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Dating Beyond Borders

Marina Iakovleva

Society & Culture

Frequency: 1 episode/9d. Total Eps: 91

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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🇬🇧 Great Britain - relationships
25/09/2025
#72
🇩🇪 Germany - relationships
02/08/2025
#88
🇫🇷 France - relationships
28/04/2025
#91
🇩🇪 Germany - relationships
21/01/2025
#95

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Ep. 55 - Truth About Finnish Relationships: Self Sufficiency, Silence and Sisu (Feat. Miikka Martinkainen)

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 • Duration 01:06:25

This week, I talk to Miikka, a Finnish content creator known for his videos on Finnish culture. We dive into everything from saunas to small talk, with a special focus on Finnish relationships. Miikka shares insights on gender equality, the lack of PDAs, and what he wouldn't tolerate on a date. Tune in for a candid look at dating in Finland and the cultural nuances that shape relationships. Say hi to Miikka: https://www.instagram.com/miikka_martikainen/ 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://www.dating-beyond-borders.com Say hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondborders Dating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

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Ep. 54 - Stop Making These Cross-Cultural Communication Mistakes! (Feat. TEDx Speaker Pellegrino Riccardi)

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 • Duration 58:22

🎉 Welcome to 2025! 🎉 Kicking off the year, I'm joined by TED speaker and cultural coach Pellegrino Riccardi. Originally from the UK and now based in Norway, Pellegrino shares insights on cross-cultural communication—from the “economy of words” to “complaining cultures.” We explore global expressiveness and the cultural contrasts between Italy, the UK, and Scandinavia.

Check out Pellegrino here: www.pellegrinoriccardi.no

Check out his TedTALK here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMyofREc5Jk

Podcast Production by Podders: https://Podders.io

🎙️ Want to be a guest on the Podcast? https://forms.gle/J7CjyY1s7jKkLDEa9

Support the Podcast (money will be used for operational budget/equipment) https://tr.ee/0SzhdgntdC

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Youtube Channel/Socials: ‪@datingbeyondborders

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Ep. 46 - "I ditched my comfortable life in Europe for Cuba..."

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 • Duration 01:06:47

I sit down with Alissa, a German creator living in Havana Cuba since 2018. We talk about the hardest challenges that come with moving to Cuba, from lack of basic necessities to internet, and what should you expect if looking for a relationship with a Cuban as a foreigner.

Get in touch with Alissa: www.instagram.com/ @absolutelyalissa

Please support the Podcast (money will be used for operational budget and equipment) https://tr.ee/0SzhdgntdC

Make your Podcast with Streamyard and get $10 in credit: https://shorturl.at/knzA2Main

Youtube Channel: /datingbeyondborders

Connect on Instagram: www.instagram.com/datingbeyondborders

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.

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Ep. 45 - Unfiltered Truth About Living & Dating in Croatia (Expectations, Gender Roles, Family Values)

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 • Duration 56:21

This week I sit down with a stand up comedian and content creator Damjana Ellis to talk about the reverse culture shocks she has experienced since coming back to Croatia after living in Canada for years. We discuss the Croatian lifestyle, mentality and dating scene.

Check her out: https://www.tiktok.com/ @damjanaellis

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://www.dating-beyond-borders.com Say hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondborders Dating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

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Ep. 44 - Why Eastern European Women Travel to Turkey for Love

Monday, September 2, 2024 • Duration 01:03:08

This week, I interviewed Anastasia, a Belarusian-born, Polish-raised blogger who splits her time between Istanbul and her home with her Turkish husband. We discussed why Eastern European women are often attracted to Turkish men, what it's like meeting them, and how relationships with Turkish men differ from those with Eastern European men.

Anastasia's Page: https://www.instagram.com/belish.travel/

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Ep. 43 - Biggest Culture Shocks of a Brit in Brazil (Feat. Parada Inglesa)

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 • Duration 01:04:03

I sit down with Freddy, a Brit living in Brazil with his Brazilian wife, Gabi (who appeared in a previous episode), to discuss his experience. We explore the culture shocks he's encountered, the key differences between British and Brazilian communication, how Brazilians approach things differently, and how living in Brazil has changed him.

Freddy's IG: https://www.instagram.com/parada1nglesa/

Make your Podcast with Streamyard and get $10 in credit: https://shorturl.at/knzA2My Youtube Channel: / datingbeyondborders

Connect on Instagram: www.instagram.com/datingbeyondborders

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Ep. 42 - The Difficulty of Dating as a French-Japanese Man (Feat. Big Bong)

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 • Duration 01:06:22

In this episode, I interview Bong from the YouTube channel Big Bong about the challenges of growing up French-Japanese. We dive into Bong's childhood and his experiences trying to assimilate into French society. How were Asian guys perceived by girls back then, and has that perception changed? We also explore the difficulties of dating as an Asian man and the culture shocks Bong encountered after moving to Montreal.

Bong's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bigbong.officialBong's

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigbong.official/

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Ep. 41 - The Hard Reality of Not Belonging Anywhere (British Polyglot Shares)

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 • Duration 01:04:14

This week I talk to Alex Rawlings, Britain's most multilingual student about what it's like speaking 11+ languages, the feeling of never belonging anywhere, how different countries can spark different energy in you and why he didn't feel at home in Spain.Check out Alex here: https://www.instagram.com/alex__rawlings/ 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://www.dating-beyond-borders.com Say hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondborders Dating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

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Ep. 40 - The Truth About Italian Relationships (Gender Dynamics, Non-Monogamy, Cheating, LGBTQ+)

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 • Duration 01:14:03

This week I talk to Donatella, who is a clinical psychologist and sex therapist from Rome, Italy and who has lived and worked in the Netherlands and Spain. We dive into Italian gender dynamics, non-monogamous and LGBTQ+ relationships, discuss cheating in Italy and lots more.

Get in touch with Donatella: https://www.donatellafiacchino.com/

Disclaimer: The opinions, facts, examples, stories and hypotheses shared by Donatella Fiacchino in this episode come from personal observations on society, from the scientific literature and her psychological knowledge, from data collected via surveys, and from social media content. Examples when talking about people, relationship dynamics and any psychological construct only have explanatory functions and they do not come from the stories of current or past clients of Donatella Fiacchino. There’s never specific reference to current or past clients of hers. Any similarity to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. 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://www.dating-beyond-borders.com Say hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondborders Dating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

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Ep. 39 - Brazilian Shocked at Dating in North America (Canada)

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 • Duration 01:17:15

This week I talk to Alan, who is from Sao Paolo, Brazil and has moved to Canada over 10 years ago. We talk about the differences in culture, why it can be hard as a Brazilian to live and date in Canada, why dates in Brazil are seen differently and what happens when you get into a relationship with a Brazilian. Alan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealanbug/ 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://www.dating-beyond-borders.com Say hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingbeyondborders Dating Beyond Borders channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/datingbeyondborders

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