab0-d49a-4409-9664-c7f35dc05cca 280 full 35 35 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:23:22 GMT false <![CDATA[I Don't Have a Time Problem]]> I don't think I have a time problem anymore.

I think I have an attention problem.

And honestly...

I think most of us do.

Listen to episode 034 of The JC Log Podcast to find out more.

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#escapism #freedom

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-jc-log/3035980 b75e18bc-f9dd-4a6c-8f63-475abfd0acd3 706 full 34 34 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:35:48 GMT <![CDATA[This Changed How I Spend Every Day]]> For years, I thought being busy meant I was making progress.

My calendar was full.

My to-do list never ended.

But looking back, I think being busy actually kept me from building the future I wanted.

Listen to episode 033 of The JC Log Podcast to find out more.

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#escapism #financialfreedom

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-jc-log/2989539 f00c7b25-33a0-44df-a935-28b0b8ecfef5 227 full 33 33 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 21:12:31 GMT false false <![CDATA[This Is How I'm Choosing My Next Income Stream]]> Everyone tells you to start a side hustle.

Build another income stream.

Diversify.

But after years of trying different things, I think that's actually terrible advice...

At least, the way most people do it.

Listen to episode 032 of The JC Log Podcast to find out more.

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#escapism #financialfreedom

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-jc-log/2969945 9ead3fba-1a57-443a-b8a4-ea78712e1b67 186 full 32 32 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 20:17:40 GMT false <![CDATA[I Can't Rely on One Income Anymore]]> One of the biggest mistakes I made wasn't working too little.

It was depending on one main source of income.

When that client disappeared, my financial stability disappeared with it.

I never want to be in that position again.

Listen to episode 031 of The JC Log Podcast to find out more.

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#escapism #financialfreedom

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-jc-log/2963827 336c5f1f-4a14-4c3d-ab69-8910a03aff19 211 full 31 31 Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:37:06 GMT <![CDATA[16 Years Of Freelancing Taught Me This]]> For most of my life, I believed one thing.

If I just worked hard enough, everything would work out.

Work harder.

Take on more clients.

Say yes to more opportunities.

But after 16 years of freelancing, I learned something that completely changed my perspective.

Hard work and financial freedom are not the same thing.

Listen to episode 030 of The JC Log Podcast to find out more.

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#escapism #financialfreedom

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-jc-log/2957925 12907e2c-1443-49f7-b110-8a3f340599a6 206 full 30 30 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:33:54 GMT false <![CDATA[This Is the Most Honest Money Conversation I've Ever Had]]> Episode 029 of The JC Log Podcast covers the following topics:

- How I got myself in a financial mess

- Financial mistakes made along the way

- How I have been trying to get myself out of it (what changed and what didn't)

- Why financial freedom is now my #1 priority, and how that will affect the future content of my podcast

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#escapism #financialfreedom

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-jc-log/2947470 726a4a47-26e3-45ec-97fb-f43d0e27426b 3078 full 29 29 Sat, 27 Jun 2026 19:32:57 GMT false false <![CDATA[The Problem Isn't Work. It's Having No Escape Route.]]> Episode 028 of The JC Log Podcast covers the following topics:

- The vacation trap

- Temporary escapes vs escape routes

- Why having an escape route matters

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#escapism #escaperatrace

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-jc-log/2941707 fba9e971-7d56-48fd-af45-cbee4b818770 369 full 28 28 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:13:47 GMT false false <![CDATA[The Most Radical Form of Escapism]]> Episode 027 of The JC Log Podcast covers the following topics:

- The problem with temporary escapes

- The most radical form of escapism

- Building freedom one layer at a time

- Escaping the rat race without leaving society

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#escapism #mindfulliving

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-jc-log/2923737 a06d516d-166f-41ea-b713-f958ca4cdb34 286 full 27 27 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:25:35 GMT <![CDATA[Is Your Escapism Actually Destroying You?]]> Episode 026 of The JC Log Podcast covers the following topics:

- Everyone escapes

- The trap of passive escapism

- What intentional escapism looks like

- Asking yourself an important question

- The goal of escapism

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#escapism #mindfulliving

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-jc-log/2921990 149d579f-f1a6-444c-8889-fbbac7583b61 728 full 26 26 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:12:55 GMT true <![CDATA[Why Everything I Talk About Comes Back To Intentional Escapism]]> Episode 025 of The JC Log Podcast covers:

- What is intentional escapism?

