Best Thirdculturekid Podcasts (2024)

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Let's Catch Up! | Episode 25 47:13

2M ago47:13

47:13

At the time of recording this episode, we had not released a podcast episode or posted ANYTHING on Taking Route for a solid nine months. Denise, Melissa, and Alicia certainly didn’t intend to go dark for so long, but we just so happened to all go through pretty intense seasons of life all at the same time. So, for this episode, we thought it might …

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The Four Phases of Culture Stress | Episode 24 54:33

2M ago54:33

54:33

A quick Google search of “culture stress” will inform you there are phases to this phenomenon. One source summarizes it with the following four phases: fun, flight, fight, and fit. It’s important for you to know that EVERYONE experiences cultural stress to some degree while living in a foreign context. Knowing this fact and being aware of the phase…

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Don't Move Overseas If... | Episode 23 36:33

11M ago36:33

36:33

Are you thinking about moving to another country and wondering if you’re cut out for the expat life? If so, you’ll want to listen to this episode ASAP! If you’re a current expat, you’ll still want to listen because who among us has not continued to question if we’re cut out for this life? 😅🥴🤪 In this episode, we’ll discuss reasons NOT to move to an…

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Praying in ALL Circumstances in the Expat Life | Episode 22 35:19

1y ago35:19

35:19

In this episode, we’re celebrating the latest release of Liturgies and Laments for the Sojourner: Volume One, co-authored by Heather Fallis, Tamika Rybinski, and our very own Alicia Boyce. This book is the perfect companion for anyone who finds themselves living the life of a foreigner. It’s also a great resource for friends and family to reference…

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Navigating Medical Emergencies (and Mysteries) in a Foreign Context | Episode 21 41:16

1y ago41:16

41:16

Most of us are probably familiar with the book, “Where There Is No Doctor.” It’s a medical manual available in more than 85 languages and provides practical, easily understood information on how to diagnose, treat, and prevent common injuries and illnesses. Of course, nowadays, folks are more likely to consult Google, WebMD, or send a quick WhatsAp…

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You Asked, We Answered: Round Two | Episode 20 39:32

1y ago39:32

39:32

In this episode, we’re doing our second round of “ask us anything.” We didn’t have time to cover all the questions, but we do discuss boundaries, hosting guests, our expat marriages, advice for our first year selves, emotional/mental health, and the most interesting gifts we received from our host culture friends. We also give some rapid-fire answe…

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Mary Did You Know? (An Expat Perspective) | Episode 19 38:13

1+ y ago38:13

38:13

We thought it might be time to do another Christmas episode since our last one was in the Year of Our Lord 2020. This time, we’re taking a look at the story of the birth of Jesus from Mary’s perspective. At first glance, we might not feel like we can relate to MARY, MOTHER OF JESUS THE MESSIAH. But we know she was a sojourner—an expat, if you will.…

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The Do's and Don'ts of Raising TCKs | Episode 18 38:11

1+ y ago38:11

38:11

We don’t claim to be experts in this department, by any means, but we do have some experience with raising TCKs. You can treat this episode like a buffet line—take what you like, pass on the things you don’t. As Melissa said in this episode, “You’re smart parents. I’m sure you can figure out which ones to do and which ones to don’t." Ultimately, we…

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Ghost Fish and Roaches and Dengue, oh my! | Episode 17 40:45

1+ y ago40:45

40:45

It’s been awhile since we’ve gathered for some tea time chatter, so we thought we’d spend an entire episode sharing stories from our life lately. For starters, we’ll be talking about ghost fish, roach infestations, and dengue. But we’ll also be talking about tattoos, hermit crabs, and what to do when life hands you a fish in a bag. Pour yourself a …

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Posers: Pretending We Know What We Are Doing 39:27

1+ y ago39:27

39:27

We are so real we're fake. Sometimes. Or, we used to be. Because sometimes it's tempting to fake being better than you are. Has anyone ever read a description of one of our episodes? I doubt it. Typing episode descriptions feels like something I'm impostering at right now.

