The James Swanwick Show

How do you create something out of nothing? Is it possible to create a business from your passion and hobby? I’m here in England with Brian Rose, the founder and host of London Real. It’s a video talk show that introduces you to the most fascinating and successful people in the world. Brian has an amazing story as well. He originally started London Real as a hobby, while working as full time Investment Banker. He was tired of being spoon-fed from the mainstream media, and wanted to offer a fresh, unscripted and unedited look into the world of real people.  From activists to scientists, authors to fighters, politicians to drug smugglers - He present’s their real stories, uncensored and uncut.  When it comes to creating your own vision, Brian believes you just have to DO IT. It’ not going to be perfect overnight, but just getting stated is more than half the battle. You must stare fear in the face and do it anyways. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and Instagram @jamesswanwick and www.james

I’m running a half marathon here in Oslo, and I’ve done zero training for it. Yesterday I was walking through the city and checking out the sights, when I saw there was a sign up for a marathon and half marathon. And truthfully I haven’t run for more than an hour in the past two years, but I knew I wanted to run it. I’m 40 years old, and the fact I’m able to run a half marathon on a moments notice is good news… But it’s been a culmination of my exercise regimen for the past 5 years, my lifestyle/nutrition habits, and that I no longer drink alcohol. All those play a huge part in my overall fitness level, and allow me to be spontaneous. What can you say yes to today? Is your current lifestyle preparing you for the things you want to accomplish? Enjoy the show. Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com

Is a lunchtime drink OK? I’m in Denmark Copenhagen, and it’s interesting to see how many people like to have lunchtime beers. I’m just walking alongside the water front here in Nyhavn, and people sitting at the cafes and shops either have a pint of beer or a glass of wine on their table. I actually remember when I was living in London, and would go out to lunch with my co-workers…. We would have a pint of beer at lunch on occasion, but would almost always be falling asleep at work later.  Why do we do it? Numerous studies have shown the delirious effects that alcohol has on work performance. But people still choose otherwise. Enjoy the show. Let me know what you think on instagram and twitter @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com   

What’s it like to be on a ferry from Oslo Norway to Copenhagen Denmark? I’m on the ferry right now looking onto the beautiful and green Norwegian countryside…I’m going to take you on a tour from the top deck (11th floor) to my cabin, and along the way check out the nightclub and other neat amenities. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on instagram and twitter @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com

A country that encourages you to drink responsibly. Sounds strange right? Especially coming from the United States, where we’re constantly bombarded with alcohol and liquor ads from the time we wake to when we go to bed. I’m here in Stockholm Sweden, and I’m joined by a friend of mine, Mia. And we are inside an alcohol store called “systembolagt” which is the only place that Swedes can buy alcohol for home consumption. It’s government run and specifically designed to make sure Swedes drink responsibly. Listen in as Mia shares her knowledge of why it was designed in the first place, and how it has helped many people throughout the country lead better lives. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com      

Time remains undefeated. I'm in Oslo, Norway today and I just finished looking at 3 incredible Viking ships that have been unearthed. The Vikings, who were once a prominent force, are now just an ancient memory of the past… So just do it, because life will soon be an ancient memory for all of us.  Enjoy the show. Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamaesswanwick.com   

Hello! I’m joining you today from Copenhagen, Denmark. And I’m here with an old friend of mine, Jeannie Mortensen, who I knew as a Hollywood correspondent back in Los Angeles. We met in 2003 when we were interviewing Matt Damon for the movie “Stuck on You.” Because I was wondering through Scandinavia, I reached out and was happy to reconnect with Jeannie, since it’s been almost 9 years. Listen in as we walk through the beautiful city and talk about our past lives in the entertainment industry, why she decided to move back home, and what she’s up to now.  Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com         

Do you feel weighed down by the amount of things in your life? Is your mind racing  to keep up with your busy schedule? Well, today is all about how to remove the clutter from your brain and your physical space. We’ve all got clutter floating around…whether it’s worrying about business projects, what to cook for dinner, or the resent date you went on. And then there’s the physical clutter, such as a messy room, disorder in the kitchen, and files and sticky notes all over the desk. Interestingly some say the clutter in ones one house/personal space directly mirrors the clutter and chaos going on internally. So today I’m happy to welcome Miriam Ortiz y Pino onto the show. She is a certified professional organizer, and has been helping people de-clutter their overwhelming lives for over a decade. From working with artists, entrepreneurs, politicians, professional, and multimillionaires, she’s seen amazing transformations in people’s day-to-day lives. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on instagram and tw

