Female Farang Unfiltered

This week’s special guest is the fabulous Gemma Mickle! A fellow expat and teacher, Gemma joins me to share her remarkable journey to parenthood, talking us through the highs, lows, challenges and lengthy process of adoption here in Thailand. Gemma and I met back in 2019 through our hairdresser when we had a brief introduction and Gemma had started the adoption application process. Now, 7 years later, she is mummy to a gorgeous daughter! As someone who recently froze my eggs and is considering different routes to parenthood myself, this is a conversation I’ve been really excited for! Whether you’ve adopted a child, are adopted yourself, are considering adoption in the future or are generally just interested to hear from someone who has done it solo, then this episode is for you! Don’t forget to like, follow, comment & share on Instagram, Threads, Spotify & Apple Podcasts @female.farang.unfiltered

In the UK, April is all about Easter, a significant Christian festival, celebrating Jesus’ resurrection and the promise of eternal life. Common traditions involve welcoming spring and new life, spending quality time with family, the Easter bunny and stuffing your faces with overpriced chocolate eggs. In Thailand, April is a time for celebrating the Thai new year, known as Songkran. With temperatures soaring 40°, constant sunshine and public holidays, there’s really no better time for the entire country to have a national water fight that lasts 3 days! Loud music, bright floral shirts, water pistols and face chalk = carnage, chaos and craziness! I’ve not been in Bangkok for Songkran since 2019 so this year will be a bit different. Listen along as I talk about my favourite time of year and life’s recent shenanigans! Don’t forget to like, follow, comment & share on Instagram, Threads, Spotify & Apple Podcasts @female.farang.unfiltered

In this episode I’m joined by my friend and colleague, Elise, to spill the sweat on our recent Hyrox experiences. Having both done Hyrox before and trained well beforehand, we weren’t going in completely blind, but were we fully prepared to up our game with the new challenges we’d set ourselves? Listen along as we compare notes, swap war stories, and relive the highs, lows, and “why did we sign up for this?” moments.Expect laughs, a little drama, and some honest opinions of other Hyroxers - if you know, you know! Don’t forget to like, follow, comment & share on Instagram, Threads, Spotify & Apple Podcasts @female.farang.unfiltered

Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the women who shape our lives in countless ways but it can also bring a mix of emotions for many people. Join my good friend Lauren and I as we talk about all things Mother’s Day: from the funny and familiar habits mums have, to the deeper realities of modern motherhood.We share some of the classic things mums say and do, reflect on the pressures and expectations placed on mothers and explore why this day can feel joyful for some and complicated for others.Whether you’re celebrating your mum, navigating motherhood yourself, or simply reflecting on the role mothers and caregivers play in our lives, this episode is a light-hearted but thoughtful conversation about appreciation, love, and the many shapes motherhood can take.Don’t forget to like, follow, comment & share on Instagram, Threads, Spotify & Apple Podcasts @female.farang.unfiltered

'You’re always on holiday' is one thing my friends and family in the UK say to me frequently! And yes, I am very fortunate that I am able to travel multiple times a year. Yes, living in a hot, sunny place does make life feel a little easier, BUT, expat life still involves a full-time job, lots of adulting and life admin. The holiday blues may look different, but they are definitely there! More rouge and far less deep than the last few episodes, this week I’m talking about my recent road trip with the girls, the back to work struggle and a few random life updates. So if your brain’s in overload and you’re finding it hard to unwind, this week is an easy listen - think of it as my own reality show without the visuals (which is probably just as well!)*Disclaimer: Grumpy Lou appears in this episode with some light swearing*Don’t forget to like, follow, comment & share on Instagram, Threads, Spotify & Apple Podcasts @female.farang.unfiltered

Forget Valentine’s Day, this episode is dedicated to the female friends who continue to show unconditional love, respect and support for us no matter what, whilst setting an unmatched standard for any man who dares to come close. Nobody can compete with my besties and that’s just the way it is!SINGLE QUEEEEEEENS, it’s Galentine’s Day and time to celebrate us! Grab a drink, sit in your Bridget Jones pants and join me in ugly crying over how bloody amazing our girlfriends are and how perfect the world would be if boys just weren’t in it! Share the love and share this episode with the girls you just couldn’t live without. You can also follow, like and comment on Instagram and Threads @female.farang.unfiltered