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Starting over... for the twenty millionth time 38:37

1+ y ago38:37

38:37

We moved. We're exhausted, grateful and complainy. In summary...nothing new. 😂

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The Do's and Don'ts of Rest | Episode 16 35:30

1+ y ago35:30

35:30

What is rest? What does it look like—especially for those of us whose personal lives blend right into our work/ministry lives? How can we tell if we’re just exhausted or if we’ve tipped over into burnout or depression? These are a few of the questions we discuss in this second segment of “do’s and don’ts.” Don’t forget to check out our show notes f…

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These are a few of my RANDOMEST Thiiiiiiinnnnngggsssss 36:26

2y ago36:26

36:26

This episode is better than whiskers on kittens. Join in to for some lighter side talk- things about Annalee that may surprise you. And insights on Angi that probably don't....

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Brain Basement: Labels...good, bad, lame or excellent? 37:24

2y ago37:24

37:24

Let's talk about labels in all directions. Lots of questions. Join us for weekly pondering on the path to emotional confusion.By Brain Basement

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Worry Wander to the 90s Mall 32:58

2y ago32:58

32:58

Where does your brain take you when it's left unattended? To the swatch store and to explore all the details of re-creating the 90s experience? Or to fear and gut-wrenching worry? 50 episodes got us like Whaaaa???!By Brain Basement

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Tension: wound up tight with Brain Basement 38:10

2y ago38:10

38:10

Feeling all wound up and what to do about it.By Brain Basement

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Let's Just Pretend This Isn't: Attempts at Shelving Emotions 35:03

2y ago35:03

35:03

After a lot of upheaval for 6 weeks...or two months? We are back on track. Let's talk about all the things and solve none of them. How much do we have the ability to hold off a meltdown, over-ride sadness or ignore guilt?By Brain Basement

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The Do's and Don'ts of Home Assignment | Episode 15 43:35

2y ago43:35

43:35

We’re doing a little series of “dos and don’ts” for the next few episodes. And we’re starting off with home assignments (aka: furlough, home leave, going back for a visit, etc.) Returning to your passport country holds wonderful opportunities to connect with family, friends, and our home culture. It also has a lot of stressful elements. On this epi…

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Celebrating Milestones in Expat Life | Episode 14 46:37

2y ago46:37

46:37

We’re usually quick to notice where we fall short and often forget to celebrate the progress. In this episode, we’ll be sharing stories about milestones we’ve reached in our own expat life—and we invite you to do the same! It’s a great habit to acknowledge and celebrate the progress we’ve made. And speaking of celebrating, we recently reached a mil…

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Handling Conflict in Expat Friendship | Episode 13 36:34

2y ago36:34

36:34

Conflict will arise from time to time in any friendship—even the best of them— and how we manage these inevitable disagreements with our friends can play a big part in the health of the relationship. In expat life, friendships are really important to invest in so we can find community with others who understand our life. During this tea time chat, …

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046 - Leaving Home 45:32

2y ago45:32

45:32

With evacuations top of mind, we invited Sina Jones, our friend and fellow expat spouse on the show to talk about her experience. So thankful for the stories and insights Sina shares around two separate and very different evacuations their family went through while living abroad. You won't want to miss this heartfelt convo featuring a lot of wisdom…

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Moving Again After Moving Abroad | Episode 12 39:56

2y ago39:56

39:56

You’ve already done the BIG-sell-all-your-things move. But now it’s time to move again—maybe it’s across town or across the country. You don’t have to sell all.the.things again, but you do have to get it all from Point A to Point B. In this episode of "It’s Tea Time Somewhere," we’ll be sharing how many times we’ve each moved, stories from previous…

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045 - Expat Life is Scientifically Proven to Build Better Memories...maybe 34:19

