In this episode  we continue with a discussion that started in the last episode: being an expat. This time we go into one aspect of it, which is having to create and maintain friendships in a new city, as adults.  

The conflict discussed is: On the one hand wanting to go out there to form connections while being conflicted about the effort required to have high quality friendships.

We go through the episode discussing direct benefits we've experienced from close friendships, the difficulties of forming these as adults and how we cope.

Questions answered: 
- What motivates you to pursue friendships with others while living in a new city? 
- What are some direct benefits you experience from adult friendships?
- What are some downsides of forming and maintaining these friendships?
- How do you cope with this conflict?

I'm joined by a close friend as we discuss our experiences as expats in The Netherlands, our daily internal conflicts, how we deal with difficult feelings,  pressures of the 20s, and working towards radical self acceptance. 

Paul-Antoine is a podcast editor and lover of art.  He is someone that believes strongly in pursuing a life that you love and not settling for the expectations of others. He is also a great friend of mine! You will notice this as the conversations flows very easily as we make jokes and talk about internal conflicts in cinema :) 


Questions discussed: 

1. How do you experience being an expat in The Netherlands? 
2. What are some of your daily internal conflicts (as minorities)?
3. How do you navigate the pressure of the 20s? 
4. How do you cultivate radical self-acceptance and appreciation?

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This episode is focused on discussing a topic that is part of our everyday lives: materialism and consumerism. 

There are many perspectives to discuss it from since it's so complex. This time we take the perspective of psychology, sociology and economic growth. Listen to the episode to hear the role materialism and consumerism plays in fulfilling our needs, the promise economical theorists say it fulfils & it's effect on us as individuals .

This episode is a reflective one, there are self-reflection prompts being shared that will help you think about your own position in this topic. Enjoy!

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Why is it important to discuss internal conflicts? How do you go about understanding why you are conflicted about decisions in your life? What does it even mean to coexist?

In todays episode, the focus is on introducing internal conflicts and highlighting their relevance in the current societal context. From the personal benefits of improving life quality, to the macro benefits of stimulating compassion and having a future proof mentality.

The first internal conflict discussed is all about realizing you love fashion, but you also care about the environment. Despite your love for fashion it bothers you the damage that this industry does to the environment, and how it  makes climate change worse.

The conflict is deconstructed using a psychology perspective, and looking at some facts from the WHO organisation. The psychology discussed is about the role fashion plays in our lives, and how our personal values guide our purchasing decisions.

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Listen to the trailer to know what you can expect to hear in the coexisting podcast! Follow us on Instagram @coexisting.irl