Episodes
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Kami Fodor, a representative of Mieli Without Borders, discusses her journey and the organisation's mission to make mental health support accessible to foreigners in Finland.
The episode underscores the importance of mental health support in the integration process for internationals and provides practical tips for maintaining mental well-being in Finland.
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Discover the stories of Annabel & Hatty from Compass Psychology on the Mastering Finland Podcast! Learn how love brought them to Finland, their insights on adapting to Finnish culture, and the vital role of mental health support for expats. Don't miss out on their valuable advice for thriving in a new country! #MasteringFinland #Expats #MentalHealthAwareness đ«đź
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Sanni TörmĂ€nen spills the secrets to mastering Finnish language. From teaching abroad to adapting to online learning, Sanni's journey is as dynamic as the language itself. Forget one-size-fits-all approaches â Sanni's all about personalized learning at sananpuru.com. With Finnish being more like a puzzle than a problem, Sanni and Matt liken it to learning a musical instrument: practice makes perfect! So, whether you're strumming chords or conjugating verbs, the key is consistency. Dive in for some language inspiration and hear how Sanni's students are conquering Finnish one conversation at a time!
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In Episode 93 of "BemĂ€stra Finland pĂ„ svenska," Veronica Hetrzberg, a Swedish-speaking Finn, shares her journey of growing up in Finland, learning Finnish and English, and helping others integrate into Finnish society. The podcast discusses Finland's unique culture and emphasises the importance of networking for job opportunities. Veronica provides travel tips for Finland, and the discussion ends with a reflection on embracing Finnish culture. #Finland #Integration #SwedishFinn đ«đźđïž
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In Episode 92 of the Mastering Finland Podcast, Finnish entrepreneur Oki TĂ„g discusses the importance of networking for internationals seeking jobs in Finland. He emphasises that many jobs are in a "hidden market" known to trusted connections. Oki shares his entrepreneurial journey, highlighting the lessons it teaches about motivation and overcoming obstacles. He advises quick learning for success.
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Join Matt for a special episode discussing the new government immigration proposal of 2023 with:
Shreyas Ramachandran Srinivasan (originally from India, has both studied and worked in Finland),
Nick J. Walters (Founder of Helsinki LEFT that represents immigrants and other minority groups and overcomes knowledge gaps and the language barrier to integrate them into Finnish politics),
Sam Spilsbury (Doctoral Researcher at Aalto University),
and Elsa Kivinen (Finn who spent most of her life abroad and studied politics, now back in Finland).
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In this episode Matt interviews Joppe Quaedvlieg, a job coach and community manager from Shortcut in Helsinki. Joppe shares insights on effective communication, networking, and the concept of descriptive communication that are key for finding a job in Finland. Discover how these factors can unlock Finland's treasures and shape your career path.
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Discover the fascinating journey of Carmen Lorenzana, a Mexican expat who found herself captivated by Finland's charm. From her personal experiences to empowering women through menstrual education, fertility awareness, and embracing Finland's breathtaking national parks, this episode offers insights into life in Finland and the unique perspectives of women.
For more information about this episode go to Mastering Finland website.
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Join us for an episode with Josh Hurst, aka JoshOfWestern, as he shares his journey of coming to Finland as an au-pair and becoming a successful freelance writer, blogger, and social media influencer. Discover his tips for mastering Finnish culture and adapting to life in Finland.
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The founders of âPawfect Groomingâ business meet with our podcast host Eva to discuss their discovery of puppy power in Finland! The episode also features some pet peeves they met during their journey to mastering Finland.
Husband and wife team, Asha and Mikael Singadia-Kuronen, moved to Finland in 2018. Mikael was returning to his home country, bringing Asha with him from the UK. Asha is a British Indian who had a career in banking and finance and is now focused on developing Finlandâs first ever mobile dog grooming business.
Join us and listen to their pawfect business story!
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In this episode Eva meets Kalim Ul Masih â a certified coach, humanitarian worker, and travel enthusiast whoâll open up his insider secrets to Mastering Finland.
Kalim is Finnish, but as he was working and traveling abroad in Africa, Middle East, Central Asia for quite a while before returning to Finland with the onset of COVID-19, he had to polish the art of Mastering Finland himself.
Also, from his coaching background he brings up a few more tips, like asking open questions and asking purposefully for some small, doable favours.
Whatâs in this episode?
𫶠Kalimâs work in humanitarian missions abroad
𫶠All about coaching â what it is and what itâs not
𫶠Reverse culture shock
𫶠Tips about traveling in Finland
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Many of us here have an on-and-off relationship with Finland. But for our new guest, it was love at first sight! Gemma Cros-Baden came to Kuopio for her Erasmus exchange and simply didnât want to go back to her home country Spain. But she had to.
Fast-forward to when our podcast is recorded, Gemma lives happily in Finland, has a job, and is learning Finnish.