2+ y ago34:19

34:19

Let's discuss a finding mentioned in the book Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua Foer. This episode begins with a sneak peek of one of our Members Only Inner Circle Friendship Talks...if you want to hear what we won't just tell EVERYONE, come join us over there. Connect with Annalee at HereNowCollective.com Connect with Angi here at Teenlines.com…

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044 - Emotional Layering: Building Yertle the Turtle Emotional Mountains in our Daily Lives 33:32

2+ y ago33:32

33:32

What's the deal with primary and secondary emotions? And do we even need to pay attention to them? Is Anger a clean emotion or a dirty emotion? Let's talk about this stuff and make our emotional lives BETTER in small ways.By Brain Basement Podcast

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043 - Homesickness Realness 40:13

2+ y ago40:13

40:13

Homesick...an accepted piece of our mobile lifestyle. How does it happen for us when we don't really know how to define "home" much of the time?? More thoughts and musings on all things emotion. We may not have answers but we are experts at having all the questions. - Show Notes: @bad_days_abroadBy Brain Basement Podcast

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042 - Join Us Under the Peace Parachute 21:46

2+ y ago21:46

21:46

We are really starting a community. Join us in 2022!By Brain Basement

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041 - Strest Rest: The PTA Meeting is not a Saber Tooth Tiger 37:42

2+ y ago37:42

37:42

Let's really consider how much of our daily life we spend in the STRESSED part of the stress response cycle. Why/when/how did rest become uncomfortable??? Plus cockroaches! - Show Notes: Burnout, the Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Amelia & Emily NagoskiBy Brain Basement

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040 - Who's Your Sad Support Team? 34:11

2+ y ago34:11

34:11

Who do you want to talk to most when you're sad? Your mom? Your sister? Your partner? Who is your PERSON?By Brain Basement Podcast

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039 - Friendship Hardship 42:24

2+ y ago42:24

42:24

Friendships and having to make new connections every time we move is not without challenges.By Brain Basement

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038 - Daily Downers: Ignoring Small Grief 31:34

2+ y ago31:34

31:34

The realities of small frustrations and sadness in daily life. This happens to most of us...should we ignore it or pay more attention to it. These are small talks about big ideas, as friends- Annalee brings in the wise words of leaders and Angi just throws out random reactions. With you joining us...we start to feel like a circle of friends, (the n…

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037- Brain Basement Welcomes Envy 33:51

2+ y ago33:51

33:51

Angi & Annalee wonder if there's anything good about envy. Why do most of us humans constantly compare ourselves with someone else? Why do we focus on finding our own "lack?" More emotional exploration from two non-experts. - Show Notes: Three routes to working with difficult emotions - https://www.intentionalexpat.com/resume/…

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036-An Experiment in Reluctant Gratitude Journaling 35:36

2+ y ago35:36

35:36

This is real life- it's not glamorous, this is what motherhood looks like sometimes.By Brain Basement

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Vacays and Staycays | Episode 11 35:27

2+ y ago35:27

35:27

This episode is all about vacations! We talk about our vacation rhythms (back when, you know, we could actually go somewhere…), how we make them happen, or why they don’t happen. We also discuss the guilt that many cross-cultural workers feel about taking a vacation. Rest is so necessary, in any kind of work, and we want you to feel the freedom to …

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035 - Brain Basement Wins...sometimes 29:12

2+ y ago29:12

29:12

We're not always losers...it's just that we FEEL like we are if we forget to notice the wins. Proud, accomplished, satisfied, comfortable- let's soak up the good vibes when they're around. Settle in for a semi-positive episode.By Annalee & Angi

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034 - What We do to Feel Better When We're not Feeling so Hot 38:20

2+ y ago38:20

38:20

Angi & Annalee chat over the trusty go-tos they pull out after moving to a new place that help make those first few days/weeks/months a bit more bearable & doable. Annalee promotes showering... sometimes.. & Angi shares her worst tip yet. We are not an advice podcast...we are your friends. Call us sometime. #realness…

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