43. Realities of Moving Abroad
This was Patreon exclusive that I'm sharing here on the main feed (I had tech issues with the episode I had planned for this week) After 10 years in China, I'm sharing the honest, messy, and nuanced r...
20 Aug 51min
42. Travel AITAH
This week, host Lauren is reading some good ol' Am I the Asshole" stories centered around traveling.Become a PatronShare your stories!Send a voice note...
6 Aug 1h 3min
41. My Uncle's Footsteps Through Ireland
Today I'm joined by my mom, who introduces her Uncle Phil, who first traveled to Ireland in 1971 to film a documentary about the places that our family then visited 50 years later.Become a Patro...
21 Juli 1h 15min
40. My family trip to Ireland
I finally took a family trip to Ireland—and it ended up being amazing!In this episode, I'm sharing the highs, the mishaps, the pubs, the scones, the tiny country roads, and the unexpected things about...
7 Juli 1h 20min
39. No Privacy in China: Squat Toilets
Alex joins host Lauren to chat surprising differences in privacy, personal space, and public life in China—from toilets and hospitals to banks and everyday interactions. Follow Alex on her:Instagram, ...
22 Juni 1h 45min
38. Apartment Fraud & Concerts in China w/ Shagi
This week we have Shagi back on the podcast talking apartment fraud within a thruple and what was it like when Kanye, Beyonce and Linkin Park were touring through China.Become a PatronSha...
8 Juni 1h 33min
37. The Chinese Version of Literally Everything w/ Aleese
Host Lauren is joined by guest Aleese Lightyear for a fun conversation comparing the Chinese versions of familiar Western experiences. Together, they unpack the funny and surprisingly universal simila...
25 Maj 1h 24min
36. I joined a fake sorority in college
This week host Lauren talks about when she joined a “social club” at her religious university… which was basically a sorority pretending not to be a sorority.Become a PatronUse code LAURENSF...
11 Maj 1h 10min
