SwissCast Shows: Where Swiss Life Meets English Voices

Ever heard of leaky gut and wondered if it's real or just wellness hype? In this episode from 2022, Megan and Danna dive deep into intestinal permeability—what it actually is, why conventional medicine struggles to diagnose it, and what you can do about it. Originally recorded as a live YouTube session in 2022. You'll learn the "cheese cloth" analogy that makes leaky gut finally make sense, why yo...

Send us Fan Mail Sara is a researcher and doula in Zurich. What if the difference between a hard birth and a healing one was a few well-chosen words, a handful of choices and a team that truly listened? Sarah’s story spans two countries and two radically different experiences where she found her rhythm, her voice, and her power. Her first, an induction in Denmark marked by pressure toward an epidu...

Moving abroad is exciting, but navigating US taxes as an expat can be overwhelming, confusing, and full of expensive pitfalls. In this episode, we sit down with Emily Haines, CPA , the CEO & Founder of Xpatax Solutions , and Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA, to break down the biggest mistakes Americans make when living and working overseas and how to avoid them. Whether you're already an expat or prep...

How do you build a business that actually fits your life when motherhood changes your energy, capacity, and definition of success? Rebecca Farley helps women create brands and businesses that feel aligned, and in this episode we talk about what it really looks like to build something sustainable when motherhood, burnout, and comparison are all part of the picture. What Rebecca shares: What startin...

Cozy up and join us for a candid conversation as we get comfortable in our pajamas and break down the delightful documentary "Hack Your Health: The Secrets of Your Gut." What You'll Take Away: - Explore how gut health challenges both modern medicine and traditional beliefs. - Join in on our discussion about bacterial balance and its health influences. - See how documentaries can make learning abou...

In this episode of Back after Burnout, host Karina Schneider discusses the importance of having a support system during your return to work after experiencing burnout. She explores the concept of a "care team" - the people who can provide specific support as you transition back to your professional life. Key takeaways: How to identify your personal care team members The importance of communicating...

Is your pricing legally sound—or skating close to legal trouble? In Part 2 of this series, legal strategist Vena Verga-Danemar returns to unpack more of the pricing pitfalls founders often overlook. We dive into the legal grey zones behind: Discounts and comparison pricing: when slashing prices can backfire Dual-currency pricing and geo-blocking: where convenience meets compliance Marketing claims...

Send us Fan Mail A birth can change your life. Two births can change your map. Andrea, a teacher and author living in Lenzburg , opens up about a first labour that moved faster than anyone expected, a cramped exam room at Hirslanden Aargau standing in for a delivery suite, and the cascade that followed: retained placenta, agonising uterine compression, a major postpartum hemorrhage, and surgery du...

What does it take to truly thrive abroad, not just survive? In this eye-opening episode, host Arielle Tucker CFP®, EA sits down with intercultural psychologist and expat coach Deborah Dahab to explore the deeper, often overlooked side of international relocation. Together, they unpack why moving abroad isn’t a magic fix and how Americans can better prepare emotionally and psychologically for the j...

What if your pricing is legally off — and you don’t even know it? In this episode, Janene is joined by legal and business strategist Vena Verga-Danemar to unpack what every founder needs to know about pricing and legal compliance. They break down how pricing clarity, terms, and legal structure work together to protect your business and build trust with clients. You’ll learn: • Why B2C laws apply b...

Why does change feel so threatening —even when we know it's good for us? In this episode, transformation leader Oksana Prokhorova reveals the neuroscience behind our stress responses and shares practical tools to build change capacity without burning out. She explains how our amygdala treats workplace deadlines like predatory tigers, why that 10-minute walk between meetings is a non-negotiable, an...

How do you know when it is time to get support instead of just trying to push through the overwhelm on your own? Renee Hastings helps overwhelmed business owners get practical support through virtual assistants, and in this episode we talk about what delegation can look like when you need more breathing room, better systems, and less pressure on your shoulders. What Renee shares: How she went from...

