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The Germany Experience

Life in Germany, as seen through the eyes of outsiders. Featuring the stories of foreigners who moved to Germany - either temporarily or permanently - and tips and advice for life in Germany. Get an inside view of the joys, the frustrations, and the quirks of adapting to the culture and learning German. New episodes every second Wednesday.

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00:35:55

Dating, toxic relationships, and making friends in...

The Germany Experience ·

2023/05/21

Dating can be a minefield at the best of times. But what happens when you move to a city like Berlin? Lulu Johnson discovered just this when she moved from Ireland to Berlin - and then wrote a book about it! It's called Dating in Berlin and covers her hilarious - and some not so hilarious - misadventures as a foreigner in the German dating scene. Lulu to discusses dating in Berlin, toxic relationships, making friends, and learning the German language.Get the book here: Dating in

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00:37:17

The diversity trend, Misfit Models, and German...

The Germany Experience ·

2023/04/08

Just do a Google search for Del Keens, and you will see that he's someone with a unique story. After moving to Germany, he started a character modeling agency called Misfit Models. He joins me as a guest in this episode to discuss why he came to Germany, how he faced German bureaucracy when he started Misfit Models, how he feels that the current diversity focus is a trend, and he talks about the impact Brexit has had on his life. Find Del online:Misfit Models official

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00:55:32

Financing property in Germany (with Kerstin Brunner)

The Germany Experience ·

2023/03/31

Kerstin Brunner is a finance coach, and she comes on the podcast to discuss what goes into buying property in Germany. First we look at how to decide if purchasing a property is right for you. Then we consider the additional costs (notary fee, agent fee, etc.). And she walks us through all the steps, from deciding you want to buy through to getting the keys.If you have questions for Kerstin, you can find her on LinkedIn. IF YOU ENJOY THIS PODCASTYou can support the show in various ways: BUY

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00:43:01

Life in Germany as a gay woman (Kim from the UK)

The Germany Experience ·

2023/03/08

Kim from the UK explains what life is like in Germany for her as a gay woman. She also discusses the difficulties of finding a community in smaller cities and towns. Plus: Kim gives some advice!Kim has created a self-paced online course called Thrive In Germany - get a discount on it by using the code 'GermanyXP' at checkout: Thrive in Germany CourseKim and Suzanne have started a podcast! Subscribe to it: Thriving in Germany podcast websiteThriving in Germany podcast on

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00:50:37

How German are you? (Nina from Germany)

The Germany Experience ·

2023/03/01

The Germany Experience is back with a repost from Shaun's other podcast, Everyday Germany. Nina joins Shaun to see which one of them is more German.Subscribe to Everyday Germany where Shaun and Nina discuss their observations of German life, culture and language: EVERYDAY GERMANYThe book we used as a basis for this episode: Ze Germans: An expat's guide to living in Germany by Fadi GaziriThe Germany Experience podcast episodes featuring Fadi: Apologizing in Germany, sauna

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00:04:38

4GEPADFO charity drive update, and when The Germany...

The Germany Experience ·

2023/01/04

Shaun gives an update on 4GEPADFO (spoiler: we made our 500€ goal!). But you can still donate to this great cause (a hotline providing psychosocial support for Ukrainian children and youths:Donate to krisenchatListen to Shaun's new English podcast with Nina about life in Germany: EVERYDAY GERMANYSupport the showInstagram: the.germany.experienceOfficial podcast website: https://thegermanyexperience.deYouTube channel: https://youtube.com/c/thegermanyexperienceContact me:

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00:47:30

Getting ready to leave Germany (Nicole from The Expat...

The Germany Experience ·

2022/12/22

Nicole joins me this week to discuss some big changes in her life – she's leaving Germany. In this episode, she explains what's happening and why she's making the move.We also talk about our charity drive for 2022 - AND WE NEED YOU TO DONATE!4GEPADFO time: charity drive 2022As we do every year, Nicole of The Expat Cast and I are raising money for a charity - but this time, instead of a competition, we're doing it together! The project we're supporting this year:

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00:48:02

House hunting, finding day care, and handling rough...

The Germany Experience ·

2022/12/02

When Wafeeqa and her family moved to Germany, they thought things would be easier: her husband had a job, and his employer was arranging accommodation for them. Plus, they both had experience with learning languages, so they thought maybe German wouldn't be too much of a challenge. But as is so often the case, things didn't go according to plan...Wafeeqa discusses finding a place to live, finding daycare for her twins, trying not to disturb neighbors, and more. 4GEPADFO time:

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00:52:08

Using hypnosis to help foreigners in Germany (Suzanne...

The Germany Experience ·

2022/11/09

Suzanne Dinter joins me this week to explain what hypnotherapy is, and how it can help foreigners adjust to life in Germany - among other issues. Suzanne is a Brit who has been living in Germany since 1994, and she specializes in helping overwhelmed international, high-achieving women feel calm, confident, and like themselves again after moving abroad. She does this quickly, effectively, and with long-lasting results using hypnosis. At the end of our discussion, she demonstrates her

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00:48:28

Hidden grief, loss of identity, and getting to know...

The Germany Experience ·

2022/10/19

Katie Rössler, author of The New Face of Grief, comes on the podcast to discuss the role that hidden grief might play in the lives of foreigners in a new country. She also discusses the toll a move to a new country can take on a couple. And of course, she offers advice of how to navigate these difficult issues. Buy Katie's book: The New Face of GriefGet a free audio sample of the book: Free Audio Chapter of The New Face of Grief Katie on social media: Instagram: katie.rosslerFacebook:

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00:22:25

Advice for adapting and integrating in Germany, from...

