Best Sarah Shackelford Podcasts (2024)

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The Last One! 1:14:04

3y ago1:14:04

1:14:04

It’s the end of an era, and the beginning of a new one! In this episode, your hosts Big and White have a chat about some of their favorite memories of Nepal, what they learned from doing this podcast, and say a big fat THANK YOU to all the listeners and supporters who have shown them so much love! You can still reach Big and White by email, Instagr…

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The Penultimate Ep: How living overseas prepares you for, well everything 54:23

3y ago54:23

54:23

In this (penultimate!) episode, your hosts Big and White discuss how living overseas builds skills like extreme patience, being used to being uncomfortable, and knowing how to live without things! They’ve both benefited from living cross-culturally, and they hope that you’ll benefit from listening to this episode! Although the podcast is ending, Bi…

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Crazy Places We've Slept 50:55

3y ago50:55

50:55

Have you ever worried about a yak interrupting your sleep? In this episode, your hosts Big and White reminisce about some of the wild and wacky places they’ve slept. Listen now to hear about balancing on planks, strange decor, mouse attacks, and more! For tips on sleeping in airports: https://www.sleepinginairports.net/…

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How to Deal: Re-Entry (part 2) 49:26

3+ y ago49:26

49:26

How do I adjust back to my home culture smoothly? (Hint: you don’t, and that’s okay!) In this second of a two-part episode, your hosts Big and White give some tips from their own experience and the sage advice of others in ways to deal with re-entry into your home culture. While the transition period may be frustrating and somewhat bumpy, we promis…

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Not Normal is Normal: Re-Entry (part 1) 58:08

3+ y ago58:08

58:08

What do you do when not normal has become, well, normal? In this first of a two-part episode, your hosts Big and White talk about some of their experiences transitioning back to their passport countries. “Re-entry” can have many side-effects, such as incompetence, impatience, and overstimulation. But it can also have its good sides, such as highlig…

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Transitions - Looking back and looking ahead 1:02:15

3+ y ago1:02:15

1:02:15

Every once in a while, it’s good to step away and debrief your life. In this episode, your hosts Big and White, during their transition to living in the States for a while, talk about their time in Nepal, their plans moving forward, and their success and/or failure with New Year's resolutions!By Big and White Productions

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Story Time (with Moon!) 1:03:31

3+ y ago1:03:31

1:03:31

Have you ever tried carrying a yoga ball on your bicycle? In this episode, your hosts Big and White, with returning guest Moon, tell some of their funniest and craziest experiences of being an expat in Nepal! Much silliness ensues, of course. This episode brought to you by: YAKBy Big and White Productions

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If you did that in America 1:00:54

3+ y ago1:00:54

1:00:54

In this UNEDITED episode, your hosts Big and White talk about some things that are one hundred percent normal in Nepal that would be one hundred percent strange/unacceptable/confusing in a Western context. They also talk about how the smile with a single tear is the emoji you never realized you needed until it came.…

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Language & Identity + Big Announcement 43:50

3+ y ago43:50

43:50

Why do we talk the way we do?!? In this episode, your hosts Big and White talk about sociolinguistics, which is the study of the choices that people make while using language. They also have an announcement about the future of the podcast. Check out: Nicole Holliday on Ologies podcast; Perceived Benefit Model; Tyson Moktan’s youtube channel…

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Misconceptions About Living Overseas 59:36

4y ago59:36

59:36

“You live overseas? Your life must be sooo exotic!” In this episode, your hosts Big and White talk about how living overseas feels surprisingly… normal. They debunk about all the things they’ve heard (or thought) about living overseas. Spoiler alert: They aren’t fluent in Nepali, they don’t (really) travel all the time, and they aren’t inspiring. T…

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How COVID life is like Culture Shock 1:08:28

4y ago1:08:28

1:08:28

Have you been wondering why you feel so tired and cranky all the time? In this episode, your hosts Big and White talk about all the similarities between culture shock and the constantly changing situation created by COVID. Many thanks to our (fake) sponsor: FLATHARDBED Resources: https://tinyurl.com/y3ev9om9 The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg The…

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Building Community Overseas 1:04:42

