The Girl Next Door

The Intro - How the f*ck did I get here?

In a world saturated with headlines about Israel, one voice cuts through the noise to ask a deeply personal and universally resonant question: "How the f*ck did I get here?". Join Shira in her Tel Aviv studio apartment as she launches a new podcast about the ordinary lives of people in an extraordinary place.

The Tower

Navigating personal heartbreak is hard enough , but how do you process it while living in a country experiencing collective trauma and war? This episode explores the messy, contradictory ways we cope —from the tribal energy of a mountaintop festival to a raw conversation with a friend about what it means to stay and be strong. It’s a story about the guilt of grieving personal catastrophes amidst a national crisis , and the slow, difficult flight back to oneself.

The Coffee Guy

How do you find a sense of belonging in a new country? For Shira, an Australian immigrant in Israel, the search begins with a simple, universal ritual: a daily cup of coffee. Follow her journey through the vibrant streets of Tel Aviv as she stumbles upon Ada, a hidden gem of a coffee shop. This episode is about how the smallest details—from the foam on a cappuccino to the smallest letter of the Hebrew alphabet—can reveal a universe of meaning.

The Girl Next Door

Life in Tel Aviv is electric, especially when you're starting fresh. Host Shira invites listeners into her apartment for a conversation with her neighbor, another "new olim" navigating life in Israel. Why do they, and so many others, leave behind comfortable lives for one in a country that’s not always easy? This episode delves into the allure of the high-tech world, the frustrations of modern dating, and the deep-seated search for belonging that defines the immigrant experience.

How the f*ck did I get here?

In a world saturated with headlines about Israel, one voice cuts through the noise to ask a deeply personal and universally resonant question: "How the f*ck did I get here?". Join Shira in her Tel Aviv studio apartment as she launches a new podcast about the ordinary lives of people in an extraordinary place.