That Friend

[ITA only!]"What if I gave up everything and jumped into the unknown?"Bonny, born, raised, and currently living in Italy, keeps asking herself this question. In this episode, she shares the perspective of someone who never made the move abroad—why it didn’t happen, the fears that held her back, and what she imagines she could learn from living abroad.We also explore what it feels like to be the friend who “stayed” while others “left,” and how that shapes friendships and identities.

[ITA only!]Lucia è quell’amica che si è trasferita all’estero perchè incerca di qualcosa di più.. per poi scoprire che quel qualcosa è dentro di lei. In questo episodio speciale in italiano, ripercorriamo le motivazioni che l’hanno spinta a lasciare l’Italia, e riflettiamo su quanto la ricerca interiore e l’appartenenza a una comunità siano la leva per trovare il proprio equilibrio in una nuova città.

Think of two countries more different than Brazil andCanada. Hard, right? Let’s explore them through the eyes of Stef, a Brazilianwho moved to Canada ten years ago. In this episode, we redefine the concept ofhomesickness—when your heart belongs to two places at once.

A bachelor in law, a job in a cleaning company, a truck driver, a massage therapist, a course in web design, a gym coach - across France, Australia, and Canada. Sounds like an episode with multiple guests? Nope, it’s just Margaux’s life (so far!). Join us as she shares how traveling has shaped her, teaching her how strong, resilient and brave she can be.

A Canadian who lived in Berlin and an Italian who moved to Montréal share their perspectives on life in the old and new worlds. Join me and Jen as we delve into the cultural contrasts, sparked by personal anecdotes about her life in Berlin: the challenges of finding a job, her successful organization of clothing swaps, and the journey of building a community abroad—and rebuilding it back home.

Albi has lived one-third of her life in Russia, one-third in Italy, and one-third in Canada. By sharing her story, she reflects on the sense of belonging, the meaning of “roots” and “house”, and how a place permeated with love can bring peace to your heart.

From an acting career in Mexico to a life-changing trip to Vancouver, from a chance date to a marriage 5 months later, this episode is a collection of twists. Let’s meet Mar and learn about her efforts to reinvent her career while navigating the insecurities of not being a native English speaker.

A quick glimpse into the concept for this podcast!