SwissCast Shows: Where Swiss Life Meets English Voices

The SwissCast Podcast Network is here to amplify the diverse voices and unique stories of Switzerland—all in English. Whether you're a Swiss local fluent in English, an expat, or simply curious about Swiss culture, SwissCast offers engaging content that speaks directly to you. Our mission is simple: to create a space where Swiss life and English voices connect, bringing you meaningful conversations, expert insights, and compelling stories from all over the country.Welcome to SwissCast, where Switzerland’s stories come to life in English.

SwissCast Shows: Where Swiss Life Meets English Voices is a society podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 499 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts SwissCast Shows: Where Swiss Life Meets English Voices, a society show with 499 episodes published.

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  Episode #18

  How to Move From Survival Mode to Calm: Three Mental Fitness Skills That Can Help

  Oct 1, 202613 min

  When everyday stress keeps stacking up, even a single email can trigger anger, anxiety, or a reaction you later regret. In this guest-hosted episode, personal leadership and mental well-being coach Shefali Khokhar explains how these repeated stress responses can become chronic and contribute to burnout. Shefali introduces a practical mental fitness framework for shifting from the reactive “survival mind” into the calmer, clearer “sage mind.” You’ll learn three skills you can practice in daily life: noticing negative thought patterns, grounding yourself through focused sensory awareness, and choosing a more constructive response. She also explains how to adapt these practices depending on whether you are approaching burnout, experiencing clinical burnout, or moving through reintegration. The goal is not perfect positivity. It is a gentler, more effective way to meet difficult moments. In this episode, you will learn Understand what mental fitness means and how it supports performance, relationships, and well-being Recognize when your survival mind has taken over Use negative emotions as signals without letting them control your response Practice a short sensory grounding exercise to interrupt a stress loop Shift toward curiosity, compassion, clarity, and constructive action Adapt mental fitness practices to different stages of burnout and recovery Conversation highlights 00:00 Karina introduces Shefali and the focus on everyday mental fitness 00:48 What mental fitness means 01:15 How one stressful email can trigger an escalating reaction 02:35 How repeated stress can become chronic and contribute to burnout 03:07 The Positive Intelligence model of mental fitness 04:02 Survival mind versus sage mind 05:04 Skill one: noticing negative thoughts and emotions 06:16 Skill two: using sensory focus for self-command 07:18 Skill three: responding from the sage mind 08:19 Why this is not toxic positivity 09:08 A practical example of pausing and choosing a calmer response 10:18 Adapting the practices for burnout and reintegration 11:43 Practicing gently instead of aiming for perfection Resources mentioned Positive Intelligence mental fitness model by Shirzad Chamine About Shefali Khokhar Shefali Khokhar is an ICF-accredited Professional Certified Coach and Certified Positive Intelligence Coach. She helps clients strengthen personal leadership, navigate professional and personal transitions, communicate more effectively, and find greater mental balance and well-being. Connect with Shefali Khokhar LinkedIn Website Listener reflection What situation tends to pull you into survival mode, and what small sensory practice could help you pause before responding? What is mental fitness? Mental fitness is the ability to respond constructively to challenges affecting your performance, relationships, and well-being. It involves noticing reactive thoughts and emotions, grounding yourself in the present moment, and choosing a calmer, more effective response. How can I get out of survival mode when I feel stressed? Start by noticing the negative emotion without judging yourself. Then focus closely on a physical sensation, such as your breathing or the sounds around you, for approximately 20 seconds. This brief pause can interrupt the stress response and help you respond with greater clarity and intention. Can mental fitness exercises help with burnout recovery? Mental fitness exercises may help interrupt negative thought spirals, strengthen awareness, and support calmer responses. However, the right approach depends on your stage of burnout. During clinical burnout, gentle sensory grounding may be more appropriate than demanding cognitive exercises, and practices should be discussed with a qualified healthcare or support professional. Back After Burnout is produced by the SwissCast Network , the only podcast network with podcasts produced in, for, or about English-speaking Switzerland. Back After Burnout is for education and inspiration only and does not constitute medical, mental-health, legal, or employment advice. Every burnout journey is unique—always consult qualified healthcare and workplace professionals before acting on anything you hear. Resources shared are tools Karina has personally found helpful; they may not suit every listener. Use what serves you and leave the rest. Mentioned in this episode: Back After Burnout is a proud member and a production of the SwissCast Network Discover more great podcasts for English-speaking Switzerland SwissCast Network

