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Connection Alchemy

Connection Alchemy

By: Barbora Dušková
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Where expats learn from expats! Here we delve into conversations about the life of an expat. The struggles and the riches. And especially everything around belonging, identity and connection as an expat. The goal of alchemy is and always has been to turn the ordinary into gold. And that's exactly what the goal of this podcast is. To help you turn your ordinary life abroad into a golden one. Learn from others with a similar yet distinct path. Learn the skills to build a home wherever you are. And ultimately, transform your life. I'll see you inside! Love, Barbora Personal Development Personal Success Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Being Touchy: How to Bring More Connection Through Touch

    Being Touchy: How to Bring More Connection Through Touch
    Oct 28 2025
    Feeling disconnected? Let’s talk about the power of touch: from science to history, personal stories, and easy tips to weave more connection into your life. Stay till the end for a reflective moment you won’t want to miss. Attachments Homunculi: ⁠https://learnsomatics.ie/how-your-brain-sees-your-body/⁠ Google Form (Your Reflections): https://forms.gle/TbWZmAd7SPFkmjfCA Timestamps 0:00 — The Science-Backed Benefits of Touch 7:00 — Personal Reflections: Why Touch Fascinates Me 20:00 — Touch Through Time: History and Cultural Perspectives 28:00 — Practical Ways to Bring More Touch Into Your Life 32:00 — Reflect & Connect: Final Thoughts on Embracing Touch
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    35 mins
  • What Vulnerability Taught Me

    What Vulnerability Taught Me
    Oct 28 2025
    Ever wondered if being vulnerable is really worth it? 🤔 I have experimented with being vulnerable - sharing publicly, researching and lots of reflection - to find all the benefits of vulnerability for you. To show you why vulnerability is more important than you might think. Listen to this episode to find out all about it 🎧. The overall result? Vulnerability is embracing your authenticity. Vulnerability is a virtue, not a weakness. Be more vulnerable, but be wise about it! 💖 Google Form (Your Reflections): ⁠https://forms.gle/c5aPNyZ9mqYigsLj6⁠ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 1:20 - My Definition of Vulnerability 2:45 - My Experience With Vulnerability 5:21 - Why Being Vulnerable Is Worth It 9:30 - How Other’s See It 11:28 - What Experts Say 17:05 - How To Be More Vulnerable 22:51 - My Vulnerability Experiment 33:00 - Your Turn
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    35 mins
  • Lessons on Building Friendships That Truly Matter

    Lessons on Building Friendships That Truly Matter
    Oct 28 2025
    Navigating friendship is hard. But so important. In this episode, we dive into what real friendship feels like to us. We share with you what we have learned (and are still learning) about building friendships that truly matter. So you can do the same! If you’re building new friendships, feel like the ones you have are not quite it, or just curious about how to deepen your connections — this episode is for you. We explore: 0:00 - Who Is Dorotea? 9:00 - What Does Friendship Mean To You? 11:00 - How Long Does It Take To Build A Friend 14:00 - How To Build A Close Friend 19:00 - Adult Friendships 35:30 - Friendship Breakups 42:00 - “We haven’t talked in ages, but it seems like yesterday” phenomenon 48:00 - How Does A Close Friendship Feel 57:40 - What’s The Current State Of Friendship 1:03:00 - Lessons Learned From The Conversation 1:05:20 - Life Lesson & Life Challenge
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    1 hr and 17 mins
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