Two cousins living nine hours apart, one in the United States, and the other in Germany, share their unique experiences about identity, culture and the immigrant experience... oh, and the latest celebrity gossip, guilty pleasures, and their favorite flicks.
Susan and Walo reflect on their disconnect with nature while discussing critically-acclaimed films that have recently instilled in them a growing desire for the outdoors.(Films mentioned: Sound of Metal, Minari, Nomadland)
Self-love can take on many shapes. Susan and Walo explore what the word means to them, and how it has been impacting Susan's venture back into online dating after several bad dates and a long hiatus.
Susan and Walo take it back to the early 2000s to share some embarrassing puberty stories from their awkward teenage years.
Walo and Susan are back and kicking off Season 2 of Nine Hours Ahead with a fresh, fun perspective as they look back at their forever go-to films & shows, and discuss some of the latest celebrity gossip.
Wrapping up the first season, Walo and Susan look back at the ups and downs of the past year. They also discuss the difficulties that come with being an empathic person, setting boundaries, and demanding more for yourself.
In part two of the Mental Health episode, Susan and Walo open up about their own personal struggles with mental health, and discuss some of the ways in which they sought help to deal with them.
Susan and Walo discuss how the generational trauma passed down from their parents has affected their families and their mental health, as well as what steps they have taken to try to heal it.
Susan takes over the podcast for this episode to dive into some of her recent experiences with gender inequality within her field of study, as well as the pitfalls of constantly saying "sorry."
As they begin to enter a new decade of their lives, Susan and Walo discuss how it feels to fall "behind" in an ever-demanding world, and the repercussions that come with not meeting certain societal norms as women.
Coming out, dating, and sex. Walo and Susan explore the influence their upbringings had on their relationship with physical intimacy.
Walo opens up about her nose job and the regret that followed. Susan discusses her lifelong struggle with self-image and the acceptance of her body.
Walo unboxes the pain of a recent job interview, and brings awareness to how integration has failed in Germany.
Susan discusses her writer's doubt and her fears of exposure with screenwriting. Walo tackles the importance of authenticity and standing up for one's self in social situations.