From tulips to olive trees
A story about leaving behind everything you thought defined you, only to discover that the most important thing you carry through life is yourself.
People of EU, the podcast
What happens when you truly listen to someone's story? Real voices, real journeys and real experiences from across Europe, told by the people who lived them. No headlines, no stereotypes. Just human stories.
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The Human Library puts stories in people's mouths. This podcast carries them further. Each episode is a short personal story, from overcoming anxiety to starting over in a new country, choosing a sustainable life or finding identity through sport.
- 13 episodes below
- 86 minutes of stories
- 3 to 10 minutes each
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Full, but not filled
A story about overcoming a hidden struggle with food and finding self-acceptance through courage and healing.
Between Two Worlds
A story about growing up between countries, cultures and identities, and learning to embrace belonging everywhere and nowhere at once.
Chasing Freedom on Two Skis
A story about a lifelong love for skiing that shapes identity, choices and the courage to follow what truly makes you feel alive.
All the tales we used to believe
A story about how childhood compassion turned into environmental action.
You Reap What You Sow: How I Learned That My Roots Travel Faster Than I Do
A story about planting a tree and discovering that roots grow even when you leave.
Choosing health
A story about body shaming, starvation and learning that health is not punishment.
Rails of Passion
A story about turning childhood passion into purpose, and using technology to improve train travel in Bulgaria.
How I run a whole country
A story about discovering unexpected strength through running and turning a simple goal into the wild idea of crossing an entire country on foot.
Finding the right path
A story about bullying, emotional dependence and learning how to stand on your own feet.
Born Twice, Growing Once
A story about war, borders and survival journeys.
Two Hours to a Dream
A story about a child who found freedom on a football field, and carried a dream across countries, rejections and closed doors.
I work on an educational game about circular economy
A story about turning learning into play.
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