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Welcome to the Dating Beyond Borders Podcast!
I’m Marina, the creator behind the Dating Beyond Borders YouTube channel, where I’ve spent the past 10 years exploring how culture shapes love and connection. Now, I’m bringing that same passion to the podcast world!
Each week, I sit down with guests from around the globe to dive into the ways culture influences relationships, identity, and the way we connect. From dating norms to cross-cultural misunderstandings, no topic is off-limits.
Let’s break down barriers. One culture at a time.
I’m Marina, the creator behind the Dating Beyond Borders YouTube channel, where I’ve spent the past 10 years exploring how culture shapes love and connection. Now, I’m bringing that same passion to the podcast world!
Each week, I sit down with guests from around the globe to dive into the ways culture influences relationships, identity, and the way we connect. From dating norms to cross-cultural misunderstandings, no topic is off-limits.
Let’s break down barriers. One culture at a time.
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In this episode, I speak with Amedeo Iaschi, an Italian investor and content creator, who has been living in the United States for the past 8 years, about his experience navigating dating and relationships in a completely different culture.We dive into the realities of dating in the US: from interview-style first dates and the quickness of labeling “red flags,” to the feeling that modern dating can become repetitive and transactional. Amedeo also shares his perspective on loneliness, social life in the US, and how these factors can impact relationships and connection.This conversation offers an honest look at the challenges of dating abroad, cultural differences between Italy and the US, and what it’s really like trying to build meaningful relationships as a foreigner.Say hi to Amedeo: https://www.instagram.com/amedeo_iasci/Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders
This week, I’m joined by Tamara, a cross-cultural coach from Croatia, to talk about her experience living in the US and the cultural differences she’s observed along the way. We get into communication styles, small talk, education, and the overall mindset shift that comes with living abroad.We also explore an interesting idea: why Balkan cultures can feel surprisingly similar to Asian cultures in certain ways, from communication to values and where those similarities start to break down.Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders
I speak with 3 Mexican women about dating foreigners and cultural perceptions in Mexico. Is dating foreign men considered “upgrading”? What does “mejorar la raza” mean, and do “passport bros” really have an easier time dating in Mexico?Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders
100 episodes later… I’m finally answering your questions.In this special 100th episode of Dating Beyond Borders, I open up about everything: from dating and relationships to travel, podcasting, and my personal life behind the scenes.You asked about meeting people abroad, cultural differences, and what it’s really like building this podcast.Thank you for being part of this journey! I wouldn’t be here without you.Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders
This week, I’m joined by Patry Ruiz, a Spanish content creator from Madrid who has spent much of her life in the UK. We explore dating in Spain, her experience marrying a British man, the nuances of Spanish women, and the realities of long-distance love.Say hi to Patry: https://www.instagram.com/_patryruiz_/Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders
In this snippet, I speak with Eunhee Park, a North Korean defector who escaped her country at just 21. But leaving was only the beginning—she has faced intense loneliness, culture shock, and the challenges of navigating a completely new life in South Korea.Say hi to Eunhee: https://www.instagram.com/northkorea_eunhee/Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders
Get 10% off your first month of therapy with today's paid partner BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/datingbeyondbordersI chat to three expats living in Sweden, Norway and Denmark about their honest experiences living in Scandinavia, from the mentality to communication differences, work culture and relationships with their partner.Say hi to Ana: https://www.instagram.com/ana.marcal/Say hi to Hendo: https://www.instagram.com/hendoinnorway/Say hi to Derek: https://www.instagram.com/derekhartmandk/Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders
In this episode, I sit down with three Mexican women to discuss the truth about dating in Mexico. From dating Mexican men to the perception of dating foreigners as “upgrading,” we explore stereotypes like the “spicy Latina,” sex and taboos in Mexican culture, and how gender roles shape modern relationships in Mexico.Say hi to Amairany: https://www.instagram.com/latinalanguage/Say hi to Fernanda: https://www.instagram.com/fernandamn__/Say hi to Jennifer: https://www.instagram.com/my.deiti/Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders
In this special episode, I speak with Eunhee Park, a North Korean defector, about her escape from North Korea and her journey to South Korea.We explore the questions many people have about life inside North Korea: did she ever question the Supreme Leader? What does being “well off” actually mean in North Korea? Do North Koreans fall in love and have romantic relationships? Eunhee shares the unexpected hardships she faced after arriving in South Korea: from discrimination and intense culture shock to overwhelming freedom, endless choices, and the pressure of adapting to a highly competitive society. She opens up about the difficulty of starting over from zero, rebuilding identity, and facing loneliness in an entirely new world.Why do so many North Korean defectors struggle to feel like they belong in South Korea? What hurts the most when you leave your country behind? And what do we, living with freedom and choice, take for granted every day?Read "The Courage to Die": https://shorturl.at/edYGBSay hi to Eunhee: https://www.instagram.com/northkorea_eunhee/Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders
