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Monika Mateja
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Navigating family, life and career in mid-40ties within the Christian faith context. Currently on work assignment in Shanghai China, talking about life  in a different culture and country, who I am without my family around and how I cope with loneliness and challenges. Join me into this fascinating journey into Chinese culture, wandering thru small alleys of Shanghai and living in a big city full of lights and food options more than you can think off. 

  1. JUN 14

    118 The Working woman & the Missing Mother

    In this episode I am sharing my thoughts about being apart from my daughter as a working Mother while on assignment in Shanghai; this is a huge topic and if you are a working Mum than you know that mother guilt no matter what you do is real; you basically wear it as a second skin no matter how old are your children; in this episode I also share how you can deal with that guilt feeling , so that you find an inner peace;  Support the show www.monikamateja.com www.instagram.com/xomonimateja Mmateja921@gmail.com https://www.buzzsprout.com/1751983/support

    23 min

  2. JUN 5

    117 Shanghai adventure: The loneliness I did not expect

    Join me for another episode of my adventures in China. From the first weeks trying to settle down to visiting three cities outside Shanghai already , I have plenty of stories to tell ; From picking tea leaves in Hangzhou, to catamaran cruise and walking in the rain with thousands umbrellas , I am redefining the meaning of being alone. Connect with me over on instagram to check out beautiful pictures from China. Support the show www.monikamateja.com www.instagram.com/xomonimateja Mmateja921@gmail.com https://www.buzzsprout.com/1751983/support

    26 min

  3. MAY 30

    116 Healthcare in China

    In today’s episode I am talking about my experience with Healthcare in China. From the moment I arrived and needed health assessment for work permit , to standard Women’s care for perimenopause symptoms. Needless to say I had the best experience I ever had with the healthcare. I  mentioned in this episode: 1. French Concession - popular place for old Shanghai vibes, little cafes and shops , famous Wukang building and Anfu road; try Tokyo Matcha - delicious ice creams and match drink with guava Apoli bakery  2. Jiahui International Hospital - private healthcare can be covered by insurance such as CIGNA or out of your own pocket ; I strongly recommend to have breast ultrasound to check if everything is ok before any hormonal treatments;  Let me know your thoughts ; drop me an email! Support the show www.monikamateja.com www.instagram.com/xomonimateja Mmateja921@gmail.com https://www.buzzsprout.com/1751983/support

    38 min

  4. MAY 19

    115 What Shanghai is Teaching Me About Myself

    I came here for work. It was a big decision. I’m a mother, and my family is back in the UK. I knew this assignment would stretch me professionally—but I didn’t realize how much it would stretch me emotionally too.  The silence teaches me who I am without others around The city teaches me to let go of control.  Distance teaches me what home really means. Work teaches me purpose—but so does stillness. Maybe you’ve made a hard choice too. Maybe you’re in a city where you don’t fully belong—or a job that’s stretching you thin. I just want to say: you’re not alone. There’s meaning in the in-between. There’s growth in discomfort. Support the show www.monikamateja.com www.instagram.com/xomonimateja Mmateja921@gmail.com https://www.buzzsprout.com/1751983/support

    29 min

  5. MAY 10

    114 Welcome Back! Life Update

    After a while I started recording again! Very happy! So welcome back , what’s new and what on earth I am doing in Shanghai!!  Support the show www.monikamateja.com www.instagram.com/xomonimateja Mmateja921@gmail.com https://www.buzzsprout.com/1751983/support

    21 min

  6. 03/11/2024

    113 Bringing Up a Teen in this World

    As a Mum of teenage daughter I am sharing a few reflections on parenting from Catholic and Christian Perspective; Parenting is a hardwork and those who have teenage children are striving to be the best parent they can with the tools you have.  Well done to you all. If you have any questions or you are interested in 1:1 coaching do email me to info@monikamaeja.com I mentioned Michelle Lazurek in my podcast www.michellelazurek.com Support the show www.monikamateja.com www.instagram.com/xomonimateja Mmateja921@gmail.com https://www.buzzsprout.com/1751983/support

    24 min

  7. 03/04/2024

    112 Why You're loosing faith

    Welcome back and here is the episode on faith and why you might be losing it. What is the secret to not giving up and keep exploring and deepeingn your spiritual life. Check this out! Support the show www.monikamateja.com www.instagram.com/xomonimateja Mmateja921@gmail.com https://www.buzzsprout.com/1751983/support

    20 min

  8. 02/25/2024

    111 Practicing an emotion

    It is fair to say that emotions are ruling our lives  Emotions/feelings are caused by the way we feel about something. What if you could practice an emotion to overcome some fears which often are unreasonable? Choosing an emotion on purpose and practicing it will increase your awareness and emotional intelligence too. Listen to how I dealt with some challenging thoughts and emotions this week. Support the show www.monikamateja.com www.instagram.com/xomonimateja Mmateja921@gmail.com https://www.buzzsprout.com/1751983/support

    21 min
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Navigating family, life and career in mid-40ties within the Christian faith context. Currently on work assignment in Shanghai China, talking about life  in a different culture and country, who I am without my family around and how I cope with loneliness and challenges. Join me into this fascinating journey into Chinese culture, wandering thru small alleys of Shanghai and living in a big city full of lights and food options more than you can think off. 

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  • Creator
    Monika Mateja
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    120
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Awaken Life Project
  • Show Website
    The Awaken Life Project