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Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
Whereabouts Tales shares the real stories of immigrant experiences, belonging, and global journeys from expats, returnees, and cultural explorers. I'm diving into life between worlds unpacking identity, transformation, and what it means to belong. Each episode is a conversation about chasing dreams, navigating change, and discovering yourself far from home. Tune in for raw, thoughtful, and inspiring journeys across borders. 🎧 New episodes every 2 weeks | 🌍 Real people. Raw stories. Remarkable…
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- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
Leaving Corporate Life in Canada for Italy: Chiara’s Fresh Start
What happens when the life you’ve built no longer feels like the life you want to live? Chiara left corporate life in Canada to start a new chapter in Italy…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
Germany vs USA: Why Olya Is Thinking of Staying in America
What happens when you move abroad for a few years, only to discover that you might never want to leave? In this episode of Whereabouts Tales, I sit down with…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
Moving to Belize: Leaving Canada & Starting a New Life Abroad with Simo D
Moving to Belize sounds like a tropical dream, but what is everyday expat life really like? Simo D left Canada with his wife and young children to build a new…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
The Epiphany Ratio: Escaping Silicon Valley & Un-Dividing America | Wesley Warshawer
What happens when a Silicon Valley data analyst trades his routine for a global pursuit of empathy? In this episode of Whereabouts Tales, Paul sits down with…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
80. Surviving Tokyo: Addiction, Trauma, and a Live Earthquake with David Deane Haskell
"I ended up hospitalized. I was almost dead about eight years ago". Moving abroad is often sold as an escape, but what happens when you bring your demons with…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
Ep 79 | Angela Part 2: Unlearning Control, Harvesting Meat, and Escaping the Matrix
[The Hook] You bought the camper van and left the corporate grind—but what happens when the honeymoon phase ends? [Episode Summary] In Part 2 of our deep dive…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
The Myth of Inspiration & The Cost of Assimilation | Michael Shokrian
The Hook What happens when the parts of your identity you try to erase are exactly what make you valuable? The Episode In Episode 78 (Book of Tales 08), Paul…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
The Illusion of Security: From Six-Figure Burnout to a Camper Van in Hungary
The Illusion of Security: From Six-Figure Burnout to a Camper Van in Hungary What happens when your body physically rejects the corporate matrix? Angela had…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
The Art of Making a Forgotten Cup of Tea: Post-Communist Psychology
What happens to a nation's psychology when the government collapses? Author Faizah Mohamed breaks down the brutal reality of the 1989 Romanian Revolution. In…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
Escaping the 9-to-5: Quitting an 18-Year Corporate Career to Travel the World | Jessica Roman
What happens when you do everything right for 18 years, buy the house, raise the kids, and realize the "American Dream" is just a blueprint for burnout? In…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
David Deane Haskell: Toxic Shame, Codependency & Inner Child Recovery
What if positive affirmations are actually disgusting? Author David Deane Haskell breaks down the brutal realities of toxic shame, addiction, and codependency…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
Escaping the American Dream: Danielle Nemesio’s Ego Death in Sicily
We are often told that the pinnacle of success is found in the relentless pursuit of achievement. But what happens when you reach the top of that mountain…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
The Fix by Declan Hill: Organized Crime & The 2026 World Cup
Is the 2026 World Cup truly clean? We dissect Declan Hill’s "The Fix: Soccer and Organized Crime," exposing how global betting syndicates, corporate logistics…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
Asadito: Losing Your Identity in a New Language | Whereabouts Tales #71
The "English Delusion" & Rebuilding Your Identity in Austria | Asadito What happens when you sell everything you own to move 12,000 kilometers away, only to…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
Gerrymandering & Big Data: How Software Rewrites US Elections
What happens when the constitutional baseline of "one person, one vote" collides with highly sophisticated geographic software? In this bonus deep-dive of…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
Fleeing Cartels, a 25-Year Age Gap, and Moving to Mexico Sight-Unseen | Tom & Jenn Kan
What happens when a chronic over-thinker from Texas marries a deadpan Australian who casually travels the world with zero plan? Today on Whereabouts Tales, we…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
Machan Taylor: Touring with Pink Floyd, Sting, and Surviving the 80s
Machan Taylor sang for Pink Floyd and Sting. But behind the stadium lights of the 1980s rock scene, she was battling imposter syndrome and cultural…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
An Alien in Japan, A Local in Romania?
