In Between

Veronika ZV
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Where foreigners meet foreigners in a foreign country and share lifestyles, curiosities, ideas, beliefs, stigmas, taboos, cultural traits and anything worth the chat! The world is our home and it is up to us to explore it as we wish to, even though it meaning we will be away from family and friends for some time, and more often, extended periods of time. Loneliness can creep in like a close friend, and we find ourselves lost in the middle of the unfamiliar. This is a safe space to build community and bring people from different places together with a common goal, connection and belonging.

  1. 6h ago

    Solo - How To Learn A New Language Without Feeling Overwhelmed

    What's up guys! If you are someone who has been dwelling into learning a second language, or maybe even a third, forth and fifth, who knows! This episode is for you. Learning a language is a process like any other, like learning any type of new skill. It might seem daring and challenging in the beginning but the more we practice and dedicate ourselves to it, the more we realize that it is most certainly achievable! In this episode I will share backed up research on the benefits of knowing other languages and how it can overall improve our lives in so many aspects. You will also hear about my personal journey with English and how it was not an easy ride for me! If you like this episode and feel like it might benefit somebody else in your life, please pass it along! And if you haven't done yet, please subscribe to the podcast on ⁠Spotify⁠ or ⁠Apple Podcast Follow me:  Instagram: ⁠⁠@inbetweenwithvzv⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Veronika Z.V.⁠⁠

  2. Jul 10

    Maria Margo – “A good morning girl.”

    Meet Maria, with an energetic and loving spirit; her chat with me brightened up my day! It was her love for dancing that brought her to China for the first time, but it was her ability to persevere through challenges and trust in herself that kept her here! From dance teacher to English teacher, in the words of Maria “life happens!” Even though she struggled deeply with Mandarin from the start, she did not give up on building a life here. Now after having lived in a few different cities in China, she fell in love with Shenzhen. We chat her current position as a kindergarten teacher, highs and lows of relationships, giving birth in China during pandemic times, and her positive experiences and opinions about the health system in the country for foreigners. Maria also shares about her social media account on “小红书”, the main Chinese social media, and why her simple and yet much needed message was able to attract over 12k followers already! We go ahead on discussing the impacts of social media in different countries and societal expectations, especially on women. This was a very insightful and deep conversation on many important matters, related not only to the life of an expat, but also as a member of society. Please share this episode with a friend, and if you haven't done so yet, please subscribe to the podcast on ⁠Spotify⁠ or ⁠Apple Podcast Follow Me:  Instagram: ⁠⁠@inbetweenwithvzv⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Veronika Z.V.⁠⁠   Guest Media: Instagram: @mariamargo88

    Maria Margo – “A good morning girl.”

  3. Jul 3

    Solo - "Becoming Comfortable With The Unknown"

    What’s up guys! I cannot believe this is episode 50 of the podcast! I guess I’ve been doing it for quite some time now! Well anyways, today’s solo episode is all about being comfortable not knowing what will happen, not having a complete plan or simply being okay with the idea that life will happen as it is supposed to happen.  “Life is often less like solving a math problem and more like listening to music - you experience it while it unfolds, not after you know the ending.” - Alan Watts Please share this episode with a friend, and if you haven't done yet, please subscribe to the podcast on ⁠Spotify⁠ or ⁠Apple Podcast Follow me:  Instagram: ⁠⁠@inbetweenwithvzv⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Veronika Z.V.⁠⁠

  4. Jun 26

    Acylina Barros – “É preciso saber viver.”

    Meet Acylina, a lovely Brazilian woman with whom I had the pleasure of sitting down and get to know in a deep level. She came to China by destiny and our meeting was a blow of fresh air, insightful, inspirational and blissful. She came with the mindset of growing and learning from this ancient county. With a focus in integrative medicine, Acylina became a driver for positivity and wellness, assisting people all over the world to heal by integrating their body, mind and spirit. We also get into her impressions of China as a tourist, as someone who has been here a very short time and her views on this highly advanced country. From personal interactions, technological effects on society and food adventures, we chat about her personal views and experiences on this side of the world. This was an unique and deep conversation with someone that views moments as gifts and opportunities for self improvement and joy, someone who understands that life is our school and the more places we go and the more people we meet, the more prepared we will be when graduation comes. It is not only Acylina’s name that is unique, she is truly one of a kind human being who has a very clear and intentional path on earth and it was pleasure to have had the chance of listening and learning from her. Please share this episode with a friend, and if you haven't done so yet, please subscribe to the podcast on Spotify or Apple Podcast     Follow Me:  Instagram: ⁠⁠@inbetweenwithvzv⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Veronika Z.V.⁠⁠   Guest Media: Instagram: @acylinabarros.md / @thequantumbliss YouTube: @quantumbliss Website: www.thequantumbliss.com

    Acylina Barros – “É preciso saber viver.”

