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In this episode of International Love Story, we welcome Marie, a third culture kid, to discuss the complexities of intercultural relationships. They explore how Marie's diverse upbringing has shaped her identity and affected her relationships, particularly the challenges of navigating cultural differences and emotional processing. Marie shares her journey of building confidence and understanding the impact of goodbyes on her relationships, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and communication in dating. In this conversation, the speakers explore the complexities of being a Third Culture Kid (TCK), discussing the challenges of transitioning to new cultures, the importance of communication in relationships, and the dynamics of friendship across different cultural backgrounds. They emphasize the significance of self-discovery and understanding one's identity to foster healthy relationships and navigate the emotional landscape of being a TCK.JOIN the SKOOL-Group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Source for Couples in Intercultural Relationships⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠➡️JOIN the Group for Women in Intercultural Relationships:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://chat.whatsapp.com/Fy5IOsGnOoN1D0foex9EBY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠❤️Tell your Story:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSegfNeCTr9Dv6Wr7RMjctbZDkXtSot5tCBuwdZeR47-PVA77A/viewform⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get in Contact with Marie:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: internationallovestorypodcast@gmail.comLeave a  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️  review⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ABOUT USYouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@internationallovestory⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/internationallovestory/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/internationallovestorypodcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@international.love.story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠00:00 Introduction02:40 Marie's Journey as a Third Culture Kid06:05 Impact of Identity Crisis on Relationships13:28 Building Confidence and Navigating Relationships18:11 Understanding Goodbyes and Emotional Processing27:30 Cultural Differences in Dating and Relationships39:05 Returning to Roots: A Journey of Discovery40:15 The TCK Experience: Transitioning to New Cultures42:10 Navigating Relationships: The TCK Perspective46:27 The Importance of Communication in Relationships49:22 Friendship Dynamics: Building Connections Across Cultures55:17 Defining Friendship: Growth and Change

In this episode, I'm chatting with the wonderful Rachel Cason, Third Culture Kid Councillor, who is an incredible human I've been personally working with to support me in navigating life as a TCK. She is a wealth of knowledge and in this episode, helps to dissect some of the challenges of being a Third Culture Kid in leadership and health. It's a niche episode, but I know for all of you who resonate, it's going to be deeply healing and impactful. As always, let me know how you get on and share with anyone you may feel will benefit. CONNECT WITH RACHEL:Website: https://www.explorelifestory.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachel.cason.lifestoryRachel's Book (HIGHLY RECOMMEND!): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Incredible-Lives-Courage-Live-Them-ebook/dp/B0C2XTWKQX?ref_=ast_author_dpCONNECT WITH ME: Come to my UNLOCK YOUR PEAK PERFORMANCE MASTERCLASS: https://www.sarah-elisabeth.co.uk/unlock-your-peak-performance-masterclassWork with me 1:1: https://www.sarah-elisabeth.co.uk/11-coachingFollow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahelisabethhealth/

This Review-Preview episode is an aerial view of where we've been in season 3 and where we are going in season 4.  We are in the middle of our two-season series of Third Culture Kid (TCK) guests who have spent some of their childhood living outside their passport country. We review our season 3 TCK guests and share quotes and a few lessons from each of their interviews.  Then we give a preview of the amazing TCK guests we have lined up for season 4.  They have stories of coming and going to and from Cameroon, China, Germany, Kenya, Philippines, Egypt, South Korea, Spain, the U.S., Uruguay, and Brazil.  Don't miss this Review-Preview episode for the window seat aerial view of seasons 3 and 4! See photos of our guests and sign up for our email list at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠roundtripstories.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow @roundtripstoriespodcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!

This episode delves into the unique experiences of our amazing guest, Lydia Chu, who grew up as a Third Culture Kid (TCK). TCKs are people who have spent a significant portion of their formative years living in cultures other than their parents' original culture - but as we've learned throughout the years, definition of a TCK can vary.The episode explores how this multicultural upbringing has shaped the way Lydia approaches travel. We discuss topics such as cultural adaptability, global perspective, and travel style.Thank you, Lydia, for your time and insight!Connect with Lydia Chu:IG: @thoughtfulwandersblog: www.thoughtfulwanders.comSend us a textSupport the show---Always protect yourself on your travels: get your own SafetyWing Nomad Insurance (affiliate link).Curious about our favorite gear, other excellent podcasts, and sneak peaks at upcoming IRL events and episodes? Don't miss out- get our monthly newsletter "THE CHECK-IN", delivered straight to your inbox every 1st Wednesday!Connect with Ticket 2 Anywhere Podcast!Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • TwitterIf you enjoyed this episode, consider supporting the show by Buying Us a Coffee! Click here to support the show. *Subscribe* to our Youtube Channel: Ticket 2 Anywhere PodcastListen to our podcast everywhere you streamMusic: Tropical ChillMusic produced by OrangeHeadWatch : https://youtu.be/UsI6VbzGlIAWebsite : http://www.orangehead.netProduction by Trizzy of TrizzInc

This week, I speak to Nikki Muller is a Swiss-Filipina, Third Culture Kid. The FLY Entertainment Artist landed her first regional TV job when she was just 15 years old, hosting MTV@Mbassy. At 20 she was nominated as “Best Entertainment Presenter” at the Asian Television Awards while interning with Diane Sawyer for ABC News in New York City. She's covered tennis and motor sports on Fox Sports Asia, talked food science on National Geographic and moderated discussions ranging from sustainability, inclusivity in the workplace and the future of tech. While working at the United Nations Headquarters, Nikki's interest in organizational leadership and cultural competence was first sparked. Nikki now focuses her area of expertise on the Third Culture Kid (TCK) experience and the unique lessons that come from having lived a highly mobile and multi-cultural childhood. Nikki, and many TCKs like her, are acclimatised to disruption from an early age and seek out the opportunities that accompany change. As a trained journalist, Nikki's research on identity, belonging and managing transitions is extremely relevant to today's most significant workplace challenges. We're seeing organisations prioritise diversity, equity and inclusion as they face remarkable changes within their own companies across all sectors. Nikki's keynotes share small gearshifts that can make a big difference in reinvigorating collaborative teams amidst uncertainty. Her keynotes are brought to life through her own personal stories and interwoven with the latest science around the power of positive transitions and the tools to cultivate a culture of belonging. Having spent her formative years navigating copious change and grappling with a search for roots and community, Nikki has found a way to take the lessons of her childhood and make them relevant to today's most pressing challenges and opportunities. Episode Highlights: Life as the new Mrs. Nikki Muller Deciding on next moves as a TCK The need for restlessness, the anticipation for change Being acclimated to discomfort as a TCK The relationship to taking risks as a TCK The loss and grief that comes from a move What happens in our limbic system when experiencing culture shock Where do we feel a sense of belonging? Transition care for children Get in touch with Stephanie: www.listeningwellpodcast.com | @listeningwellpodcast Thank you for Listening Well!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can you find where you belong halfway across the world?In this episode, Shreya Sharma shares her unique experience growing up as a Third Culture Kid (TCK) and moving to various countries in the Gulf region before becoming a naturalized Canadian citizen, where she found her chosen place of belonging. She discusses the impact of colonial beauty standards, the caste system, and her intersectional identity as a queer woman of color on her sense of self. Shreya challenges traditional notions of "coming out" and reflects on her journey to Canadian citizenship, which has brought her a profound sense of belonging and liberated her to choose her own path. She poignantly articulates this newfound freedom in a powerful, poetic way.Episode mentionsShreya's Audio Affairs — Shreya's newsletterThe God of Small Things — Arundhati Roy—✳ Leave a Review or Rate the show on Apple or Spotify. It means a lot!✳ Sign-up to The QUEST. Newsletter to explore the crossroads of multiple belongings.—Original music is composed and produced by Malik Elmessiry.The inbetweenish pod is created and hosted by Beatriz Nour.—Curious to learn more about the in-betweenish?Visit our website: www.inbetweenish.netBehind-the-scenes is on our Instagram: @inbetweenish.podHave an idea? Contact Us or send an email to beatriz@inbetweenish.net

