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Today's little progress report is all about my book, my podcast and why I do things the way I do. 

The German version begins at 19 minutes.

Wenn ihr mich lieber auf Deutsch hört, spult zur 19. Minute vor. 

You can find me on my website (excuse the mess while it's being updated), on Instagram, and on LinkedIn. Substack coming soon!

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Und schon wieder sind wir auf Deutsch unterwegs - heute ist Janine von "Ich Hier Du Dort" bei mir, vielleicht kennt ihr ihren Instagram-Account, bei dem Paare davon erzählen, wie sie der Lieben wegen ausgewandert sind. 

Natürlich geht es bei unserem Gespräch auch um die Liebe, denn -  ihr ahnt es bereits - Janine ist selbst aus Liebesgründen ausgewandert, und zwar nach San Diego in Kalifornien wo sie mit ihrem Mann und drei Kindern lebt. 

Unser Gespräch dreht sich vorwiegend um Freundschaft, und wie wichtig es gerade für Auswanderer ist, sich alte Freundschaften zu erhalten und gleichzeitig eine neue Community aufzubauen. Dabei reden wir auch über die vielen kulturellen Unterschiede bei diesem Thema.

Janine erzählt davon, wie sie ihr Business Ich Hier Du Dort gegründet hat, und was sie sonst noch so auf die Beine stellt.

Bei Fragen zur Einreise in die USA hilft das Auswärtige Amt.

Wir erwähnen die Nappifam, einen weiteren Instagram- Account, bei dem es um US-deutsches Alltagleben geht - schaut mal rein!

If you haven't yet, please subscribe to Transcontinental Overload, so you don't miss any updates. 

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Happy Anniversary, Transcontinental Overload Podcast!  

While the current abysmal state of affairs is nothing to be cheerful about, I'm trying to keep a positive mindset and am celebrating that my podcast is 5!

Let's use all our anger and despair and fear and create a strong community - long live the resistance! Es lebe der Widerstand! (deutsche Version beginnt 16:13).

In the coming weeks and months, you'll find more content on and beyond the podcast, as I'm working through a stack of ideas for you, including collaborations, Zoom meets and Q&As.

I'm also busy editing the first draft of my memoir, and since multitasking is not one of my strengths, I hope you forgive me for going radio silent from time to time. I'm all about mindfulness, enjoyment, recharging, and definitely not rushing around. If that's your vibe, join the club!

Find and follow me on my website, Instagram, Substack and/or Bluesky, so you don't miss any important updates.

Lots of love from me to all of y'all!

Die deutsche Version beginnt ab Minute 16:13. Mwah!

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Heute gibt's mal wieder eine Folge auf Deutsch!

Mein Gast ist Andrea aus Hamburg, die sich nach mehreren Jahren in den USA wieder in Deutschland eine Karriere und ein neues Leben aufgebaut hat.
Andrea arbeitet im internationalen Schulwesen und als Coach und Mentor für Rückkehrer nach Deutschland, insbesondere mit Kindern, und natürlich bekommen wir jeden Menge Tipps und Perspektiven, was den Neustart im alten Land angeht.

Wir sprechen über bestimmte Strategien, die bei der Rückkehr helfen und auch darüber, was nicht hilft, wie wichtig es ist, zu trauern und was so mit der eigenen Identität passiert, wenn man nach einem Auslandsaufenthalt in die alte Heimat zurückkehrt. Und noch vieles mehr!

Wer sich mit Andrea in Verbindung setzen will, macht das am besten über LinkedIn, Instagram oder direkt auf ihrer Website.

Wenn du Lust hast, selbst bei mir Gast zu sein (oder jemanden kennst, der Lust darauf hätte), bitte melde dich! Am besten über Instagram oder meine Website.

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Just a quick note to say THANK YOU!!! 
It's been a great year, and here's to a happy and productive 2025!

In case you want the definition of RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria):
Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is when you experience severe emotional pain because of a failure or feeling rejected. This condition is linked to ADHD and experts suspect it happens due to differences in brain structure. Those differences mean your brain can’t regulate rejection-related emotions and behaviors, making them much more intense.

In 2025, I will bombard you with a host of other human conditions, both neurodivergent and neurotypical. You're welcome.

