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
Aussie Habits That Shock Americans (Expat Reveals All)
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Living in the United States has made me more aware of the small habits I grew up with in Australia — the ones that feel completely ordinary at home, but slightly surprising elsewhere.
In this episode, I look at a handful of everyday Australian behaviours that often catch Americans off guard, from our relaxed social tone to the way sport, humour, and language shape daily life.
We’ll explore:
• The meaning behind “no worries”
• Why footy carries such cultural weight
• How Australians use “mate”
• The difference between stereotype and lived reality
It’s not about proving anything.
It’s about how habits quietly reflect national character — and how those habits stand out when you see them from a distance.
If you’ve ever noticed your own culture more clearly after leaving it, you’ll recognise the feeling.
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