Dating Beyond Borders

In this episode, I'm joined by Venezuelan-American comedian and actress Joana Hausmann to talk about everything from Venezuelan humor and hilarious nicknames to beauty standards, dating, and family traditions. We also get into Joanna's experience growing up between cultures, the stereotypes surrounding Latina women, and what it means to belong when you don't quite fit into one box. A f...

In this episode of Dating Beyond Borders, writer Jasmine Faulk shares her experiences growing up in Saudi Arabia, from strict expectations around modesty and gender roles to dating, sexuality, and women's rights. We discuss how moving to America changed her perspective, why she's alarmed by some Western feminist attitudes toward Islam, and what she believes the West misunderstands about women's fr...

In this episode, I sit down with Bobby in Space to talk about how the places we live shape our social lives, our relationships, and our ability to connect with others. From cities built around cars instead of people, to sprawling suburbs where you have to plan every interaction, we explore how modern environments can make spontaneous connection increasingly difficult. We get into the importance of...

What happens when someone from Manchester, England, moves to St. Petersburg, Russia, and never leaves? In this episode, I sit down with British author and blogger Craig Ashton, who first arrived in Russia as a university student in 2002. We talk about the differences between British politeness and Russian directness, rewriting the male to female dynamics, why British humour doesn't translate i...

What happens when an Australian moves to America and discovers that speaking the same language doesn’t mean sharing the same culture? I sat down with an Australian who has lived in the US for years to talk about everything from politeness, humour and friendship to status, dating, customer service and Tall Poppy Syndrome. Why can Australian directness come across as rude in America? Why are America...

What does it mean to be polite? How much privacy do we actually need? And why can something that feels completely normal in one culture seem completely bizarre in another? In this episode, I sit down with anthropologist Dr. Cami Morelli to compare three very different approaches to communication, boundaries, family, sharing, and relationships. We talk about why Brits say “sorry” and “thank you” so...

How much of what we think we’re “reading” in someone is actually shaped by our own culture? In this episode of Dating Beyond Borders, I’m joined by Dr. David Matsumoto, a leading expert on emotions, body language, microexpressions, and cross-cultural psychology. We talk about how culture shapes emotional expression, why we misread people when dating across cultures, what silence can communicate, a...

Why do Europeans often think Americans are "fake"? And why does a simple compliment carry an entirely different weight in France compared to the US? In this episode of the Dating Beyond Borders podcast, I sit down with content creator Roya Fox to unpack what living abroad reveals about the American mindset. When you leave your home country, you start seeing your own culture from the outside. In th...

Why do Germans often say America has "no culture"? And why is negativity seen as a sign of intelligence in Germany? In this episode, I chat with Tobi Harms, a German expat who moved to the US for love, to explore the deep mentality differences between German and American culture. Moving beyond classic tropes like punctuality, bread, and hiking, we unpack the psychological reality of living abroad:...

Watch the preview here: Watch the preview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UjDPE2Dbjc China is facing a growing male loneliness crisis, with more than 30 million men who may never find a partner or marry. Filmmaker Violet Du Feng takes us inside the crisis: from male dating bootcamps in Chongqing to rising bride prices that put marriage out of reach for many working-class men. We explore how...

In this clip, I speak with Amedeo, an Italian living in the US, about the biggest cultural differences between dating in Italy and dating in America. We discuss relationships, dating expectations, communication styles, and how Italian and American dating cultures compare. Say hi to Amedeo: https://www.instagram.com/amedeo_iasci/ Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the to...

This week I speak with Steven, a Danish dating coach, host of the podcast *Looking for Love*, and author of a book on modern dating. We dive into the complexities of dating in Denmark, from a lack of clear dating “rules” or scripts, to a more casual hookup culture, and the effects of extreme individualism and strong gender equality—positive in many ways, but sometimes challenging for people trying...