For International TCK Day we are going back in our archives to our conversation with Michèle Phoenix from Season 1, Episode 22.   Michèle is known around the world as an advocate for Third Culture Kids (TCKs) and the children of missionaries. Listen in for a glimpse into the world of TCKs! “Passport culture plus adoptive culture(s) equals Third Culture Kid (TCK).” “Because I have those two cultures in me, my closest sense of belonging is with others who are, like me, multiculturally formed in their formative years. There's a misconception that third culture is actually my individual third culture that I form out of the two that shaped me [...] but actually the term means that we find belonging with others who are also third cultured.” “My differences were similar to their differences, and that I wasn't weird; I was a TCK.” “Mostly belonging in multiple places increases their skillset; it makes them bridge builders.” “To ask them to figure out what is uniquely one culture and uniquely another in the way they think and in the way they think, even in the way they speak, is going to be a real challenge for them.” “Something that feels fairly minor to a monocultural adult who has lived multiculturally for a while might feel like this tidal wave of all of these emotions coming back to the TCK or MK.” Article: Nine Tips for Living Well in a Season of Grief “The enormity of the blessing and the strength that comes from growing up as a TCK is immeasurable.  You have blessed them in ways that you probably won't ever be able to fully realize.” “Generalizations about TCKs are not always entirely helpful, but knowing what the majority of them tend toward I think can be a really helpful thing in mentoring them and walking with them.” “Because of our experience seeing things done differently in other parts of the world [...] we can start to draw people from their highly selective clusters toward each other.” Learn more about Michèle's ministry here! What's changing our lives: Keane: Reading more than one book at a time Heather: The Next Right Thing Journal by Emily P. Freeman Michèle: Four Tiny-Small Questions for the Quarantine-Weary What small thing can I do that will make me feel alive in this moment? What small thing can I do to take some sting out of this day? What small thing can I do to make today feel purposeful? What small thing can I do today that will connect me with God? We'd love it if you would subscribe, rate, review, and share this show! And as always, you can reach us at podcast@teachbeyond.org.

Diandra ist ein Third Culture Kid (TCK) und erzählt von ihren Erfahrungen, wie es ist, in unterschiedlichen Kulturen aufzuwachsen, zur Schule zu gehen und nicht zu wissen, wo das eigene Zuhause wirklich ist. Heute lebt sie in Berlin und erzählt, dass sie aus Köln kommt, nur um die lange Geschichte zu vermeiden. Ein sehr typisches Verhalten eines TCK. Ihre Offenheit und ihr leichter Drang zu deepen Sprüchen, runden ihre unendliche Erfahrungen und Weltoffenheit absolut ab. Freut euch auf die ersten Aufeinandertreffen von Kulturen, auf Geschichten des jugendlichen Leichtsinns und sprachliches Bouquet, welches wieder die Leichtigkeit in den Alltag bringt. Viel Spaß bei dieser (noch viel zu kurzen) Folge!

Are you ready for a living abroad story with an unexpected twist? What if I told you that a TCK, who has traversed the globe and faced earthquake disasters, is now crowd-funding a memoir that unveils his journey through polarized worlds? This is not your ordinary travelogue. Join me in uncovering the heart-wrenching and inspiring stories that have shaped Michael Sullivan's life. Stay tuned for a peek into a world where personal growth and societal impact collide in unexpected ways. Trust me, this is a narrative you don't want to miss. In this episode, you will be able to: Discover the transformative benefits of therapy for personal growth and self-awareness. Navigate the unique challenges and growth opportunities of being a Third Culture Kid. Unleash the power of personal storytelling through memoir writing for self-discovery and connection. Learn how to build bridges and foster understanding in a polarized world. Explore the profound impact of immigration on personal and societal levels. My special guest is Michael Sullivan As the host of the "Where Are You From? A TCK Podcast," Michael Sullivan brings a wealth of personal and professional experiences to the table. Growing up and living as an expat in different countries, from Thailand to the Philippines, and now residing in Turkey as an English language expert, Michael's journey as a Third Culture Kid (TCK) is both captivating and insightful. His forthcoming book, "Building Bridges: Can We Love and Relate in a Polarized World," dives into the impact of immigration and the challenges of cultural identity, offering a fresh and empathetic take on these pertinent issues. With his unique blend of memoir storytelling and global perspective, Michael is a compelling guest for anyone seeking personal growth, self-awareness, and a deeper understanding of the world's diverse cultures. We don't have to be completely comfortable with the way other people think, but we certainly can learn something from them. - Michael Sullivan The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:02 - Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 00:01:03 - Sponsorship and Personal Growth 00:02:40 - Welcoming Michael Sullivan 00:05:28 - Connection through Global Experiences 00:12:21 - Immigration and Understanding Perspectives 00:16:03 - Journey from Venezuela to New Mexico 00:17:12 - Unresolved Grief and Pain 00:18:07 - Bridging First and Third Worlds 00:20:51 - Overcoming Fear and Embracing Differences 00:31:53 - Hope for the Future 00:33:25 - The importance of understanding others 00:34:48 - The necessity of facing challenges 00:37:03 - The process of healing and growth 00:40:17 - Finding purpose in adversity 00:43:53 - Crowdfunding the book 00:48:02 - Building Bridges and Making a Difference 00:48:40 - Exclusive Interview with Michael Sullivan 00:49:15 - Join the Difference Maker Community 00:49:40 - Connect and Share in the Community 00:50:28 - Keep Making a Difference

