Tunay is sharing with us her life journey growing up as a part of a minority - the Roma community in Turkey. That's deep, inspiring, and even a bit funny! Have fun listening 🫶⏱️ CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction00:49 Challenges of Growing Up Roma04:28 Experiences in Education06:54 Cultural and Social Integration09:28 Systemic Oppression and Personal Struggles13:32 Community Expectations and Personal Growth15:15 Personal Experiences and Reflections25:44 Feeling Like an Outsider26:43 Family Dynamics and Expectations28:04 Realizing Minority Status30:09 Overcoming Systemic Oppression35:18 Personal Acceptance and Growth41:47 Reflections on Identity and Community🎧 LISTEN ALSO ON:👉 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@ComingFromPlanetEarth👉 Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/im-coming-from-planet-earth-🌍/id1794999111Follow us 👇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comingfromplanetearth/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@comingfromplanetearthFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574122104659Support us: https://buymeacoffee.com/comingfromplanetearth#roma #minority #gypsy #rejection #identity #crime #discrimination #oppression

Chiara (“Kiki”) is a trained midwife and recent UNFPA intern who worked on gender-based violence and harmful practices—including FGM, child marriage, and sexual violence.

Some facts spoken in the episode might be inaccurate. Here are some useful links if you want to research further🔗:

- Types of FGM according to WHO (World Health Organization) since 2008

- Key facts on FGM 2025 from WHO

- FGM status according to UNICEF

⏱️ CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to gender-based violence

00:33 Understanding female genital mutilation (FGM)

03:08 Cultural and traditional aspects of FGM

06:20 Personal experiences and stories

08:24 The impact and mental health challenges

10:59 Advocacy and education efforts

14:40 Final thoughts

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💼 In this episode, we open up about getting fired — how it happened, how it felt, and what came after. It’s not just about losing a job, it’s about losing part of your identity and realizing: companies don’t care about you.We talk layoffs, survival (At times, it felt like Squid Game), and the emotional rollercoaster of trying to hold on to your values in a system that often rewards the opposite. Whether you’ve been fired, burned out, or just questioning the 9-5 game — this one’s for you.⏱️ CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction: Companies Don't Care About You00:46 Summertime and Job Loss02:19 Surviving Layoffs: A Rollercoaster04:29 The Harsh Reality of Corporate Decisions08:56 Understanding the Higher-Ups13:33 The Bigger Picture: Business Realities16:20 Personal Reflections and Lessons Learned21:48 Another Perspective: Reporting to Directors25:30 Disagreement and Conflict26:13 The Reality of Business27:18 The Firing Dilemma28:51 Survival in the Corporate World30:23 Questioning the System37:48 Money and Happiness43:19 Lessons Learned46:22 Coping Strategies51:16 Final Thoughts🎧 LISTEN ALSO ON:👉 Youtube: https://youtu.be/SozCFqq_xXI👉 Apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/im-coming-from-planet-earth-🌍/id1794999111Follow us 👇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comingfromplanetearth/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@comingfromplanetearthFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574122104659Support us: https://buymeacoffee.com/comingfromplanetearth

🔥 NEW EPISODE: Trust, Betrayal & Healing

What happens when trust shatters? We explore vulnerability, betrayal’s lasting scars, and how to rebuild after deception. Raw stories + hard truths about relationships, self-trust, and finding authenticity.

⏱️ CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction: Have you been betrayed?

00:57 Discussing trust and vulnerability

02:47 Personal stories of trust

13:42 The betrayal incident

27:28 Reflecting on betrayal

36:41 Facing consequences together

37:07 School moral dilemmas

37:41 Sacrifice vs. values

39:38 Friendship betrayals

42:27 Rebuilding trust

49:44 Why cheating happens

58:41 The power of self-trust

01:02:15 Authenticity & confidence

01:09:42 Lessons from betrayal

01:12:43 Final thoughts

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#Trust #Betrayal #Relationships #Healing #Podcast

In this episode, we dive into the everyday chaos of decision-making—from moving to another country to spending way too long choosing a phone. We talk gut feelings vs. logic, the fear of saying no, and how having too many options (plus ChatGPT) can make things even harder. We're not here to give advice—just to share our honest, sometimes ridiculous experiences as two people trying to make sense of it all. If you’ve ever doubted a decision, just join us, you’re in good company 🫰

