#CultureSHOCK by Heritagio

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#CultureSHOCK is all about reconciling our cultural background with foreign experiences we have over the course of our lives. We've all felt like a fish out of water. Sometimes the heritage and cultures we grew up with clash with the new experiences we have in our everyday lives. In this podcast host Janaiah Alexandre explores times she herself has felt #CultureSHOCKED, and invites guests to do the same. This podcast is produced by Heritagio, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to spreading cultural awareness, one story at a time. New Episodes published bi-weekly.

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Episodes

When Dating Outside Your Culture Becomes Hard

Welcome to #CultureSHOCK In this episode, Janaiah Alexandre discusses the challenges that come with dating outside your culture and the ways you might be able to cope so your relationship can go the distance. #CultureSHOCK is a Heritagio project. Heritagio (air-ee-TAH-jee-oh) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to spreading cultural awareness, one story at a time. For more information, go to https://heritagio.com or follow the organization on Instagram, @heritagio . Are you in an intercul...

Mar 17, 2023•46 min

The Life of an Au Pair feat. Cayla

Welcome to #CultureSHOCK In this episode, Janaiah Alexandre interviews Cayla, a South African Au Pair who recounts her very first time working in the United States. #CultureSHOCK is a Heritagio project. Heritagio (air-ee-TAH-jee-oh) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to spreading cultural awareness, one story at a time. For more information, go to https://heritagio.com or follow the organization on Instagram, @heritagio. Are you an au pair or thinking of becoming one? DM us about your ex...

Mar 03, 2023•1 hr 7 min

Special Episode: Russia vs Ukraine

Welcome to #CultureSHOCK In this special episode, Janaiah Alexandre interviews guests Adam, who is of Irish and Ukrainian descent, and Kat, who is of Brazilian and Russian descent, about the cultures of both countries and in what way they are similar and different. This episode is in observance of the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The fight is not over. Heritagio stands with Ukrainians worldwide. If you would like to donate to relief funds in support of Ukrainian Refugees, please ...

Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 3 min

My Best Friend's Wedding

Welcome to #CultureSHOCK In this episode, Janaiah Alexandre recounts her experience at her friend's Nikkah ceremony. She explores her observations on Desi culture, shares a beautiful love story, and details what she has taken away from her experience. #CultureSHOCK is a Heritagio production. Heritagio (air-ee-TAH-jee-oh) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to spreading cultural awareness, one story at a time. For more information, go to https://heritagio.com or follow the organization on ...

Jan 20, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Moving, Churching, and Mexican Fooding

Welcome to #CultureSHOCK In this first episode host Janaiah Alexandre details three different times in her life where she had experienced a culture shock. #CultureSHOCK is a Heritagio production. Heritagio (air-ee-TAH-jee-oh) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to spreading cultural awareness, one story at a time. For more information, go to https://heritagio.com or follow the organization on Instagram, @heritagio. What culture shocks have you experienced in your life? Send a DM!...

Jan 06, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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