HeyJaredChasing China
Embark on a captivating journey with ’Chasing China,’ where we delve into the vibrant tapestry of expat life in China. Join your host Zarah as we explore the diverse facets of living, working, and thriving in the Middle Kingdom.
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10 Things I Love About Motherhood (opens the original)
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Motherhood is often talked about through the challenges: sleepless nights, exhaustion, and losing parts of your old life. But there is another side too. In this episode, I share the little moments I appreciate more, the new experiences motherhood brought me, and the unexpected joys of this new chapter. From quiet mornings ☕ to seeing the world through my child’s eyes 🌎 🎧 Listen now — Episode 6 of Chasing China #motherhood #momlife #motherhoodjourney #mompodcast #honestmotherhood #expatmom #expat
The Darkest Chapter of My Motherhood – My OHSS Story (opens the original)
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This is probably the most vulnerable episode I have shared so far. After deciding to try for a second child, a fertility treatment unexpectedly turned into a medical emergency. I spent weeks in the hospital, faced severe OHSS, pregnancy loss, and one of the most challenging times of my life — while being away from my baby. In this episode, I share the full story: the fear, the uncertainty, the physical pain, the emotional struggle, and what this experience taught me about motherhood, gratitude,
Life After Birth - Finding Our Rhythm as New Parents in China (opens the original)
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Today I’m sharing one of the most honest chapters of my motherhood journey: life after birth. After sharing my birth story, this episode is about what came next — bringing our newborn home, becoming a family of three, and figuring out this completely new life together. I’ll take you through: 🤍 The first weeks at home with Luca 🤍 Breastfeeding, doubts, and learning to let go 🤍 Sleepless nights and the challenges we faced 🤍 Finding support as a family living abroad in China 🤍 The lessons motherhoo
Giving Birth in China vs. Germany - 3 Things That Surprised Me the Most (opens the original)
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Giving birth in China vs. Germany is VERY different… but not in the way most people think. In this episode, I’m sharing the 3 biggest differences that shaped my experience: 🤍 Birth & healthcare 🤍 The hospital experience 🤍 Postpartum & “zuò yuèzi” Two cultures. Two completely different approaches. And honestly? Both have something really valuable. 🎧 Episode 3 is out now. #ChasingChina #BirthAbroad #ExpatLife #MotherhoodJourney #LifeInChina #GermanyVsChina
My Birth Story (opens the original)
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In this very personal episode of Chasing China , I’m sharing the story of one of the most life-changing experiences of my life: the birth of my son. From my final weeks of pregnancy and preparing for birth, to labor, our first days in the hospital, and looking back on the experience of giving birth in China — I’m taking you through the entire journey. This is not just a birth story. It’s also about becoming parents far away from home, navigating a different healthcare system and culture, and exp
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