Are you ready for a living abroad story with an unexpected twist? What if I told you that a TCK, who has traversed the globe and faced earthquake disasters, is now crowd-funding a memoir that unveils his journey through polarized worlds? This is not your ordinary travelogue. Join me in uncovering the heart-wrenching and inspiring stories that have shaped Michael Sullivan's life. Stay tuned for a peek into a world where personal growth and societal impact collide in unexpected ways. Trust me, this is a narrative you don't want to miss. In this episode, you will be able to: Discover the transformative benefits of therapy for personal growth and self-awareness. Navigate the unique challenges and growth opportunities of being a Third Culture Kid. Unleash the power of personal storytelling through memoir writing for self-discovery and connection. Learn how to build bridges and foster understanding in a polarized world. Explore the profound impact of immigration on personal and societal levels. My special guest is Michael Sullivan As the host of the "Where Are You From? A TCK Podcast," Michael Sullivan brings a wealth of personal and professional experiences to the table. Growing up and living as an expat in different countries, from Thailand to the Philippines, and now residing in Turkey as an English language expert, Michael's journey as a Third Culture Kid (TCK) is both captivating and insightful. His forthcoming book, "Building Bridges: Can We Love and Relate in a Polarized World," dives into the impact of immigration and the challenges of cultural identity, offering a fresh and empathetic take on these pertinent issues. With his unique blend of memoir storytelling and global perspective, Michael is a compelling guest for anyone seeking personal growth, self-awareness, and a deeper understanding of the world's diverse cultures. We don't have to be completely comfortable with the way other people think, but we certainly can learn something from them. - Michael Sullivan The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:02 - Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 00:01:03 - Sponsorship and Personal Growth 00:02:40 - Welcoming Michael Sullivan 00:05:28 - Connection through Global Experiences 00:12:21 - Immigration and Understanding Perspectives 00:16:03 - Journey from Venezuela to New Mexico 00:17:12 - Unresolved Grief and Pain 00:18:07 - Bridging First and Third Worlds 00:20:51 - Overcoming Fear and Embracing Differences 00:31:53 - Hope for the Future 00:33:25 - The importance of understanding others 00:34:48 - The necessity of facing challenges 00:37:03 - The process of healing and growth 00:40:17 - Finding purpose in adversity 00:43:53 - Crowdfunding the book 00:48:02 - Building Bridges and Making a Difference 00:48:40 - Exclusive Interview with Michael Sullivan 00:49:15 - Join the Difference Maker Community 00:49:40 - Connect and Share in the Community 00:50:28 - Keep Making a Difference Follow us: https://www.patreon.com/aworldofdifference https://www.instagram.com/aworldof.difference/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/aworldofdifference https://twitter.com/awodpod https://www.youtube.com/@aworldofdifference www.tiktok.com/@aworldofdifference

Many of us lead very fragmented lives. If we're lucky, we set aside a couple hours a week to what really lights us up in between our busy "9-to-5"s and hectic social and family obligations. I find it very inspiring, therefore, to connect with people like this week's guest Sharanya Rao, who succeed in "bringing their whole selves" to their day to day and follow their passion. Sharanya is an expert on making transitions, having lived in 4 countries, and changed careers from being a commercial litigation lawyer to government and then to becoming a professional coach. Now, as the head of Global Coaching Works and the Artistic Director of Leela - An Indian Community Theatre, she focuses on empowering individuals and developing their potential through Co-Active Coaching, mindfulness and creativity. She is a champion of diversity and inclusion, and a true believer in the power of community. In this episode, we touch on numerous topics including: The concept of a Third Culture Kid (TCK), and the implications of straddling the cultural norms of three countries (India, Singapore, and the United States) on adaptability and authenticity. Further, how this unique background helped Sharanya navigate a career shift from law into leadership coaching. An overview of Leela, and its showcase project Anklets in the Boardroom, a project story-telling inspired in part by the Theater of the Oppressed and leaders such as Deepa Purushothaman; how these initiatives helped Sharanya follow her passion and give voice to South Asian women struggling with workplace discrimination. Exciting announcements for the Leela team, including funding from the City of Austin and a partnership with Austin PBS. The concept of svadharma and how can it help us achieve the show's mission of breaking free of templates How somewhat "dodgy" questions in the foreign service application process contributed to Sharanya's disenchantment with this profession How the field of coaching, and connections formed through the International Coaching Federation (ICF) provided Sharanya with a community where people would "bring their whole self to work." Sharanya's journey into spirituality starting with her introduction to Swami Chinmayananda at the age of 14 The lifelong learnings at Chinmaya Mission in oneness / Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam / "The World Is One Family" You can connect with Sharanya via numerous channels, notably her LinkedIn profile. To learn about Global Coaching Works, visit the Website, connect with them on Instagram, or check out their Facebook page. You can find out more about Leela and Anklets in the Boardroom at their Website, as well as on Instagram and Facebook Connect with Nikhil to learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Untether Your Life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and other projects: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, learn from Interaction International president Bret Taylor about the important work they are doing with the most vulnerable members of the Great Commission: Third Culture Kids (TCK), Missionary Kids (MK), and “hidden immigrants.” Bret leads the MK Caregivers Summit, is a co-founder and board member of TCK Care Accreditation, and developed the Adaptable TCK Model. He has traveled to 36 countries. Interaction International is a catalyst and a resource working cooperatively to develop programs, services, and publications that provide and contribute to an ongoing flow of care that meets the needs of Third Culture Kids (TCKs) and international mobile families. TCKs from all over the world can get a running start on transitioning to North America and life beyond at the Transit Lounge retreats! You can invest in the people who have the greatest impact on the great commission by sponsoring a day ($45) or week ($500) at a Transit Lounge! Here is another podcast episode on TCKs (with Brooke Wiens) you will find interesting: Episode #75 The Third Culture Kid (TCK) Cultural Adaptability in a Multicultural World with Brooke Wiens. In this episode, my guest Brooke Wiens discusses the topic "Cultural Adaptability in a Multicultural World (Third Culture Kids – TCKs)." Ms. Wiens holds the title of Emergent Bilingual Teacher in the most diverse elementary schools in the state of Missouri – North Kansas City Schools. She is a traveler, learner, coffee drinker, global thinker, a Third Culture Kid (TCK), and a board member of Interaction International, a ministry focused on providing resources for TCKs.

