DfnG Podcast

Danielle Watson

Deutschland for non-Germans is a podcast covering the ins and outs of life in Germany, from the perspective of foreigners. Through conversations with guests, listeners will hear first hand experiences, gain insight and tips on how to navigate the intricacies of German bureaucracy and society.

  1. 03/19/2025

    Adriana ( USA / Germany ) Food and Culture

    Adriana was born in California to a German mother and an American father. We discuss growing up with a dual heritage. She talks about learning German as a second language, the luck in finding a teacher who believed in her potential and changed the trajectory of her life. Adriana shares her thoughts on moving back to the US, the cultural differences between Germany and the US - specifically safety, work-life balance, and the aspirational spirit of the US culture. Follow the podcast at ⁠dfng.danielle⁠ Follow Adriana's events at ⁠food.frau⁠

    51 min

  2. 03/12/2025

    Divi ( Brazil ) - Language, Love and Motherhood

    Divi is a Brazilian woman living in Germany. She is an artist, psychologist and a mother creating community and a new life in Germany. She moved to Germany from Ireland with her German partner. We talk about language, motherhood and the differences between settling in Ireland and Germany. Follow the podcast at ⁠dfng.danielle⁠

    56 min

  3. 03/05/2025

    Joke ( Belgium ) Multi-Culti, 19+ years in Germany

    Joke moved from Belgium to Germany settling with her German husband to raise their children. We talk about language, raising multicultural children, making friends in a new culture and the demographic changes we see in Germany. Follow the podcast at ⁠⁠⁠dfng.danielle⁠⁠ View Joke's art at ⁠kunstbj⁠.

    34 min

  4. 02/26/2025

    Emily ( Poland ) - Auf Wiedersehen Deutschland

    After nine years in Germany Emily decided to return to her home country. We talk about her time in Germany, the challenges and the luck she had finding an apartment in a city where the search for housing was competitive. She gives insight on everything she will miss about her life in Germany and the memories that will stay with her. We end with Emily’s important message for all those feeling lost and alone on Germany. Follow the podcast at ⁠⁠⁠dfng.danielle⁠⁠⁠

    46 min

  5. 02/19/2025

    Georgios ( Germany / Greece ) - Second Generation German

    Georgios is a German with Greek heritage. He gave insight on what it's like growing up in Germany with a mix of two languages and cultures. His parents moved to Germany from Greece to work. After some years in Germany, they moved the family back to Greece. Life in Greece didn’t go as planned, after selling everything to move to Greece, they found themselves moving the family back to Germany. Georgios talks about how connection with people is essential in finding a sense of belonging. For him, this means using language, even if it’s not perfect. Follow the podcast at ⁠⁠⁠dfng.danielle⁠⁠⁠

    45 min

  6. 02/12/2025

    Megan ( USA ) - Germany on a Freelance Visa

    Megan is a marketing strategist, content creator, copywriter and make-up artist. We talked about what it took to move to Germany on her own as a creative on a freelance visa. This includes the money she needed to have available to get her visa approved, the vision for what she wanted to achieve in Germany and her determination which stemmed from the what she accomplished in her career in Los Angeles. "If not this, then better." Follow the podcast at ⁠⁠⁠dfng.danielle Follow Megan's journey here: @meganomics101

    50 min

  7. 02/05/2025

    Franz ( Guatemala ) - Following His Dreams

    Franz moved from Guatemala to Germany to study for his Master's degree. Without knowing the German language, Franz had to navigate German bureaucracy and find an apartment within a few short weeks of arriving. He needed to be registered at a German address to access the money he deposited in a blocked bank account as part of the requirement for his visa. Franz found a room to rent where he thought he could register, but after paying for the room in cash with no receipt , he found out that he couldn’t register at the address. We talk about the challenges he faced during his first week and his dreams for his future. Follow dfng.danielle

    46 min

  8. SEASON 2 TRAILER

    Welcome Back for Season Two

    Follow on Instagram for previews and updates: Welcome to Season Two of DfnG Podcast - Deutschland for non-Germans. New guests tell their stories about life in Germany. I'm excited to share the conversations with you. First episode of the season airs on Feb 5, 2025

    1 min
See All (17)

Trailer

About

Deutschland for non-Germans is a podcast covering the ins and outs of life in Germany, from the perspective of foreigners. Through conversations with guests, listeners will hear first hand experiences, gain insight and tips on how to navigate the intricacies of German bureaucracy and society.

Information

  • Creator
    Danielle Watson
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Danielle Watson
  • Show Website
    DfnG Podcast