- Why does it covers so many topics?

- Examples of intentional escapism in practice

- The bigger picture

- Why intentional escapism matters to me

- Share your story

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#escapism #freedom

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-jc-log/2917959 b074d336-ed53-4249-924c-d863bd324036 803 full 25 25 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:51:23 GMT <![CDATA[Low Effort, High Impact: 3 Ways to Reduce Stress]]> Low Effort, High Impact: 3 Ways to Reduce Stress

  • Warm Water
  • Classical Music
  • Walk in Nature

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#stress relief #escapism

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-jc-log/2904880 7b167db5-27a9-40c2-bed8-17cc14e9ccbe 953 full 24 24 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:26:59 GMT true <![CDATA[The Fundamentals I Should Have Focused On]]> Transcript, comments, and show notes for this podcast episode: https://www.thejclog.com/the-fundamentals-i-should-have-focused-on/

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#financial #escapism

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-jc-log/2901787 33aeabed-6d89-4862-8d46-7510278afb55 1502 full 23 23 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:08:51 GMT false false <![CDATA[I've Been Focusing On The Wrong Things]]> Transcript, comments, and show notes for this podcast episode: https://www.thejclog.com/ive-been-focusing-on-the-wrong-things/

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#health #escapism

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-jc-log/2901763 bba6fd01-50f1-4f2d-a411-eaa972e7b53d 967 full 22 22 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:50:31 GMT false true <![CDATA[The Internet Is Losing Its Sense of Place]]> Nowadays, the internet often feels like an endless narrow hallway of window shopping content, only quickly to be glanced at before we move on.

Increasingly we are not mentally invested anymore in the content that we are consuming, and that is something we need to talk about in this episode of The JC Log Podcast.

In episode 021 of The JC Log Podcast, I talk about:

- The old internet used to have destinations

- The social media feed took us of the map

- Constantly swimming upstream is making us tired

- We have to look for the little islands in the ocean

Transcript, comments, and show notes for this podcast episode: https://www.thejclog.com/the-internet-is-losing-its-sense-of-place/

Chapters

00:00 - Intro

00:37 - Shout-out

01:31 - The Old Internet Used To Have Destinations

02:04- The Social Media Feed Took Us Of The Map

02:35 - Constantly Swimming Upstream Is making Us Tired

03:02 - We Have To Look For The Little Islands In The Ocean

03:54 - Outro

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#summer #escapism

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-jc-log/2883496 f62c8a3a-29c8-419a-bcf6-34571964b8d4 298 full 21 21 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:23:13 GMT false true <![CDATA[June Open Thread – Intentional Escapism In The Golden Season]]> Dear friends, we have already arrived in the beautiful month of June, and what a treat it will once again be.

In episode 020 of The JC Log Podcast, I talk about:

- Picking delicious fruits under the Strawberry Moon

- That special time of year when the days never seem to end

- Jumping over the bonfire

Transcript, comments, and show notes for this podcast episode: https://www.thejclog.com/june-open-thread-intentional-escapism-in-the-golden-season/

Chapters

00:00 - Intro

00:47 - Shout-out

01:58 - Picking Delicious Fruits Under The Strawberry Moon

02:42- That Special Time Of Year When The Days Never Seems To End

03:30 - Jumping Over The Bonfire

05:34 - Outro

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#summer #escapism

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-jc-log/2882919 4be6b823-efed-4b6d-a262-0918fe04119f 396 full 20 20 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:08:52 GMT false true <![CDATA[The Lost Feeling Of The Early Internet]]> Do you remember the old days when the internet felt smaller? It was a whole new world, and yet, it felt like a local and more human one than the modern day digital web.

In episode 019 of The JC Log Podcast, I talk about:

- How we went from from Wandering in the digital wild to pacing in a cage

- Why Imperfection and amateurism felt more fun

- Why we should take back the internet and make it human again

Transcript, comments, and show notes for this podcast episode: https://www.thejclog.com/the-internet-used-to-feel-smaller/

Chapters

00:00 - Intro

00:56 - Shout-out

01:57 - From Wandering In The Wild To Pacing In A Cage

02:44- Why Imperfection And Amateurism Felt More Fun

03:19 - Taking Back The Internet And Make It Human Again

03:57 - Outro

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#internet #escapism

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-jc-log/2863781 8407c408-eb7b-4eb8-a1c4-0d8e84654c9d 300 full 19 19 Wed, 27 May 2026 19:49:07 GMT false false <![CDATA[The Internet Feeds Us Fast Food]]> Do you often find yourself mindlessly scrolling on the internet right after waking up, and are you constantly hopping from one shorts video to the next, hours on end?

