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Who Are You, Really?Rekindling an old love, facing discrimination and manifesting your dreams with Virginia CampoFor the last episode in our 2nd season of Who Are You, Really? Lyd and Liv talk to Virginia Campo, a 32-year old Colombian-Panamanian woman who has really gone through a lot of changes in the past year or two. She's not afraid to open up to us about everything from spirituality to love and some of her biggest challenges at the moment.How did she and her husband rekindle their relationship after 4+ years apart? What are her thoughts on manifestation? Virginia also opens up to us about the duality of her privilege a...2021-04-221h 04Who Are You, Really?Personal growth, therapy and being a lifelong learner with Don EzraIn this episode, we talk to Don Ezra, a 76-year old Canadian-Indian man who has lived an abundant life. Don reflects back on the two periods of therapy that changed his outlook on life and how he views other people and himself. What did he learn about himself? How did it affect his long-distance marriage? He then tells us stories from his childhood in Kolkata, India, to his successful career and his current-day fulfillment in retirement. We also pick Don's brain on the subject of happiness, something he is really passionate about. What does happiness...2021-04-1656 minWho Are You, Really?Building a money mindset, taking risks and questioning societal pressures with Jun YeIn this episode, Lyd and Liv talk to Jun Wei Ye, a 21-year old Chinese-Australian man who has the soul of someone who has seen many years on earth. Jun talks to us about the duality of growing up in two cultures. We get Jun's perspectives on everything from identity to social pressures, age, and timelines. Then we talk in-depth about money and risk. What is Jun's relationship to money? Is having money the same thing as being successful? And what's the biggest risk he's taken? This episode is also mixed...2021-04-101h 04Who Are You, Really?Overcoming addictions, living as an expat, and exploring psychology with Krista AokiIn this episode: Krista Aoki, a woman from Guam who is currently living in Vietnam, tells us about what life has been like for a digital nomad staying in one place throughout the pandemic. We learn about some of her favorite hobbies that kept her occupied as the world turned upside down. A brave woman with an open heart, Krista also goes deep on mental health with us. What have her past relationships taught her about herself? How did she overcome several addictions in her life? We learn the answers to these questions and more in this episode.2021-04-011h 04Who Are You, Really?Fertility struggles, loss and grief with Vivi LociceroIn this episode, Vivi Locicero bravely comes on Who Are You, Really? To talk to us at length about the ups and downs of her fertility journey. Vivi has faced several difficult pregnancies and has come to terms with loss on more than one occasion. Now she has made it her life mission to support other couples and individuals who may be navigating their own difficult, confusing or sometimes simply brand new experiences with birth. Vivi is not afraid to answer anything and really goes deep on a topic that most people are afraid to broach. We le...2021-03-2557 minWho Are You, Really?Coming out as gay in a conservative country & dating someone overseas with Doo MinoIn this episode, we talk to Mino, a kind and sincere young Cambodian man. Mino talks to us about his shaping years in Cambodia, from coming out as a gay man to working for a western company. Did he ever struggle with his sexuality? And were locals treated unfairly compared to Western emloyees? Then we get into his cross-continent love story--from how he met his husband, maintained a long-distance relationship and eventually moved to Germany to be with him. What are the main differences between Cambodia and Germany? What was the hardest part of doing long-distance? Then...2021-03-181h 03Who Are You, Really?Being an empath, social justice and body image with Naz NjeruIn this episode: the poised and kind Naz Njeru talks to us about her journey moving from Kenya to Canada and about her evolving layers of self discovery. What was the hardest part of relocating overseas on her own? What did she miss most about her home country? We also talk to Naz about her growth over the years and development of self-love as we get vulnerable about body image, weight, racism, empathy and more.You can connect with Naz through Instagram: @naznjeru Enjoyed this episode? Please