In this episode, I had the immense pleasure of sitting down with Miyu and Valentin, a truly captivating couple whose journey spans continents and cultures…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
Rockstar: Echoes – Why the NASA Author Ghosted Us | Book of Tales no.3
Zach Taylor, NASA engineer and author of Rockstar: Echoes, ghosted us twice. We dissect his dark music industry novel without him. When a guest goes dark, the…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
American Culture vs. German Reality: A Military Move Abroad | Peyton Siemiaczko
What happens when an unexpected military order sends you from Georgia to a tiny, rural village in Germany? In this episode of Whereabouts Tales, Peyton…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
[Book of Tales 02] The Courage to Be Disliked & The Instagram Trap
📖 Buy The Courage to Be Disliked Here: https://amzn.eu/d/0d7e66AuAre you caught in the "Instagram Trap"? In Chapter 2 of the Book of Tales, we explore the…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
"Too Wild": An Instagram Love Story Across Continents
Welcome to an episode that truly left me speechless and filled with hope! I was absolutely thrilled to sit down with Marc and Alinka, an intercultural family…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
[Book of Tales] Why Freedom is Exhausting (Sarah Aviram)
Pre-Order Sarah's Brand New Book, The Scenic Route, right here: 👉 www.thescenicroutebook.com Welcome to Chapter 1 of the Book of Tales, a brand new series from…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
Culture Shock & New Horizons: A New Yorker in Spain #0062
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Rob Solves America, and I have to admit, it was one of those rare "cold start" conversations that…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
The 25-Year Persuasion: Yvonne's Unconventional Move to Spain
Hey everyone, Paul here, and I'm still buzzing from my incredible conversation with Yvonne! If you've ever dreamed of leaving your home country for a sunnier…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
3 Years, 80+ Countries: The Solo Traveler's Journey
Good evening, or whenever you're tuning in! I'm thrilled to bring you a truly special episode today, one that moves beyond typical expert advice to deliver a…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
The Spanish Reset | Immigrant Experiences and Cultural Explorers | Trading Routine for Quality of Life - A Returnee's Journey
In this deeply personal episode, I had the immense pleasure of sitting down with Yibet and Manuel. returnees and cultural explorers, as they trade the American…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
Small Town Wisconsin to Seville Sun | A Returnee's Global Journey | Journey Home - Stories of Cultural Explorers and Returnees
In this episode, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Stephanie Jahn, an American expat who traded the snowy landscapes of Wisconsin for the vibrant…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
Parenting and the American Dream - A Journey of Belonging
In this episode, I finally got to revisit a huge topic I missed last time: the impact of a specific "discovery" and how it shed light on the evolving landscape…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
From Oil Rigs to Intuition | Immigrant Experiences and Global Journeys | Engineering a Life Without a Plan - Cultural Explorers' Stories
In this episode of Whereabouts Tales, I had the incredible pleasure of sitting down with Angela Jamieson, a woman whose life journey is as unconventional as it…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
From Communism to Capitalism at 9: Rafal's Journey
In this episode of Whereabouts Tales, I had the immense pleasure of sitting down with Rafal, a truly incredible guest whose life story bridges two vastly…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
From Window Cleaner to Language CEO #0054
In this episode of Whereabouts Tales, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Azren The Language Nerd (https://azrenthelanguagenerd.com), a man whose…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
"Mexico is Too Mexican": An Expat's Story
Hey everyone, get ready for an episode that truly impressed and moved me. My guest, Fatima Martinez, is a force of nature whose journey of self-discovery and…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
From Poetic Terms to Piezoelectrics #0052
This was such a captivating conversation! I was so excited to welcome back Gregory Dizzia, co-founder of the Cosmos University, for our third deep dive into…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
The Art of Becoming: A German's Entrepreneurial Journey in the US #0051
Welcome to a truly extraordinary episode where I sit down with Max, a man whose life story defies conventional paths and radiates an infectious curiosity. From…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
8 Months to the Middle East: T.E. Lawrence's Path Revisited #0050
In this episode, I had the privilege of speaking with Wells Jones, a man whose life story is nothing short of an epic adventure. Wells, along with his partner…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
California to Spain: Our Quest for Growth #0049
Hello, and welcome back to the podcast! I recently had the incredible pleasure of sitting down with Adam and Gabby Gonzalez…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
#0048 - The Fast Lane of Life: Autobahn, AI & The Search for Happiness
Buckle up, because this episode with Greg was a wild ride, and I mean that literally! We kicked things off talking about my latest thrill on the Autobahn…
Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant ExperiencesArjun Chhabra: The Mind's Role in True Healing #0047
In this episode, I had the immense pleasure of sitting down with Arjun Chhabra, whose journey I've come to call 'From Heartbreak in India to Healing in Spain.'…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