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  Episode #70

  Why Sleep Comes First: An Inside Look at Health Coaching - Session 1 Tina

  Sep 30, 202636 min

  One Step at a Time: Tina's First Session Tina shows up to session one lighter than her health history call — her wrist and concussion have healed, and she's cautiously excited to finally be starting. She also admits a quiet fear: that she'll overshare, a habit she trained herself out of after people once told her it was too much. Danna waves that off immediately. No eggshells here. Give her everything. So Danna starts where her gut told her to: sleep. Not because it's the flashiest symptom on Tina's list, but because bad sleep touches everything else — stress, eating, mood, all of it. Tina traces the thread back to her student years, when exam anxiety kept her brain too wired to rest, and she eventually started over-exercising just to knock herself out. Pregnancy brought real insomnia, and motherhood cemented it — even now, with her daughter sleeping in her own room down the hall, one small sound sends Tina into a spiral of "is she okay?" that can take an hour to climb out of. She's tried calming sounds, breathing apps, warm lighting — genuine tools, genuinely used — but by the time she's finally winding down, she's often too drained to give her husband the connection he's asking for, and the guilt of that adds one more thing keeping her awake. Danna shares her own history here: years of rough sleep that only shifted once a functional medicine doctor found her amino acids, tryptophan especially, were rock-bottom. She sends Tina toward the same kind of testing, plus a referral for a doctor who can dig into the migraines, which may be pointing to histamine intolerance — something Tina hadn't connected to her skin flare-ups until this exact conversation. Rather than a rigid tracking system, Danna asks for something looser: photos of meals sent whenever, no pressure, no report due. Tina immediately worries that being watched will change what she eats — order the fries or not? Danna tells her either answer is fine, and reframes the whole thing as a low-stakes experiment rather than a test to pass. They close with two simple goals: book the doctor, and start the food-and-symptom photos. Tina leaves saying it feels doable — one thing at a time, starting with the thing hitting her daily life hardest. Danna's parting tip: get the clock out of the bedroom. She did the same years ago, for exactly the same reason. Get in touch! Check out the So Frickin' Healthy Website Leave us a Voicemail Join the So Frickin' Healthy Community Watch us on YouTube Connect with us on Substack K, love you, byeeeee Chapters: 00:00 Starting the Journey 10:17 Sleep Fixes and Testing Plan 19:53 Coffee Cravings And Sleep 20:50 Food Diary For Histamine 32:01 Bonus Sleep Tools Wrapup Mentioned in this episode: Come See Our Faces - Live Every Wednesday That's right! Danna and Megan are LIVE and unfiltered every Wednesday morning, 10:00 CET. Come join us on YouTube or Substack - we want to connect with you, beautiful listener! Can't watch us live - the videos will be available about an hour after the live ends. Drop us a comment, leave your thoughts, tell us who you want us to interview next. Your next step is just one click away Think of it as a coffee date, minus the awkward small talk. Book your free discovery call with Danna today. Organilicious - Danna, Functional Medicine Health Coach So Frickin' Healthy is a proud member of and produced by the SwissCast Network Discover more great podcasts for English-speaking Switzerland SwissCast Network Want more? If you're curious about the coaching strategies being used in each session, head over to our other podcast, Becoming a Health Coach. Megan and Danna debrief after each session and break down what's happening behind the scenes. BHC Coaching Series - Tina's Playlist Missed an episode? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Here is the whole playlist of Tina's sessions :) SFH Coaching Sessions - Tina's Playlist