Send us Fan Mail Plans rarely survive contact with labour, and that’s exactly where this story shines. We sit down with Ladina , a Swiss parent who grew up in the US and Brazil, to trace two very different births at Triemli Stadtspital in Zurich—one long and medically complex, the next fast and grounded in simple tools and trust. We start with the first pregnancy and a nerve-wracking NIPT delay ov...

In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, host Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA, sits down with Christopher J. Hughey , entrepreneur and founder of Americans Moving to Spain , to uncover what US citizens really need to know before taking the leap abroad. From navigating Spain’s digital nomad and non-lucrative visas to understanding how culture, bureaucracy, and lifestyle differ from the US, this episode pul...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is a must listen for every pregnancy. Henar's story of finding answers, self-advocacy, hard work and tenacity, as well as leaning in when things went differently than planned holds lessons for everyone embarking on pregnancy and birth in Switzerland. What happens when modern diabetes tech collides with decades‑old pregnancy protocols ? We sit down with Henar, a Spain‑...

Welcome to the MyBestSelf Podcast, AI edition. Megan partners with Alice (the AI) to talk about how we use AI to improve our life. In this first episode, we get to hear Alice come to life and then dive right into some super interesting topics.

In this episode of Passport to Wealth™, host  Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA  is joined by cross-border financial expert  Jane Mepham, CFP®,  founder of  Elgon Financial Advisors  and host of the  International Money Cafe podcast . Together, they dive deep into the financial, legal, and tax challenges immigrants, expats, and globally mobile professionals face when moving to or from the United States. Wh...

Snapping at your kids or easily overwhelemed when you’re doing your best to hold it all together? Tera Wages helps people identify and process emotions more clearly, and in this episode we talk about what it looks like to move through overwhelm, guilt, and emotional overload when you are trying to lead at work and stay present at home. What Tera shares: Why overwhelm often builds when we lose touc...

Should I lower my prices? It’s a question every service-based business owner faces at some point, often in moments of doubt or sales stress. In this episode, I show you how to pause, assess, and respond instead of reacting. You’ll learn the common triggers behind pricing discomfort and how to protect your value with clarity and confidence. Pricing Tool Kit Link: https://thepricinglady.com/calculat...

Coming back to work after burnout isn't just about resuming what you did before, with better stress management techniques. It’s about reshaping how you choose to live, work, and lead yourself. Today, we’re exploring how recovery is often a wake-up call—a chance to reconnect with who you are and what matters most. And how living more in line with your values can help you build a work life that is s...

Join us for a fascinating conversation with Dina Holzapfel, neuroscientist and founder of Red. House of Collagen in Zurich, as we explore the science and benefits of red light therapy. What You'll Learn: How red light therapy works at the cellular level by boosting mitochondrial energy (ATP production) The difference between red light (630-660nm) and near-infrared wavelengths and what each targets...

Send us Fan Mail Joanna is a small business owner living in Glarus with her family. She owns Moon and June, a non-alcoholic apertif made in Switzerland. A decade can change everything. Joanna went from a fast-paced banking career and a midwife-led hospital birth in Poland to a slow, deliberate, deeply supported home water birth in the Swiss mountains—finding a new kind of confidence along the way....

In this episode of For a trusted path to expert cross-border guidance don't forget to go to passporttowealth.com . Have a question? Leave us a voicemail , host Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA sits down with Ambika Mathur , model, creator, and founder of Travel with Amby , to explore her journey from Southern California to Naples, Italy. After dreaming of life abroad for years, Ambika took a leap of faith...

Send us Fan Mail Maggie Wyss, PhD , is a researcher, writer, and international health expert exploring the intersection of gender, health, and society. Her work is centered on how women navigate complex decisions, particularly in pregnancy, birth, and motherhood. What if a twin cesarean could feel calm, connected, and even a little spiritual? We sit down with Maggie, a mom of three, to trace a ful...

In this episode of the Passport to Wealth™, host  Arielle Tucker, CFP®, EA , sits down with  Saaya Sorrells-Weatherford , the CEO and co-founder of  Emigreat , a regtech startup simplifying the global relocation process for companies and immigrants alike. Saaya shares her deeply personal story of navigating complex immigration systems across multiple countries, from her multicultural upbringing in...