In episode 018 of The JC Log Podcast, I talk about:

- How The Internet Feeds Us Fast Food

- What Does A diet of Digital Junk Food Look Like

- What Does Digital Nutrition Look Like

- How To Clean Up Your Digital Diet

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Chapters

00:00 - Intro

00:47 - Shout-out

02:00 - How The Internet Feeds Us Fast Food

03:01- What Does A diet of Digital Junk Food Look Like

04:25 - What Does Digital Nutrition Looks Like

05:31 - How To Clean Up Your Digital Diet

07:00 - Outro

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#fastfood #escapism

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-jc-log/2844595 c40ea276-7af1-466d-95ff-42bc73048f16 486 full 18 18 Wed, 20 May 2026 20:58:47 GMT false false <![CDATA[This Is What Overthinking Looks Like]]> It is time to relax and clear your mind. You grab your coloring book and your pencils and start the creative process.

And then it happens …

In episode 017 of The JC Log Podcast, I talk about:

- How Overthinking Starts With Small Triggers

- The Spiral

- Why Simple Activities Help To Clear Your Mind

- How To Use Repetition To Make Room In Your Head

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Chapters

00:00 - Intro

01:15 - Shout-out

01:59 - Overthinking Starts With Small Triggers

03:11- The Spiral

04:35 - Why Simple Activities Help

04:58 - Use Repetition To Make Room In Your Head

07:07 - Outro

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#overthinking #coloring

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-jc-log/2821447 257b0eb9-c36b-48ba-9f3a-a57c2d9467ba 487 full 17 17 Wed, 13 May 2026 21:41:51 GMT false false <![CDATA[Why Everyone Needs 'Pointless' Creative Hobbies]]> Are you old enough to remember those blissful days before the emergence of the internet? You know, that time before online ‘hustle culture’ became a thing, and we all still had ‘pointless’ creative hobbies for fun.

In episode 016 of The JC Log Podcast, I talk about:

- Why Everyone Needs ‘Pointless’ Creative Hobbies

- How The Modern Digital World Slowly Drains Creativity

- How ‘Pointless’ Hobbies Restore Lost Creativity

- Why We Should Create More And Consume Less

- Separate Hobby From Craft - Your Hobby Does Not Need To Justify Its Existence

- It Is Time To Reclaim Your ‘Pointless’ Hobby

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Chapters

00:00 - Intro

00:50 - Shout-out

01:43 - Why Everyone Needs ‘Pointless’ Creative Hobbies

03:44 - How The Modern Digital World Slowly Drained My Creativity

05:50 - How ‘Pointless’ Hobbies Restore Lost Creativity

06:59 - Why We Should Create More And Consume Less

08:30 - Separate Hobby From Craft

09:18 - Your Hobby Does Not Need To Justify Its Existence

10:07 - It Is Time To Reclaim Your ‘Pointless’ Hobby

10:41 - Outro

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#hobbies #drawing

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-jc-log/2817925 cd8c66c6-35c3-4c3f-a694-03ef239722f3 711 full 16 16 Tue, 12 May 2026 21:46:34 GMT false <![CDATA[Why The Internet Needs Softer Spaces]]> Are you looking for a calm and peaceful hideout to escape the tumultuous pandemonium that is the ‘digital town square’ these days?

In this episode 015 of The JC LOG Podcast:

- I talk about why the internet needs softer spaces

- Show you examples of such soft and safe spaces

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:05 Shout-out

02:37 What ‘Soft Spaces’ Actually Are

03:38 Why People Crave Soft Spaces More Than Ever

06:38 Creators Who Give Us ‘Safe Places’ (soundscapes and more)

08:15 Why Creating And Finding Softness Is Difficult Online

09:14 There Are Places To Escape Into

09:34 Outro

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]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-jc-log/2816082 c2bd21a2-f686-476c-84ba-9db5c0e6f7e4 646 full 15 15 Tue, 12 May 2026 08:34:02 GMT false false <![CDATA[Reasons That Make The Seasons Feel Enchanting]]> Welcome to the JC Log episode 014: Reasons that make the seasons feel enchanting.