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  Episode #14

  How to Register to Vote From Abroad

  Sep 29, 202631 minS4

  Every American living abroad has the right to vote in federal elections, yet every cycle, a meaningful number of ballots never make it home, not from apathy, but from a form that arrived late, a lost ballot, or simply not knowing a backup option existed. Ada Shen from votefromabroad.org, who has spent over two decades helping Americans overseas register, request, and return a ballot, joins the podcast for a fully nonpartisan, procedural walkthrough of how voting from abroad actually works. ────────────────────────────────────────── CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS ────────────────────────────────────────── 00:00 - Yes, Americans abroad can vote, and here's what's actually on the ballot 01:32 - The one form that registers you, requests your ballot, and updates your info 04:43 - Why "last resided" isn't a choice, it's a rule 09:27 - Getting your ballot by email, and the deadlines that matter this cycle 15:07 - The backup ballot almost nobody knows they can use 25:14 - Clearing up the biggest misconception: voting and taxes are separate ────────────────────────────────────────── ABOUT THE GUEST ────────────────────────────────────────── Ada Shen has spent over two decades helping Americans overseas navigate voter registration and absentee voting through VoteFromAbroad.org, guiding voters through registration, ballot requests, and the specific rules that apply to citizens living outside the United States. ────────────────────────────────────────── ABOUT YOUR HOST ────────────────────────────────────────── Arielle Tucker, CFP® & IRS Enrolled Agent with Connected Financial Planning, is a cross-border financial planner based in Switzerland helping Americans living abroad navigate U.S. taxes, international investments, and cross-border financial planning. ────────────────────────────────────────── LOVE THIS EPISODE? ────────────────────────────────────────── Follow the show and leave a rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, it's the single biggest thing you can do to help other cross-border families find this show. ────────────────────────────────────────── ABOUT PASSPORT TO WEALTH® ────────────────────────────────────────── Passport To Wealth® is the platform for current and aspiring US expats. We connect globally mobile Americans with vetted, licensed cross-border financial advisors, tax professionals, and relocation experts who understand the financial and legal complexities of life abroad. ────────────────────────────────────────── LINKS & RESOURCES ────────────────────────────────────────── Website: https://www.passporttowealth.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passporttowealthofficial LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/passport-to-wealth Visit VoteFromAbroad.org: https://www.votefromabroad.org ────────────────────────────────────────── This episode is for educational purposes only and does not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice. Individual circumstances vary. Consult a qualified cross-border financial professional before making any financial or tax decisions. ────────────────────────────────────────── Mentioned in this episode: Pre-order "The Expat Money Playbook" Passport to Wealth is a proud member of the SwissCast Network Discover more podcasts for English-speaking Switzerland SwissCast Network Click here to subscribe to our newsletter Pre-order "The Expat Money Playbook" Find your cross-border expert on the Passport To Wealth® directory

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  Episode #18

  Why won't my team follow the new system?

