Transcontinental Overload
Transcontinental Overload shines a spotlight on expats’ life stories, and the realities of leaving your home country and making a new life abroad. Host Stephanie Cook talks to fellow expats, global nomads and professionals about their personal journeys and observations, discussing the complexities, wonders, heartache and richness of living abroad. The podcast goes hand in hand with her blog on www.transcontinentaloverload.com.
Transcontinental Overload
77. Expat on a whim - with Christina Ferschen (Part 1/2)
Here's part 1 of two conversations I had with my friend Christina!
Christina is originally from Germany, and is currently an almost neighbour of mine here in New Jersey. Although by the time these episodes are released, she might be about to get on a plane, as her time in the US has come to an end and her family is relocating to Germany.
We talk about the crazy beginnings of her story here in the US, and what it's like to live in a very highly pressurised part of this country, the commuter belt around NYC. We compare notes - Christina has three children ranging from 9 to 14 years old - and so obviously school is a big subject, and we cover everything from competitiveness, anxiety, keeping up the perfect facade, perfectionism and overscheduling.
We also talk about friendships, some big differences between making friends here as opposed to Germany, and how important it is to keep an open mind.
Christina mentions the Harkness method - if you're interested, here's more information.
The second part of our conversation takes us to Christina's business and passion project: Human Design. Make sure you stick around if you're curious or in the mood for something a bit more spiritual. I strongly recommend that you do - Human Design is fascinating!
Get in touch with Christina on Instagram or through her website.