Migrant Munch

Sherrica Senewiratne
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Migrant Munch is a podcast where migrants share the raw, honest stories behind their journeys. Tune in to listen to stories of struggle, courage and quiet achievements. This is a space for voices that often go unheard and people who describe the moments in their lives...that changed everything.

  1. Unlearn What You Grow Up With to Learn Unconditional Love | Helani’s Journey of Love & Parenting

    12/25/2025

    Unlearn What You Grow Up With to Learn Unconditional Love | Helani’s Journey of Love & Parenting

    In this episode, I sit down with Helani, an entrepreneur at 22, a parent and strong believer in unconditional love. She shares how Buddhist philosophy has quietly shaped the way she loves, feels, and lives, after spending years trying to unlearn the things she grew up with. We reflect on culture not just as heritage, but as values passed down, questioned, and consciously chosen, especially through the lens of raising the next generation. ✨ This episode is for anyone who is trying to find themselves, trying to raise a child or for anyone who is curious about what it means to feel unconditional love.

    23 min
  2. I Wish You Could Understand My Culture | Sonia's Journey of Being Understood

    12/12/2025

    I Wish You Could Understand My Culture | Sonia's Journey of Being Understood

    In this episode, I chat with the amazing Sonia, who has lived in multiple countries, carried her culture across borders, and built a life grounded in deep authenticity and passion for her work. After realising just how often migrants feel misunderstood in healthcare, she founded a company dedicated to culturally competent care, creating spaces where people finally feel seen for who they truly are. We talk about growing up between cultures, navigating the invisible weight of being misunderstood, and what it means to advocate for care that honours identity, heritage, and lived experience. Sonia’s story is a powerful reminder that culture shapes us, and everyone deserves to be understood in the fullness of who they are.  If you've ever wished someone could understand your culture, your story, or the parts of you that don’t always translate well to others from different cultures or backgrounds, this episode is for you. For more information on Tala Thrive, visit: https://www.talathrive.com/ You can also purchase the affirmation cards we talk about here: https://shop.talathrive.com/products/affirmation-conversation-cards

    24 min
  3. Meet the Chemical Engineer Who Runs a Bakery | Vish’s Journey of Pushing Through

    11/28/2025

    Meet the Chemical Engineer Who Runs a Bakery | Vish’s Journey of Pushing Through

    In this episode, I chat with Vish, who studied and worked as a chemical engineer before finally choosing the path her heart always knew - hospitality. Today, she runs a bakery she absolutely loves. We talk about the migrant experience, navigating life as an international student, struggling with accent bias, and what it takes to keep showing up even when it feels impossibly hard. Vish’s story is a reminder that sometimes the career you’re meant for is the one you circle back to. This is for you if you’ve ever questioned your career choices, life as an international student, or if you ever needed a reminder that pushing through can lead you exactly where you’re meant to be.

    21 min
  4. How Do You Hold Onto Who You Are, When You Migrate? | Dorcas’ Journey of Preserving Tradition

    11/14/2025

    How Do You Hold Onto Who You Are, When You Migrate? | Dorcas’ Journey of Preserving Tradition

    In this episode, I chat with Dorcas, a proud South African migrant and PhD researcher exploring the intangible traditions of culture, and the stories and rituals that shape who we are. We talk about identity, curiosity, and what it really means to stay connected to your roots while creating a life in a new country. It’s a powerful reminder that culture isn’t lost when we move, it simply lives within us. This is for you if you’ve ever wondered where you come from, who you are, or how to hold on to your heritage while finding home in a new place.

    24 min
  5. From Printing to Cooking South Asian Food on MasterChef | Kishwar's Journey of Celebrating Culture

    11/01/2025

    From Printing to Cooking South Asian Food on MasterChef | Kishwar's Journey of Celebrating Culture

    Migrant Munch is back! In this episode, I chat with the amazing Kishwar Chowdhury. From a career in printing to making her mark on the MasterChef stage, she shares how her parents helped her stay connected to her roots whilst growing up in Australia, and how she proudly showcased South Asian food on a global stage. We explore what it means to celebrate culture, her life before (and after) MasterChef, and her advice for parents raising kids across different cultures. It’s an honest, heartfelt conversation about identity and the quiet power of embracing every part of who you are, no matter where you come from.

    24 min
  6. A Suitcase Holds More Than Our Belongings | A Story of a Migrant’s Suitcase

    10/03/2025

    A Suitcase Holds More Than Our Belongings | A Story of a Migrant’s Suitcase

    In this solo episode, I share the story of a migrant’s suitcase - the one that carries not only our belongings, but also our hopes, fears, and dreams that tie into everything we become as a migrant. This is a personal reflection on what a suitcase can really represent in the migrant journey, with insights from guest episodes.  Listen to this episode if you have ever packed up your life and wondered what really travels with you as you start your new life.

    20 min
  7. What Happens When an Extrovert from Estonia Moves to Australia? | Vlad’s Story of Decoding Cultures

    09/19/2025

    What Happens When an Extrovert from Estonia Moves to Australia? | Vlad’s Story of Decoding Cultures

    Meet Vlad, an extrovert from a country full of introverts! In this episode, he shares his journey of moving from Estonia to Australia, and the cultural contrasts he’s noticed along the way. With authenticity and humour, he opens up about navigating small talk, Melbourne’s food and coffee culture, and the everyday quirks of living in Australia. We dive into his love for Sri Lankan kotthu rotti, Chinese food, and bucket-list travel destinations. Vlad also reflects on the struggles of migrating, and leaves advice for other Europeans making the leap to Australia. This episode is a mix of real experiences and raw reflections that will leave you feeling so wholesome!

    24 min
  8. She left a ‘proper’ job to chase her passion | Tina’s Story of Shopping for Work

    09/05/2025

    She left a ‘proper’ job to chase her passion | Tina’s Story of Shopping for Work

    From leaving a “proper job” to pursuing her passion for fashion, Tina’s journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode of Migrant Munch, she opens up about taking the leap to become a personal stylist, moving across the world from Australia to LA, and building a thriving career she loves. We also dive into the psychology of styling and shopping - how what we wear affects how we feel, and how understanding style can be a powerful tool for confidence and self-expression. Tina’s story reminds us that true fulfilment comes from following what brings you joy, not from sticking to the path others expect of you. This episode is for anyone who has dared to take risks, follow their passions, and create a life on their own terms.

    28 min
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Migrant Munch is a podcast where migrants share the raw, honest stories behind their journeys. Tune in to listen to stories of struggle, courage and quiet achievements. This is a space for voices that often go unheard and people who describe the moments in their lives...that changed everything.

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  • Creator
    Sherrica Senewiratne
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  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Migrant Munch
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