Lessons learned from caretaking and chaos

Lessons learned from caretaking and chaos

This episode is part Carioca Connection Classics — a curated collection of our favorite moments from the past ten seasons. You can get all the free worksheets at https://cariocaconnection.com/cc-classics

In this episode of Carioca Connection, Alexia and Foster share their experiences with Alexia’s father’s heart surgery. They explore the nuances of dealing with family health crises while living abroad in Portugal, highlighting the strength of community and the support system that emerged around them. This episode not only sheds light on medical vocabulary in Portuguese but also captures the emotional resilience and familial bonds that are universally relatable. As always, the conversation is rich with real-life Brazilian Portuguese that offers insights beyond the classroom.

E agora em português… 🇧🇷

Neste episódio do Carioca Connection, Alexia e Foster compartilham uma jornada pessoal e emocionante, detalhando a experiência da cirurgia cardíaca do pai da Alexia. Eles exploram os desafios de enfrentar crises de saúde familiares enquanto vivem no exterior, em Portugal, destacando a força da comunidade e o apoio que receberam. Este episódio não só oferece um vocabulário médico em português, mas também captura a resiliência emocional e os laços familiares que são universalmente compreensíveis. Como sempre, a conversa está repleta de português brasileiro autêntico que vai além do que se encontra em livros didáticos. Aproveite!

Thanks so much for listening! If you want to keep studying with us, you can get the free worksheets for this episode — and all the other Carioca Connection Classics — at https://cariocaconnection.com/cc-classics

Creators and Guests

Alexia Souza
Host
Alexia Souza
Co-host of Carioca Connection
Foster Hodge
Host
Foster Hodge
Co-host of Carioca Connection
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