When was the last time you reconnected with a great childhood friend? My European journey continues from Wales, as I’ve recently flown into Manchester, England. And today I met up with a good childhood friend, Mark Rutherford, who I went to high school with back in Brisbane, Australia. Mark and I reminisce on the fun times we shared back in the day, how we took different paths in life, and much more. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com   

Wake up! Do you have big plans for life, but never seem to put in the effort to make them happen? Here’s the thing…we all want to lose weight, make more money, meet the right woman or man, and turn that great idea into a business. But for some reason, no matter how deeply you want a better life, history always repeats itself. Joining me today is my good friend Mark Dhamma, who’s going to teach us how to make the shift from wanting a better life, to fully taking action and responsibility. Mark is a positive psychologist, celebrity personal trainer, and peak performance coach here in Los Angeles. In our conversation Mark reveals his big wake up moment in life, when his father suddenly passed when he was 21 years old. At the time he was not working in a field he loved, and was actually dealing drugs to make extra cash. But something shifted for him in that moment… He began to realize that death can come at any moment, and it’s only a matter of time before we’re gone. Unfortunately many people don’t realize how p

Would you consider moving to Norway? I’m here in Oslo and I’m joined by a fellow Australian friend, Mark Vaughan, who’s now living here as an expat. Listen in as we discuss why he decided to live in Norway over Australia, his experience over the past 10 years, and how he’s created a new life in Norway. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on instagram and twitter @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com    

Can you run a marathon with little to no training?  I’m coming to you from Oslo Norway, where I just finished running a spur of the moment half marathon with two new friends. My final time ended up being 1:57, not bad for no training! But in reality, you don’t need to run long distances to prepare for a marathon.  Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com  

I’m coming to you today from beautiful Oslo, Norway.  And joining me on the show is a new friend of mine, Petter, who’s a native and living here in Oslo. Listen in as we discuss why Norwegians are more closed off than others, the benefits of going to school in Norway, and how the sexual culture is much different here.  Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on instagram and twitter @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com   

When was the last time you traveled alone? I’m currently in Bergen, which is a city on the west coast of Norway.  And I’m about to take a ride on the Bergen railway, known as one of the most exciting and beautiful train rides in the world. No other train ride between two cities in Europe is at a higher altitude than the one between Bergen and Oslo. Linking Norway’s two main cities, it has unbelievable views of the Hardangervidda, Europe’s highest mountainous plateau. Listen in as I travel and share this amazing trip through the beautiful region of Norway. Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com   

I’m out to dinner on a Sunday night in Stockholm as I record this. And I’m joined by my good friend Faye Medeson, who is a Swedish artist, singer song writer, and music producer. Listen in as we discus how she signed with her manager, Randy Jackson, life in Sweden compared to life in LA, and much more. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on instragram and twitter @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com         

Are you standing up right now? Believe it or not, your chair might be slowly killing you… Joining us today is the author of the new book “Get Up,” by Dr. James Levine. According to Levine, who is the co-director of the Mayo Clinic-Arizona State University obesity initiative and inventor of the “treadmill desk,” for every hour we spend sitting in our chairs, we lose two hours of our lives. He also believes excessive sitting is more dangerous to your health than smoking. So how many hours are you currently sitting during the day? Enjoy this fascinating episode with Dr. Levine. Let me know what you think on instagram and twitter @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswnwick.com   

Hello again from Stockholm Sweden. Today I’m joined by a local friend of mine Mia Kleregard, as we discus the fascinating history of the Swedish drinking culture. Could alcohol restriction be a reason why Sweden is ranked as one of the happiest countries in the world? Enjoy the show. Let me know what you think on instagram and twitter @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com   

Hello from Stockholm Sweden, part 2! 

Hello from Stockholm Sweden. Today I’m sitting down with an American Expat, as we discuss the differences of living in Sweden, and how the culture influenced his stay. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on twitter and instagram @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com     

Today I am 40 years old. The year was September 7th 1975, in a small town in Australia called Bacchus Marsh, when I was brought into this world. And in this particular episode I’ll be telling you what I know for sure at the age of 40…but also what I don’t know for sure. I will shed some light on my success, my failures, and what I want to realize moving forward into the next part of my life. Enjoy the show! Let me know what you think on instagram and twitter @jamesswanwick and www.jamesswanwick.com