Let’s look at some reasons that make the seasons in Bilbao, Spain, feel so magical for everyone.

If you wish to find out more information about what is being discussed in this podcast, and want to share your thoughts on the four magical seasons of the year, then I warmly invite you to check out the episode post on my website.

There, you will find a transcript, show notes, a comments section, and more!

Just click the link below, and I'll see you on the other side, fellow travelers!

Transcript, comments, and show notes: https://www.thejclog.com/reasons-that-make-the-seasons-feel-enchanting/

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-jc-log/2803693 822c9e58-4880-49fa-8562-d225f90ddbcb 379 full 14 14 Thu, 07 May 2026 21:34:10 GMT false false <![CDATA[Why I Intentionally Escape In Drawing And Why You Should Too]]> Welcome to The JC Log episode 013 - Why I Intentionally Escape In Drawing And Why You Should Too

In this edition of The JC Log podcast, I talk about:

How I started drawing

Why I draw now and why I think you should too

Tips and techniques to get started and have fun with the practice of creative drawing for intentional escapism purposes

If you wish to find out more information about what is being discussed in this podcast, and want to share your thoughts on creative drawing and your experiences with it, then I warmly invite you to check out the episode post on my website.

There, you will find a transcript, show notes, a comments section, and more!

Just click the link below, and I'll see you on the other side, fellow travelers!

Transcript, comments, and show notes: https://www.thejclog.com/why-i-intentionally-escape-in-drawing-and-why-you-should-too/

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-jc-log/2800672 5a92b424-8cc9-4c0f-9ef8-0270a340db17 2259 full 13 13 Wed, 06 May 2026 21:38:09 GMT false false <![CDATA[May Open Thread - A Vibrant Celebration Of The Senses]]> My friends, we have already arrived in May 2026, that special moment of the year where spring hits its peak. It is the month in which the temperature stabilizes and the flowers are in full bloom, showing the best patterns and colors they have to offer.

Welcome to The JC Log episode 012: May Open Thread - A Vibrant Celebration Of The Senses

If you wish to find out more information about what is being discussed in this podcast, and want to share your open thread thoughts about the month of May, then I warmly invite you to check out the episode post on my website. There, you will find a transcript, show notes, a comments section, and more!

Just click the link below, and I'll see you on the other side, fellow travelers!

Transcript, comments, and show notes: https://www.thejclog.com/may-open-thread-a-vibrant-celebration-of-the-senses/

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-jc-log/2793821 1a5688e9-8398-4cb4-adeb-e7a7329e734d 273 full 12 12 Mon, 04 May 2026 20:23:53 GMT false false <![CDATA[How A Single Word Becomes A Portal To Another World]]> Do you remember looking at maps and globes as a child, having your imagination and curiosity sparked by exotic names of countries and cities? Chances are, you knew nothing about those strange sounding places. Chances are also that your brain filled in the blanks for you, and took you along on an intentional escapism journey around the world Welcome, fellow travelers, to episode 011 of the JC Log Podcast, in which I demonstrate how a single world can become a portal to another world.

If you wish to find out more information about what is being discussed in this podcast, and want to share your favorite place to daydream off to, then I warmly invite you to check out the episode post on my website. There, you will find a transcript, show notes, a comments section, and more!

Just click the link below, and I'll see you on the other side, fellow travelers!

Transcript, comments, and show notes: https://www.thejclog.com/how-a-single-word-becomes-a-portal-to-another-world/

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-jc-log/2779305 424d01ab-ff6d-4321-93ba-1cb25018bf40 529 full 11 11 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:56:59 GMT false true <![CDATA[The Stress Free Content Formula For Intentional Escapism Artists]]> Are you an artist who is looking to escape in content creation for videos, podcasts and other forms of intentional escapism entertainment for your audience and fans, but do you always find yourself feeling stressed about the creation and posting process for all of your (digital) platforms. Are those deadlines making your anxiety levels rise? Then this celebrative tenth episode of The JC Log podcast will help you out.

If you wish to find out more information about what is being discussed in this podcast, and want to share your thoughts on the challenges of creating art and content for your audience, then I warmly invite you to check out the episode post on my website. There, you will find a transcript, show notes, a comments section, and more!

Just click the link below, and I'll see you on the other side, fellow travelers!

