Living the Life We Were Never Taught to Choose: Anastasia Lambis

Living the Life We Were Never Taught to Choose: Anastasia Lambis

February 19, 2026 · 53 min · Season 2 · Episode 9

About this episode

Anastasia Lambis shares her experiences growing up under the expectations of Greek immigrant parents in Adelaide.

Growing up as a daughter of Greek immigrants in Adelaide meant learning the rules before you ever heard them spoken. The rules were subtle but powerful: Be careful, choose security, don’t draw too much attention to yourself, and above all, don’t take unnecessary risks. In this beautifully honest and story-driven conversation, Anastasia reflects on what it was like to grow up under those invisible expectations. While her parents loved and protected her fiercely, there was an unspok...

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