Robin Who joins Matt for an aperitivo. She starts off sharing her experience growing up in multiple places around Italy before moving to Germany at age 12. She talks about developing her passion for language learning and foreign cultures that would eventually lead her to a life of travel. Robin reflects on her experiences in Ireland, India, and gives tips on how to have more immersive experiences in foreign countries where you don’t speak the language. She then explains the psychological impact that travel and language learning have on our brain, and how it can boost creativity, improve problem-solving, expand our world view, and open up pathways to both empathy and self-discovery. Next, Robin talks about founding “Our Connected World” to support people learning languages and learning more about our planet and themselves through travel. Matt and Robin then reflect on the struggles of marginalized groups they have encountered around the world from First Nations in Canada to immigrants in South Africa. And, finally, Robin reflects on how travel has impacted her and what travel means to her today. FULL SHOW NOTES AVAILABLE AT: www.TheMaverickShow.com
Episode #246: How World Travel Impacts Your Brain with Robin Who
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About the Guest
Robin Who
Robin Who is a location independent entrepreneur, travel-lifestyle mentor, speaker, educator, and the founder of “Our Connected World” which helps free-spirited souls around the world learn more about our beautiful planet & themselves. Robin has a Bachelors Degree in Psychology, a Master’s Degree in Social Policy and Innovation, and she’s fluent in 4 languages. Originally from Italy, she has been traveling the world for 12 years and has now been to over 40 countries.
What You'll Learn
- How neuroplasticity works and the impact world travel has on your brain
- Why travel improves creativity, problem-solving, and opens pathways to empathy
- The impact of language learning on your brain as a child and as an adult
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[2:13] Introducing Robin Who
[3:19] Growing up in Italy
[6:53] The over-touristification of Venice
[9:40] Living in Sicily
[18:07] Moving to Germany at 12 Years Old
[21:03] Becoming passionate about learning and teaching languages
[24:09] Experiences in Ireland
[28:16] Experiences in India
[33:11] Tips for Having More Immersive Experiences in Foreign Countries
[40:55] See Matt’s Top 10 Books for Digital Nomads
[42:15] How Travel and Foreign Cultural Immersion Impacts Our Brain
[44:43] How Travel Can Boost Creativity and Changes Our Perception of the World
[49:00] How Learning a New Language Impacts the Brain
[51:35] Founding “Our Connected World”
[54:01] Travel as a Pathway to Self-Discovery
[56:34] How Travel Has Impacted Robin
[58:43] Robin’s Reflections of the Struggles of First Nations in Canada
[1:03:15] Being Attentive to Marginalized Narratives While Traveling
[1:12:15] Reflecting on Anti-Immigrant Xenophobia
[1:19:27] What Travel Means to Robin
[1:21:01] The Lightning Round
[1:24:47] Follow and Connect with Robin
