Pretend

Celina & Emma
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We’re Celina and Emma, previously known as 'Pretend Parisiennes', two Aussies who packed up our lives to explore the world and now find ourselves back in Melbourne. Join us as we talk about living abroad, moving back, and building a new sense of belonging in a familiar place. From navigating identity to pretending our way through life’s twists and turns, Pretend is for anyone who’s ever felt like they’re just figuring it out as they go.

  1. 03/02/2025

    42. Deep Dive on Living Abroad

    Moving abroad isn’t just an adventure—it’s a full-on identity shift. In this episode, we (Emma & Celina) unpack what it’s really like to leave home and start fresh in a new country. As two-time Paris expats we share our personal stories of navigating life in a foreign country - Emma also reflects on her time living in Dubai as a teenager. We dive into the realities of the adjustment period, the unexpected challenges, and the moments that made us feel like locals. If you’ve ever moved abroad—or dream of doing it—this one’s for you. We share some laughs, lessons, and plenty of stories that will make you feel a little less alone in your expat journey.

    53 min

  2. 24/01/2025

    41. Talking About Death: Loss, Fear, and Finding Perspective

    In this episode, we dive into an honest and heartfelt conversation about death. Celina shares how her worries have been heightened recently about losing loved ones and saying goodbye to the world, while Emma offers her perspective as they unpack their evolving views on the topic. Together, they reflect on recent losses in their families, how they’ve coped, and the ways these experiences have shaped their understanding of life and death. It’s a thoughtful exploration of a topic that touches us all.

    53 min

  3. 02/01/2025

    40. Pretend: Rebranding, Moving Home, and Navigating Friendships

    In this episode, we share the story behind renaming our community and podcast to "Pretend". We also dive into the ebb and flow of friendships as life takes us on different journeys. Finally, we explore how we want to carry the community that we found while abroad back home, and the bittersweet reality of returning to find that things and people have changed.

    33 min

  4. 02/10/2024

    39. Having Your Heart in Two Places

    In this episode, we explore the bittersweet reality of having your heart split between two places after living abroad. From the joy of building a life in a new city to the challenges of returning home, we discuss the emotional tug-of-war between two worlds. Join us as we share personal stories, reflections on belonging, and how to embrace the beauty and complexity of feeling connected to two places at once.

    31 min

  5. 16/05/2024

    38. Adjusting to Life Back Home After Living Abroad

    If you have ever spent time living abroad, you'll know that it can be difficult to settle back in to life at home afterwards. You'll also probably know the feeling of having your heart in two places. In this episode, we discuss the adjustment period, reverse culture shock, moving back in with parents, and trying to make a new life in your old home. Sometimes we get addicted to that thrill of moving somewhere new - but what if we just focus on being in our home towns for a moment...

    34 min

  6. 29/04/2024

    37. We Are Back! Let's Catch Up

    Welcome to our very first long distance poddy! Emma has moved back to Melbourne, Australia, while Celina continues life in Paris for now. On this episode we chat about whats been happening since our last podcast (4 months ago!).

    28 min

  7. 08/01/2024

    36. EMMA DECIDED TO LEAVE PARIS!

    On this episode, we have some big news... Emma made the decision to quit Au Pairing and LEAVE Paris. We discuss how this choice came about, mental health while abroad, the process of actually quitting Au Pairing, and everything else that comes with making the big decision to end an experience abroad!!

    39 min

  8. 02/11/2023

    35. Heartbreak While Living Abroad

    Dealing with feelings of heartbreak is sooo tough... especially when you're living abroad and away from your usual support system and comforts. On this episode we discuss how difficult these feelings can be, our own personal experiences, and types of heartbreak other than just romantic heartbreak.

    44 min
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We’re Celina and Emma, previously known as 'Pretend Parisiennes', two Aussies who packed up our lives to explore the world and now find ourselves back in Melbourne. Join us as we talk about living abroad, moving back, and building a new sense of belonging in a familiar place. From navigating identity to pretending our way through life’s twists and turns, Pretend is for anyone who’s ever felt like they’re just figuring it out as they go.

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  • Creator
    Celina & Emma
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Celina & Emma
  • Show Website
    Pretend