Our Immigration Stories - As Told By Canadian Immigrants

About Our Immigration Stories - As Told By Canadian Immigrants

Hear the first-hand experiences of how we got here, immigration processes & our experiences living here as "Canadians". Our brand is all about sharing information through our experience as Canadian Immigrants, why not get it from the horses' mouths!? Host - Kristina has had 7+ years dealing firsthand with several immigration processes starting with her own student visa all the way to citizenship and has encouraged people along the way. She has found much enjoyment in hearing and sharing with others and wants to be the comforting and hopeful voice.

Publisher

Kristina McPherson

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Apr 2024

Latest episode

1 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

82 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Sept 2026

   I Wish Someone Taught Me How Money Works Before I Came to Canada

   Get Your Financial Independence Number - https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/financialbroker (Book a Financial Clarity Call: https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/financialbroker) Want to know your Financial Independence Number? One of the biggest takeaways from this conversation is that making and saving money isn't the same as having a financial plan. Your Financial Independence Number is an estimate of how much you may need to build toward to support the future you're planning for. If you'd like help understanding your number and where you currently stand, use the link above to take the next step. ---- Moving to Canada is a huge milestone, but building a stable financial life doesn't happen automatically. In this episode of As Told by Canadian Immigrants, we sit down with Financial Professional, Adrian, to talk about the money mistakes many newcomers make without even realizing it. From relying too much on credit cards and misunderstanding credit scores to buying a home before they're financially ready, this conversation is filled with practical advice that can save you years of financial stress. Whether you're a new immigrant, an international student, a permanent resident, or planning to move to Canada, you'll learn how to make smarter financial decisions, avoid common debt traps, and build long-term wealth with confidence. About: As Told By Canadian Immigrants shares honest conversations about immigration, entrepreneurship, motherhood, family, identity, caregiving, and building a meaningful life in Canada. Through real stories and practical discussions, we help immigrants and families feel seen, informed, and empowered. This is for general informational and educational purposes and is not financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Individual circumstances vary.

2. 

   12 Aug 2026

   Did Moving to Canada Actually Give Us a Better Life?

   Moving to Canada can create opportunity, but the real cost of starting over goes far beyond money. 🔴 Book a Financial Clarity Call and create a plan for your financial life in Canada ➡️ https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/financialbroker (https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/financialbroker) ⭐️ Explore the Mom-Versation Series and hear more honest conversations about motherhood, immigration, family, and rebuilding your village ➡️ https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/mom (https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/mom) Immigration is often painted as the path to a “better life.” But what does better actually mean—and what are we willing to trade to get it? In this episode of Mom-Versations: As Told by Canadian Immigrants, we look beyond permanent residency, citizenship, career opportunities, and the promise of stability to explore the realities families can face after moving to Canada. If your child or a young person in your life needs someone to talk to, Kids Help Phone offers free, confidential mental health support across Canada, 24/7. 📱 Text CONNECT to 686868 ☎️ Call 1-800-668-6868 🌐 Learn more: https://kidshelpphone.ca/ (https://kidshelpphone.ca/) Support is available for anyone navigating challenges big or small, including the emotional impact of major life transitions. Chapters 0:00 - Canadian Immigration Reality Check 1:45 - Rethinking the “Better Life” 8:42 - Why Immigrants Really Move 15:49 - Status Is Not Stability 21:27 - How Children Feel Immigration 25:44 - Mental Health Support Matters 27:24 - When Your Village Disappears 41:17 - The Invisible Financial Sacrifice 47:23 - Immigration Trade-Offs Revealed 58:33 - Build Better on Purpose 1:00:28 - Immigration Changes Family Systems ======= Ways to work with us: ======= ⚡️ Book a Financial Clarity Call: ➡️ https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/financialbroker (https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/financialbroker) #ImmigrationToCanada #ImmigrantLife #LifeInCanada #CanadianImmigrants #NewcomersToCanada Canada may offer opportunity, education, healthcare, career growth, safety, and the possibility of building something new, but immigration to Canada does not automatically create a better life. Starting over can also mean financial pressure, career setbacks, rebuilding your support system, raising children away from grandparents and extended family, and navigating sacrifices you may never have anticipated before moving. Through conversations with immigrant mothers, their children, and a first-generation Canadian, this episode explores what immigrant life in Canada really looks like behind the promise of opportunity. We unpack why families immigrate, why permanent status does not always equal stability, how children absorb the emotional impact of immigration, the reality of losing your “village,” and why financial planning becomes so important when the cost of living and family responsibilities collide. The goal is not to discourage immigration to Canada. It is to approach the decision, and the life you build afterward, with wisdom, realism, and intention. A better life is something you may have to build on purpose: through stronger money habits, relationships, routines, community, and support systems before life gets heavy. Our mission at As Told by Canadian Immigrants is to make the immigrant experience easier to navigate by sharing the real stories, lessons, resources, and wisdom of people who have already walked the journey. Disclaimer: This content is for general educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered individualized financial, immigration, legal, or mental health advice. Consider speaking with an appropriately qualified professional about your individual circumstances.

3. 

   3 Jul 2026

   (Pregnancy Loss Trigger) This Immigrant Mom Trusted Canada's Healthcare. Did it Fail Her?

   What happens when you're expecting a baby, living in a new country, and suddenly everything changes? In this episode of Mom-Versations, we talk about the emotional reality of experiencing pregnancy loss after moving to Canada. Our guest shares her personal journey through miscarriage, grieving far from family, rebuilding a support system, and finding hope after one of the hardest moments of her life. This isn't just a conversation about miscarriage. It's about immigration, motherhood, healing, and learning to create a new village when your loved ones are thousands of miles away. If you're an immigrant parent, planning to move abroad, or supporting someone through pregnancy loss, this episode offers an honest perspective on navigating grief while building a life in a new country.🔗 Watch This Next: More Immigration & Motherhood Stories:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2NgyeSqfo4xD_JuBa6eafxIdM7mxKlQ3 (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2NgyeSqfo4xD_JuBa6eafxIdM7mxKlQ3) Book a Financial Clarity Call:https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/financialbroker (https://www.astoldbycanadianimmigrants.com/financialbroker) Connect with Shevaungh: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shevaungh-thomas-b79b113b1/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shevaungh-thomas-b79b113b1/) What you'll learn: 00:00 Introduction & Trigger Warning 02:25 Rebuilding Life Far From Home 06:42 Missing Your Village as an Immigrant 09:15 The Reality of Pregnancy Loss 13:42 The Day Everything Changed 18:58 Healing Through Faith and Grief 26:37 Building a New Village in Canada 33:17 Supporting Families Through Loss & Healing 39:26 Why So Many Immigrant Families Feel Isolated 44:29 Living With the Fear of Infertility 58:24 Final Reflections #Canada #Miscarriage #PregnancyLoss #ImmigrantMoms #Motherhood #Immigration #MomVersations #MentalHealth #Women'sHealth #SupportSystem #CanadianLife #Healing miscarriage canada, pregnancy loss, miscarriage story, immigrant mom canada, moving to canada, motherhood in canada, pregnancy after immigration, life in canada, support system, immigrant family, women's health, miscarriage recovery, grief after miscarriage, parenting canada, canada immigration, mom podcast, momversations, immigrant motherhood, healing journey, family life canada, pregnancy journey, canada podcast, new immigrants, emotional health

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• Kelly Boy
• Edi Lopez
• DanDan Shi
• Cheta
• Tobi Derin

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