I'm a writer, singer/songwriter, physical therapist, and life coach. Just published my first book, No Easy Answers: A Book of Life-Changing Questions, this year. Find out all you need to know about me at barrymangione.com.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I'll be embarking on a book tour in 2015, and I'm looking for places to crash so I can keep my travel costs down.

Interests

Music, writing, martial arts, philosophy,

• arts
• writing
• books
• exercise
• dieting
• coach
• traveling
• music
• martial arts

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Foo Fighters, Charles Bradley, Counting Crows, Slipknot, Hall & Oates, The Front Bottoms, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sixx A.M., This Wild Life

Movies: Underworld, Bad Santa, The Fisher King, The Godfather, Animal House

Books: The Shadow Effect, Fight Club, Lullaby, Mortal Fear, The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire, Awaken the Giant Within

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Wrote and published my first book with year (2014). I raised the publishing costs through Kickstarter.

Teach, Learn, Share

I'm on a mission to share my experiences overcoming depression, divorce, bankruptcy and alcoholism in order to help others going through the same or similar experiences.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I'm an easy houseguest. I've accumulated a good amount of knowledge over the past several years about diet, exercise, nutrition, and positive mindfulness.

Countries I’ve Visited

Aruba, Canada, Mexico, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States