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Connection Alchemy

Connection Alchemy

Written by: Barbora Dušková
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 Where expats learn from expats! Here we delve into conversations about the life of an expat. The struggles and the riches. And especially everything around belonging, identity and connection as an expat. The goal of alchemy is and always has been to turn the ordinary into gold. And that's exactly what the goal of this podcast is. To help you turn your ordinary life abroad into a golden one. Learn from others with a similar yet distinct path. Learn the skills to build a home wherever you are. And ultimately, transform your life. I'll see you inside! Love, Barbora Relationships Self-Help Social Sciences Success
Episodes
  • Navigating Friendships Abroad 101: A Conversation on Finding, Building, and Letting Go of Friendships as an Expat

    Navigating Friendships Abroad 101: A Conversation on Finding, Building, and Letting Go of Friendships as an Expat
    Jan 16 2026
    This episode is packed with learning! I recommend you listen to the whole thing. Kim and I talk about navigating friendships abroad and all that comes with that: - Making new connections - Creating deeper bonds - Having to say goodby to the friends that leave for another adventure - Keeping in touch with friends that are all around the world Do you have any awesome tips or experiences around any of those? Share them with us in the comments. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 5:00 - How to make friends abroad 10:00 - How to navigate when your friends leave & managing long distance friendships 36:00 - Friendship rituals and making friendships work for your lifestyle 48:00 - Our takeaways 51:50 - Kim’s life lesson and recent challenge
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    59 mins
  • Being Touchy: How to Bring More Connection Through Touch

    Being Touchy: How to Bring More Connection Through Touch
    Oct 28 2025
    Feeling disconnected? Let’s talk about the power of touch: from science to history, personal stories, and easy tips to weave more connection into your life. Stay till the end for a reflective moment you won’t want to miss. Attachments Homunculi: ⁠https://learnsomatics.ie/how-your-brain-sees-your-body/⁠ Google Form (Your Reflections): https://forms.gle/TbWZmAd7SPFkmjfCA Timestamps 0:00 — The Science-Backed Benefits of Touch 7:00 — Personal Reflections: Why Touch Fascinates Me 20:00 — Touch Through Time: History and Cultural Perspectives 28:00 — Practical Ways to Bring More Touch Into Your Life 32:00 — Reflect & Connect: Final Thoughts on Embracing Touch
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    35 mins
  • What Vulnerability Taught Me

    What Vulnerability Taught Me
    Oct 28 2025
    Ever wondered if being vulnerable is really worth it? 🤔 I have experimented with being vulnerable - sharing publicly, researching and lots of reflection - to find all the benefits of vulnerability for you. To show you why vulnerability is more important than you might think. Listen to this episode to find out all about it 🎧. The overall result? Vulnerability is embracing your authenticity. Vulnerability is a virtue, not a weakness. Be more vulnerable, but be wise about it! 💖 Google Form (Your Reflections): ⁠https://forms.gle/c5aPNyZ9mqYigsLj6⁠ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:20 - My Definition of Vulnerability 2:45 - My Experience With Vulnerability 5:21 - Why Being Vulnerable Is Worth It 9:30 - How Other’s See It 11:28 - What Experts Say 17:05 - How To Be More Vulnerable 22:51 - My Vulnerability Experiment 33:00 - Your Turn
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    35 mins
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