follow and leave us a...2021-03-1158 minWho Are You, Really?Exploring polyamory, jealousy and rejection with Niels BakkerIn this episode Lyd and Liv talk to Niels Bakker, an intelligent and interesting man from the Netherlands. We ask Niels about his experience with open relationships and the secret sauce to making them work. How is it different from his monogomous relationships? Is there such a thing as being unfaithful? And what about feelings of jealousy? We also dive into the topic of rejection and self love with Niels as he gives us some beautiful and honest reflections about how he connects back to himself.You can connect with Niels by email: nielsjbakker@gmail...2021-03-0458 minWho Are You, Really?Shedding social constructs, making music & having a bucket list with Yuri GovenderIn this episode we catch up with Yuri Govender, a funny and super chill South African man. We dive right in by exploring his passion for making music and go on to tackle quite a few topics from Yuri's multifaceted identity to what he really thinks about the world's social constructs. We also talk to Yuri about racism in South Africa. And why does he like keeping a bucket list? What does he think of meditation? How does he give back to his community? You can find Yuri on instagram @feeling.of.a.memory or...2021-02-251h 09Who Are You, Really?Facing a cancer diagnosis and traveling the world with Tina TucciIn this episode, Lyd and Liv sit down and have a heart-to-heart with the inspiring 60-year old Tina Tucci. We talk to Tina about her thoughts and feelings after she was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer and told that she has only 2 years left to live. What was it like telling her family and the people she loves--including the guy she had only been dating for a month?We then get into all of Tina's worldly travels, especially considering she was one of the OG backpackers that traveled in the days before internet. Tina takes us...2021-02-181h 10Who Are You, Really?The secret to a successful marriage, role of religion & traveling as a couple with Carlos Roso & Lina MolanoFor the last episode in our first season of Who Are You, Really? Lyd & Liv reconnect with a beautiful couple from Bogota, Colombia that they got to know together in Indonesia, Carlos Roso & Lina Molano. Both calm, kind, and incredibly driven, we hear from Carlos & Lina about what it takes to build a successful marriage, including overcoming their initial insecurities and differing family opinions. They talk about what it's like to travel with a partner, and about the role of God and spirituality in their lives. We ask if faith or free-will is...2020-12-1754 minWho Are You, Really?Solo travel, manifestation and working in the cannabis industry with Rasha ChoudhuryIn this episode, Lyd & Liv, get deep and real with Rasha Choudhury, a truthful, loving and fearless soul. Rasha talks about what she has learnt from her wordly solo travel experiences, from a 10-day Vipassana mediation to what it feels like coming "home". We also ask Rasha how she practices self-love. What does she do to build her relationship with herself and how does she achieve inner peace? Through this, Rasha also shares her valuable perspectives on healing, forgiveness and manifestation. Plus, we also get into her work in the cannabis industry as she...2020-12-1055 minWho Are You, Really?Exploring sexuality and cross-cultural differences with Nancy ChenIn this episode, Lyd & Liv have some interesting and moving conversations with Nancy Chen, a funny and thoughtful woman in Taiwan. Nancy talks to us from Australia, where she has been living for over a year on a working holiday visa. We ask Nancy about the main differences she has observed between Asian and Western cultures. What are some of the stereotypes she has experienced? And what are some misunderstandings that Westerners have? Then we get deep and vulnerable with on matters of identity. She opens up to us about coming out as lesbian and how...2020-12-0300 minWho Are You, Really?Grieving a parent & finding comfort in family with Meagan HomIn this episode, Lyd & Liv connect with Meagan Hom, a kind and compassionate Asian-American woman who bravely came on air to talk about the unexpected loss of her Father. Meagan talks about the importance of her family and her culture. How has she been able to grieve? What are some of her fondest memories with her Dad? How does spirituality move her forward? Enjoy this episode? Please Subscribe and leave us a review. It'll help other curious humans find us, just like