In August, my mom welcomed a foreign exchange student from Germany into her home—and from day one, he became part of ours, too.
We’ve shared beach days in Port O’Connor, a family vacation to Mexico, and even taught him how to drive (shoutout to Frank for being the brave teacher!). My 10-year-old son absolutely adores him, and saying goodbye is going to be so hard.
Today, he joins me on the podcast before flying back home with his parents. We’re talking about everything—from the cultural differences he noticed, to his favorite memories, and how this experience has shaped who he’s becoming.
This is a reminder that family is about so much more than blood—it’s about love, shared experiences, and the people who change us for the better.
WAYS TO GET INFO ABOUT HOSTING AN EXCHANGE STUDENT ~
Email - Dawn.leighton@efexchangeyear.org
Website - efexchangeyear.org/iec/dawn-leighton
THANK YOU TO THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR ~
🫧 HERBAL FACE FOOD: The most potent anti-aging, multi-correction, anti-viral skin care product on the market. No fillers, no chemicals, no BS. I am OBSESSED and I know you will be, too! - https://herbalfacefood.com/?afmc=CHRYSTY (Code CHRYSTY for 30% off your first order)
💻 Follow me on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/chrystylockhart/
📱Join the text COMMUNITY: http://formstax.co/21ee80d9
🎙️RATE & REVIEW: If this episode spoke to your heart, please leave a review—it helps more moms like you find the show! 🫶🏼
🛑 DISCLAIMER: The information and opinions contained in Start Scared is for personal and entertainment purposes only.
I am SO grateful that you’re here and to be on this journey WITH you, girl! Cheers to US and our growth together! I love you, I am rooting for you and remember, YOU MATTER. 🤟🏻
xo,
Chrysty
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist
It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.