Join us for a conversation with Julia Walker, host of the Across Oceans podcast, and guest Brogan Lund.  Julia, a child of international school educators, and Brogan, a Third Culture Kid (TCK) and international school graduate, share what it means to be TCKs, as young adults and professionals. Together they share how growing up in various countries and attending different international schools has shaped their identities and perspectives. They share their stories and insights about growing up overseas, returning to their passport countries, and the unique experiences and challenges that come with being a TCK.    About Julia Walker   Julia grew up attending the international schools her parents worked at. As a family, they lived in Canada, Egypt and Singapore before she returned to Canada to study. Now, she is finishing her masters degree in Switzerland. In 2022, she started her own podcast, Across Oceans, discussing all things related to being a Third Culture Kid (TCK) and a child of international school educators.    Across Oceans Podcast Instagram:@acrossoceanspodcast acrossoceanspodcast@gmail.com   About Brogen Lund   Brogan was born in Dallas, Texas to Canadian parents. His family moved to Singapore, then Atlanta, before finally settling in Geneva where he attended the International School and eventually became a Swiss citizen.    After studying in Montreal, he has returned to his adopted home in Switzerland where he now works in IT.   Resources   Across Oceans Podcast    Across Oceans is a podcast where we discuss all things related to Third Culture Kids (TCKs), growing up overseas, returning to passport countries, unique travel stories and more. You will hear a unique TCK perspective of someone who is now an adult, but who grew up moving around the globe because of their international school teacher parents. We'll discuss the benefits, the challenges and everything in between with growing up as a global nomad.    https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/acrossoceans    Books:  Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds by Ruth Van Reken and David Pollock  https://www.amazon.com/Third-Culture-Kids-Growing-Revised/dp/1857885252    Incredible Lives and the Courage to Live Them: Thoughts of a Third Culture Kid Therapist by Rachel Cason  https://www.explorelifestory.com/book/    Arrivals, Departures, and the Adventures In Between by Chris O'Shaughnessy  https://www.chris-o.com/chriso/index.html    Ted Talk:  Don't ask me where I'm from, ask where I'm  a local  https://www.ted.com/talks/taiye_selasi_don_t_ask_where_i_m_from_ask_where_i_m_a_local?language=en   John Mikton on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmikton/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmikton Web: beyonddigital.org   Dan Taylor on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/appsevents  Twitter: https://twitter.com/appdkt  Web: www.appsevents.com   Listen on: iTunes / Podbean / Stitcher / Spotify / YouTube Would you like to have a free 1 month trial of the new Google Workspace Plus (formerly G Suite Enterprise for Education)? Just fill out this form and we'll get you set up bit.ly/GSEFE-Trial

In this episode,  we speak with Dr. Ruth Van Reken who is the co-authour of Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds, 3rd ed., and author of Letters Never Sent. We explore Third Culture Kids (TCKs)—which refers to people raised in cultures different from their parents' and who spent formative years in diverse environments. We delve into the psychological, social, and relational impacts, addressing identity, belonging, challenges, and the incredible advantages of a cross-cultural upbringing. These benefits encompass a broader worldview, enhanced cross-cultural intelligence, and heightened adaptation skills.About Ruth: Ruth Van Reken is a second-generation Third Culture Kid* (TCK) and mother of three now-adult TCKs. She is co-author of Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds, 3rd ed., and author of Letters Never Sent, her personal journaling seeking to understand the long-term impact of her cross-cultural childhood. For more than thirty years Ruth has traveled extensively speaking about issues related to the impact of global mobility on individuals, families, and societies. She is co-founder and past chairperson of Families in Global Transition.  In addition to her two books and many articles, she has written a chapter in other books including Strangers at Home, Unrooted Childhoods, and Writing Out of Limbo.  In 2019 she received an Hon. Litt.D from Wheaton College for her life's work. SWebsites:crossculturalkid.org  (Personal Website)crossculturalkid.org/blog/  (Blog)

Episode 112: Smooth Transition: How to Ease Repatriation with Repats, Wiebke Homborg, and Christina Kapaun   What, in your opinion, presents more challenges: moving abroad or repatriating to your home country?   In this conversation, we explore the stressors and challenges associated with repatriation, as well as solutions to minimize the transition's impact. Wiebke Homborg, a Third Culture Kid (TCK), and founder of Chameleon Coaching is an Intercultural Trainer and Expat Coach. Having returned to Germany three times during her 22 years of expatriation, Wiebke understands that each repatriation experience can differ based on life phases and specific locations.  Christina Kapaun, is also an Intercultural Trainer who has lived in Brazil, the US, and is currently in Stuttgart, Germany. Together, they support repats and their families throughout the various phases of expatriation. They believe in the power of collaboration during repatriation, which led to their group coaching collaboration called "Arriving," specifically designed for repatriates. Experiencing culture shock, when returning to one's passport country happens more often than we tend to talk about. All seems well upon reentry– loads of warm welcomes, a favorite home-cooked meal, and the sense of ‘being home'. However, unexpected differences start popping up and all of a sudden we feel we do not fit in. For example, during a walk on the Potomac in Maryland with friends, my youngest son asked if there were crocodiles. In Zimbabwe, we were cautious about approaching water due to hippos and crocs. Naturally, he asked this question, but it was not something other children and parents were familiar with. These instances occur frequently, even when we do not repatriate, making it more challenging.   In this conversation, we cover key topics like: What are the most painful aspects of repatriation that individuals face and how can those be navigated? What is culture shock and some ways to cope with it? Cultural dissonance and its significance during the repatriation process As parents, how can we support our children during the repatriation process?  How can we view reentry as an opportunity to understand and know oneself deeper rather than a liability?   Are you struggling with the decision to move back home? I've got good news for you. Confident decision-making is a skill. Book your Decision Accelerator session and unlock this decision in just 60 minutes. Schedule your session here!   Resources mentioned:   Learn more about Chameleon coaching Connect with Wiebke Homborg  on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram Connect with Christina on Instagram, LinkedIn, or join the “Heimwärts“ Facebook group (for returnees in German)

