by with Vicky and Nanda
How to Be Local is the podcast for anyone living abroad figuring out what it really means to belong somewhere new. Hosted by Fernanda, a Brazilian living in Canada, and Vicky, a German living in Brazil, we get honest about culture shock, intercultural relationships, language barriers, homesickness, and the emotional side of starting over. New episodes every Monday. Come and be local with us!
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July 6, 2026
<p>Every four years, the World Cup comes around and suddenly football becomes more than just football.</p><p>It becomes childhood memories, family traditions, national pride, screaming at the TV, preparing food, wearing your country’s colors, and somehow everyone becomes a coach for a few weeks.</p><p>In this episode, we talk about what it feels like to experience the World Cup while living abroad. Vicky shares what it was like to experience her first World Cup in Brazil, a country where football is not just a sport, but something people truly live with their whole heart. Nanda shares how it feels to support Brazil from Canada and how different it is when the streets around you don’t stop in the same way.</p><p>We talk about growing up with World Cup traditions in Brazil and Germany, how football culture looks completely different depending on where you are from, and why watching your country lose can feel even heavier when you are not surrounded by people who understand it in the same way.</p><p>We also get into the funny and complicated side of international relationships during the World Cup. Who do you support when your home country, your partner’s country, and the country you live in are all connected to your life? And what happens when your country plays against your partner’s country?</p><p>This episode is about football, yes. But it is also about identity, belonging, culture, and what happens when you have more than one country to root for.</p><p>_________________________________________________________</p><p>Follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes content, updates, and more conversations about living abroad: Podcast Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/howtobelocal_/">@howtobelocal_</a></p><p>Vicky: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/avidadavi/">@avidadavi</a></p><p>Nanda: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nandafernandes">@nandafernandes</a></p>
June 29, 2026
<p>In this episode of How To Be Local, we talk about one of the most confusing parts of moving abroad: <strong>dealing with guilt and FOMO when you are far away from the people you love, even when you know you made the right decision for yourself.</strong></p><p>Moving abroad can bring so much freedom, growth, love and new opportunities, but it also means missing birthdays, holidays, family milestones and all the little everyday moments you used to be part of. Your parents are getting older, your friends continue their lives, your family celebrates without you, and suddenly you find yourself feeling torn between the life you chose and the people you left behind.</p><p>We share our own experiences with expat guilt, family distance, FOMO, time zones, missing important moments, and the emotional weight of watching loved ones grow older from far away. We also talk about how distance changes friendships and family relationships, why some connections fade while others become stronger, and how staying in touch looks different when you live abroad.</p><p>This episode is not about saying that moving abroad is easy. It is about being honest with the mixed feelings that come with it. You can love your new life and still miss your old one. You can be grateful and still feel sad. You can choose yourself without abandoning the people you love.</p><p>If you are living abroad, thinking about moving abroad, or currently struggling with guilt and FOMO because your family and friends are far away, this episode is for you. </p><p>If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who might need to hear this and leave us a rating to support the podcast.</p><p><br></p><p>_________________________________________________________</p><p>Follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes content, updates, and more conversations about living abroad: <br>Podcast Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/howtobelocal_/">@howtobelocal_</a></p><p>Vicky: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/avidadavi/">@avidadavi</a></p><p>Fernanda: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nandafernandes">@nandafernandes</a></p><p></p>
June 22, 2026
<p>In this episode of How To Be Local, we talk about some of the questions that might come up when you're deciding whether to move abroad and how to find the answer within yourself.</p><p>Why do you want to move abroad? Are you building a life that excites you, or are you hoping a new country will fix problems that already exist?</p><p>We also talk about the realities that come with immigration: building a new support system, adapting to a different culture, finding work, learning new skills, and living far away from family and friends. Some sacrifices are obvious, while others only become clear once you're already there.</p><p>This episode is for anyone who is dreaming about living abroad, considering a big international move, or feeling stuck between staying where they are and taking a chance on something new. If you've ever found yourself asking, "What if I go?" or "What if I stay?", this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>__________________________________________________________</p><p>Follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes content, updates, and more conversations about living abroad:</p><p>Podcast Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/howtobelocal_/">@howtobelocal_</a></p><p>Vicky: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/avidadavi/">@avidadavi</a></p><p>Fernanda: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nandafernandes">@nandafernandes</a></p>
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How to Be Local is the podcast for anyone living abroad figuring out what it really means to belong somewhere new. Hosted by Fernanda, a Brazilian living in Canada, and Vicky, a German living in Brazil, we get honest about culture shock, intercultural relationships, language barriers, homesickness, and the emotional side of starting over.
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