The Stopover

Katarzyna Ciszek
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  • Society & Culture

What does living abroad really look like? Why do we leave home and how does that impact our identity? Katarzyna shares her own stories from the past 10 years of living away from home and interviews guests about their shifts in cultural identity, experiences with intercultural relationships and challenges like language skills or reverse culture shock.

Episodes

  1. 05/02/2021

    006 - Cultural code differences between Canada and Germany. A conversation with Ariane Schuessler

    This week, I interview Ariane Schuessler - Life Coach for women at Der Ariane Faden. We talk about cultural code differences, specifically between Canada and Germany, and Ariane’s return back to Germany after 30 years on a different continent. We also discuss some of our thoughts on cross-cultural life, creating and maintaining friendships and what makes Montreal special. Get in touch with Ariane here: https://www.derarianefaden.ca Instagram: @der_ariane_faden

  2. 04/22/2021

    005 - Learning 10 languages before 30. A conversation with Marcin Ciszek (pt.2)

    In this episode, I interview my brother Marcin on his fascination with languages and a challenge he completed before turning 30. He shares lots of actionable tips on learning languages effectively and we look into how our language skills and learning techniques differ. We also dive into our university years, share some funny stories and events that had impacted where we both are today.

  3. 04/17/2021

    004 - Learning 10 languages before 30. A conversation with Marcin Ciszek (pt.1)

    In this episode, I interview my brother Marcin on his recent move to Canada, his fascination with languages and a challenge he completed before turning 30. He shares lots of actionable tips on learning languages effectively and we look into how our language skills and learning techniques differ. We also dive into our university years, share some funny stories and events that had impacted where we both are today. instagram: @katarzynaciszek email: thestopoverpodcast@gmail.com

  4. 03/19/2021

    003 - Being a digital nomad in times of Covid-19. A conversation with Jolien Rammant

    In the first guest episode, I talk to Jolien Rammant, who at the beginning of 2020 quit her job to became a digital nomad. We discuss the preparation process, mindset work behind leaving the comfort of your country and becoming location independent in the middle of a pandemic. We talk about how Covid-19 changed her plans, how to choose the next destination, tips on finding accommodation and managing finances with such a lifestyle. You can find her on instagram at: quitandlivefully My instagram: katarzynaciszek Email: thestopoverpodcast@gmail.com

  5. 03/11/2021

    002 - What is home? - The double life of an expat

    In this solo episode, I dive into how the concept of home has changed for me and share some key situations that made me rethink what home was. Why do expats live a double life and why some of us might find it impossible to go back to their home country. Let me know what you thought on my instagram: @katarzynaciszek or @thestopover You can also share your own living abroad story at: thestopoverpodcast@gmail.com If you really enjoyed listening, it would make my day if you'd review The Stopover on Apple podcasts. Muchas gracias!

  6. 03/01/2021

    001 - Why did I decide to move abroad for good

    My first international experience living abroad as a teenager, reintegrating back into my old life and the impact it all had on my decision to leave Poland for good. I'll be happy to hear your feedback or episode suggestions on my instagram: @katarzynaciszek or by email: thestopoverpodcast@gmail.com

  7. 02/28/2021

    Trailer

    What Whitney Houston and cassette players have to do with my podcasting debut.

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What does living abroad really look like? Why do we leave home and how does that impact our identity? Katarzyna shares her own stories from the past 10 years of living away from home and interviews guests about their shifts in cultural identity, experiences with intercultural relationships and challenges like language skills or reverse culture shock.

Information

  • Creator
    Katarzyna Ciszek
  • Years Active
    2021
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Katarzyna Ciszek
  • Show Website
    The Stopover