A TCK, or third culture kid, is a person who spends a significant amount of developmental time outside of their passport country. This exposes them to some tremendous experiences they wouldn't otherwise have.   Parenting or teaching a Third Culture Kid (TCK) is a one-of-a-kind experience, shaped by their extraordinary mobility. Join us in this enlightening episode as we delve into the distinctive advantages of raising TCKs. Discover powerful strategies to transform the challenges they encounter along their journey into opportunities that foster a profound sense of identity, belonging, and purpose. Get ready to unlock the secrets of nurturing exceptional TCKs and embarking on a remarkable parenting adventure.   After dedicating his career to the research and advocacy of TCKs, Michal V. Pollock unpacks the benefits of this lifestyle and some challenges that arise as well.   He is also an international educator, author, presenter, consultant, and coach, and is the founder and director of Daraja, a program focused on young adult TCK care and advocacy. He has presented globally on TCKs, cross-cultural education, parenting and transition. And, as we approach the "great migration" time of the year, when we and our TCKs may be on the move once again, it's important to remember that feeling like a fish out of water is completely normal. Rest assured, you are not alone in this experience. Whether you're traveling back home, relocating, or going through a reentry process, Girafe Coaching newsletter provides invaluable guidance to help you make the most of this transition. Gain the mental space you need to fully support the well-being of your TCK during this moving season. Make sure to sign up here!   Here are some highlights that Michael shared with me: How common characteristics of TCKs develop and the impact they have on a their life/ identity How cross-cultural experiences enrich a TCKs life Key challenges that are important to note for parents and educators and how to help TCKs navigate them Parenting resources for TCKs   Resources: Third Culture Kids: Growing up Among Worlds" 3rd edition (not an affiliate link) Connect with Michael on his website here Episode 79: How to help TCKs build resilience & navigate their emotions with Lauren Wells   Discover the transformative power of Unlock Your Full Potential, Girafe coaching's flagship program. Say goodbye to indecision and create a life of clarity, where every aspect of your life thrives – yourself, your relationships, your career and family. Experience the joy of crafting a compelling vision for your future and design a strategic game plan to make it a reality. Take the first step towards your best life no matter where the world takes you at girafecoaching.com. Join us now and unlock your true potential!  Join me over at girafecoaching.com! P.S. Be sure to tune into next week's episode where Michael's co-author, Ruth Van Reken, deep dives into one of the key challenges faced by TCKs: unresolved grief and how to overcome it.

Talk about a Cross-Cultural Kid!Harry Qian is an undergraduate at UC Berkeley planning to study Physics. He has Chinese blood flowing in his veins, grew up along the banks of River Tiber in Italy, and received his education at an American International School in Rome. During his downtime at Berkeley, he volunteers in an aid organization, connects with other ethnic-Chinese students in a university-based club, and regularly holds “Harry's Review Sessions,” helping his friends with their academic work.The guiding question for the episode was, “what does it mean to be a Third Culture Kid/TCK (aka Cross-Cultural Kid)? ”Harry described growing up as a Chinese National in Italy while attending an international school. He outlined the differences among the worlds in which he lives. We also discussed what attributes Harry gained from living in these cultures and how those characteristics support him now as a college student. Harry provided some tips for teachers of cross-cultural students while also advising his fellow student travelers as they make the jump to university life.  This episode was recorded on January 10, 2023. Remember to access our Educators Going Global website for more information or to subscribe to our newsletter!Email us with comments or suggestions at educatorsgoingglobal@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube.Music: YouTube. (2022). Acoustic Guitar | Folk | No copyright | 2022❤️. YouTube. Retrieved October 11, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOEmg_6i7jA.

Description: Dr. Ruth Van Reken discusses when military children understand their story they can connect on a global scale. Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds, 3rd edition https://www.amazon.com/Third-Culture-Kids-3rd-Growing/dp/1473657660/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1505496203&sr=8-1&keywords=third+culture+kids Letters Never Sent, updated, 2012, by Summertime Publishing https://www.expatbookshop.com/book/letters-never-sent/ www.twitter.com/rdvanreken www.crossculturalkid.org Understanding Third Culture Kids: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/understanding-third-culture-kids/id1386801038?i=1000568728491 Purple Up: Meet Alana a Third Culture Kid https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/purple-up-meet-alana-a-third-culture-kid/id1386801038?i=1000557614152   This episode was made possible thanks to the generous support from the Keesler Spouses Club. http://www.keeslerspousesclub.org/   Bio: Dr. Ruth Van Reken Vice-Chair, Governing Board, Safe Passage Across Networks (SPAN), co-founder, Families in Global Transition (FIGT) Ruth Van Reken is a second generation Third Culture Kid* (TCK) and mother of three adult TCKs. She is co-author of Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds, 3rd ed., author of Letters Never Sent, and multiple other writings. For more than thirty-five years Ruth has traveled extensively speaking about issues related to the impact of global mobility on individuals, families, and societies. She is co-founder and past chairperson of Families in Global Transition. In 2019 she received an Hon. Litt.D for her life's work. ​   Bio: Ashley Brooke Schlicht, MCEC State Coordinator for South Carolina. Ashley is a proud Alumna of the University of South Carolina's College of Social Work, My Carolina Veteran's Alumni Council founding board member and former director of community engagement, prior servicemember, and former Active-Duty Military Spouse. She has a background in non-profit work, macro level advocacy, and child welfare, holding numerous positions and chairs in various national and local organizations, while moving and traveling frequently. Ashley and her husband, Rob, share three daughters. 

In this minisode we're going back to the origin story of in-betweenish, explaining why and how it came to be. It all started with a few simple questions about a decade ago:Where is home? What is a home?This lead me on a journey to discover the term Third Culture Kid (TCK). Researchers John and Ruth Useem, an American sociologist and anthropologist couple, first coined the term Third Culture Kids when they were living abroad in India with their family. According to Dr. Ruth Useem, being a Third Culture Kid explained “Children who accompany their parents into another culture [usually for a parent's career choice.]” Sometimes the term Adult Third Culture Kid, ATCK, is used to describe adults who had a TCK upbringing.Simple formula used to understand Third Culture Kids: A [parents' culture] + B [host country/countries culture(s)] = C [your own third culture]Years later, when doing research for the inception of the in-betweenish pod, I came across the more inclusive term Cross-Cultural Kids (CCK). This new model was researched and developed by Ruth E. Van Reken and encompasses more diverse experiences of people who exist across different cultures for any reason. In her research, Van Reken outlines 7 Cross-Cultural Kid categories and they are:Bi-racial/ bi-cultural childrenChildren of ImmigrantsChildren of RefugeesChildren of Minorities (Privileged or Marginalized)International AdoptionsTraditional Third Culture Kids  (Foreign Service Kids, Corporate Brats, Missionary Kids, Military Brats)Domestic Third Culture Kids If you recognize yourself in this CCK upbringing and you want to share your story, reach out to me directly. I'd love to hear from you! You can reach me through our website or send me  a message through our Instagram.✏️  TCK and CCK Resources: Learn More HereMo — Netflix series developed by Mohammed Amer and Ramy Youssef The life of a Palestinian family as they navigate the convoluted US immigration systemCross Cultural Kids Research developed by Ruth E. Van RekenThird Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds Book by David C. Pollock and Ruth E. Van Reken Arrivals, Departures and the Adventures In-Between Book by Christopher O'Shaughnessy Letters Never Sent: A Global Nomad's Journey from Hurt to Healing Book by Ruth E. Van Reken The Danger of a Single Story Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie | TED** If you decide to purchase the books through the links above, the show may receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you. ____________________Curious about the in-betweenish podWebsite  |  Instagram  |  TikTok  |  ContactThe in-betweenish pod is produced by Beatriz Nour Music is composed and produced by Malik Elmessiry