In this podcast snippet, I speak with Derek, an American who has lived in the Netherlands for many years, about the differences between American and Dutch humor, self-presentation, and communication styles.Say hi to Derek: https://www.instagram.com/letsdoubledutch/Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders
1This week I’m joined by Lauren, an English-Italian content creator who left Derby to start over in Puglia. We talk about the reality of life in Southern Italy, beyond the dream, including bureaucracy, lifestyle differences, micro-connections, and the challenge of building new friendships. We also dive into a deeper question: can moving abroad improve your mental health, or do you take yourself with you?Say hi to Lauren: https://www.instagram.com/laurenquacquarelli/Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders
This week, I chat with Penelope, a French-American woman living and dating in Paris. We dive into the truth behind “the city of love”—the reality of dating in a city defined by nonchalance, where excitement often comes before commitment, and marriage and family can take a backseat to more transient encounters. We compare France and the U.S. on nuance, dating labels, and end goals, and tackle age-old questions like: Are French men great lovers? Do they cheat more? And are French women really intimidating?Say hi to Penelope: https://www.instagram.com/penelope_brg/Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders
In this podcast snippet, I speak with men from Sweden, Mexico, and South Korea about what makes them feel emasculated in relationships. We also talk about vulnerability — whether men feel safe opening up today, and what actually makes them feel “less than a man.”Say hi to Max: / _maxem_ Say hi to Carlos: / charliealbarrancomedy Say hi to KT: / ktpark_striking Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: / datingbeyondborders Dating Beyond Borders channel: / datingbeyondborders
In my first-ever in-studio podcast, I sit down with three men from Sweden, Mexico, and South Korea to unpack one of the most talked-about topics today: masculinity. We explore how masculinity is defined in their cultures, what they were taught about being a man, how they view a man’s role in relationships, and which qualities they value most in a partner.Say hi to Max: https://www.instagram.com/_maxem_/Say hi to Carlos: https://www.instagram.com/charliealbarrancomedy/Say hi to KT: https://www.instagram.com/ktpark_striking/Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Wanna join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders
In this episode, I speak with Derek, an American living in the Netherlands with his Dutch husband, about the cultural nuances that often get overlooked—how Americans and Dutch people express enthusiasm differently, what humor works (and doesn’t), and why these differences are often misunderstood online.Say hi to Derek: https://www.instagram.com/letsdoubledutch/Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders
I talk to Alisa, an American who has lived in French is married to a French man about the differences in American and French mentality: from parenting, to the perfection culture so present in France, the slow living vs hustle and why Americans tend to leave parties earlier.Say hi to Alisa: https://www.instagram.com/multilingual_nest/Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders
This week I sit down with Ifunanya, a Nigerian-American podcast host, and her Nigerian husband, Ugo. We unpack Nigerian relationship dynamics — from their biggest cultural miscommunications, to what Ugo did before they were even dating that most American men wouldn’t think twice about, expectations for men and women in Nigeria, and the cultural nuances that shape relationships there. Say hi to Infunanya: https://www.instagram.com/igbopodcast/Check out Igbo and Yoruba classes (FREE trial): https://shorturl.at/5PBSFEach week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders
In this snippet, I talk with Ana, a Brazilian woman who, tired of the dating scene in Brazil, changed her Tinder location to Sweden to meet someone more aligned with her values. She is now in a relationship with a Swedish man and lives in Sweden. Ana shares what it’s really like dating a Swedish man, the cultural differences she noticed, and her advice for anyone who feels stuck dating in a place that doesn’t match their energy, values, or long-term goals.Say hi to Ana: https://www.instagram.com/ana.marcal/Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders
This week I’m chatting with Jülide, a Turkish content creator who now lives in Belgium and is in a relationship with a Belgian partner. We dive into Turkish relationships — how space and individuality are viewed (and why “me time” basically doesn’t exist), what makes Turkish women different in relationships, and why family approval can make or break everything.https://www.instagram.com/turkishonboard/Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders
I chat with Alisa, an American content creator married to a French man who also teaches French pronunciation. We dive into the key differences between French and American relationships, the mentality gap between the two cultures, and even how parenting styles compare.Say hi to Alisa: https://www.instagram.com/multilingual_nest/Her course: https://soundfrench.learnworlds.com/Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the DBB newsletter? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders
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