00:00 Introduction: The impact of decisions

00:42 Embracing risks and making decisions

02:42 The complexity of choices

04:02 Small decisions, big changes

12:14 The twenties: A time to explore

18:47 Trusting your gut and making choices

27:43 Personal stories of big decisions

36:13 The power of taking risks

44:38 Reflecting on 'bad decisions'

44:58 Taking risks and trusting instincts

46:56 The role of AI in decision making

49:03 The concept of panache

54:42 Making decisions at the right time

01:01:31 The importance of saying no

01:19:52 The power of personal decisions

01:21:03 Conclusion and final thoughts

Highlighted book:

◦ Self-confidence: a philosophy - Charles Pépin - https://www.amazon.com/Self-Confidence-Philosophy-Charles-P%C3%A9pin/dp/1590510933

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In this episode, we dive into the power of perspective and how it shapes our reality. We explore why it's crucial to not take things personally, the impact of assumptions, and the importance of acceptance. Join us as we share personal stories, insights from 'The Four Agreements,' and making the most out of your energy.

Highlighted Book:The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, by Don Miguel Ruiz

00:00 Introduction: The Power of Perspective

01:51 Understanding Personal Reactions and Emotions

05:28 The Impact of Upbringing on Behavior

06:18 The Four Agreements: A Life-Changing Book

10:06 Facing Racism and Finding Empathy

22:55 Acceptance: The Key to Inner Peace

27:53 Managing Daily Energy

28:10 Reaching Acceptance

29:24 Confidence and Letting Go

31:04 The Power of Perspective

33:17 Dealing with Assumptions

41:45 Health Anxiety and Overthinking

49:25 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

#personalgrowth #selfcare #podcast #lifestyle #mindset #perspective

Are you stuck in the past? Anxious about the future? In this episode, we break down why living in the present is the key to peace and how to actually do it.

00:00 Introduction & our first 5 followers (but we need more!)

01:40 The power of living in the present

02:49 Why are we always chasing something?

03:57 Different perspectives on the present moment

06:07 The pain vs. joy debate: does success require sacrifice?

07:42 The myth of motivation & finding joy in the process

09:50 The danger of overworking & burnout

11:24 Social media & the need to always do more

14:06 The trade-off between pain & happiness

15:48 The "work hard, retire, and enjoy" myth

18:34 The hidden cost of addiction & escaping reality

22:54 Introduction to mindfulness & meditation

25:32 Feeling your emotions instead of escaping them

33:47 Why we distract ourselves from feeling

39:57 Can "living in the moment" be harmful?

41:32 The hidden trap of dopamine addiction

46:18 The impact of work stress on personal life

51:40 Are we taught to avoid the present?

52:14 Personal experiences that brought us back to the present

58:16 The impact of screen time on mental health

01:04:15 Meditation as a gym for the mind 🧠

01:07:36 The culture of "just push through it"

01:11:53 Final message: enjoy life NOW!

📌 Resources mentioned:

🔹 Mo Gawdat

🔹 Naâman – French reggae artist that left us recently

🔹 Gabor Maté – The Wisdom of Trauma - If you want to learn about your childhood, we would REALLY recommend it.

🔹 Calm App

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Join us in this episode to try to understand how we became who we are today!

First episode of the podcast "I'm coming from Planet Earth 🌍", hope you will enjoy it!

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to the podcast

00:30 Meet the hosts

02:26 How did we end up in Austria?

03:24 Why are we who we are?

04:22 Does a tough childhood make you stronger?

08:12 Lessons from Michael Jordan & The Last Dance

10:35 The role of fear & overcoming challenges

14:00 Community, beliefs & motivation

15:54 Breaking out of the comfort zone

19:42 Adaptability & cultural exposure

24:59 When is enough, enough?

27:51 Individual paths & different life perspectives

32:07 The power of firsthand experience

37:23 The past shapes you, but it doesn’t define you

39:49 Closing thoughts

Authors: Luc Véron, Raul Carvalho, Wen Pan