My most personal episode yet and I’ve not really spared any details! Three decades of symptoms and suddenly a big life decision to freeze my eggs resulted in a PCOS diagnosis and ovarian cyst. Join me as I speak openly about my childhood symptoms, teenage hormones and adulthood challenges that all made sense after one consultation with a fertility doctor. If you’re living with Polycystic Ovaries, considering fertility treatment, or are just interested in hearing my story, this episode is for you. I’m hopeful that this episode in particular resonates with women who have had similar experiences and would love to hear from you. No need to share your story but I would really appreciate a like, share and follow. Please also feel free to get in touch if you have any questions, I’m no expert but would be more than happy to engage in further conversations about this area of women’s health that is so overlooked. Get in touch via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Instagram and Threads @female.farang.unfilteredFor more info, check out my egg freezing story highlight on my personal instagram account @louiseeeelc 

From a stolen phone to a horrific hotel, this episode dives into the dramas, disappointments, and full-on disasters of a trip to Vietnam with my dad. What was supposed to be a meaningful adventure turns into a chaotic mix of shattered expectations, travel mishaps, and lessons about patience, culture, and letting go of the perfect plan. Equal parts funny, frustrating, and honest, this episode unpacks all the madness with a little sprinkle of joy! If you’ve ever had a trip go wildly off-script, this one’s for you.We want to hear from you! Please share your ‘holiday from hell’ stories with us! You can also follow along and share your thoughts on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Instagram and Threads @female.farang.unfiltered

Featuring my incredible friend, Lauren, this episode spills the real tea on visiting home as an expat, unpicking the joy, the jet lag, and the why-is-everything-exactly-the-same-but-also-totally-different energy. We dive into the nostalgic highs like food, British supermarkets, and quality time with loved ones (notice the order these are listed in!) and the lows: UK weather, FOMO and emotional goodbyes. If you’ve ever landed back in your hometown and thought, “Wow… love this place, but also, absolutely not,” then this episode is your new comfort listen.We want to hear from you… Join the conversation and let us know what you think the best and worst things are about visiting home. Drop your thoughts in the comments and let’s compare notes! You can also follow along and share your thoughts on Instagram and Threads @female.farang.unfiltered

Mulled wine, Baileys, Egnog or Shloer!… choose your fave, pour a glass and join me for a Christmas special that won’t disappoint! For this festive episode I’m chatting all things Christmas with my amazing friend, fellow expat and teacher, Giada! We discuss heartwarming family traditions to quirky new ones we’ve adopted, whilst uncovering the reality of celebrating Christmas away from home. We want to hear from you! Join the conversation by sharing your favourite traditions and songs or add to my list of Christmas crimes by telling us the things you just don’t deem acceptable during the season of joy! Drop your thoughts in the comments and don’t forget to follow and share, this will really help the Female Farang Community grow.

If you made it past episode one without muting me, you’re in for a treat! This time I’m talking through the chaos of getting settled in Bangkok and making it my home. From a hotel room to my new flat and the immigration office to the classroom, I’m sharing everything I remember from those wild first few months abroad - the people, the trips, and, of course, the unforgettable weekend shenanigans! Instagram: @female.farang.unfilteredSoi Juice: Bangkok AKA: ‘Krung Thep Maha Nakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahinthara Ayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom Udomratchaniwet Mahasathan Amon Piman Awatan Sathit Sakkathattiya Witsanukam Prasit’

Join me for the first episode of Female Farang Unfiltered as I explain how I came to be a ‘farang’ and the process of moving my life to Bangkok! Once a self-declared home girl, adamant she’d never move abroad, I share my story about how a Contiki tour of South-East Asia changed my life and led me to make a home of my own on the other side of the world.  Whether you’re a fellow expat or teacher, a keen traveler, or are interested in relocating, this episode offers real, relatable and honest truths about the highs and lows of moving abroad. Don’t forget to follow, rate, review & share! Follow on Instagram @female.farang.unfiltered