ITALIAN, FOR SURE | The Podcast About Italian Culture full of Conversations with Italians in Italy

(VIDEO AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE) How are weddings in Italy different than weddings in America? As an American that recently got married in Italy, host Catrin Skaperdas noticed a lot of cultural differences between weddings she had experienced in the U.S. and traditions in Italy. Join newly-wed American host Catrin Skaperdas and guest Carolina Cornaglia - Event Manager at Casa Scaparone - as they laugh and smile their way through a conversation about Italian culture inclusive of: What do Italians wear to weddings in Italy Wedding superstitions Pre-wedding traditions Bridesmaids/Groomsmen vs Testimonies If there is religion present in weddings in Italy Party favors and "confetti" Wedding bands Seating plan What gifts do Italians give at weddings in Italy Food culture at weddings in Italy What's thrown at the end of Italian wedding ceremonies Stay tuned until the end to hear Carolina share 3 funny, cute, and shocking stories of weddings at Casa Scaparone. -- To learn more about Casa Scaparone, check out: https://www.casascaparone.it/en/ -- This interview was recorded inside the flower atelier at Casa Scaparone. -- Please leave Italian, For Sure a review on Pocket Casts: https://pocketcasts.com/ratings  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(VIDEO AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE) Discover the vibrant world of workout culture in Italy, and join host Catrin Skaperdas and guest Gabriele Tortorella - Head of Curriculum at Barry's Milan - as they laugh their way through a conversation about Italian culture inclusive of: Athleisure in Italy Boutique fitness studios in Italy What time Barry's opens in Milan vs New York City What clothes people are wearing when they arrive at Barry’s Milan KG (kilograms) vs LB (pounds) and Kilometers vs Miles Locker room habits in Milan (Italy) vs Miami (United States of America) Smoothies and breakfast culture in Italy How the Barry's Milan community is reflective of Italian culture What language is spoken at Barry's around the world -- (This interview was recorded inside the iconic Red Room at Barry's Milan and can be watched on Spotify or YouTube.) -- For more information about Barry's Milan, check out https://www.barrys.com/studio/senato/ -- Please leave Italian, For Sure a review on Pocket Casts: https://pocketcasts.com/ratings  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(VIDEO AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE) Sharing her journey between childhood and adulthood in Italy - full of cultural differences that shocked our American host - is Federica Mutti. Content Creator (47k+ YouTube), Published Author, and Co-Founder of MUNU Communications Agency. From describing the university experience, to when Italians typically get a first job and why, to the difficulties of obtaining a drivers license, to pros and cons of employment types, and more, join host Catrin Skaperdas, guest Federica, and friend-of-the-podcast Kenneth Hurley as they have an entertaining and thorough chat about what it's like growing up in Italy, inclusive of: Why Federica didn't get her drivers license at the legal age in Italy When Federica got her first job and why her father wasn't happy about it An Italian's perspective on freelancing What the "holy grail" of employment contracts is and why the trust in this contract is declining How work-life balance is in Italy What age Italians are considered adults What a resident of Italy needs (by law) before they can freelance Federica's interesting and inspiring experiences between 18 until 27 years old -- For more information about Federica Mutti, check out https://www.federicamutti.com/. This interview is also available to watch on Spotify and YouTube. Please leave Italian, For Sure a review on Pocket Casts: https://pocketcasts.com/ratings  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(VIDEO AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE) As an Italian living in America for over two years, Michele D’Innella has noticed plenty of interesting cultural differences between the U.S. and Italy. His unique experiences - having gone to law school in both countries - make his perspective fascinating as he brings us unique tidbits about Italian culture such as the "interrogations" children in the Italian school system go through. Join host Catrin and guest Michele as they have an entertaining and informative chat about Italian culture inclusive of: What Italians (vs Americans) wear for college graduation Differences between law school in the U.S. and Italy Why Michele feels more or less safe living in Washington, D.C. (compared to Bari, Puglia) Cultural differences prevalent in his relationship with an American "Interrogations" in Italian school How college graduation in Italy differs from college graduation in the U.S. The largest cultural difference he noticed as an Italian living in America A wrongful conviction of an American in Italy -- This interview is also available to watch on Spotify and YouTube. -- Born in Bari in 1995, Michele D’Innella is a lawyer and award-winning podcast producer. He studied Law at the University of Bari and then specialized in International & Comparative Law with an LL.M. at the George Washington University. In 2019 he made his first appearance in the podcasting world with an indie project. However, the real debut as a professional podcaster came in March 2021, when D’Innella launched his first branded format named “Storie di Tenebra”, a true crime series about the most infamous serial killers of Italy. The success of such initiative, mainly due to his forensic background, brought D’Innella on top of the charts. On the stage of Italy’s Podcasting Festival, he publicly announced the release of his new docuseries “Inverno Nucleare - Cronache di Chernobyl”, which then won the first edition of the Italian Podcast Awards in April 2022, in the category "Rising Star". After joining in 2023 the Board of Directors at Brothers in Law Inc., a non-profit organization committed to diversifying the legal profession, D'Innella officially entered the international podcasting community with a handful of new formats in English. Listen to Non Spegnere La Luce (Michele's true crime podcast produced in Italian) on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(VIDEO AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE) (TW: Mentions of suicide and sex) Helping us navigate the mental health system in Italy is Donatella Fiacchino, an Italian clinical psychologist and sex therapist. Whether you're considering relocating to Italy or simply curious about the differences in mental healthcare, this episode offers a fascinating glimpse into the Italian psyche. Join host Catrin Skaperdas and guest Donatella as they have an educational, entertaining, and important chat about Italian culture inclusive of: How Italians view mental health Routes someone in Italy looking for mental health care can take Finding therapy in English in Italy The ratio of suicide rates in Italy vs the U.S. Steps someone can take to become a clinical psychologist or sex therapist Why Donatella thinks sex is still a taboo in Italy Sex education in Italian's schools Gender roles in sex in Italy Differences between the North and South of Italy on topics surrounding mental health -- "The opinions, facts, examples, stories and hypotheses shared by Donatella Fiacchino in this episode come from personal observations on society, from the scientific literature and her psychological knowledge, from data collected via surveys, and from social media content. Examples when talking about people, relationship dynamics and any psychological construct only have explanatory functions and they do not come from the stories of current or past clients of Donatella Fiacchino. There’s never specific reference to current or past clients of hers. Any similarity to actual persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental." - Written by Donatella Fiacchino -- For more information about Donatella Fiacchino, check out https://www.donatellafiacchino.com/. This interview is also available to watch on Spotify and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices