Lisa and Sarah-Lee discuss El Bosque de Chapultapec, the vast Chapultapec Park in Mexico City. For Lisa, the experience ranges from delightful to bewildering. Sarah-Lee appreciates the goal-oriented approach. Whether you want to wax poetic or

IWC Podcast Episode 8: Meet Chef Graciela Montaño

Feb 11th, 2023 48m 10s

This episode features chef and founder of Aura Cocina, Graciela Montaño. While Chef Graciela has a passion for sharing her culture and cuisine, she also has a vision for lead-free cookware. Listen to hear her speak of both her love for teachin

Episode #7 Lisa talks with Psychologist Jenna Mayhew about Culture Fatigue in expats

Dec 7th, 2022 29m 16s

We are expanding on the question of how to thrive as expats in Mexico City. Guest Jenna Mayhew, lead psychologist of Hola Therapy in Mexico City, discusses the question of Culture Fatigue in expats and how to reclaim resilience.

What is Culture: a discussion of Mexican Culture with Lynda Martinez Del Campo

Oct 21st, 2022 37m 27s

Lisa asks IWC member and sponsor Lynda Martinez Del Campo, what are distinctives of Mexican Culture and how does understanding the history behind cultural practices help us grow in love for Mexican Culture? Lynda is a cultural historian who of

Episode #5 Meet Dr. Marc Ehrlich

Aug 19th, 2022 33m 20s

The International Women's Club of Mexico City invites you to meet sponsor, Dr. Marc Ehrlich. Dr. Ehrlish is a clinical and organizational psychologist located in Mexico City. He has written 8 books and specializes in helping ex-pats thrive in

Episode 4 The Poet in the Park- Quien es Sor Juana (who is Sor Juana)?

Aug 1st, 2022 19m 31s

IWC member Tere and I discuss the 17th-century Mexican Feminist Poet Sor Juana. If you have walked the Calzada de Los Poetas in Chapultapec Park, you've probably seen her statue. I had questions about Sor Juana's life, work, and enduring infl

Episode # 3 CDMX: Senses in the City: Sounds

Jun 28th, 2022 12m 20s

Lisa explores the acoustic landscape of Mexico City. Special thanks to IWC members Tere Aguilar and Gilda Eis for their help and insight!

Expats and the care and keeping of friendships

May 6th, 2022 24m 20s

Lisa begins a series on navigating friendships as an ex-pat. This episode includes an interview with Holly, another IWC member. They discuss the challenges of maintaining friendships across geographical separation as well as how to let new frie

I am more than my donuts

Apr 24th, 2022 7m 12s

Lisa discusses the pitfalls and lessons of being an adult foreign language learner. While working toward being a more adventurous speaker can take a toll on your pride, it is immanently worth the strides you will make!

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