you. You can also share this podcast with a friend to spread...2020-11-2600 minWho Are You, Really?Mapping mental health, living on the other side of the world & being a foodie with Greg CalacourisIn this episode, Lyd & Liv get chatting with Greg Calacouris, an intelligent and easygoing Sydneysider living overseas. We learn of his love of food as a glimpse into culture and switch gear into a raw and meaningful conversation about how men - and Greg in particular- handle their mental health. What's it like battling anxiety and depression? Greg flips the script organically, too, and starts asking Lyd & Liv the questions. He asks us what were some of our most meaningful cultural exchanges during our travels? You can find Greg on Twitter at...2020-11-1900 minWho Are You, Really?Growing up across cultures, finding purpose and exploring astrology with Jilly KoIn this episode, Lyd & Liv connect with the calm, cool and collected Jilly Ko. She starts off by explaining the clash between a mixed identity: her Taiwanese background and growing up in the USA. How does she navigate between her family's culture and the culture she was raised in? Jilly tells us about her travels around the world and what they've taught her - from being bullied as a child to nearly coming face to face with death. Jilly is a creative soul and a spiritual being, so we spend a lot of time...2020-11-1200 minWho Are You, Really?Reframing disability, living creatively and dating with Denise VargasIn this episode, Lyd & Liv dive right in with the bubbly Denise Vargas, a firecracker Puerto Rican from New York. Denise has Spinal Muscular Atrophy but despite the physical challenges life has thrown at her, she's more determined, positive, and creative than most. Denise tells us the story of her diagnosis and gives some examples of how she's lived creatively within her own life, be that her night owl tendencies or constant ability to overcome the odds stacked against her.You can find Denise (she's a life coach!) at livecreativelyinc.com What are...2020-11-0400 minWho Are You, Really?Creating communities, navigating divorce and entrepreneurship with AshIn this episode, Lyd & Liv get personal with the mononymous Ash - a mellow and well traveled man from India. He talks about living as an expat and spending 6 years on the road (plus the challenges of using an Indian passport to do so). Ash also shares some painful experiences with us. How does he stay friendly with his ex wife? As an entrepreneurial spirit, we ask Ash about how he builds communities, too. And we find out what it's like to run a cafe in Europe.If you're ever in Lisbon...2020-10-2900 minWho Are You, Really?Trying ayahuasca, following the moon & facing our fears with Gabi DutraIn this episode, Lyd and Liv dig deep with Gabi Dutra, a fun, clever, and self-aware Brazilian woman. We hear Gabi talk about her first time trying ayahuasca and what it taught her. Nothing is off the table in this episode - from therapy session divulges and witchcraft rituals, to the importance of following moon and menstural cycles. What's Gabi's biggest fear? And how does Gabi experience happiness? You can find Gabi on Instagram @gabudutra.Enjoyed this episode? Please subscribe and leave us a review. It'll help other people find...2020-10-2200 minWho Are You, Really?Changing with the seasons and nurturing your self-worth with Ramat TejaniLyd and Liv dig deep with the wonderful Ramat Tejani, a proud East Londoner and multi-talented leader and entrepreneur. She is a cheerleader for everyone around her, helping others notice greatness within themselves. In this episode we talk about exploring curiosity, what we can learn from the seasons and how Ramat views ambition. Also, what is her only rule about making money? And how does she honour her self-worth and vulnerabilities? Places to find Ramat:Instagram:@theinspirationbox @ramat_tejani ramattejani.com theinspirationbox.comEnjoy this episode? Please...2020-10-1500 minWho Are You, Really?Welcome to Who Are You, Really?In this episode, co-hosts Lydia (Lyd) and Olivia (Liv) talk about how we met and why we decided to start this podcast. We talk about the idea of "being ready" for something, staying curious and uncovering the stories of the people around us. The purpose of this podcast is to dig a little deeper with guests from around the world - to help us all feel a little less alone and more connected.Subscribe and leave us a review if you enjoyed it!Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1954474984676683/, Follow us on...2020-10-0200 min