Transcript, comments, and show notes: https://www.thejclog.com/the-stress-free-content-formula-for-intentional-escapism-artists/

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-jc-log/2758339 8d58359c-d8fe-4e5f-945f-712d595df6aa 1057 full 10 10 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:11:06 GMT false <![CDATA[Making Intentional Escapism Fun For You And Your Audience]]> Are you an artist who is looking to escape in content creation for videos, podcasts and other forms of intentional escapism entertainment for your audience and fans, but do you always find yourself asking if what your are making and showing is good enough. Is that thought stopping you from creating or does it make you enjoy the process less? Then this ninth episode of The JC Log podcast will help you out.

Since we have arrived at the final days of stress awareness month, this April 2026, I like to take some of that creation stress and possible insecurities away from you to help boost your confidence levels and make you enjoy the beautiful process of creation. Digital escapism should be fun for you and your audience, so let's go!

If you wish to find out more information about what is being discussed in this podcast, and want to share your thoughts on the challenges of creating art and content for your audience, then I warmly invite you to check out the episode post on my website. There, you will find a transcript, show notes, a comments section, and more!

Just click the link below, and I'll see you on the other side, fellow travelers!

Transcript, comments, and show notes: https://www.thejclog.com/making-intentional-escapism-fun-for-you-and-your-audience/

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-jc-log/2755158 5c88ebba-606f-4739-b5c8-fcbfccb77743 593 full 9 9 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:01:00 GMT false <![CDATA[Walking As A Form Of Intentional Escapism]]> We are halfway through April 2026, the Stress Awareness Month. That is why in episode 008 of The JC Log podcast, I talk about recreational walking as a form of intentional escapism, and to release some of that build up stress.

Check out the podcast to discover how walking can improve your physical and mental health, as well as your creative practices. Plus, you will also find out why it is such a powerful daily escapism tool, and will be treated to stunning views of Bilbao's rolling hills.

And if you wish to find out more information about what is being discussed in this podcast, and want to share your reflections on the joyful practice of walking, then I warmly invite you to check out the episode post on my website. There, you will find a transcript, show notes, a comments section, and much more!

Just click the link below, and I'll see you on the other side, fellow travelers!

Transcript and show notes: https://www.thejclog.com/walking-as-a-form-of-intentional-escapism/

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-jc-log/2739240 d11a2b96-d80b-4e67-8f4f-52172f1debd6 786 full 8 8 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:41:49 GMT false <![CDATA[The JC Log 007 - Autonomous Living In An Increasingly Busy World]]> In this seventh episode of The JC Log podcast, I take you along on another walk through beautiful Bilbao, During my walk, is hare my thoughts on the challenge of wanting to live autonomously in an increasingly busy world.

If you wish to find out more information about what is being discussed in this podcast, and want to share your thoughts on the challenges and advantages of autonomous living, then I warmly invite you to check out the episode post on my website. There, you will find a transcript, show notes, a comments section, and more!

Just click the link below, and I'll see you on the other side, fellow travelers!

Transcript, comments, and show notes: https://www.thejclog.com/autonomous-living-in-an-increasingly-busy-world/

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-jc-log/2736127 84ce111e-6d18-4e88-9475-ee27a78923c6 891 full 7 7 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:40:30 GMT false <![CDATA[The JC Log 006 - Introducing Myself And My Intentional Escapism Content]]> Greetings, fellow travelers! In episode 006 of the JC Log podcast, I introduce myself and the intentional escapism content that I am making, centered around autonomous living - framed as fantasy.

I show you all the different online platforms that I am active on, and talk about the type of content you can find on them.

The links to all of my other content platforms:

Check out this episode's show notes on my website

I encourage you to check out the episode 006 page on my website, where you will find a transcript, show notes and more! Just click the link below, and I'll see you on the other side, fellow travelers! Transcript and show notes:

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-jc-log/2729569 e4fdd740-1895-4488-85eb-dfbaa0a851b4 1276 full 6 6 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:31:00 GMT false <![CDATA[The JC Log 005 - Escapism And The Fantasy Framework]]> Greetings, fellow travelers! In this fifth episode of the JC Log podcast, I am going to give it to you raw and, mostly, unedited.

Join me on a physical and philosophical morning walk through the beautiful sunny hills of Bilbao, Spain.

During this walk, I talk of the cuff about the concepts of escapism in our daily lives, and the fantasy themed framework that I use as a guideline for my podcast.

