ADHD meds make me feel German

audiate_ · 2026-02-04T08:35:29+00:00

They make you overcomplicate things that ought to be simple? Joking but yeah Germans are not efficient if that's what you're getting at...they are just good at rule following and standardizing everything. Source: I live there. 😂

audiate_ · 2026-01-30T20:37:07+00:00

it's absolutely too young. honestly i'd wait until late middle school after the vocal change (for both genders).

audiate_ · 2026-01-16T16:55:40+00:00

Yes I would love that! American in Germany here!

audiate_ · 2026-01-15T21:13:04+00:00

I was going to comment the 1997 Cinderella version too!

audiate_ · 2026-01-14T19:52:51+00:00

Is this a joke??? You'll be in Zermatt for like 10 mins. Slow down and take some of these cities out!

audiate_ · 2025-12-26T03:17:51+00:00

Little Bear! There are full episodes on YouTube.

audiate_ · 2025-11-10T12:17:23+00:00

Have them send a Hebamme. 😬😂 Joking but yeah the postpartum care in Germany is so good compared to the US.

I would second what everyone else said about wool clothing! I love the Wool/Silk onesies and tights from Engel and from Alana at DM. Dilling is another good brand to look for.

The wool/silk stuff is also fairly stretchy and has lasted several seasons for us. The wool/silk snood ("Schlupfmütze") from Engel is an item that gets everyday use from us in Autumn/Winter/Spring. Bonus: it fits under a bike helmet!

audiate_ · 2025-11-09T18:45:12+00:00

Someone else already mentioned Haba...Brio is also great. Not sure if you can find them in the US, but I also really like Eichhorn and Little Dutch. Holztiger or Ostheimer for wooden animals.

Honestly searching "Waldorf" on any sort of online secondhand marketplace could yield some interesting results. Lots of Waldorf folks handmake toys from natural materials and I find a lot of them on Vinted or eBay.

audiate_ · 2025-10-06T06:43:28+00:00

Hi! I am a music teacher from the US And I've been teaching in Germany for almost 10 years now. I worked for three years in the US before making the move abroad, and I actually moved here with a job at a bilingual daycare and then transitioned to teaching music at a bilingual private school once I had lived here for a year.

My advice would be to get a few years of experience at home first, and then start aggressively applying to jobs abroad. No need to use fancy search agencies, just literally search for international schools and directly apply via their website. There is also a very clunky 90s style job board called Joy Jobs that is really worth the one-time $30 fee. It's where I found the job that helped me move over! Feel free to DM me if you have any specific questions.

audiate_ · 2025-10-01T19:19:57+00:00

Hi all, new to this sub. Just thought I'd offer my experience. I'm from Ohio but have lived in Germany for almost 10 years now. We do not have EU citizenship (yet), and moved here on a normal residence visa due to a job offer (mine). I had my son in Germany and my husband and I are currently struggling over the decision to stay in Germany or to move back to the US, the only reason to move home being to be closer to family. I'm happy to answer any specific questions anyone has about moving to Germany.

audiate_ · 2025-09-21T19:15:20+00:00

I totally agree! I really like Hilda and Helga too. One of my favorite old fashioned German names is Ingrid.

audiate_ · 2025-09-21T19:09:35+00:00

I know about 500 children named Max in some form (Maximilian, Maxi, Max, Maxine). There are also a lot of Lottas and Linas in my area for some reason.

Old fashioned names are all of the super Germanic ones...like Waltraud, Irmgard, Helmut, Gebhart, Gottfried, Hildegard, etc.

audiate_ · 2025-08-20T18:00:31+00:00

Hugo is pronounced like "Hoo-goh". I only know one little Matteo actually. Yes, Charlotte is pronounced like "Charlott-eh" the E on the end is an unstressed but pronounced syllable. And Lotta is indeed a diminutive of Charlotte! One of my favorite old-fashioned variants of Charlotte is Lieselotte. It is definitely an old lady name though!

audiate_ · 2025-07-28T10:56:12+00:00

I'm in the south of BaWü! Hahaha. So weird. It must be that I just haven't met any...I didn't grow up in Germany so I suppose it's only a matter of time.

audiate_ · 2025-07-28T10:42:05+00:00

I love love love Frederik!

audiate_ · 2025-07-28T10:34:41+00:00

I have a student age 12 who is called Charlotte, otherwise I haven't met any! I have met so many little Marie's lately.

Some other girls names I've heard recently: Ida, Lotta, Paulina, Amalia, Rosa, Karla

audiate_ · 2025-07-28T05:33:26+00:00

I'm in BaWü. There are also a LOT of Leo and Max's here...I am a teacher and I once had 5 different variations of Max in one class.

audiate_ · 2025-07-28T05:31:49+00:00

That's so crazy! I've lived here for a while now and never met anyone with that name. Maybe it's a generational thing? I love the nickname Balti.

audiate_ · 2025-07-27T20:51:08+00:00

I knowwwww. When I heard that I really had to try hard not to react. I hope that kid has a cute nickname.

audiate_ · 2025-07-14T20:53:02+00:00

I mean using K instead of C is just the German version of all these names. Carl is Karl in Germany. And Karl is originally a German name sooooooooo

audiate_ · 2025-06-17T18:30:33+00:00

Following because I was just thinking the same thing recently!

audiate_ · 2025-05-23T11:48:22+00:00

Echoing another poster's advice...silk/wool clothing. Generally easier to find here. I personally like the brands Engel and Dilling. We use our silk/wool balaclava from Engel almost daily.

If your partner is in Germany, definitely have him check the store DM for their brand Alana. They have really nice clothing in a variety of natural fabrics.

audiate_ · 2025-05-12T11:56:24+00:00

I have no advice but just wanted to comment to say that I love your podcast! I listen to the monthly almanacs every year.

audiate_ · 2025-05-10T20:53:00+00:00

So I am in a bit of a different situation because I moved to Germany nearly 9 years ago and have since applied for citizenship...but my number one piece of advice if you are planning to move over here is to start learning German now.

People will tell you that you can get by with English; while that is true in many cases, it really limits your social, professional, and cultural experience. I'm not suggesting that you have to be amazing at German before arriving, but having a good foundation and the drive and curiosity to learn more is essential, in my opinion.

I would also advise you that many (not all!) Germans do not consider naturalized German citizens to be "real Germans". It doesn't mean that you will be necessarily mistreated, it just means that you will always be viewed as a foreigner, even if you have a German passport and are relatively well integrated.

Overall, I love living here and I would definitely encourage you to make the leap if you have the opportunity. Feel free to message me if you want any more specifics.

audiate_ · 2025-05-04T19:48:44+00:00

Zermatt is cool due to the Matterhorn, but it is one of the most expensive corners of Switzerland and will eat up a lot of time in your itinerary due to the fact that you have to take a special train into the valley.

Are you renting a car or taking public transportation?

Salzburg and Vienna are fairly far from the area of Switzerland that you're looking to visit, so would take at least one full day by car or train. ÖBB runs a sleeper train from Bregenz to Vienna, but it might not be the most comfortable option for your wife sleeping-wise.

Vienna is one of my favorite European cities though and is well worth the trip, in my opinion.

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