In Between

Veronika ZV

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. -5 h

    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.⁠⁠

    18 min
  2. Acylina Barros – “É preciso saber viver.”

    26 juin

    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

    43 min

  3. 19 juin

    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.⁠⁠

    30 min

  4. 5 juin

    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.⁠⁠

    35 min
  5. Stevan Antonijevic – “Hou sai lei!” 好犀利

    29 mai

    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

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

    22 mai

    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

    44 min
  7. Ani  – “China has given me a lot of confidence.”

    15 mai

    Ani  – “China has given me a lot of confidence.”

    Meet Ani, an exciting and lovely girl with whom I had the pleasure to sit down and get to known more about. She come to China in a very unique way, only on the basis of trust and gut feeling! Although, having been exposed to a lot of Asian cultures since a young age, the idea of coming to China was not so foreign to her. We dive into the experience of living with a Chinese hosting family, from foods habits, daily tasks and societal differences that might not be so unfamiliar to her, you will hear us discussing the actual dynamics and effort it goes into utilizing the public toilets! We chat about her journey of learning mandarim and how important it is for her to continue her studies even after she goes back to the US. Ani even mentions the specific app she used to start learning the language, not sponsored but who knows, and how much that assisted her progress. Ani talks about the bittersweet feelings of leaving China pretty and food adventures that I’m sure will stay in her mind for a very long time!  Her courageous and outgoing personality combined with an inner drive to explore the world manifested the opportunity of her coming to China. We chat intuition, growth mindset and possibilities yet to be discovered. Ani reminds us that we are in control of our own destiny and we can change our mind at any point, so why not try it out? 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: @faithanifox

    44 min
  8. Danny Davis - “The journey is the destination.”

    8 mai

    Danny Davis - “The journey is the destination.”

    Meet Danny, a kind and full of energy young man who was looking for a big adventure in life, and China was the perfect opportunity for him to start exploring the world! Coming from a quiet and small town in the state of Maine, Danny knew he wanted to experience more and open his horizons to the new and unknown. We chat about first impressions of the country and how he navigated getting used to a completely new way of living. We also get into food and language, which can be some of the main challenges people encounter here. We expand not only on societal behaviors, but also on how ancient, unique and bold this country has come to be. In the short time he has been in China he managed to visit many different countries in South East Asia including Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Madagascar and the list goes on! We dive into what his time here in China has taught him about himself as well as this diverse and beautiful world we live in. China opened up to him the doors to a complete opposite way of living and to what else could be out there. With a hunger to travel and to see more, Danny is now embarking on a completely new journey to the other side of the world, very close to my home country, we’ll see if he will be speaking Spanish by the next time meet! This was an insightful and deep conversation about our role as humans in the world and how we can find meaning in simply living in it. If you want to know where Danny is headed next, go ahead and listen to our conversation! 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: @danny_davis11

    32 min
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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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  • Création
    Veronika ZV
  • Années d’activité
    2025 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    49
  • Classification
    Tous publics
  • Copyright
    © Veronika ZV
  • Site web de l’émission
    In Between