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Who Are You, Really?

Lydia Klemensowicz and Olivia Poglianich

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Who are you, really? Dig a little deeper with Lyd & Liv to uncover the stories that bridge us together. Every week, hosts Lydia Klemensowicz and Olivia Poglianich will get curious with one amazing human (or sometimes multiple) that we’ve met throughout our lives, whether in our own backyard or on the other side of the world. From spirituality and sexuality to death and divorce or uncovering the things that make us happiest, no topic is too taboo for our guests to tackle. We’ll get vulnerable ...
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For the last episode in our 2nd season of Who Are You, Really? Lyd and Liv talk to Virginia Campo, a 32-year old Colombian-Panamanian woman who has really gone through a lot of changes in the past year or two. She's not afraid to open up to us about everything from spirituality to love and some of her biggest challenges at the moment. How did she a…
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In this episode, we talk to Don Ezra, a 76-year old Canadian-Indian man who has lived an abundant life. Don reflects back on the two periods of therapy that changed his outlook on life and how he views other people and himself. What did he learn about himself? How did it affect his long-distance marriage? He then tells us stories from his childhood…
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In this episode, Lyd and Liv talk to Jun Wei Ye, a 22-year old Chinese-Australian man who has the soul of someone who has seen many years on earth. Jun talks to us about the duality of growing up in two cultures. We get Jun's perspectives on everything from identity to social pressures, age, and timelines. Then we talk in-depth about money and risk…
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In this episode: Krista Aoki, a woman from Guam who is currently living in Vietnam, tells us about what life has been like for a digital nomad staying in one place throughout the pandemic. We learn about some of her favorite hobbies that kept her occupied as the world turned upside down. A brave woman with an open heart, Krista also goes deep on me…
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In this episode, Vivi Locicero bravely comes on Who Are You, Really? To talk to us at length about the ups and downs of her fertility journey. Vivi has faced several difficult pregnancies and has come to terms with loss on more than one occasion. Now she has made it her life mission to support other couples and individuals who may be navigating the…
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In this episode, we talk to Mino, a kind and sincere Cambodian man. Mino talks to us about his adolescence in Cambodia, from coming out as a gay man to working for a Western company. Did he ever struggle with his sexuality? Were locals treated unfairly compared to Western employees? Then we got into his cross-continental love story--from how he met…
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In this episode: the poised and eloquent Naz Njeru talks to us about her journey moving from Kenya to Canada and about her evolving layers of self-discovery. What was the hardest part of relocating overseas on her own, at just 17-years-old? What did she miss most about her home country? How does feeling the weight of the world affect her on a daily…
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In this episode, Lyd and Liv talk to Niels Bakker, an intelligent and interesting man from the Netherlands. We ask Niels about his experience with open relationships and the secret sauce to making them work. How is it different from monogamous relationships? Is there such a thing as being unfaithful? Does he ever feel jealous of his partners? We al…
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In this episode we catch up with Yuri Govender, a funny and laid-back South African man. We dive right in to the episode by exploring his passion for making music and go on to tackle quite a few topics, from Yuri's multifaceted identity and dealing with bouts of racism, to what he really thinks about the world's social constructs. We also reminisce…
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In this episode, Lyd and Liv sit down and have a heart-to-heart with the inspiring and very wise Tina Tucci. Tina was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer and told us a doctor told her she only has only 2 years left to live. What was it like telling her family and the people she loves--including the guy she had only been dating for a month?…
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For the last episode in our first season of Who Are You, Really? Lyd & Liv reconnect with a beautiful couple from Bogota, Colombia that they both met together in Indonesia - Carlos Roso & Lina Molano. Each calm, kind, and incredibly driven, we hear from Carlos & Lina about what it takes to build a successful marriage, including overcoming their ini…
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In this episode, Lyd & Liv get real with Rasha Choudhury, a truthful, loving, and fearless soul. Rasha talks about what she has learnt from her solo travelingadventures, including a 10-day Vipassana mediation and what it feels like coming "home." We also ask Rasha how she practices self-love. What does she do to build her relationship with herself …
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In this episode, Lyd & Liv have some interesting and moving conversations with Nancy Chen, a funny and thoughtful woman from Taiwan. Nancy talks to us in Australia, where she has been living for over a year on a Working Holiday Visa. We ask Nancy about the main differences she has observed between Asian and Western cultures. What are some of the st…
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In this episode, Lyd & Liv connect with Meagan Hom, a kind and compassionate Asian-American woman who bravely came on air to talk about the unexpected loss of her Father. Meagan talks about the importance of her family and her culture. How has she been able to grieve? What are some of her fondest memories with her Dad? How does spirituality move he…
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In this episode, Lyd & Liv get chatting with Greg Calacouris, an intelligent and easygoing Sydneysider living overseas. We learn of his love of food as a glimpse into culture and switch gear into a raw and meaningful conversation about how men - and Greg in particular- handle their mental health. What's it like battling anxiety and depression? Greg…
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In this episode, Lyd & Liv connect with the calm, cool, and collected Jilly Ko. She starts off by explaining the clash between a mixed identity - her Taiwanese background and growing up in the USA. How does she navigate between her family's culture and the one she was raised in? How did she escape Japanese boarding school as a child? What was her n…
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In this episode, Lyd & Liv dive right in with the bubbly Denise Vargas, a fiery Puerto Rican woman from New York. Denise has Spinal Muscular Atrophy, but despite the physical challenges life has thrown at her, she's more determined, positive, and creative than most. What was it like for her to hear she wouldn't live past 10-years-old, only to defea…
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In this episode, Lyd & Liv get personal with the mononymous Ash - a mellow and well-traveled man from India. Why does he only go by Ash? He talks to us about living as an expat and spending 6 years on the road, plus the challenges of using an Indian passport to do so. Ash also shares some painful experiences with us. How does he stay friendly with …
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In this episode, Lyd and Liv dig deep with Gabi Dutra, a vivacious, clever, and self-aware Brazilian woman. We hear Gabi talk about her first time trying ayahuasca and what it taught her. Nothing is off the table in this episode - from therapy session divulges and witchcraft rituals, to the importance of following moon and menstrual cycles. What's …
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Welcome to the first episode of Who Are You, Really? To kick off Season 1, Lyd and Liv dig deep with the wonderful Ramat Tejani, a proud East Londoner and multi-faceted leader and entrepreneur. She is a cheerleader for everyone around her, helping others notice greatness within themselves. In this episode, we talk about exploring curiosity, what we…
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Welcome to Who Are You, Really? We put this trailer episode up as a test at first, to officially launch our channel. Check it out to hear co-hosts Lydia (Lyd) and Olivia (Liv) talk about how we met and why we decided to start this podcast. We discuss the idea of "being ready" for something, staying curious and uncovering the stories of the people a…
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