Discover how cultural programming influences our lives in ways we rarely notice. We'll learn to recognize cultural biases, bridge divides with empathy and understanding, and gain powerful tools for navigating our increasingly interconnected world.
Join host Way Yuhl as he explores how our cultural perspectives shape our thoughts, behaviors, and interactions. Each week, he interviews fascinating guests from diverse backgrounds to uncover eye-opening insights about cultural differences around the globe. Tune in for captivating stories, expert analysis, and practical tips to enhance your cultural intelligence.
The Polite Foreigner: Finding the Balance After Ten-Years in Tokyo
What if everything you thought you knew about fitting in was wrong?
Step into a world where saying 'hello' requires navigating invisible social hierarchies, where a simple haircut can transform you from outcast to accepted, and working until midnight isn't dedication - it's just Tuesday. Through the eyes of Daniel Fulton, an American who spent a decade crossing the cultural divide in Japan, discover the raw truth about what happens when East meets West in real life. You'll feel the stomach-dropping moment of clearing out a train car just by sitting down, experience the profound shift that comes from learning when to fight and when to flow, and understand why sometimes the best way to belong is to embrace being different.
This isn't just another expat story - it's a journey that will change how you see yourself in the world. Whether you're dreaming of life abroad or simply curious about what happens when two cultures collide, this conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew about identity, belonging, and what it truly means to find your place in the world.
18 Feb 2025
Beyond Right and Wrong: What Japan, America, and Thailand Can Teach Us About How We See The World
I'm with Professor Yusako Saito talking a Japanese academic about the fascinating, sometimes bizzar cultural contrasts between Japan, Thailand, and the United States. Saito has lived and taught across the globe, the UK, Mexico, Thailand and Japan. Saito shares his unique insights into Japanese society - from workplace dynamics and student life to social taboos and cultural values.
Our conversation spans the dramatically different perceptions of safety, Japan's evolving immigration landscape, and intriguing concepts like "karoshi" (death from overwork) and "hikikomori" (extreme social withdrawal) We also delves into thought-provoking topics including academic expectations, freedom of expression, and the cultural significance of silence.
Through personal anecdotes and thoughtful observations, this episode offers a nuanced look at how different societies approach work-life balance, education, social harmony, and personal freedom. Whether you're interested in international perspectives, cultural psychology, or Asian studies, this conversation provides valuable insights into how cultural backgrounds shape our worldview and daily experiences.
11 Feb 2025
Culture Shock Both Ways: From Mexico's Yucatan to America's East Coast and Back Again
Today I'm in Merida, Mexico - one of North America's safest cities - celebrating its 483rd anniversary at the renowned Hacienda Teya Santa Lucia.
I'm with Javier Pech, the restaurant's Capitan, a native of the Yucatan who spent 26 years navigating Boston's ruthless restaurant scene, Javier returned to his Yucatecan roots, bringing back something more valuable than success: perspective and Javier gives us a good look at some of the deep differences between Mexican and American cultures and what we can all learn from each of them.
We uncover the comfortable lies we tell ourselves about who we are and why we do what we do. Because in the end, it's about choices - but first, you have to know you have them because choices are driven by culture and culture is invisible.
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