  Sep 24, 20267 minS2

  Free Scoping Session with Linda "The System Looked Great on Paper" Your new process looked logical, clear, and complete, but your team quietly stopped using it. In this episode, Linda explains why good systems still break and the three questions that help you repair the conditions around them. What You'll Learn: The Hook: Why a well-documented process can fail within weeks of rollout. Reality Check: How one growing company's new system collapsed because the team understood what to do, but not why it mattered. The Shift: A process only survives when the culture, trust, and real decision-making structure support it. The Move: Three questions to ask before introducing or repairing a process: Does the team understand why, not just what? Does the process fit how decisions actually get made? Who is most likely to break the process first, and why? The Wrap: The real system is what people do when work gets busy and the easier path is available. Key Takeaway: A process that looks great on paper is only a plan until it works in the reality of your team's day. Ready to build processes that work beyond the planning stage? Visit https://www.lindavanegmond.com/ and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. FAQs This Episode Answers: Q: Why did our new process fail even though it was well designed? A: The team may have understood the steps without understanding the problem they solved. When the new process felt slower, people returned to the old way because its purpose was not clear. Q: How do I repair a process my team has stopped using? A: Explain why the process matters, align it with how decisions really happen, and involve the people whose work it makes harder. Q: How can I tell who is most likely to break a new system? A: Look for the person whose workload, habits, or role gives them a genuine reason to skip a step. Talk with them before rollout and adapt the process to their real workflow. The SwissCast Podcast Network is here to amplify the diverse voices and unique stories of Switzerland—all in English. Whether you're a Swiss local fluent in English, an expat, or simply curious about Swiss culture, SwissCast offers engaging content that speaks directly to you. Our mission is simple: to create a space where Swiss life and English voices connect, bringing you meaningful conversations, expert insights, and compelling stories from all over the country. Our podcast shows are made by, for, or in Switzerland and range from Health, Business, Career, Travel, and more. Mentioned in this episode: Let's Connect on LinkedIn Find Linda on LinkedIn Connect with Linda on LinkedIn Discover More Shows at SwissCast.Network SwissCast Network

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  Episode #47

  From Hamburgers to Hormones: Vanessa Gaitlin's Coaching Journey

  Sep 24, 202657 min

  Back to Her: Coaching Through Perimenopause and Everything Else What happens when your own body keeps throwing you curveballs — burnout, single motherhood, perimenopause symptoms nobody warned you about — and coaching becomes both your business and your survival tool? Megan and Danna sit down with Vanessa Gaitlin, an IIN-trained coach (and one of Megan's earliest connections in the coaching world) who's spent over a decade rebuilding her practice around her own hormone chaos. Vanessa's coaching origin story starts with a very specific craving: hamburgers and Coca-Cola, eaten compulsively while working an exhausting corporate marketing job. A coach helped her trace that craving back to homesickness, not willpower, and Vanessa was hooked on the idea that food is never just food. From there, her business has shifted shape again and again — emotional eating coaching, a hard niche into "no weight loss talk, ever," corporate wellness workshops, ghostwriting for a supplements brand, and a genuine burnout so severe she couldn't hold a plank or follow a friend's story. She's candid about the anxiety attack that landed her in a doctor's office, and how that crash led her into yoga, breathwork, and nervous system work almost by accident. The back half of the conversation gets into the messier reality of perimenopause: Vanessa describes years of vaginal pain and insomnia dismissed by doctors because she was "still getting her period," and how she eventually pieced together her own answers through a menopause-focused yoga teacher, a hormone-cycle certification, and — eventually — a gynecologist who actually listened. Now she works exclusively with women in perimenopause and menopause through her seven-week group program, Back to Her, blending food, nervous system work, and community accountability. Vanessa also shares her clearest business advice: niche into what you've personally lived (not just studied), always have three offers ready to go, and market what your client will gain — not what you're willing to give. It's a grounded, funny, occasionally TMI conversation about what it actually looks like to build a coaching business while your own hormones keep rewriting the rules. Chapters: 00:00 Meet Vanessa Gaitlin 01:44 Coaching Menopause Wellness 03:54 From Corporate to Coaching 15:32 Burnout Recovery and New Niche 30:10 Menopause Wake Up Call 31:04 Hormone Education Overload 34:55 Niche Marketing Newsletters 45:04 Group Program Offers Wrap Mentioned in this episode: Becoming a Health Coach is a proud member and production of the SwissCast Network The SwissCast Podcast Network is here to amplify the diverse voices and unique stories of Switzerland—all in English. Whether you're a Swiss local fluent in English, an expat, or simply curious about Swiss culture, SwissCast offers engaging content that speaks directly to you. Our mission is simple: to create a space where Swiss life and English voices connect, bringing you meaningful conversations, expert insights, and compelling stories from all over the country. Our podcast shows are made by, for, or in Switzerland and range from Health, Business, Career, Travel, and more. Check out more great podcasts on the SwissCast Network

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