The Queer Stuff Pod

Life Update: Fire, Breakup, Switzerland? | Q & A


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In this Q&A-style episode, I answer your questions about the wild start to my 2025—from losing my home in a fire to unexpectedly moving to Switzerland and starting a new chapter as head of media at an aid organization.


I’m covering everything: how I ended up here, what life near Lake Lucerne is really like, and the ups and downs of adjusting to a new country and culture, and what’s next for me and the podcast.


Timestamps: 


  • 00:00:00 - Introduction 
  • 00:01:09 - Podcast break 
  • 00:03:13 - Switzerland job 
  • 00:04:04 - Permanent move
  • 00:04:39 - Swiss men & relationships 
  • 00:05:55 - Swiss visa & yodeling 
  • 00:06:51 - Sarge 
  • 00:08:03 - Favorite country
  • 00:09:02 - Finding a job in europe 
  • 00:10:40 - Haircut 
  • 00:11:20 - Swiss living expenses 
  • 00:12:09 - Andrés update 
  • 00:12:25 - Swiss language barrier 
  • 00:13:41 - Adoption update 
  • 00:14:42 - Favorite food 
  • 00:15:40 - Culture shock 
  • 00:17:16 - Learning German 
  • 00:17:40 - What’s next? 

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