In this episode, I invited Suki, who originally from Taiwan, and is a nutritionist with years of professional experience. As the spouse of a postdoctoral researcher at Stanford University, she is an active and vibrant presence on campus—participating in various activities and dedicating herself to volunteer work, always bringing positive energy to those around her.
In this episode (Part 1), we talk about the turning point when her thriving career came to a sudden pause, and how she navigated the emotional journey of rediscovering her self-worth. She shares her heartfelt reflections after listening to the first few episodes of this podcast—and how certain stories resonated deeply with her own experiences.
We also explore her cultural adaptation after moving to the United States, from small everyday surprises to bigger shifts in perspective. And she recounts an unforgettable trip to the ER in the U.S.—a story that blends surprise, helplessness, and unexpectedly heartwarming moments.
Whether or not you’ve lived abroad yourself, this conversation feels like a letter sent across borders—about courage, adaptation, and the warmth of human connection.
Suki 来自台湾，曾是一名拥有多年经验的营养师，专业与温暖兼具。如今，她以斯坦福大学博后家属的身份生活在校园中，不仅积极参加各类活动，还热心投身志愿服务，是社区里总能带来正能量的人。
在这期节目（上集）中，我们一起走进她从成熟的职场到职涯中断的转折时刻，听她分享那段重新寻找自我价值的心理旅程；她也谈到听完本播客前几期后的真情感受。
我们还聊到她初到美国面对的文化冲击与适应过程，从日常小事到深层观念的变化；以及一次难忘的美国急诊经历——那是一段夹杂着惊讶、无助和暖心瞬间的故事，让人忍不住会心一笑，也引人深思。
无论你是否身处异乡，这期节目都像一封跨越国界的信，关于勇气、适应、人与人之间的温暖链接。希望这期节目能够成为你的陪伴。
时长：25 min
下集预告：我们即将探讨各国朋友在饮食文化上的差异、不同国家对时间的态度、婚育观念的不同，加州对性别认同的包容，以及中美课堂在教育理念上的差异。敬请期待！