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by Marina Iakovleva
Welcome to the Dating Beyond Borders Podcast!I’m Marina, the creator behind the Dating Beyond Borders YouTube channel, where I’ve spent the past 10 years exploring how culture shapes love and connection. Now, I’m bringing that same passion to the podcast world!Each week, I sit down with guests from around the globe to dive into the ways culture influences relationships, identity, and the way we connect. From dating norms to cross-cultural misunderstandings, no topic is off-limits.Let’s break down barriers. One culture at a time.
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- 6 days ago1h 20m
Ep. 110 - Living in Europe Changed How She Sees Americans (Ft. Roya Fox)
Why do Europeans often think Americans are "fake"? And why does a simple compliment carry an entirely different weight in France compared to the US? In this episode of the Dating Beyond Borders podcast, I sit down with content creator Roya Fox to unpack what living abroad reveals about the American mindset.When you leave your home country, you start seeing your own culture from the outside. In this conversation, we dive into the hidden mechanics of American social norms: the baseline pressure of constant positivity, the contrast between high-context and low-context communication, the blunt honesty of European feedback and much more.Say hi to Roya: https://www.instagram.com/royaventurera/Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders
- 1 weeks ago59 min
Ep. 109 - Living in America Changed the Way He Sees Germany (Ft. Tobi Harms)
Why do Germans often say America has "no culture"? And why is negativity seen as a sign of intelligence in Germany? In this episode, I chat with Tobi Harms, a German expat who moved to the US for love, to explore the deep mentality differences between German and American culture.Moving beyond classic tropes like punctuality, bread, and hiking, we unpack the psychological reality of living abroad: the German superiority complex, American optimism vs. German skepticism, small talk, making friends, and how living in America completely shifted his view of his home country.Say hi to Tobi: https://www.instagram.com/tobiharms1/Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Sign up the newsletter: https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders
- 2 weeks ago51 min
Ep. 108 - The Male Loneliness Epidemic in China: Why 30 Million Men Can’t Find Love (Ft. Violet Du Feng)
Watch the preview here: Watch the preview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UjDPE2DbjcChina is facing a growing male loneliness crisis, with more than 30 million men who may never find a partner or marry.Filmmaker Violet Du Feng takes us inside the crisis: from male dating bootcamps in Chongqing to rising bride prices that put marriage out of reach for many working-class men. We explore how the One-Child Policy shaped this imbalance and what it means for a generation of Chinese men struggling to find love and connection.Say hi to Violet: https://www.instagram.com/violetdufeng/Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: @datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: @DatingBeyondBorders
- May 21, 20268 min
The Truth About Dating in Italy vs the US (Mini Pod)
In this clip, I speak with Amedeo, an Italian living in the US, about the biggest cultural differences between dating in Italy and dating in America. We discuss relationships, dating expectations, communication styles, and how Italian and American dating cultures compare.Say hi to Amedeo: https://www.instagram.com/amedeo_iasci/Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Say hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders
- May 14, 20261h 8m
Ep. 107 - Dating in Denmark: What Happens When There Are No Rules
This week I speak with Steven, a Danish dating coach, host of the podcast *Looking for Love*, and author of a book on modern dating.We dive into the complexities of dating in Denmark, from a lack of clear dating “rules” or scripts, to a more casual hookup culture, and the effects of extreme individualism and strong gender equality—positive in many ways, but sometimes challenging for people trying to build romantic connections in Denmark.Say hi to Steven: https://www.instagram.com/stevenhojlund/Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders
- May 7, 202653 min
Ep. 106 - What Japan's "Love is Blind" Says About Dating, Affection & Conflict
In this episode, I speak with Priyanka from "Love Is Blind Japan" about her experience on the show and what it reveals about dating and relationships in Japan.We explore the lack of public displays of affection, the emphasis on politeness and indirect communication, the contrast between kawaii and more openly “sexy” dating styles seen elsewhere, and how the structure and ending of the Japanese version differs from other international adaptations of the show.Say hi to Priyanka: https://www.instagram.com/priyankayoshikawa/Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders
- Apr 30, 20261h 13m
Ep. 105 - From Mexico to Berlin: I Lost Myself Trying to Fit In (Ft. Berlin & Elsewhere)
I chat with Luardo, host of the Berlin & Elsewhere podcast. Luardo is a Mexican who moved to Berlin 14 years ago, and in this episode we dive into what it’s really like building a life abroad in Germany.We talk about trying too hard to assimilate and losing parts of your identity in the process, the biggest differences between German and Mexican mentality, what happens when a Mexican dates or has a relationship with a German, and how living abroad can completely change the way you think, relate to others, and see yourself.This is an honest conversation about identity, culture shock, relationships, expat life in Berlin, and the personal transformation that often comes with moving overseas.Say hi to Luardo: https://www.instagram.com/berlinelsewhere/Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders
- Apr 23, 20261h 0m
Ep. 104 - A Brazilian Girl Who Grew Up in Japan: Modelling, Dating & Feeling In-Between
I talk to Fadile Waked, a Brazilian model and actress who moved to Japan at the age of eight. We explore her experience growing up in Nagoya, including the strict rules and structure of the Japanese school system, and what it was like navigating life as a child between two cultures.Say hi to Fadile: https://www.instagram.com/fadilewaked/Each week I will interview guests from all around the world on the topics of culture, connection and of course, dating. The goal is to go as deep as possible and to really understand where we all come from and how much culture influences our life.Want to join the mailing list? https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondbordersDating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders
About Dating Beyond Borders
Welcome to the Dating Beyond Borders Podcast!I’m Marina, the creator behind the Dating Beyond Borders YouTube channel, where I’ve spent the past 10 years exploring how culture shapes love and connection. Now, I’m bringing that same passion to the podcast world!Each week, I sit down with guests from around the globe to dive into the ways culture influences relationships, identity, and the way we connect. From dating norms to cross-cultural misunderstandings, no topic is off-limits.Let’s break down barriers. One culture at a time.
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