In this episode, my guest Brooke Wiens discusses the topic "Cultural Adaptability in a Multicultural World (Third Culture Kids – TCKs)." Ms. Wiens holds the title of Emergent Bilingual Teacher in the most diverse elementary schools in the state of Missouri – North Kansas City Schools. She is a traveler, learner, coffee drinker, global thinker, a Third Culture Kid (TCK), and a board member of Interaction International, a ministry focused on providing resources for TCKs. Third culture kids (TCK) is a term coined by US sociologist Ruth Hill Useem in the 1950s for children who spent a significant part of their developmental years in places that are not their parents' homeland. Globalization has increased the number of TCKs to over 220 million globally. Ms. Wiens grew up in West Africa, returning to the US with her family every 4 years. She went through the process of re-entry into the US at the end of her high school years and took this experience with her into her work with the ministry Interaction International and her work as a teacher. Ms. Wiens emphasizes the need to help kids from other cultures feel safe. She sees in her role as a teacher that she is able to connect with families and help kids feel a sense of belonging.

In this interview, my guest, Tanya Crossman, talks about her own experiences as a TCK relocating from Australia, her country of origin, to the US as a teen, and then living in China as a young adult and over the last 10 or more years living and working between China, the US, and Australia. From her position as a cross-cultural consultant and TCK specialist, she talks through the current, and ever-evolving definition of a Third Culture Kid (TCK). Tanya is also the author of Misunderstood: The impact of Growing up Overseas in the 21st Century, which weaves together interviews and surveys with 300-plus TCKs to provide a window into their world. And her most recent publication, a co-authored white paper titled, Adverse Childhood Experiences in Globally Mobile Third Culture Kids is an eye-opening and important piece of research.

Bio for Doni Aldine As founder and editor-in-chief for Culturs Global Multicultural Magazine, Doni Aldine is passionate about creating a community for cross-cultural populations. She developed university curricula for global culture identity and is on faculty in Journalism and Media Communication at Colorado State University.Episode highlightDoni Aldine is passionate about creating a sense of belonging for people from cross-cultural and third-culture backgrounds. Listen in on how she integrates her insights and experience in her work as editor-in-chief of Culturs Magazine and a professor of Journalism and Media Communications. LinksEmail: doni@cultursmag.com Website: www.cultursmag.comInstagram: instagram.com/cultursmagFacebook: facebook.com/cultursmagTwitter: twitter/cultursmagPinterest: pinterest/cultursmagXOTV: xotv.me channel 312Quotes“We need to acknowledge that beauty is part of how people get ahead.” “Culture is super important for me and a little part of my soul dies when I don't have it.”TakeawaysChildhood IncidentsDoni's mother is Trinidadian and her father, Costa Rican, and moved around a lot as a child. She recalls an incident at age eight when she thought she would make long-term friends but moved to another country on her first day. For a long time, her life was defined by the fact that she was always leaving places and people. Influential Groups Doni's life goes beyond the Third Culture Kid (TCK) definition, and she fits into 9-10 subdivisions of the 13 that exist, whereas others may only belong to 1 or 2. Despite having moved around her whole life, she calls one city home. Cultural EpiphaniesDoni experienced culture shock when she came to the USA from Germany because even though she looked African-American, her lived experience made her very different from the other African-American students. Advice to an Employer Doni works well with people who are empathetic, understanding, engaged, and interested in others. She pays keen attention to people and aims to make them comfortable to share their stories. More Great Insights! All of Doni's work “is committed to uplifting and celebrating cross-cultural identity so everyone can feel like they matter”. Culturs Magazine provides a sense of belonging to multicultural people.Support the show

Hudson is a new Goer but familiar with the task. He grew up with Goer parents who lived overseas, so that makes him Third Culture Kid (TCK)! Listen as he explains what this is and shares about his first 100 days in-country.Here is a link to the very excellent book, Gentle and Lowly, that Hudson recommended .

Hola y Bienvenidos! In this week's episode of Negra Como Soyon Culturs Global Network, Dr. Paulette Bethel joins us again on the revelation of a Not Parent Expected (NPE) from a routine ancestry DNA test and the resulting trauma model she developed. From the Third Culture Kid (TCK) “where do I fit” question, to nature vs. nurture and Hispanic vs. Latino, we go through it all in this episode!Watch the video version of this episode on XOTV!---------------There's the story of who we are as individuals, what we know and walk with, and the story other people create in their minds about who you are. We're here to set the story straight…Negra, como soy: I'm Afro-Latina is a show that explores the intricacies and flavors of the AfroLatin experience throughout the Spanish colonized world. We understand that the direct translation is “black like me,” in the feminine. Again, often life is about interpretation, and we're here to help expand those interpretations, in this corner of life at leastJoin Doni Aldine and Rhonda Coleman as they celebrate foods, dance, clothing, language, and customs of their own cultures and others from the diaspora.---------------ABOUT DONI:Doni Aldine, EMBA, is a globally mobile Af ro-Latina and first-generation American (U.S., Trinidadian and Costa Rican Adult Third Culture Kid) who, by age 19, lived in & identified with seven cultures on five continents. As Editor-in-Chief for Culturs Global Multicultural Magazine, Aldine is passionate about creating community for cross-cultural populations. She has extensive global experience in communications, media and marketing for organizations both large and emerging. She has presented around the globe as a keynote, at conferences, at major universities & in major media outlets as an expert focused on communications, entrepreneurship, marketing, branding & cross-cultural identity. Aldine also developed university curricula for global culture identity and is on faculty in Journalism and Media Communication at Colorado State University.ABOUT RHONDA:Dr. Rhonda Coleman, DAOM is a cross-cultural Third Culture Adult. She grew up in New Orleans, LA, and identifies as Afro-Honduran. In her teens and into adulthood, she traveled and performed Afro-diasporic Folkloric dances, including Punta, Samba, and Capoeira, throughout the U.S., Mexico, and Brazil. Dr. Rhonda is a doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (Traditional Chinese Medicine), Registered Trainer of the NADA Acudetox Protocol, columnist for CULTURS Global Multicultural Magazine, public speaker, and active organizer promoting health equity. She currently teaches Nutritional Health and Acudetox at Arizona School of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine; and runs a private practice, Blacupuncturist, in Tucson, AZ.

