From Down Under to Down South
From Down Under to Down South is a twice-weekly reflection from an Australian making a life in the American South.
After moving from Australia to Tennessee in 2018, I began noticing the subtle cultural differences most people miss — the way politeness sounds different, the way goodbyes stretch longer, the way everyday moments quietly reveal what’s different.
Some episodes explore those contrasts directly. Others are quiet stories from the week — conversations and small moments that say something bigger.
It’s not outrage or culture wars. And it’s not a travel diary. It’s simply one Australian perspective on life between two countries.
If you’ve ever lived overseas, loved two places at once, or found yourself caught between familiar and foreign — you’ll feel at home here.
New episodes are released twice weekly as part of the broader From Down Under to Down South series across podcast and YouTube.
From Down Under to Down South
What's It Like Being an Aussie in the US?
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Moving from Australia to the United States isn’t just a change of address — it’s a shift in rhythm, language, and everyday assumptions.
In this episode, I reflect on what it’s actually like to live as an Australian in America: the moments of culture shock, the small misunderstandings, and the things that quietly reshape your sense of home.
We’ll look at:
• The cultural adjustments that take time
• Everyday habits that still catch me off guard
• How Americans respond to an Australian accent
• The foods I miss — and the ones I’ve grown to appreciate
• And the occasional misunderstanding that comes with shared language
Living abroad has a way of sharpening your perspective. You start to notice details you once took for granted, and you see your own culture more clearly from a distance.
It’s not all dramatic.
Most of it lives in the small, everyday exchanges that slowly redefine what feels familiar.
If you’ve ever lived overseas — or considered it — you’ll likely recognise parts of this journey.
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