6. What Living in India Teaches Us About Generosity
- Author
- Dorothée Chareyron
- Published
- Mon 18 Aug 2025
- Episode Link
- None
In today’s episode, I sat down with Amy Zimmerman, an American woman, married to an Indian man.
She shares with us her experiences of moving from the USA to India.
We discuss the cultural differences in family life, relationships, and the challenges she faced in adapting to a new environment. She highlights the importance of family culture, the dynamics of her marriage to an Indian man, and the warmth and generosity she encountered in Indian society.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Background
04:29
Cultural Differences in Family Life
09:57
Navigating Relationships and Family Expectations
16:59
Experiencing India: A Journey of Discovery
21:11
Marriage and Family Dynamics
28:29
Embracing Cultural Differences and Building Relationships
Navigate Across Borders is a podcast where you hear about the real-life stories of ambitious professionals and expats from different countries. Whether they’re working with international teams or living with someone from a different culture, they will explain how they build cross-cultural connections.
Who am?
I’m Dorothée Chareyron, a French expat & global educator who has lived and worked in Asia since 2004. I’m now based in Bangalore, India.
