I am a Zoe, a human being who failed to live a conventional life. This is a podcast that celebrates the stories of fellow wanderers and wonderers just like you and me. Each season, we'll explore a theme. It's all about the experiences, the challenges, and the unique perspectives they've gained along the way. Join me as I sit down with these incredible folks in each episode, and together, we'll unravel their adventures and insights. But here's the best part—I want to hear from you too! Share ...
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(Special) Living Dutch: Personal Stories and Insights from Our International Panel
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Join us as we dive into the rich tapestry of Dutch culture in our latest episode! 🇳🇱 We’ve brought together a diverse panel of voices to share their experiences in Dutch society. In this episode, we explore: The stereotypes of Dutch culture The Dutch approach to directness and how it shapes their professional environment Insights into work-life bal…
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S2E7: Tate - Quest for a creative and challenging Life
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Tate is a cell therapist specialist, a poet, and an ADHDer. Let his poems fill the rest of this intro. Poem I Do fish swim in the night? Drowning in desire Curiosity aflame I send flirtations in lingering gazes. The cheeky smile betraying intent If i were a fish. id be the first to bite the hook No words uttered Gaze kept We float around in anticip…
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S2E6: Verity - Unveiling ADHD: From History to Computer Science
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Verity's story is one of those rollercoaster rides through life that you won't soon forget. She's here to share her journey, from her late ADHD diagnosis to the ups and downs of not one, but two PhD journeys. Yep, you heard that right—two! From her humble beginnings studying history to her bold leap into the realm of code, Verity's career path was …
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S2E5: Chanti - Thrills, Chills, and ADHD: A Writer's Journey
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Hey there, folks! Welcome back to Wondering Zoe, where we get up close and personal with some seriously cool people. Today, we've got Chanti in the hot seat—a writer, event wizard, and all-around awesome human. She only found out about her ADHD later on, and the way she figured it out is downright hilarious! You've gotta hear this story! When chatt…
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S2E4: Veronica - Riding the ADHD Rollercoaster: A Mom's Odyssey through Academia
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Meet Dr. Veronica Allen, an astronomy researcher, a mom, and the unofficial queen of chaos. In this rollercoaster ride of a story, Veronica spills the beans on the wild world of academia, parenting, and navigating life with ADHD. She's not just a scientist; she's a mom on a mission, fighting for her daughter in a school system that often feels like…
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S2E3: Will - Embrace your ADHD self to better interact with the world
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Will is an Australian currently pursuing his Ph.D. in astrophysics in the Netherlands. Chatting with Will, I discovered that we share quite a few common quirks. Neither of us particularly enjoys the endless meetings that seem to go nowhere, and we find small talk to be a bit of a chore. Instead, we prefer diving into meaningful conversations on top…
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Welcome to Season 2 of Wondering Zoe! This season is all about ADHD. In this episode, we're joined by Martha, a passionate entrepreneur and executive/academic coach who has a coaching practice called "Now Go Flourish" . She is a mom, fitness, adventure and spiritual junkie who is deeply committed to her own personal growth and making a positive dif…
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S2E1: Claire - Looking back on my life, I'm like a vegan trying to work in a butcher shop
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Welcome to Season 2 of Wondering Zoe! This season is all about ADHD. If you don't know much about ADHD, tuning in to this season of my podcast can serve as an excellent starting point. I met Claire at an ADHD coach training course provided by ADDCA, and it was quite an experience. Most of the people in the course had endured their fair share of ADH…
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S1E8: Avi - Four Countries, Two Sons, One Self
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Today, we're joined by Avi, a mother of two, originally from Israel and currently living in the Netherlands. Her journey has taken her from Israel to Japan, the United States, back to Israel, and finally to the Netherlands. In our conversation, she shares her experiences, from the initial excitement of immersing herself in new cultures to the chall…
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S1E7: Hiddo - From Netherlands to Nippon: My Life in Japan Through a Dutch Lens
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Meet Hiddo, a Dutch astronomer who unexpectedly found himself living an adventure in Japan. Join him through his unique experiences: relishing the finest sake, enduring scorching summer mountain hikes (and surviving on streams in the mountains), challenging the cycling skills of the Japanese (very Dutch!!!), and discovering traces of Dutch heritage…
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S1E6: Carmen - Invisible Struggles: A Dutch-born Chinese's Journey of Identity and Empowerment
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Step into the world of Carmen, a Dutch-born Chinese whose life's intricacies unfurled long before she could fully grasp them. Amidst the cobblestone streets of her childhood and the corridors of her school, the weight of her ethnicity marked her, molding her responses and character in ways unseen. She also spent a year and a half in the UK, gaining…
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S1E5: Felicia - Singaporean Finance to Dutch UX Design: Dare to Try, Dare to Thrive
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Get ready for Felicia's incredible stories! During our chat, I constantly felt like I was at a fantastic stand-up comedy show (by the way, Felicia is considering doing stand-up). A finance graduate, language wizard, and talented UX designer, Felicia resides in the Netherlands but originally hails from Singapore. Her journey is extraordinary – it al…
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S1E4: James - From Rain to Radiance: Adjusting to My Disconnected Desert Life
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Meet James, a British physicist who ventured to New Mexico, US, to build an astronomical instrument. His journey has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. Join us as he talks about how he adapts to new challenges - climate, food, transportation, accommodation, and many more! S1 My Mental Journey of Migration E4 From Rain to Radiance: Adjustin…
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S1E3: Zephyr - Boundless Identity: Self-Discovery, Coming Out, and Sustainability Activism
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In this episode, we have Zephyr. They grew up in London, spent years in the US, and now work in the Netherlands as an academic researcher. Zephyr is going to share their personal journey of self-discovery, explore their gender identity, discuss their experiences as a neurodivergent individual, and delve into their activism for sustainability as a s…
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S1E2: Sarah's Journey - From Down Under to the Heart of Europe
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Sarah, an adventurous Australian who has experienced life in Germany and now resides in the Netherlands. Join us as she candidly shares the challenges she encountered during her migration from Australia to Germany, offering a unique perspective on the cultural transition. Sarah will also provide an insightful comparison between her life in Germany …
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S1E1: Monica - Boundaries, Growth, and Creating the Life You Want
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Monica was born and raised in Taiwan. Monica pursued her PhD in the United States and embarked on a postdoc journey in the Netherlands. In this episode, we explore Monica's transformative experience of self-discovery and personal growth. Discover how she navigated the challenges of adapting to a new culture while maintaining her introverted nature …
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