The Germany Experience ·

2022/10/12

At the end of September 2022, I gave a talk at the Welcome To Germany Summit. This is the rehearsal that I recorded a few days before. But mine was only one of many great talks on the day from multiple speakers! To access over 6 hours of advice from experts about life in Germany, go and watch the video feed on one of these platforms: YouTubeLinkedInFacebookThe topics that were covered:The main steps of your relocation in GermanyLearning German for your career in GermanyWhat I wish I knew

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00:48:34

Convincing a company to take a chance on you...

The Germany Experience ·

2022/10/05

“I feel like a lot of people feel this - this feeling of Germany crushing your soul, like killing you from the inside.” This is how Veronica from Mexico describes her first years in Germany. One of the biggest reasons for this was that her academic qualification was not valid in Germany, causing her to feel that she wasn't valued for who she is. That all changed when Veronica fell in love with a German startup and made it her mission to convince them to hire her.Here is Veronica's

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00:40:19

Recovering from a car accident while abroad (Sadaf...

The Germany Experience ·

2022/09/28

Many foreigners do a lot of traveling around Europe while they are here. But have you ever considered what would happen if you had a medical emergency in another country? This happened to Sadaf, when she was involved in a car accident while she was in Milan. She discusses the ordeal, and then her recovery, starting from Italian hospitals and ending back in Germany. She also discusses how her university assisted her during her recovery. Follow Sadaf on Instagram: @itssadafsaeed Welcome To

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00:19:47

The Welcome To Germany Summit on 29th September 2022

The Germany Experience ·

2022/09/25

A group of experts (including me!) has come together to organize a free online event for everyone interested in moving to and living in Germany - expats, internationals, immigrants, repats...you name it.In this special episode, I talk about the summit and also bring on its organizers to go through the list of topics that will be covered. SIGN UP FOR THE WELCOME TO GERMANY SUMMIT 2022 HERE29th September 2022 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. The topics that will be covered: The main steps of your

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00:50:05

A German returning to Germany after a decade (Cathrin...

The Germany Experience ·

2022/09/13

Cathrin, originally from Germany, has been living in the States for more than 10 years, but she recently made the decision to return. She discusses the reasons for wanting to come back, how she needs to say goodbye to her old life, and how she faces similar culture shocks to other foreigners moving to Germany. She also discusses customer service in Germany, German coffee, and what it's like looking for a job months in advance.Welcome To Germany Summit 2022: A group of experts

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00:52:41

RERUN: Wurst/arsch/schwein idioms, why “Der/Die/Das”...

The Germany Experience ·

2022/08/24

Originally released on October 19th, 2020.View the original show notes here.IF YOU ENJOY THIS PODCASTYou can support the show in various ways: BUY THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE PODCAST A COFFEE – there are a lot of costs associated with running a podcast, like expenses for hosting the audio and the tools used to record the episodes. Every donation will go towards the monthly expenses of keeping The Germany Experience going. And it will make my heart happy!SPREAD THE WORD – share your favorite

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00:29:48

RERUN: Q&A - Making long-term German friends, reverse...

The Germany Experience ·

2022/08/17

Originally released March 8th, 2021View the original show notes here.IF YOU ENJOY THIS PODCASTYou can support the show in various ways: BUY THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE PODCAST A COFFEE – there are a lot of costs associated with running a podcast, like expenses for hosting the audio and the tools used to record the episodes. Every donation will go towards the monthly expenses of keeping The Germany Experience going. And it will make my heart happy!SPREAD THE WORD – share your favorite episode in

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00:40:41

RERUN: Antoinette Emily from New Zealand

The Germany Experience ·

2022/08/10

Originally released November 23rd, 2020.View the original show notes here.Antoinette's YouTube channel: Antoinette EmilyIF YOU ENJOY THIS PODCASTYou can support the show in various ways: BUY THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE PODCAST A COFFEE – there are a lot of costs associated with running a podcast, like expenses for hosting the audio and the tools used to record the episodes. Every donation will go towards the monthly expenses of keeping The Germany Experience going. And it will make my heart

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00:56:18

RERUN: Ask a German - Bureaucracy, German pillows,...

The Germany Experience ·

2022/08/03

Original release: November 2nd, 2020View the original show notes here.Featuring the hosts of the Ach podcast.IF YOU ENJOY THIS PODCASTYou can support the show in various ways: BUY THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE PODCAST A COFFEE – there are a lot of costs associated with running a podcast, like expenses for hosting the audio and the tools used to record the episodes. Every donation will go towards the monthly expenses of keeping The Germany Experience going. And it will make my heart happy!SPREAD

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00:33:50

RERUN: Advice for foreigners in Germany, taken from...

The Germany Experience ·

2022/07/27

Original release: June 2, 2021View the original show notes here.IF YOU ENJOY THIS PODCASTYou can support the show in various ways: BUY THE GERMANY EXPERIENCE PODCAST A COFFEE – there are a lot of costs associated with running a podcast, like expenses for hosting the audio and the tools used to record the episodes. Every donation will go towards the monthly expenses of keeping The Germany Experience going. And it will make my heart happy!SPREAD THE WORD – share your favorite episode in an

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