Listen in to discover her inspiring story and see what worked for Gemma on her way to mastering Finland!
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It has finally happened â the whole Mastering Finland team is on the same episode! A Christmas miracle, nothing else.
So whoâs on the line? Petra, Eva, and Iliana from the best library in the world (Oodi, of course), Matt from Pori, and Matty all the way from the UK.
In this episode, we do a lot of Christmas talk: from favorite Christmas songs to the most bizarre Christmas traditions from our home countries. Want to share your stories? Drop a comment, weâre super curious!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Season to our listeners! Let it be peace, and we hope to continue supporting you on your journey to Mastering Finland.
Join us for this cozy chit-chat about Christmas on your favorite podcast platform.
Music: https://www.FesliyanStudios.com Background Music
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Petra is back to Mastering Finland (I bet youâve missed her) â but now in the guest seat.
She is the founder of the podcast, a person who has been bringing up so many individual stories of Mastering Finland and sharing tips and knowledge with our community. The Mastering Finland team is sure that youâre as excited as we to hear from Petra again!
But recently Petra had to take some time off. In this episode, she frankly talks about her experiences of burnout, immense workload, and mental health challenges. And as always, Petra shares with you tips and kind practices that can help you take care of yourself.
It goes without saying that if you feel like everything is too much, ask for professional help. Petra describes her experiences with that as well. And please share this episode with your loved ones who might benefit from a bit more awareness about burnout and mental health.
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You havenât heard her voice before, and yet she is essential to the Mastering Finland project. This episode sees the âMastering Finlandâ founder return to the microphone and interview one of the key people from behind the scenes of the podcast â Eva Valkovicova.
Evaâs energy, spirit, and curiosity are keeping the podcast alive, but thereâs more to it. Eva has been living in Finland for 15 years and she definitely holds the keys to mastering this country. Tune in and learn about Evaâs experiences in Finland â working in an international company, falling in love, raising multilingual kids, and finding time for her own projects.
And no chance of getting away without some practical advice. Wanna know whatâs the dramatic difference for a Finn between âDoes the bus stop near the train station?â and âDoes the bus stop at the train station?â? And why should you always ask open questions?
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Mastering Finland Podcast takes you to the movies for an exclusive interview with the director and screen writer behind the new film âFreeskateâ which premieres on 21 October 2022.
Getting to know the faces behind this new Finnish film, Matt speaks with director Roope Olenius and screen writer Veera W. Vilo who are partners both on and off the movie set. Freeskate was inspired by both Veera and Roopeâs experiences of sport. Each in their own way mastering Finland with their different disciplines and using this to create this original story in the world of figure skating. âžïž
Freeskate is a truly international film, featuring three different languages, current international athletes and filmed across many different ice halls and locations across Finland đ«đź.
âșIf you get chance, do watch the film and let us know what you think.
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Meet Karoliina Kauhanen with whom we discuss why people need help and why it is often so difficult to ask for it. As internationals, we donât have a network we can rely on, even in some simple tasks such as moving the furniture.
Some people wouldn't mind giving a hand but they donât know where to start. Karoliina has a solution to this problem.
Commu is a free app that makes asking for help and giving help as easy as possible! Download it and join the crowd of 15000 people helping each other.
Listen to the episode to learn more why giving help is stigmatised (and why itâs ruining our lives). Youâll also learn more about the story behind the Commu app and what their team has achieved by now. And why Haloo Helsinki! is in the game as well.
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In Part 2 of Mattâs interview with an American ambassador in Finland the conversation grows in its cultural dialogue and reflections on Finland as experienced by an international. What is the secret of Finnish happiness and where it comes from? Find out in this episode!
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Ever dreamt of working in foreign service and being stationed abroad? Listen to our new episode and see if this lifestyle suits you!
Bill Couch, Foreign Affairs Officer, shares with Mastering Finland his experiences of working at the US Embassy in Helsinki â from perks and daily routines to the challenges (and new engagement avenues) that the pandemic has brought. The Russia-Ukraine war and Putinâs leadership style are also on the discussion table.
Whatâs more, Bill discusses his fantastic career change from education into Public Affairs. Itâs quite an inspiring story about âtaking that chanceâ.
And donât say goodbye to Bill just yet! He will be in our next episode, so stay tuned.
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Matt Bowen gets to meet Hasan Sohail, the man behind the travelwithasan YouTube channel. In his YouTube videos, Hasan shares his experiences of integrating into Finnish life and making the most out of living in Finland.
What is Hasanâs strategy for integrating in Finland? Here are some tips:
Get out of your room to find your way around Join groups and associations to manifest your presence Practice hobbies and things that make you happyHasan gives advice on other ways of making Finland your home. He invites all Mastering Finland listeners to join him and follow his journeys on his YouTube channel travelwithhasan, Facebook page, and Instagram.
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