This Week in America — My Daughter Thinks My Hair Is Ruining My Career

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of This Week in America, I talk about the unexpected ways living in Tennessee has changed what feels familiar to me. I used to miss the loud chaos of Australian birds every morning—lorikeets, magpies, cockatoos—but lately the sounds of cardinals, blue jays, and woodpeckers have started feeling like home too.That leads into a bigger conversation about life as an Australian living in America, how your sense of home slowly changes over time, and why emotional connections can form in places you never expected. I also share stories from our backyard wildlife drama involving moles, voles, and a very determined cat who has apparently appointed himself head of security.We also wander down to the Florida Gulf Coast, talking about why places like Destin, 30A, and Panama City Beach have become some of my favorite places in America, even though I grew up surrounded by Australian beaches.And then, just when the episode gets reflective, my seven-year-old daughter delivers the most brutal career feedback I’ve ever received: apparently my hair is the reason I don’t have a YouTube play button yet. What follows is an unexpectedly sweet moment about parenting, creativity, and the ordinary memories that eventually become the ones we miss most.Topics in this episode:- Australian vs American birds and wildlife- Life in Tennessee as an Australian expat- Florida Panhandle travel and Gulf Coast culture- How living overseas changes your identity- Parenting, creativity, and everyday family moments- The unexpected influence of a seven-year-old hair consultantIf you enjoy stories about Australia vs America, expat life, Southern culture, family life, and finding home in unexpected places, this episode is for you.📺 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@FromDownUndertoDownSouth☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/fromdownundertodownsouth🌏 Website https://fromdownundertodownsouth.com📘 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100068568677919🐦 X https://x.com/aussiemika74📩 Business enquiries: [email protected] for listening. Hoo roo maties.Support the showCheck out additional content on our YouTube page!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjipgN51kc8swHyKeSx2tzw