Some of the things I discuss in this episode are:

  • Eliminating the news from your mental diet
  • Creative skills that get lost during our 'serious' adult lives.
  • Bringing the magic back into your live
  • The need to constantly train your creative muscle
  • The need to wander and to choose uncommon paths
  • How to recognize magic and fantasy element in your life

Noticable observations:

Have an adventure, don’t just live!

You always get the trash and the beauty!

Check out this episode's show notes on my website

I encourage you to check out the episode 005 page on my website, where you will find a transcript, show notes and more! Just click the link below, and I'll see you on the other side, fellow travelers!

Transcript and show notes:

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-jc-log/2710578 3e33737f-740b-413c-b211-81ce9372405c 3099 full 5 5 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:42:32 GMT false false <![CDATA[The JC Log 004 - The Colorful Month of April Open Thread]]> Right at the start of the fourth month of 2026, I present to you the fourth episode of The JC Log podcast.

In entry 004 of The JC Log, we are going to look at all the magical escapism opportunities that are upon us in the colorful month of April 2026. And we are in luck, friends.

And if you wish to find out more information about what is being discussed in this podcast, I warmly invite you to check out the episode post on my website, where you will find a transcript, show notes and much more! Just click the link below, and I'll see you on the other side, fellow traveller!

Transcript and show notes: https://www.thejclog.com/the-colorful-month-of-april-open-thread/

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-jc-log/2681068 3f15f92d-528f-4489-8ef6-fcdf502502c3 118 full 4 4 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:50:39 GMT false <![CDATA[The JC Log 003 - Release Stress by Coloring - Color With Me (Flashback Episode)]]> Did you know that that April is Stress Awareness Month? And do you know that coloring in color books is a great way to release such stress? Yes also for adults!

This flashback themed episode of the JC Log podcast functions as a motivator to get started with coloring yourself. And what a great time of year it is to do so during the vibrantly colored spring season and Easter celebration?

And if you wish to find out more information about what is being discussed in this podcast, I warmly invite you to check out the episode post on my website, where you will find a transcript, show notes and much more! Just click the link below, and I'll see you on the other side, fellow traveller!

Transcript and show notes: https://www.thejclog.com/release-stress-by-coloring-color-with-me-flashback-episode/

OTHER SHOW NOTES

YouTube video version of the podcast (including the coloring session): https://youtu.be/k406TsGWyFo

Truth Art – #SolutionsWatch episode at Corbettreport.com: https://corbettreport.com/solutionswatch-truthart/

ZieBee Media at Ziebee.com: https://www.ziebee.com/

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-jc-log/2670214 51a261f6-7605-4115-952d-a3a73211181a 311 full 3 3 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:20:28 GMT false <![CDATA[The JC Log 002 - Reflections on the Magical Month of March 2026]]> In this second episode of The JC Log podcast, I reflect on the magical month of March 2026, which, among other things, brought us a Blood Moon, the much awaited spring season, and beautiful blooming trees and plants.

And if you wish to find out more information about what is being discussed in this podcast, and want to share your own reflections on the Third Month, then I warmly invite you to check out the episode post on my website. There, you will find a transcript, show notes, a comments section, and much more!

Just click the link below, and I'll see you on the other side, fellow traveller!

Transcript, comments, and show notes: https://www.thejclog.com/reflections-on-the-magical-month-of-march-2026/

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-jc-log/2672306 87db752c-6fb1-4664-b2d6-a275d513e331 168 full 2 2 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:25:17 GMT false <![CDATA[The JC Log 001 – Finding My Voice Through Intentional Escapism]]> In this first episode, I narrate “Finding My Voice Through Intentional Escapism.” This essay traces my journey of discovering a creative voice through the lens of purposeful retreat—from childhood days lost in books, games, and imagination, to the transformative experiences of travel, writing, and self-reflection.

We explore how stepping outside the conventional path, embracing outsider perspectives, and allowing space for intentional escapism—through reading, fantasy worlds, or life as a digital nomad—can reveal your unique perspective and voice.

Join me as I share the experiences, reflections, and creative practices that have shaped my path, and consider how reclaiming moments of deliberate escape can lead to clarity, insight, and self-expression.

The show notes and transcript of this podcast episode are available at: https://www.thejclog.com/finding-my-voice-through-intentional-escapism/

]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/the-jc-log/2658716 a8ffd394-c06c-4495-b0bf-e428dace28fc 231 full 1 1 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 16:57:47 GMT false true