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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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- Yesterday1h 15m
Ep. 118 - Dating in the Netherlands: Practical Romance, Commitment & Conformity (Ft. Nadine Froughi)
What is romance like Dutch-style? Why commitment can take a while in the Netherlands? And what should you be prepared for when dating a Dutch man?This week, I'm joined by Dutch-Iranian comedian and content creator Nadine Froughi to explore dating in the Netherlands, Dutch relationships, and cultural differences. We talk about dating Dutch men, practical romance, gender roles, commitment, and the pressure to conform. Nadine also shares her hilarious observations about Dutch people and what it's like growing up between two very different cultures.From Dutch directness to the unwritten rules of romance, we explore what makes dating and relationships in the Netherlands so unique.Say hi to Nadine: https://www.instagram.com/lefrough/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
- 6 days ago1h 24m
Ep. 117 - The Unwritten Rules of Venezuelan Culture: Humor, Beauty & Dating (Ft. Joanna Haussman)
In this episode, I'm joined by Venezuelan-American comedian and actress Joana Hausmann to talk about everything from Venezuelan humor and hilarious nicknames to beauty standards, dating, and family traditions.We also get into Joanna's experience growing up between cultures, the stereotypes surrounding Latina women, and what it means to belong when you don't quite fit into one box.A fun, honest conversation about Venezuelan culture, relationships, and identity.Say hi to Joanna: https://www.instagram.com/johaus/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
- 2 weeks ago1h 40m
Ep. 116 - She Escaped Saudi Arabia: Why Western Feminism Now Worries Her (Ft. Jasmine Faulk)
In this episode of Dating Beyond Borders, writer Jasmine Faulk shares her experiences growing up in Saudi Arabia, from strict expectations around modesty and gender roles to dating, sexuality, and women's rights.We discuss how moving to America changed her perspective, why she's alarmed by some Western feminist attitudes toward Islam, and what she believes the West misunderstands about women's freedom.A candid and emotional conversation about Saudi culture, relationships, identity, and the contradictions of modern feminism.Say hi to Jasmin: https://www.instagram.com/jasmin.faulk/Read her book: https://sl1nk.com/keg9r9kEach 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
- 3 weeks ago1h 14m
Ep. 115 - Why It's So Hard to Socialize in America: Cars, Suburbs & Third Spaces (Ft. Bobby in Space)
In this episode, I sit down with Bobby in Space to talk about how the places we live shape our social lives, our relationships, and our ability to connect with others.From cities built around cars instead of people, to sprawling suburbs where you have to plan every interaction, we explore how modern environments can make spontaneous connection increasingly difficult. We get into the importance of third spaces, what happens when neighbourhoods lack places to gather, and why simply being surrounded by people doesn't necessarily mean you feel connected to them.We also discuss the appeal of 15-minute cities, how urban design influences our everyday interactions, and a question many of us have considered: Can moving abroad actually solve your problems, or do you end up taking some of them with you?Say hi to Bobby: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyinspace/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
- Oct 13, 20261h 21m
Ep. 114 - Brit in Russia: Gender Roles, Directness and Culture Shock
What happens when someone from Manchester, England, moves to St. Petersburg, Russia, and never leaves?In this episode, I sit down with British author and blogger Craig Ashton, who first arrived in Russia as a university student in 2002. We talk about the differences between British politeness and Russian directness, rewriting the male to female dynamics, why British humour doesn't translate in Russia and what it’s like to build a life in a country where you’ll always be a bit of an outsider. We also explore how language shapes the way we think and communicate, and why being more direct can sometimes make connecting with people easier.Say hi to Craig: https://www.instagram.com/craigenglishspb/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
- Oct 6, 202659 min
Ep. 113 - Australian in America: Rudeness, Tall Poppy Syndrome & Friendship
What happens when an Australian moves to America and discovers that speaking the same language doesn’t mean sharing the same culture?I sat down with an Australian who has lived in the US for years to talk about everything from politeness, humour and friendship to status, dating, customer service and Tall Poppy Syndrome.Why can Australian directness come across as rude in America? Why are Americans more comfortable talking about success? Why do Australians sometimes insult the people they love?We also get into what surprised him most when he first arrived, what America has changed about him, and what now feels strange when he goes back to Australia.Say hi to Michael: https://www.youtube.com/ @FromDownUndertoDownSouth 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.Join the newsletter for cultural insights sent your way: https://datingbeyondborders.eo.page/newsletterSay hi on Instagram: / datingbeyondborders Dating Beyond Borders channel: / datingbeyondborders
- Oct 1, 20261h 4m
Ep. 112 - From the UK to Italy to Amazonia: Does Privacy Make Us Lonely? (Ft. Dr. Cami)
What does it mean to be polite? How much privacy do we actually need? And why can something that feels completely normal in one culture seem completely bizarre in another?In this episode, I sit down with anthropologist Dr. Cami Morelli to compare three very different approaches to communication, boundaries, family, sharing, and relationships.We talk about why Brits say “sorry” and “thank you” so much, why Italian family and friends can be much more involved in your personal life, and what Dr. Cami discovered while doing fieldwork in Amazonia, where ideas about privacy, sharing, and even romantic relationships can be very different from what most of us are used to.Say hi to Dr. Cami: https://www.instagram.com/drcamimorelli/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
- Sep 22, 20261h 6m
Ep. 111 - Why You Misread Your Partner: How Culture Changes the Way We Express Emotion (Ft. David Matsumoto)
How much of what we think we’re “reading” in someone is actually shaped by our own culture?In this episode of Dating Beyond Borders, I’m joined by Dr. David Matsumoto, a leading expert on emotions, body language, microexpressions, and cross-cultural psychology. We talk about how culture shapes emotional expression, why we misread people when dating across cultures, what silence can communicate, and whether microexpressions really reveal what someone is feeling.If you’ve ever wondered why someone’s smile, eye contact, silence, or body language can mean completely different things across cultures, this conversation is for you.David's contact://www.humintell.com/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
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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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