Mastering Finland

#98 Escape Velocity w/ Joppe Quaedvlieg

In this episode, we welcome back our friend Joppe Quaedvlieg. Joppe just released a book, *Reaching Escape Velocity: A Proposal for an Alternative Way of Being.* Join us for a heartfelt and casual chat with Joppe as we dive into the pages of his beautifully vulnerable composition—a blend of short stories, poems, illustrations, and photographs that feels like a friend’s diary. We explore themes of authenticity, pursuing happiness, and redefining “better,” as Joppe shares personal struggles and triumphs, from childhood challenges to moments of profound realization. As one of Joppe’s friends, Peter Tapio, puts it in the forward of the book, it’s about “distilling your own moonshine” from life’s experiences and finding your unique path without prescriptive advice. Joppe’s empathetic approach shines through, echoing his belief that “together, we are strong.” Tune in to discover how to reach your own escape velocity! The book is perfect for anyone craving inspiration to live more authentically. Grab your own copy now: https://a.co/d/iayuQQR [https://a.co/d/iayuQQR] Follow Joppe: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joppequaedvlieg/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joppequaedvlieg/]

#97 Mastering Flowers with Kati Mayfield

Discover how Kati Mayfield’s vision of "no flower should go to waste" is transforming unwanted blooms into gifts of joy for those in need. From hospitals to homeless shelters, Flower Rescue brings beauty and community spirit to Finland. 🇫🇮✨Kati shares her journey from America to Finland, her love for the country's sincerity, and her tips for newcomers.

#96 Mental Health without Borders with Kami Fodor

Kami Fodor, a representative of Mieli Without Borders, discusses her journey and the organisation's mission to make mental health support accessible to foreigners in Finland. The episode underscores the importance of mental health support in the integration process for internationals and provides practical tips for maintaining mental well-being in Finland.

#95 Mental Health in Finland for Foreigners

Discover the stories of Annabel & Hatty from Compass Psychology on the Mastering Finland Podcast! Learn how love brought them to Finland, their insights on adapting to Finnish culture, and the vital role of mental health support for expats. Don't miss out on their valuable advice for thriving in a new country! #MasteringFinland #Expats #MentalHealthAwareness 🇫🇮

#94 The Worlds Most Difficult Language with Sanni Törmänen

Sanni Törmänen spills the secrets to mastering Finnish language. From teaching abroad to adapting to online learning, Sanni's journey is as dynamic as the language itself. Forget one-size-fits-all approaches – Sanni's all about personalized learning at sananpuru.com. With Finnish being more like a puzzle than a problem, Sanni and Matt liken it to learning a musical instrument: practice makes perfect! So, whether you're strumming chords or conjugating verbs, the key is consistency. Dive in for some language inspiration and hear how Sanni's students are conquering Finnish one conversation at a time!