What is it like to build friendships across cultures?

In this episode, Hanna talks with her first guest and close friend about the differences between African and European mentalities, Dutch directness, the three darkest months of the year, and what friendship looks like when distance becomes part of life.

They also share the biggest secret to making friends in a new country — something many expats completely underestimate.

During the episode, we mention the Tilburg International Club as a place where internationals (and locals) connect: https://tilburginternationalclub.com/

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And if you’d like to be the next guest on the podcast, you can reach out via email: nutrihanna.nl@gmail.com

Moving abroad is exciting — until it feels lonely.

In this first episode of Friendship Abroad, Hanna shares why this podcast exists.

After living in five countries over nine years, she realized that the hardest part of expat life is not language or culture — it’s the lack of real connection.

As a nutrition coach, Hanna saw the same pattern again and again: loneliness affects not only our emotions, but also our health, our eating habits, and our well-being.

This podcast is not about perfect stories or expert advice.

It’s about real people, real struggles, and real friendships built abroad.

If you’ve ever felt disconnected in a new country — you’re not alone.

And if you want to become a guest on this podcast and share your friendship story, write to nutrihanna.nl@gmail.com.

This is just the beginning.

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Do you remember how easy it was to make friends when we were children?

As adults, it’s not that simple anymore.

And when you move to another country, it can feel almost impossible.

I'm Hanna, first expat nutrition coach who's going to explore together with other expats what friendship really is.