In this episode, I speak with Priyanka from "Love Is Blind Japan" about her experience on the show and what it reveals about dating and relationships in Japan. We explore the lack of public displays of affection, the emphasis on politeness and indirect communication, the contrast between kawaii and more openly “sexy” dating styles seen elsewhere, and how the structure and ending of the J...

I chat with Luardo, host of the Berlin & Elsewhere podcast. Luardo is a Mexican who moved to Berlin 14 years ago, and in this episode we dive into what it’s really like building a life abroad in Germany. We talk about trying too hard to assimilate and losing parts of your identity in the process, the biggest differences between German and Mexican mentality, what happens when a Mexican dates or...

I talk to Fadile Waked, a Brazilian model and actress who moved to Japan at the age of eight. We explore her experience growing up in Nagoya, including the strict rules and structure of the Japanese school system, and what it was like navigating life as a child between two cultures. Say hi to Fadile: https://www.instagram.com/fadilewaked/ Each week I will interview guests from all around the world...

I chat with Tamara Peklić, a Croatian cross-cultural coach, about the biggest mindset differences she’s noticed between Americans and Croatians. We explore how education is approached in both countries, how personal space is understood at home, and why conversations in the U.S. can sometimes feel exhausting. We also look at what Americans tend to do better than Croatians—especially when it comes t...

In this episode, I sit down with Gabi, a Lithuanian content creator who relocated to Spain: first to Madrid, and later to Barcelona. We dive into the realities of living in Barcelona as a foreigner, including the city’s complex relationship with tourism and expats. We discuss what it’s really like to find work in Spain, whether not speaking Catalan affects how you’re treated, and the challenges of...

In this episode, I speak with Amedeo Iaschi, an Italian investor and content creator, who has been living in the United States for the past 8 years, about his experience navigating dating and relationships in a completely different culture. We dive into the realities of dating in the US: from interview-style first dates and the quickness of labeling “red flags,” to the feeling that modern dating c...

This week, I’m joined by Tamara, a cross-cultural coach from Croatia, to talk about her experience living in the US and the cultural differences she’s observed along the way. We get into communication styles, small talk, education, and the overall mindset shift that comes with living abroad. We also explore an interesting idea: why Balkan cultures can feel surprisingly similar to Asian cultures in...

I speak with 3 Mexican women about dating foreigners and cultural perceptions in Mexico. Is dating foreign men considered “upgrading”? What does “mejorar la raza” mean, and do “passport bros” really have an easier time dating in Mexico? Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and t...

100 episodes later… I’m finally answering your questions. In this special 100th episode of Dating Beyond Borders , I open up about everything: from dating and relationships to travel, podcasting, and my personal life behind the scenes. You asked about meeting people abroad, cultural differences, and what it’s really like building this podcast. Thank you for being part of this journey! I wouldn’t b...

This week, I’m joined by Patry Ruiz, a Spanish content creator from Madrid who has spent much of her life in the UK. We explore dating in Spain, her experience marrying a British man, the nuances of Spanish women, and the realities of long-distance love. Say hi to Patry: https://www.instagram.com/_patryruiz_/ Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, con...

In this snippet, I speak with Eunhee Park, a North Korean defector who escaped her country at just 21. But leaving was only the beginning—she has faced intense loneliness, culture shock, and the challenges of navigating a completely new life in South Korea. Say hi to Eunhee: https://www.instagram.com/northkorea_eunhee/ Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of cu...

Get 10% off your first month of therapy with today's paid partner BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/datingbeyondborders I chat to three expats living in Sweden, Norway and Denmark about their honest experiences living in Scandinavia, from the mentality to communication differences, work culture and relationships with their partner. Say hi to Ana: https://www.instagram.com/ana.marcal/ Say hi to He...

In this episode, I sit down with three Mexican women to discuss the truth about dating in Mexico. From dating Mexican men to the perception of dating foreigners as “upgrading,” we explore stereotypes like the “spicy Latina,” sex and taboos in Mexican culture, and how gender roles shape modern relationships in Mexico. Say hi to Amairany: https://www.instagram.com/latinalanguage/ Say hi to Fernanda:...