Finding a home in Canada - Denise settling in

About this episode

Denise shares her transformative journey of settling in Canada, discussing her new home, career changes, and overcoming challenges.

In this milestone 100th episode of Worlds Collide, host Viktoria reunites with Denise, her very first guest, to celebrate the journey they've both embarked on since their last conversation three years ago. Denise shares her remarkable transformation after moving to Canada, including her new home, career changes, and even welcoming a rescue dog into her life. The discussion dives deep into Denise's experiences of adapting to life in a small Canadian town, the challenges she faced in her new career, and how she overcame social anxiety through her work at a local tile gallery. Listeners will be inspired by her candid reflections on finding community, navigating cultural differences, and embracing new opportunities that come with living abroad. This episode is a heartfelt reminder of growth, resilience, and the beauty of new beginnings. Whether you're an expat or simply curious about life in Canada, Denise's story is sure to resonate and inspire. Support the podcast by leaving  a five-star  review or consider  buying me a coffee  to keep the stories coming! If you're interested in being a guest on the podcast, send an email to  Worldscollide123pod@gmail.com…

People in this episode

Host: Viktoria Daute

Guest: Denise

Topics covered

• moving abroad
• cultural adaptation
• community building
• personal growth
• expat experiences

Keywords

• Canada
• expat
• cultural differences
• social anxiety
• community
• rescue dog
• personal growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Worlds Collide, Worldscollide123pod@gmail.com, www.worldscollidepodcast.com

Places: Canada, small Canadian town

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