Fika for Life

In the Fika for Life podcast we usually discuss matters from Ed and Linh's perspective and experiences but today we share a story about a woman that Linh had met. Imagine you have been in a committed relationship for 11 years, now you are expecting a baby and suddenly your partner bailes. Listen in when Ed and Linh are discussing the case and what we can learn from a real life scenario.

In light of the Corona pandemic many people find themselves struggling to find a job or being unemployed. Changing professions in the middle of your career or life is a daunting task for whatever reason. Ed is sharing his experience in changing his profession from being a executive chef in the US to be a theology student and eventually a priest in the Church of Sweden.

Everyone has experienced shame but is it still relevant in this time and age? Ed and Linh discuss about their experience on shame and shaming and give you some insights into their upbringing and the influence of feeling shame.

Laughing prolongs life and a good sense of humor is always appreciated. Today Linh and Ed talk about where they think the border goes when it comes to making jokes and what a good sense of humor can do. Tag along for the next 28 minutes and laugh with us!

In response to a listener, Edward and Linh share some practical advice about marriage from an intercultural perspective.

Edward and Linh welcome in the New Year in their own quirky way. They reflect upon the past as well as look forward.

In light of the current pandemic, COVID 19, Linh and Edward share how this Christmas will be different for them. As usual they talk about a whole lot of other topics.

Well, we had a blast talking about disappointments so Edward and Linh invited Timmy back to do another episode about disappointments in life.  Timmy brings a level of deep thinking while Edward and Linh are their usual selves.

Edward and Linh have a guest Timmy to talk about how to deal with various aspects of disappointments from their own life and theories from socialists.

As an African American, Ed never knew where his ancestors came from and with that what his origin was. Here Ed opens his gene test which tells him what genetic material he is made of and how this knowledge changes his life. Linh and Timmy support him in this emotional moment and give their input in his new found puzzle piece.