  5. Jun 19

    Solo - “The Biggest Mistakes Expats Make — and How to Avoid Them”

    What’s up guys! Today’s solo episode is all about most common mistakes expats make when relocating overseas and how to avoid them, helping you settle in faster, build a better life abroad, and get the most out of your international experience. We cannot expect life to feel like a permanent vacation, at some point reality kicks in! We need to stop comparing everything to how it is done at home, this is the easiest way to go down on the rabbit hole! Hanging out only with other expats is also not the solution, you don’t want to live in a “bubble” forever! Try, at least try to speak the bare minimum in the local language. Trying to recreating our old life can be a recipe for disaster. Don’t put your mental or physical health aside, those should always be your main priority. Friendships don’t happen organically as it did when we were kids, we got to work for it! Financial and legal preparations can save you time, money and energy in the future. And finally, enjoy the ride, cause it is long! Please share this episode with a friend, and if you haven't done yet, please subscribe to the podcast on ⁠Spotify⁠ or ⁠Apple Podcast Follow me:  Instagram: ⁠⁠@inbetweenwithvzv⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Veronika Z.V.⁠⁠

  6. Jun 5

    Solo - “Living On The Opposite Side Of The World.”

    Solo -  “Living On The Opposite Side Of The World.” What’s up guys! Today’s solo episode is all about what what happens when you leave everything familiar behind and move to the other side of the world! You will hear me talking about my personal experiences and thoughts on how it feels to take that leap of faith of moving to the unknown and all that comes along with that decision! You will hear about: 1) The decision that changed everything and is your reason strong enough? 2) The challenges people don’t tell you about, including feeling FOMO constantly! 3) Your daily tasks feel different, all of a sudden you rather have a personal driver than to drive yourself! 4) Building a new community is what you’ll make you feel like home.   5) How do you see yourself now? 6) The meaning of home feels odd. 7) Should you take this next step? In this episode, we explore the realities of building a life far from home—from navigating culture shock and time zones to finding community, creating new routines, and redefining what "home" means. Also, please share this episode with a friend, and if you haven't done yet, please subscribe to the podcast on ⁠Spotify⁠ or ⁠Apple Podcast Follow me:  Instagram: ⁠⁠@inbetweenwithvzv⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Veronika Z.V.⁠⁠

  7. May 29

    Stevan Antonijevic – “Hou sai lei!” 好犀利

    Meet Stevan, the second Serbian I know other than Novak Djokovic (tennis player), although I never met Djockovic in person haha! He is one of the many friends I’ve made through volleyball. Because of life circumstances, Stevan ended up in China, a place he at first had no interest in coming to, but that now proves to be the place for him to live and stay. From tattoo artist, graffiti artist to gaming designer, started his China journey about 5 years ago in the city of Foshan, where is apparently a very popular destination for Serbians! Before coming to Shenzhen he lived in Guangzhou for 4 years. We get into the differences of working for a Chinese company and how the working system differs from Europe, if you don’t like micromanaging, it might not be the right environment for you! We chat the importance of community building, cultural impacts and his views on the learning the language. We also discuss work culture in the country and the incredible growth this country has and is still experiencing, which puts other countries into perspective. This was a very fun conversation about going with the flow of life and seeing where it leads with no expectations or fears. And if you want to know what “Hou sai lei”means, go ahead and listen to the episode! Please share this episode with a friend, and if you haven't done so yet, please subscribe to the podcast on ⁠Spotify⁠ or ⁠Apple Podcast Follow me:  Instagram: ⁠⁠@inbetweenwithvzv⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Veronika Z.V.⁠⁠   Guest media: Instagram: @stewask8 Bēhance: www.behance.net/stewask8 ArtStation: www.artstation.com/stewask8

    Stevan Antonijevic – “Hou sai lei!” 好犀利

  8. May 22

    Robert Grey– “Language is one of the most valuable skills you can acquire in life”

    Meet Robert, an energetic and charismatic polyglot who chose a kind of lifestyle unfathomable to many of us! His passion for languages started at the age of 18 because of the influence of a friend, and from that moment on, his life took a turn. Unlike many people I have interviewed, China came up to him in a very unusual way! If you really want to learn a new language but believe it is too hard to do it, this episode is for you. Here you will hear a new perspective on having different languages under your belt and a few methods and advices to make it possible! Robert brings a very refreshing mindset about travelling abroad and how we can maximize our experiences by learning new languages. We dive into how speaking a local language makes you sympathize better with that culture and how being fearless and curious can take you a long way in experiencing the world. We get into his perspective on the pros, cons and trade offs of living in China for about six months already. From long term visions, goals and the realization of what really matters in life, we discuss the depths of truly immersing yourself into this vast and mesmerizing world, and how living in it is the best investment you can do for yourself. Robert reminds us that there is not only one way of living life, and that our choices are ours to make.  The world is ours to explore and conquer. Dedication, hard work, and a lot of effort will take you a long way.   If you want to know which language Robert thinks was the easiest for him to learn, go ahead and listen to the episode! Please share this episode with a friend, and if you haven't done so yet, please subscribe to the podcast on ⁠Spotify⁠  or Apple Podcast     Follow me:  Instagram: ⁠⁠@inbetweenwithvzv⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠Veronika Z.V.⁠⁠   Guest Medias: Instagram: @iamrobertgrey Linkedln: Robert Grey

    Robert Grey– “Language is one of the most valuable skills you can acquire in life”
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Where foreigners meet foreigners in a foreign country and share lifestyles, curiosities, ideas, beliefs, stigmas, taboos, cultural traits and anything worth the chat! The world is our home and it is up to us to explore it as we wish to, even though it meaning we will be away from family and friends for some time, and more often, extended periods of time. Loneliness can creep in like a close friend, and we find ourselves lost in the middle of the unfamiliar. This is a safe space to build community and bring people from different places together with a common goal, connection and belonging.

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  • Creator
    Veronika ZV
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    51
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Veronika ZV
  • Show Website
    In Between