Seven Lives & Counting: A Journey of Taps #0046
In this episode, I had the immense pleasure of diving deep into the extraordinary journey of Wells Jones, a man who, as I playfully suggested, seems to have…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
Why We Left New York for a Romanian Homecoming
Join me on a truly special episode of Wereabout Tales as he chats with Anthony and Sam, an inspiring American couple who made the unconventional leap to move…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
#0044 - Brian Cranley: Bridging Reason and Revelation
Embark on a captivating intellectual journey with author Brian Cranley as he unveils his groundbreaking book, "The Call of Wonder." In this profound episode…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
From London to the Swiss Alps: A Family-First Migration Story
In this conversation, Joe shares his migration journey from the UK to a small village in Switzerland, discussing the challenges and triumphs of adapting to a…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
#0042 From Courtrooms to Fantasy: Richie Billing’s Leap into Storytelling, Struggle & Hope
Dive into this inspiring conversation with Richie Billing, who left behind a legal career to embrace his passion for fantasy writing. Discover the bold…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
Permanent Stranger: The Expat’s Journey of Identity & Belonging with Paul Hughes
Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Paul Hughes as he opens up about the challenges and transformations of expat life. Discover what it means to be a…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
How a Software Engineer Made $500K Using Instagram Growth Hacks & Bots
Discover how software engineer Tim O'Hearn made $500K using Instagram growth hacks and bots in this eye-opening episode. Tim…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
An American in Berlin: 10 Years of Culture Shock, Bureaucracy & Brutal Honesty
What happens when a spontaneous job offer on Facebook sends an American from D.C. to Berlin’s booming startup scene? In this episode, Hank Smith shares the…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
From Nebraska to LA: The Remain Rome Return Story with Christian & Damien #0038
Join me, as I sit down with Christian and Damien, the hilarious duo behind the "Remain Rome Return" podcast, for an episode that's equal parts laughter and…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
#37 From 9-to-5 to Digital Nomad: The Tragic Loss That Changed Everything - From Small French Village to Global Freedom
After 15 years as a practical engineer following his parents’ plan, Jeremie André shares how a devastating pregnancy loss in France ignited a radical shift…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
Life, Tech, and the Art of Remaking Your Rules: A Conversation with Emily Pabst
Join host Paul Puscas for a thought-provoking conversation with Emily Pabst, founder of Remake The Rules. Emily shares her journey from government data analyst…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
From Costa Rica to Japan: A Digital Nomad’s Reset #0035
In this conversation, Christian shares his journey from Costa Rica to Germany and eventually to Japan. He discusses the cultural shocks he faced, the…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
It’s Okay to Question God: A Conversation on Psalms & Hope #0034
Pastor, professor, and sci-fi lover Robert Wallace joins Paul for a deeply human conversation about faith, doubt, and the beauty of imperfection. From the raw…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
#0033 - I Moved to South Africa for Adventure, Not Money
Sergiu left Romania with no plan — just a hunger for adventure. He landed in South Africa expecting excitement and found a life full of contrasts: danger…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
#0032 - Leaving Everything to Start Over at 50: A Story of Hope
Pamela Topjian left an abusive marriage, a stable career, and nearly everything she owned—at 50 years old. In this raw and powerful episode, she shares how she…
Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant ExperiencesGermany Changed Me – Part 2: The Story Comes Full Circle | Ep. 31
In this heartfelt conclusion, Perrine opens up about how Germany became her most transformational chapter. From struggling through lockdown and language…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
#0030 - Rewriting History & Hacking Reality w/ Cosmos University – Greg Dizzia & D.R. Foresi
What if the pyramids are older than we think? Or quantum chips are syncing across parallel universes? Paul speaks with Greg Dizzia and D.R. Foresi, co-founders…
Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences#0029 - From Small-Town Florida to Moscow: Rachel Lloyd’s Leap of Faith
Rachel Lloyd grew up in rural Florida, never dreaming she'd one day study international law—in Russian—in the middle of a global crisis. In this episode, she…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
Escaping Control, Finding Her Voice – Jaye Pool’s Awakening (#0028)
Author Jaye Pool joins us to share how writing became her way out of religious control, grief, and silence. From losing her faith to reconnecting with her…
Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences#0027 - From Provence to Singapore: Perrine Webber’s Expat & Creativity Journey
Perrine Webber shares how growing up in multicultural Provence sparked her creativity and led her to leap into life abroad. From sewing in fashion school to…
- Whereabouts Tales | Stories of Belonging and Immigrant Experiences
#0026 – What Grief Reveals About Being Human | Kiana Burton on Loss, Solitude & Identity
When Kiana Burton unexpectedly lost her father, it reshaped her identity, her sense of meaning, and her understanding of solitude. In this raw and honest…