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My Move from Germany to Paraguay, an Audio Diary
Life Talks Career Abroad

My Move from Germany to Paraguay, an Audio Diary

March 23, 2023

Nicole is from the US and lived in Germany for five and a half years. Just a couple weeks ago, she moved from Germany to Paraguay. Over the course of seven months, Nicole recorded audio diaries about the move.

A Ukranian Reflects on a Decade in the Netherlands with Kateryna
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A Ukranian Reflects on a Decade in the Netherlands with Kateryna

March 16, 2023

Kateryna grew up in Kiev, Ukraine and moved to the Netherlands a decade ago to study. She discusses how experiencing her 20s abroad affected her, plus what it's like to be abroad as an expat versus to be abroad while feeling…

”I won’t be  surprised if...” with Kieran
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”I won’t be surprised if...” with Kieran

Feb. 16, 2023

Kieran spent most of her 20s living in various parts of Europe, learning what she likes and doesn't like in life, in a place, in a career, and in herself. A crucial piece of advice changed her life.

On Late Blooming & Inflection Points with Eleanor
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On Late Blooming & Inflection Points with Eleanor

Feb. 2, 2023

Eleanor moved abroad on more or less a whim in the late 1990s, when she was in her late 20s. Now, she is approaching her inflection point, or the year when she'll have lived longer in Germany than in her home country.

First Impressions of Germany with Kendall Long
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First Impressions of Germany with Kendall Long

Jan. 26, 2023

You may know her from her appearances on The Bachelor or Bachelor in Paradise. Now, this LA local is calling Stuttgart, Germany home, along with her fiance and their dog.

Welcome to America, For Better or For Worse with Austyn
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Welcome to America, For Better or For Worse with Austyn

Jan. 19, 2023

We're catching up with Austyn from Expat Hour. Austyn lived in the Netherlands with her four kids and her husband. Recently, the family repatriated. They moved back to the US.

I'm Moving! Collab Episode with The Germany Experience
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I'm Moving! Collab Episode with The Germany Experience

Dec. 22, 2022

Shaun from The Germany Experience and Nicole from The Expat Cast are coming together for a special episode: a call to donate to their charity of choice this holiday season, and a big announcement from Nicole.

The Only Belonging You Need Is In Yourself with Aditi
Career Abroad Life Talks

The Only Belonging You Need Is In Yourself with Aditi

Dec. 8, 2022

Aditi's failures along the way have been her greatest moments of bravery, so she shares the importance of accepting failure and ultimately accepting yourself.

Preparing to Move Away from Germany with Jaedyn
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Preparing to Move Away from Germany with Jaedyn

Nov. 17, 2022

Jaedyn is from Canada and has been living in Stuttgart, Germany for 4.5 years. We caught her at a weird time: between deciding to move and actually doing the moving.

Q&A with Your Host, Nicole
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Q&A with Your Host, Nicole

Nov. 3, 2022

"You asked, I answer!" Listeners submitted questions on Instagram for Nicole to answer, which she does with the help of her best friend and previous guest, Zoe.

Identity Burps & Being Vulnerable to the Whims of Life with Ditte
Finding Home Abroad Life Talks

Identity Burps & Being Vulnerable to the Whims of Life with Ditte

Oct. 6, 2022

Though drawing is like breathing to Ditte, a main passion was dancing tango. Then she moved to Berlin, a hub for tango, and... no longer felt like dancing tango. What's going on?? Easy answer: It's an identity burp!

Deciding to Have Kids or Not When Living Abroad
Life Talks Family Relations

Deciding to Have Kids or Not When Living Abroad

March 24, 2022

Do you want to have kids or not? How has your geography impacted this? We asked these questions to the listener community, and their answers range from YES to NO to MAYBE.

Moving Abroad at Age 15 with Nyla
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Moving Abroad at Age 15 with Nyla

March 3, 2022

When she was 15, Nyla moved from the US to Germany. She had to learn the language from scratch and adjust to a new culture, all while those delightful teenage hormones are there messing with your emotions.

The Tale of Two (Surpringly Tall) Zacks with Zacks in the City
Career Abroad Life Talks

The Tale of Two (Surpringly Tall) Zacks with Zacks in the City

Feb. 10, 2022

Zac XVIII and Zack Bachelor are two guys in their 20s who met on a basketball court in Stuttgart. Now are famous around expat social media for their hilarious skits about living as a US American in Germany.

”I’m Old but I’m Cool”: Living Abroad in Your 60s with Melanie
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”I’m Old but I’m Cool”: Living Abroad in Your 60s with Melanie

Jan. 27, 2022

Melanie is 61 and lives in southern Germany after many years in Cologne and several moves back to her home country of the US, then back to Germany. She shares the ins and outs of all these moves, including some seriously goo…