Birgit Trauer discusses the cultural trauma she sensed as a child in Germany post WW2, and the sexism she dealt with growing up (1:38 ).

Next, Birgit talks about getting married and moving to Australia at the young age of 19 (12:57 ) before reflecting on the divorce that ensued over 20 years later (19:36 ).

Finally, Birgit discusses identity and the roles we play as humans (25:11 ) before sharing the pros and cons of her nomadic, spontaneous and unconventional lifestyle. (33:13 )