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Today's episode takes us to a city close to my heart: Austin, the capital of Texas.

My guest Viktoria, originally from Germany, tells us how she ended up in the Lone Star State, and you'll find out why we are expat twins!
 
Viktoria tells us about her early days in the US, her food truck business, and her move to Texas just before the pandemic. Since we recorded this in September, which is technically still summer in Austin, we also talk a lot about Texas weather.

In true German fashion, we don't mince our words and discuss everything from politics to religion, and if you're an American listener, you might be surprised by our viewpoints from time to time. This is a very European episode. Enjoy at your peril.

You can find Viktoria on Instagram, and follow her Worlds Collide podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts! Don't hesitate to contact her if you feel like being a guest on her show, she's a great host.

Here's a link to that time I was a guest on the Worlds Collide Pod. 





 

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We're off to South America again! Today, we're travelling to Huaraz, the hiking capital of Peru.
Ami, a student from the UK, takes us to her favourite spots and talks us through some interesting food and drinks she encountered during her stay.

Some points of interest mentioned:

Café Andino

Wool shop “Los Gemelos” (Ami and I are both avid knitters)

Shopping tips:

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article-every-adventurer-should-visit-this-peruvian-mountain-town/

https://www.lonelyplanet.com/peru/huaraz-and-the-cordilleras/shopping

Ancash mountain region 

Pastoruri Glacier ​​

Village of Carhuaz (ice cream) on the way

Laguna Parón

Lagunas Llanganuco

City of Yungay (earthquake)

City of Trujillo 

& seaside surf resort Huanchaco 

Food/drink:

Ponche (eggy milk drink)

Pisco Sour (cocktail using grape-based Peruvian or Chilean brandy) 

Chicha Morada (purple corn drink)

Huancaina Sauce

Cuy chactado = Guinea pig

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I have something very different for you today.
This episode is just a little outburst that needed to find an audience - I'm working on new projects, but while I don't have a finite home for them yet, this podcast is my temporary host.

For comments, please find me on Instagram! I absolutely welcome feedback, especially at this work-in-progress stage. 

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Today we're travelling to the Silver City!
Catriona Turner, author of "Nest - a Memoir of Home on the Move", former guest on this podcast and recent repatriate to Scotland, takes us around her beautiful hometown of Aberdeen.
If you haven't read it yet, Catriona's book Nest - A Memoir of Home on the Move is widely available everywhere and a really good read.
You can also listen to our previous podcast conversation to find out more about Catriona's story.
Please also check out her website, and Instagram with links to the wonderful writing initiative #May on the Move!

Here are a few mentions in case you're planning a trip:
Bars:
Number 10
the Dutch Mill
Under the Hammer

Cafes:
Corner Tree Cafe
Books & Beans Cafe,
Inversnecky Cafe

Restaurants:
Travancore restaurant (South Indian)
The Silver Darling (fish restaurant)

In and around Aberdeen:
Albert Terrace
Union Terrace Gardens
Aberdeen Art Gallery (artist Louise Bourgeois)
Belmont Street 
Nuart: Street art festival
Old Aberdeen/University Campus
St Machar's Cathedral & Seaton Park
Brig o' Balgownie
Codona's fun fair
The fishing village of Footdee (Fittie)
Torry
Greyhope Bay

Further afield:
Royal Deeside
Balmoral
Falls of Feugh near Banchory
Braemar
Caerngorms mountains
Fife Arms Hotel
The market town of Stonehaven
The ruins of Dunnottar Castle
Slains Castle - inspiration for Dracula

Food/Recipes:
Yumyums
Haggis
Millionaire's Shortbread

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Have you ever felt lonely in your expat adventure?

My guest today is Sarah, a German in London, who used her own loneliness to establish a business as a "Loneliness Coach".

Friendships, and how to make friends and keep them, is our overall topic, but of course we also talk a lot about cultural differences, especially between the UK and Germany.

Sarah mentions Brooke Castillo's The Life Coach School Podcast, which is a great resource, not only if you're interested in coaching in general. There's a lot of wisdom there.

You can find out more about Sarah via Instagram or head straight to her Linktree and find all the links to her resources, including a quiz to find out how lonely you really are, and ways to turn it into your biggest strength.