Migrant Munch
Migrant Munch is a podcast where migrants share the raw, honest stories behind their journeys. Tune in to listen to stories of struggle, courage and quiet achievements. This is a space for voices that often go unheard and people who describe the moments in their lives...that changed everything.
Episodes
15 episodes
Unlearn What You Grow Up With to Learn Unconditional Love | Helani’s Journey of Love & Parenting
In this episode, I sit down with Helani, an entrepreneur at 22, a parent and strong believer in unconditional love. She shares how Buddhist philosophy has quietly shaped the way she loves, feels, and lives, after spending years trying to unlear...
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Episode 15
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I Wish You Could Understand My Culture | Sonia's Journey of Being Understood
In this episode, I chat with the amazing Sonia, who has lived in multiple countries, carried her culture across borders, and built a life grounded in deep authenticity and passion for her work. After realising just how often migrants feel misun...
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Episode 14
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24:25
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Meet the Chemical Engineer Who Runs a Bakery | Vish’s Journey of Pushing Through
In this episode, I chat with Vish, who studied and worked as a chemical engineer before finally choosing the path her heart always knew - hospitality. Today, she runs a bakery she absolutely loves.We talk about the migrant experience, na...
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Episode 13
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21:22
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How Do You Hold Onto Who You Are, When You Migrate? | Dorcas’ Journey of Preserving Tradition
In this episode, I chat with Dorcas, a proud South African migrant and PhD researcher exploring the intangible traditions of culture, and the stories and rituals that shape who we are.We talk about identity, curiosity, and what it really me...
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Episode 12
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23:53
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From Printing to Cooking South Asian Food on MasterChef | Kishwar's Journey of Celebrating Culture
Migrant Munch is back!In this episode, I chat with the amazing Kishwar Chowdhury. From a career in printing to making her mark on the MasterChef stage, she shares how her parents helped her stay connected to her roots whilst gro...
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Episode 11
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23:44
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A Suitcase Holds More Than Our Belongings | A Story of a Migrant’s Suitcase
In this solo episode, I share the story of a migrant’s suitcase - the one that carries not only our belongings, but also our hopes, fears, and dreams that tie into everything we become as a migrant. This is a personal reflection on what a suitc...
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Episode 10
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19:52
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What Happens When an Extrovert from Estonia Moves to Australia? | Vlad’s Story of Decoding Cultures
Meet Vlad, an extrovert from a country full of introverts! In this episode, he shares his journey of moving from Estonia to Australia, and the cultural contrasts he’s noticed along the way. With authenticity and humour, he opens up about naviga...
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Episode 9
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23:46
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She left a ‘proper’ job to chase her passion | Tina’s Story of Shopping for Work
From leaving a “proper job” to pursuing her passion for fashion, Tina’s journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode of Migrant Munch, she opens up about taking the leap to become a personal stylist, moving across the world from A...
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Episode 8
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27:39
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He’s the kid your parents told you not to hang out with | Tanush’s story of Finding Happiness
From being seen as the “troublemaker kid” to discovering what truly brings him joy, Tanush’s journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode of Migrant Munch, he opens up about his childhood, his journey towards self-development and ...
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Episode 7
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23:48
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Over $150,000 in Debt and Multiple Job Rejections | Josh's Story of Not Giving Up
In Episode 6 of Migrant Munch, we chat to Josh Lincoln (yes, that’s his real name). Josh shares his journey from growing up in India to arriving in Australia as an international student, with no safety net and everything to figure out ...
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Episode 6
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23:44
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Our Struggles Make Us Stronger | Vish’s Story of Finding Her Way
In Episode 5 of Migrant Munch, Vish shares her story of growing up in Sri Lanka, navigating challenges, and then moving to Australia.From dealing with the struggles of setbacks she faced, to becoming a counsellor who now helps others he...
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Episode 5
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23:32
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Behind the Lab Coat and Wedding Dress. | Nisal's Story of Mice and Men (ft. A Wedding Dress)
In Episode 4 of Migrant Munch, Nisal Keembiyage shares his story of moving to Australia to study medicine, and unexpectedly becoming a bit of a celebrity along the way.From slicing brains in mice to lip syncing in the uni shuttle bus (a...
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Episode 4
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23:37
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Not Aussie enough. Not Lankan enough. | Sarah's Story of a Cross-Cultural Kid
What do you do when you're not quite Aussie, not quite Sri Lankan, yet always somewhere in the middle?In Episode 3, Dr. Sarah Arachchi shares what it was like growing up as a Sri Lankan in Australia and starting to realise the differenc...
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Episode 3
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25:20
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She Let Go of Who She Thought She Needed to Be | Duygu's Story of Evolving
In this episode of Migrant Munch, we hear from Duygu, who left Turkey and began the quiet, courageous work of evolving in a new life in Australia. From learning to silence her inner critic to figuring out her new identity, her story is one of s...
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Episode 2
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28:21
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She Got Her Dream Job, Then Everything Changed | Niranjala’s Story of Resilience
Trigger warning: This episode includes discussions of personal hardship, which may be distressing for some listeners. Please take care while listening and reach out for support.In Episode 1 of Migrant Munch, I chat with Niranjala, whose...
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Episode 1
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