4y ago1:04:42

1:04:42

This may come as a surprise, but humans need other people! In this episode, your hosts Big and White talk about the importance of building community when you move overseas (or to any new place), and try to give some tips on how to make friends in a new environment and culture. They also discuss Zoom fatigue, and the pros and cons of this new online…

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Biting off more than I can chew, with Ujjwal Rai! 1:04:26

4y ago1:04:26

1:04:26

In this episode, your hosts Big and White welcome Ujjwal Rai, a trekking guide and all around adventurous man! Ujjwal tells his story and inspires us with how much he loves his job, and teaches us some amazing, highly applicable, Nepali proverbs! Find Ujjwal at: lostinthehimalaya.com Instagram: @lostinthehimalaya…

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Unexpected Book Club 42:54

4y ago42:54

42:54

Looking for some good reads? In this episode, your hosts Big and White talk about some unexpected books that have helped them in their lives overseas. As astronaut Chris Hadfield says, “It’s mostly a matter of changing your perspective.” Books on our list: In Other Words by Jhumpa Lahiri The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt Who Moved My Cheese by S…

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Online Shopping in Nepal (and Ethical Shopping!) 1:04:21

4y ago1:04:21

1:04:21

Have you ever had a package delivered on a scooter? In this episode, your hosts Big and White talk about the joys and woes of online shopping in Nepal. They discuss the online shopping options, how to give directions when you don’t have an address, and more! Ethical shopping in Nepal: Purnaa, Kolpa, White Yak, Local Project, Meecha, Woven Internati…

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Growth and Fixed Mindset Overseas 1:04:44

4y ago1:04:44

1:04:44

What does it mean to have a growth mindset? In this episode, your hosts Big and White talk about growth and fixed mindset, with a special focus on how it affects people who move to a new culture. Spoiler: growth mindset is the one you want! What did Big fail at over and over to learn a growth mindset? How did one terrible track meet affect White’s …

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Relearning Your Own Language (with Macaw) 1:06:50

4y ago1:06:50

1:06:50

In this episode, your hosts Big and White talk with their guest Macaw about his experience immigrating to the US and then repatriating to his home country of Honduras. He explains what it’s like being bilingual, discusses cultural adjustments (including missing Honduran food), and tells us what he loved about his new home (mostly AC). We also learn…

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COVID and Shortages in Nepal (Part 2) 45:07

4y ago45:07

45:07

In this 2-part episode, your hosts Big and White remember the border closures in 2015 and talk about the shortages experienced in Nepal at that time, as compared with the lockdowns now. They also discuss that one time a Turkish airplane crashed and blocked the only international landing strip in the whole country, what a wild time. At the time of p…

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COVID and Shortages in Nepal (Part 1) 54:41

4+ y ago54:41

54:41

In this 2-part episode, your hosts Big and White talk about how COVID-19/Corona virus is affecting Nepal, along with the wider issues of shortages and how to live without toilet paper. At the time of publishing Kathmandu and the rest of the country are on full lockdown, but never fear, Big is staying at White’s house and they are bravely bringing t…

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Kura Gareko: Anything but (you know what) 1:26:44

4+ y ago1:26:44

1:26:44

Are you as tired of talking about COVID-19 as we are?!? In this BONUS episode, your hosts Big and White enjoy a whiskey together while they have a casual chat about random topics that you asked for! Sponsored by Posthumous Podcasting(™) and Lil’ Trash Pile (album dropping soon)By Big and White Productions

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Even More Gooder 1:00:20

4+ y ago1:00:20

1:00:20

By Big and White Productions

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AMA: Bonus Thank You Episode! 1:17:31

4+ y ago1:17:31

1:17:31

By Big and White Productions

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Arrival in Nepal 1:03:00

4+ y ago1:03:00

1:03:00

By Big and White Productions

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Banana Bread with Provolone (with Seagull) 58:42

4+ y ago58:42

58:42

By Big and White Productions

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International Travel: Tips and Tricks 1:05:18

4+ y ago1:05:18

1:05:18

By Big and White Productions

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A Day in the (Expat) Life 1:08:33

