Season 4

Season 4 Finale: Expat Role Models
Life Talks Family Relations

Season 4 Finale: Expat Role Models

Sept. 17, 2020

To wrap up the season, we hear from a variety of former guests, listeners, and expat friends from around Freiburg about who their expat/immigrant/nomad role model is.

Dating as a Foreigner in Germany with Justin
Life Talks

Dating as a Foreigner in Germany with Justin

Sept. 10, 2020

Nicole and Justin are two single Americans who have both been in Germany for about three years, and they're here to exchange their stories and perspectives on dating.

US Americans: How to Vote from Abroad with Candice from Democrats Abroad
Expat Resources

US Americans: How to Vote from Abroad with Candice from Democrats Abroad

Sept. 3, 2020

If you are a US citizen, even if you live abroad, you ARE eligible to vote. Candice works with Democrats Abroad Germany and Vote from Abroad. She's here to tell us how to vote from abroad, why to vote from abroad, and what d…

The Downside of a Nomadic Life with Mahdia
Finding Home Abroad Life Talks

The Downside of a Nomadic Life with Mahdia

Aug. 27, 2020

Mahdia left her hometown of Dhaka, Bangladesh when she was 19. She's since lived in Wollongong, Australia, Berlin, Germany, Argentina, and Thailand. Now back in Berlin, Mahdia is exhausted from the nomadic life.

Travel Germany: Nuremberg with Shannon
Travel Germany

Travel Germany: Nuremberg with Shannon

Aug. 20, 2020

In the Travel Germany series, different places across Germany are featured in interviews with expats who relocated there. Today, we learn about Nuremberg!

Started from the Bottom with Mari
Career Abroad Family Relations

Started from the Bottom with Mari

Aug. 13, 2020

Mari is from Indiana, USA and moved to Germany. Not only does she have her own story of how she started from the bottom; she also shares the story of her mother, who moved from Peru to the USA.

All the Expat Ladies with Mari from The Expat Lady Experience
Finding Home Abroad

All the Expat Ladies with Mari from The Expat Lady Experience

Aug. 6, 2020

Can a woman feel safe to walk home alone at night? Is there a form of sisterhood among German women? How do expat friend groups manage group dynamics when cultural differences make conflict even worse? And can men and women …

Being Queer in Germany with Meg
Life Talks Finding Home Abroad Family Relations

Being Queer in Germany with Meg

July 30, 2020

Meg is a love expat - she moved to Freiburg, Germany from South Carolina, USA to be with her German then-girlfriend, now-wife. From the southern US to southern Germany, she shares what it's been like for her being queer.

Getting Cancer in Germany with Natalie
Life Talks Mental Health

Getting Cancer in Germany with Natalie

July 23, 2020

Germany was supposed to be a temporary stop on a longer journey of living abroad for Natalie, from the UK, and her husband Conrad, from Germany. Then, months before their wedding, Natalie got diagnosed with cancer.

Travel Germany: Stuttgart with Stefanie
Travel Germany

Travel Germany: Stuttgart with Stefanie

July 16, 2020

In the Travel Germany series, different places across Germany are featured in interviews with expats who relocated there. In this episode, we hear about Stuttgart.

Solo Female Travel with Zoe
Life Talks

Solo Female Travel with Zoe

July 9, 2020

Nicole recently discovered solo travel, and she chats about it with Zoe, a seasoned solo traveler who has done longer trips across Europe, South America, and southeast Asia all by herself.

Divorce as an Expat Living Abroad with Katia
Expat Resources Family Relations

Divorce as an Expat Living Abroad with Katia

July 2, 2020

Katia, a longtime expat, got divorced from her Austrian husband in Switzerland. She shares what she learned through the challenging process.

Travel Germany: Görlitz with Tessa and Lauren
Travel Germany

Travel Germany: Görlitz with Tessa and Lauren

June 25, 2020

In the Travel Germany series, different places across Germany are featured in interviews with expats who relocated there. Today, we learn about Görlitz.

Talking about Racism with White Expat Podcasters in Germany with Shaun
Life Talks

Talking about Racism with White Expat Podcasters in Germany with Shaun

June 18, 2020

Nicole and Shaun are two white expat podcasters who live in Germany. Nicole is from the US, and Shaun is from South Africa. The two come together to talk about racism.

The Relocation Industry with Sheanne
Career Abroad

The Relocation Industry with Sheanne

June 11, 2020

Sheanne works in the relocation industry, and she gives insider information on how to maximize your relocation package.

To Move or Not To Move: The Expat During a Pandemic Question with Emily
Family Relations Finding Home Abroad

To Move or Not To Move: The Expat During a Pandemic Question with Emily

May 28, 2020

Emily has a family split between the US and Germany. They're based in the States now, but have considered a move to Germany - but can they or do they want to during a pandemic?

Travel Germany: Freiburg with Jibran
Travel Germany

Travel Germany: Freiburg with Jibran

May 21, 2020

In the Travel Germany series, different places across Germany are featured in interviews with expats who relocated there. To kick it off, we learn about Freiburg.

When Expat Life Doesn't Work Out with Brandi
Finding Home Abroad Life Talks

When Expat Life Doesn't Work Out with Brandi

May 14, 2020

Brandi decided to move on from her life in California. She sold most of her things and moved to Germany. Nine months later, Brandi was back in the States. Life in Germany had become a struggle beyond what was acceptable.

Cross-Cultural Creative Clarity with Ariane
Finding Home Abroad Life Talks

Cross-Cultural Creative Clarity with Ariane

May 7, 2020

Because the experience of living in a new country is so far outside the norm, expats have to use their creativity to forge a life that works for them. Ariane discusses how we can own that creativity to live courageously.

Becoming Bilingual with Casey
Language Learning

Becoming Bilingual with Casey

April 30, 2020

Nicole and Casey share their highs and lows of language learning. They share their frustrations, freak-outs, failures, and even the occasional success.

Creating Home with Julia
Expat Resources Finding Home Abroad

Creating Home with Julia

April 23, 2020

Julia maps out various strategies to make us feel at home, no matter where we are in the world.

Community from a Distance with Aspen from AspenAbroad
Expat Resources Finding Home Abroad

Community from a Distance with Aspen from AspenAbroad

April 16, 2020

As expats in Germany, we have plenty of practice at maintaining relationships and creating a sense of community from afar, and we share our favorite tricks to feeling connected despite the distance.

Counseling for Cross-Cultural Relationships with Katie
Family Relations Mental Health Expat Resources

Counseling for Cross-Cultural Relationships with Katie

April 9, 2020

Katie Rössler is an expat couple's counselor. Working with couples in person and online, Katie helps her clients navigate the tricky waters of miscommunications, conflicting expectations, and more.

The Introverted Expat with Austyn from Expat Hour
Life Talks

The Introverted Expat with Austyn from Expat Hour

April 2, 2020

We dive into the topic of introversion with fellow introvert, fellow American living in Europe, and fellow podcaster Austyn from Expat Hour.

American Football in Germany with Nick from NALF
Career Abroad Life Talks

American Football in Germany with Nick from NALF

March 26, 2020

Did you know that American football is played in Germany? I didn't, and neither did today's guest, Nick Alfieri, until he got recruited by the Schwäbisch Hall Unicorns.