#15 About Celebrating Día de los Muertos & a Near-Death Experience in the Waves – with Nicholas (IT)

This episode is pure magic — recorded on a cliff after a sunrise hike at 5 a.m., Birdie sits down with Nicholas (our guest from Italy) to reflect on life, death, and everything in between.

From the vibrant streets of Oaxaca during Día de los Muertos to a heart-pounding moment in the waves of La Punta, this one’s packed with adventure, culture, and a good dose of mezcal-fueled musings.

We’re diving into what makes Mexico so special, like its beautiful relationship with death, the buzzing energy of its street food, and the unspoken rules for picking the perfect taqueria. And of course, Nicholas, as an Italian, weighs in on the only coffee order that really makes sense.

Oh, and Birdie? She’s sharing her brush with mortality in the Pacific Ocean and how it’s shaped her view on life. Packed with a sprinkle of dangerous half-knowledge and a chat about insects as the protein of the future, and you’ve got a conversation that’s both heartfelt and hilarious.

What You’ll Hear:

•⁠ ⁠The magic of celebrating Día de los Muertos in Oaxaca

•⁠ ⁠Why Mexicans have the best energy when it comes to the dead

•⁠ ⁠Mezcal, its hidden surprises, and why it’s more than just a drink

•⁠ ⁠How to spot the best street food restaurants in Mexico

•⁠ ⁠Nicholas’ take on the only coffee order that matters (Italian-approved!)

•⁠ ⁠Birdie’s near-death experience in La Punta and how it might have changed her view on life

•⁠ ⁠A chat about insects as future protein (yes, really!)

•⁠ ⁠Dangerous half-knowledge that might just make you laugh - so don’t take this conversation too seriously!

Settle in for a cozy, sunrise-fueled chat that will make you want to pack your bags for Mexico—or at least pour yourself a mezcal and reflect on life’s big moments.