4+ y ago1:08:33

1:08:33

By Big and White Productions

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Relearning Things as a Foreigner 57:40

4+ y ago57:40

57:40

By Big and White Productions

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Am Millenial, Will Travel 48:55

4+ y ago48:55

48:55

Have you ever tried… bleisure?!?!? In this episode, your hosts Big and White talk about the fact that more millenials are traveling and living abroad than the generations before them. Why would they do that? Is it even a good idea? Why the heck did Big and White decide to live overseas? They also answer a listener question about getting mail in Nep…

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Web's most searched: Nepal 33:00

4+ y ago33:00

33:00

Happy Thanksgiving, y’all! After a brief hiatus, your hosts Big and White are back with an exciting and silly new episode. Have you watched those videos where they have celebrities answer the autofill questions on Google? Well, in this episode Big and White attempt to do the same thing. Get ready for a wild ride.…

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You might be an expat in Nepal if... 54:40

4+ y ago54:40

54:40

Do you honk at dogs but not cows? Do you pay rent with stacks and stacks of cash? Have your shoe needs changed drastically? In this episode, your hosts Big and White discuss just a few of the things that have changed for them since moving to Nepal. And of course be sure to check out our (fake) sponsor: https://www.facebook.com/Fiberblankets/…

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Expats at "Home" 50:22

5y ago50:22

50:22

What happens when you’re not technically an expat anymore? In this episode, your hosts Big and White discuss the experience of going “home,” whether for a short or a long period of time. It’s a challenge to be a person who lives in many countries, as your identity is always changing. Big and White’s big advice to handle the transition well? Try not…

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Kura Gareko (Just a Chat) 50:15

5y ago50:15

50:15

Happy Podiversary! In this episode, your hosts Big and White sit down for an informal international chat to celebrate their one year anniversary of podcasting! They discuss the international travel life, get an update on all the big news in Nepal (including construction, weather, and vegetable status updates). Join them for a relaxed discussion of …

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Foreigners in... England? 41:23

5y ago41:23

41:23

What's it like to travel to somewhere less, well, foreign? In this episode, your hosts Big and White talk about being a tourist in counties very similar to your own, and how different it feels from traveling to a country that is much less like your home country. White recently visited England, and Big recently visited Canada, so if you want to hear…

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All the Single Expats 51:09

5y ago51:09

51:09

In this episode, your hosts Big and White talk about what it's like moving overseas unattached. There are many freedoms and opportunities that come with being single, but there are many difficulties as well. They also try to give some advice about being healthy as a single person, drawn directly from their experiences, both successes and failures.…

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Weather in Kathmandu 46:10

5y ago46:10

46:10

Monsoon is here! In this episode, your hosts Big and White discuss the weather in Kathmandu, Nepal. Seasons here don’t follow the cycle we think of in the West, and you might be surprised! Don’t forget to use our coupon code bigandwhite at Nepal Umbrella Emporium!By Big and White Productions

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Reverse Culture Shock 54:26

5y ago54:26

54:26

In this especially awkward episode, your hosts Big and White discuss the effects of reverse culture shock - it’s like normal culture shock, only in reverse? Big is in the USA right now and she is experiencing some repatriation challenges. However, she also talks about how after so many culture adjustments, she’s getting more and more adept at just …

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Technology in Nepal 45:28

5y ago45:28

45:28

How often do you use Google and Amazon? In this episode, your hosts Big and White talk about the difference between technology use in Nepal and the US. Use of apps for finances and online shopping aren’t as prevalent, but technology use is increasing quickly and Nepal has its own cultural style of dealing with increasing technology use. Big and Whi…

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Language or Dialect? 48:56

5y ago48:56

48:56

How would you define a language? In this episode, your hosts Big and White talk about language boundaries. You might think of languages as similar to countries - having a nice border or boundary between them. And once you cross that boundary, you're in a different language. With languages that are not closely related to each other, that's true. But…

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What Didn't Change 55:42

5y ago55:42

55:42

Will moving overseas change your life? In this episode, your hosts Big and White talk about all the things that don’t change when you move, like your anger issues and your inability to make new friends. It’s not all sad things though - moving overseas can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life! And! It’s book club time! Here is the l…