In this episode, I had the chance to chat with Nayoung Weaver about growing up as a transnational student (i.e. "Third Culture Kid"), her personal Math journey, combating the Model Minority Myth, engaging in translanguaging practices, student agency in the international Math classroom, and so much more! To learn more about Nayoung's work, you can visit the Association of International Educators and Leaders of Color (AIELOC) website at aieloc.org or you can follow her on Twitter (@NayoungWeaver). BIO: Nayoung Weaver is a College Counselor and AP Math teacher at an international school in Asia. As a “Third Culture Kid (TCK),” she is raising her second-generation TCKs while working to make mathematics education global, equitable, and inclusive to diverse learners.

In this episode, you will be listening to Ina, who is living abroad in China! Ina discusses what it's like growing up as a Third Culture Kid (TCK), which has spent significant time outside of their parent's culture and lived a considerable amount of time outside the country in which they were born. Ina gives us great insight on the complexities around being a TCK, how she dealt with moving from country to country every few years as a child (she has lived in 5 different continents!), the advantages and disadvantages of the lifestyle, and why identifying "home" is difficult. Finally, she talks bout how being a TCK has shaped her into the person she is today. Hope you enjoy! If you like what you hear, please leave a review/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, follow me on Spotify, or any of your other favorite streaming platforms.

Lahir di Jepang, besar di Indonesia, lalu kembali lagi ke tanah kelahiran untuk menempuh studi di universitas, apa sih rasanya menjadi Third Culture Kid (TCK)? Dalam episode ini, Zhafy tidak hanya membagikan pandangan dan pengalamannya menjadi TCK, tapi juga ber-Islam di Jepang, hingga studinya mangenai sex ed berbasis Islami dan juga LGBT dalam komunitas muslim. Insha Allah bincang-bincang kami tetap berpegang teguh pada ajaran Islam ya, so, don't you worry! Silahkan follow @zhafiraiha untuk melihat kegiatannya di Jepang dan @taulebih.id untuk konten terkait kesehatan reproduksi & seksual dari perspektif Islam. Semoga bermanfaat!

In this week's episode we have Weirong Li from Hungary. She is currently a student in Vienna, Austria.  Her parents' migrated to Hungary from China a few decades ago. All of this exposure to diversity helped shape her in to who she is today - a trainer and speaker on cultural diversity. Weirong will be talking about what it was like growing up as a Third Culture Kid (TCK) and what led her to initiating projects around this theme. One of those projects is Raw Culture, a webapp built  for TCK's in their adolescent years to foster community and share personal stories. The mission is to make cultural understanding accessible to everyone - anywhere, through personal stories, that allows every individual to be able to understand and relate to different cultures!Don't forget to check out https://joinrawculture.com/ and follow Raw Culture on all mainstream social media platforms.If you're interested in learning about an easy way to send money internationally, you can check out our partner Rewire, you can sign up with this link https://app.rewire.to/signup/?code=5KWNIf you want to stay updated with the latest regarding the show, don't forget to follow us on Instagram @popyourcutluralcherry or give us a like on Facebook Pop Your Cultural Cherry.  

My guest today is Bridget Romanes. She is the Founder of Mobile Relocation Ltd, helping Kiwis returning to work and live at homeland, assisting migrants and expats relocating to New Zealand, and offering a tailored program for businesses to recruit and retain international talent throughout Aotearoa. We discussed: From expat herself to founding the company to help expats, Bridget's cross-culture career journey The motivation behind starting a business solving talents relocation challenges. What are the top three struggles facing returning home Kiwis? How to overcome the reverse culture shock and mentally prepare well for returning home? How will children get affected by moving around? What's The Third Culture Kid (TCK)? What's the MIQ system? How can we better assist global talent to relocate to New Zealand? Thoughts on future work. Will remote working become mainstream in New Zealand? What's unique about the Kiwi working culture? What's the top three factors of NZ that will appeal to global talent to come? How to deal with the negative attitudes from locals toward migrants? If you could change one policy that will make your job easier, what would that be? What do you get most excited about future? Books and links mentioned in the episode: Bridget Romanes LinkedIn Free Move to NZ Checklist Tall poppy syndrome 30 Kiwi Slang Terms you need to know before you visit Third culture kids (TCK) The Third Culture Adult Book New Zealand MIQ System Are we returning to the office? Or is the future remote? Christchurch mosque shootings New Zealand Offers One-Off Resident Visa to 165,000 Migrants Mobile Relocation— Impacts of Reverse Culture Shock for Returning Kiwis (mobile-relocation.com)

Welcome to today's wonderful episode with Doni Aldeen, Editor in Chief of CULTURS Magazine! We have a really awesome conversation about culture and how for Doni, growing up as a Third Culture Kid (TCK) in 5 continents and 7 cultures has influenced her career, her approach to new life circumstances and overall ability to relate to others. We chat about the importance of staying very open to others perspectives while maintaining a strong sense of your own identity. She also shares how she ended up moving to Colombia during the pandemic and the awesome benefits that have come from recognizing how to feed her soul. Get a FREE digital or paper copy of CULTURS magazine today! By checking out CULTURS website and scrolling down for the pop up. https://www.cultursmag.com/ Follow CULTURS Mag on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/cultursmag/?hl=en --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-reset-podcast/support

