Gringa | an American in Brazil

Personal experience of an American woman discussing health impacts of relocating from Miami to Brazil, covering physical, mental, and emotional wellness changes

American expat shares her biggest culture shock moving from Miami to Brazil - how Sundays are spent completely differently between American wellness culture and Brazilian family-centered traditions

A comparison of beauty services, shopping costs, and food prices between Brazil and the United States from an American expat's perspective.

American expat compares Oktoberfest experiences in Brazil and Germany, highlighting cultural differences in party atmosphere, food, activities, and traditions.

This episode uncovers:Unpacking the limiting beliefs that kept me stuck in Miami, seeking external validation in dead-end relationships.How the "dream relationship" concept often leads to overlooking true self-worth and attracting partners who don't align.The emotional "baggage" that needed to be shed before even considering a "quantum leap" like moving across continents.

Learning the language of Portuguese is coming with some major level ups, culture shock and several cute facts.

In this episode, I share the strangest, funniest, and most unexpected things I learned in my first week living in Brazil as an American.From cheek kisses to late-night dinners, nothing prepared me for the cultural surprises of everyday life here. If you're an American thinking about moving to Brazil, or a Brazilian curious about how your culture looks through foreign eyes—this is for you.Whether it’s social habits, language barriers, or just plain weird (to me!) everyday moments—here’s what