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Coming Home (with Moon!) 50:45

5y ago50:45

50:45

What is life like as a foreigner in your own country? This week your hosts Big and White chat with Moon about her recent time in America. Was it horrible, wonderful, or a weird mix of both? Listen to find out!By Big and White Productions

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Tips for Trekking in Nepal 1:03:16

5y ago1:03:16

1:03:16

Hiking, tramping, backpacking, ...bushwhacking? In this episode, your hosts Big and White talk about trekking in Nepal! What to expect, what to pack, and where to go are just some of the topics they cover. If you like being out in the mountains, or even if you don’t and you want to stay in the hills, trekking in Nepal is an amazing experience!…

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Planes, (no) Trains, and Automobiles: Tips for Traveling in Nepal 49:02

5+ y ago49:02

49:02

Traveling within Nepal isn’t simple! In this episode, your hosts Big and White give some tips for traveling outside of Kathmandu and share some of their transit adventures. Busses, jeeps, taxis, planes… Nepal has it all (except trains)! They also teach you some useful phrases for basic interactions in Nepali.…

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Architecture in Nepal (with guest host Indy!) 55:37

5+ y ago55:37

55:37

As you might have guessed, homes in Nepal are different from the West! In this episode, your hosts Big and White (with guest host Indy!) talk about the layout of buildings, what to look for when moving to a new flat, concepts of public versus private space, and more! And many thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Consonant Clusters Cereal, the m…

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Culture "Shock" 55:11

5+ y ago55:11

55:11

Adjusting to a new culture is hard! In this episode, your hosts Big and White talk about the ups and down of culture shock. Spoiler alert: you can’t avoid it! The ladies talk about what culture shock is, tips for dealing with it, and how they cope (the good, the bad, and the ugly). They also talk about one of White’s favorite things in the Nepali l…

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More Tales of the Village 46:14

5+ y ago46:14

46:14

Traveling to remote areas is quite the cultural experience! In this episode, your hosts Big and White tell some more stories from their recent escapades in the rural areas of Nepal. They discuss some of their favorite and not-so-favorite aspects of going to the village, including an exciting encounter with Panty the goat.…

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73ish Questions (Bonus Ep!) 31:32

5+ y ago31:32

31:32

We’re celebrating our 25th episode with some cocktails and a bonus ep! In this episode, your hosts Big and White answer 73ish questions about themselves, rather honestly. You’ll learn more than you every really needed to know about both of the ladies, and hopefully you’ll laugh with them, not at them, as they bare their souls. Music: Champagne Coro…

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Surprising Things About Nepal 50:49

5+ y ago50:49

50:49

Nepal never fails to defy expectations! In this episode, your hosts Big and White talk about a few unexpected things about Nepal. Most people think when you move to Nepali you’ll either become a yogi on top of a mountain or live in a village with a goat. (Hint: that isn’t Big or White’s experience) Did you think that there would be amazing coffee i…

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I wanna give you a big hug! (with Maple) 44:35

5+ y ago44:35

44:35

We have a Canadian guest! In this episode, your hosts Big and White talk with Maple about moving to a bigish city after her upbringing on a farm, the types of cultural adjustments she had to make (especially regarding morality vs culture), and the cycle of making new friends over and over for 7 years. Maple just got back from a year in Canada, so s…

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What's In Your Suitcase? 52:19

5+ y ago52:19

52:19

How would you shop if you didn’t have access to Amazon? In this episode, your hosts Big and White talk about all the weird random things that they bring back to Nepal with them. Being an expat can turn you into a hoarder of very specific items! In case you’re wondering: peanut butter isn’t one of them, but cheese, dental floss, candles, and shoes a…

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Foreigners in Cambodia 54:20

5+ y ago54:20

54:20

We’ve ventured out of Nepal! In this episode, your hosts Big and White talk about their experience in Cambodia, including warm beaches, amazing history, vegan restaurants, and exciting shopping! They tell of their experiences at Angkor Wat, what they learned about Cambodia’s history, and how they experienced Cambodia’s current state of development.…

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