Ruth shares her own reflections, research, work, and writing the book, Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds and how the landscape of today's accelerated change around us impacts third culture kids, the way they learn, work, and juggle living in a globally connected world. crossculturalkid.org   About Ruth Van Reken   Ruth Van Reken is a second-generation Third Culture Kid* (TCK) and mother of three now-adult TCKs. She is co-author of Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds, 3rd ed., and author of Letters Never Sent, her personal journaling seeking to understand the long-term impact of her cross-cultural childhood. For more than thirty years Ruth has traveled extensively speaking about issues related to the impact of global mobility on individuals, families, and societies. She is co-founder and past chairperson of Families in Global Transition.  In addition to her two books and many articles, she has written a chapter in other books including Strangers at Home, Unrooted Childhoods, and Writing Out of Limbo.  In 2019 she received an Hon. Litt.D from Wheaton College for her life's work. She now lives in Indianapolis, IN with her husband, David,   Ruth Van Reken on Social Media LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ruthvanreken Websites: crossculturalkid.org  (Personal Website) crossculturalkid.org/blog/  (Blog) Resources www.tcksofasia.org www.spanschools.org www.summertimepublishing.com see “bookshelf” tab and go to TCKs line...many many good books there Families in Global Transition www.figt.org - find many resources, local and professional affiliates and networking here. The issue of non-Western kids in many western based international schools is a growing issue.   John Mikton on Social Media LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmikton/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jmikton Web: beyonddigital.org   Dan Taylor on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dantcz/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanTaylorAE Web: www.appsevents.com   Listen on: iTunes / Podbean / Stitcher / Spotify / YouTube   Would you like to have a free 1 month trial of the new Google Workspace Plus (formerly G Suite Enterprise for Education)? Just fill out this form and we'll get you set up bit.ly/GSEFE-Trial

It's important to know the WHY behind our voices, and in this week's episode, we share with you what brought us to start recording a podcast and what Suitcase Sagas means to us.  Coming to you from Dallas, Texas, USA, and Vaduz, Liechtenstein, Efua and Jessica discuss Jessica's recent move to Liechtenstein, and the struggles of packing, shipping, storing, and lugging too many things from one country to the next.  And the soon-to-be-famous pup Apricot makes his podcast debut as Efua discusses her experiences growing up as a Third Culture Kid (TCK) in the Middle East, her transition back to living in Dallas, and how we met nine years ago under abnormal circumstances.  Thanks for tuning in, and be sure to connect with us on Instagram @suitcase_sagas

In this 100th episode, the tables are turned once again and Lisa is interviewed about being a "Third Culture Kid" (TCK), what it means, and how it has influenced the creation of Synergetic Play Therapy®. Lisa is interviewed by Judy Norman, Certified SPT Therapist and mother of two TCKs who also spent over a decade of her adult life living abroad. Join Lisa and Judy as they discuss some of the challenges faced by Third Culture Kids (e.g., identity crisis, lack of sense of belonging, and relational struggles) that can show up in your play therapy session, as well as the many beautiful strengths and gifts that can emerge from the experience of being a Third Culture Kid. They'll also give you strategies and techniques to connect more deeply with these children, and support them in cultivating a deeper relationship with themselves.  Judy Norman is a Certified SPT Therapist, SPT Supervisor, SPT Consultant, and creator of the Synergetic Approach to Education. Judy is founder of the Braindrops Play Therapy & Wellness LLC. She has been working in some capacity in the field of education for over 20 years, as a School Counselor, a District Social Emotional Learning Coach, and national presenter on creating trauma-sensitive schools. Judy teaches the SPTI course - One Foot in Education: Exploring Education through an SPT Lens. And join us for the next 100 episodes - new journey, new learning, more deeper and masterful conversations. Join Lisa and special guests as they share with you some of the many lessons they've learned along the way from their own experiences and study, and the lessons they've learned from children they've worked with, so that you can support children in the best ways possible.

For our podcast, we have been using the Third Culture Kids term for all Cross-Cultural Kids. Is that okay for the experts in the TCK world? What would someone like Ruth Van Reken, the author of Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds think? Let us get back down to basics to terminologies with Ruth and hear what she has to say about it as well as her hope for the future of the TCK term! Ruth Van Reken is a second-generation Third Culture Kid* (TCK) and mother of three now-adult TCKs. She is co-author of Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds, 3rd ed., and author of Letters Never Sent, her personal journaling seeking to understand the long-term impact of her cross-cultural childhood. For more than thirty-five years Ruth has traveled extensively speaking about issues related to the impact of global mobility on individuals, families, and societies. Since 2001 she has expanded her interest to work with those she calls Cross-Cultural Kids (CCKs)—children who grow up cross-culturally for any reason. She is co-founder and past chairperson of Families in Global Transition. In addition to her two books and many articles, she has written a chapter in other books including Strangers at Home, Unrooted Childhoods, and Writing Out of Limbo. She has also co-authored a group study guide on transitions in the Bible called Life in Motion. In 2019 she received an Honorary Doctor of Letters degree from Wheaton College for her life's work. She now lives in Indianapolis, IN with her husband, David. *a child who spends a significant period of time during his or her developmental years growing up in a culture outside the parents' culture. Learn more about Ruth via her website at: https://www.crossculturalkid.org/who-are-cross-cultural-kids/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tckvof/message

Transitions include loss, no matter how big the gains. Whether you are a Third Culture Kid (TCK) who is saying goodbye to friends, a house, and memories; or an adult global nomad who is changing jobs and colleagues and countries of focus; or a partner who found the home, created a whole life there and needs to do it again in a different place - you will most likely experience a mix of negative and positive emotions. Certified Life Coach Caroline Giffon helps you understand why feeling negative emotions is optional and how you can understand and change what you feel. Have a listen and learn to be happier about the big transitions you face as a global nomad. Then visit Caroline's website, Girafe Coaching, to learn more about leading a life you'll love! Music by Ben Hobbs Voice Actor David S Dear

Un jour en rentrant de l'école, mon fils de 8 ans me demande: "Maman, est-ce que je suis français, portugais ou anglais?". Nous vivons en Angleterre. L'Angleterre est le pays qu'a le connu le plus mon enfant dans sa vie. Il est né en France. Ses parents sont français. Son nom de famille est portugais car ses grands-parents sont portugais. N'est-il pas un peu de tout cela à la fois: français, portugais et anglais? Comment répondre à ce petit bonhomme? Cette question de l'identité, beaucoup d'enfants et d'adolescents expatriés se la posent. Ils connaissent plusieurs pays durant leur enfance et leur adolescence ce qui rend encore plus complexe la définition de leur identité.Ils ne se reconnaissent pas complètement dans la culture de leurs parents ni totalement dans celle de leurs parents non plus. Il sont des enfants de la Troisième Culture appelé aussi en anglais Third Culture Kid (TCK). Pour nous éclairer sur ce concept d'enfant de la 3ème culture, j'ai invité dans le podcast, Florence Chabert D'Hières, coach interculturel et formatrice pour enfants de la 3ème culture. Vous comprendrez à quel point l'identité de l'enfant expatrié est riche et vous entendrez des conseils pour bien l'accompagner à forger son identité. Bonne écoute! Pour en savoir plus sur le sujet, voici des liens utiles: "Les enfants expatriés: enfants de la troisième culture" de Ruth Van reken Cecile Gylbert "Les enfants expatriés: enfants de la 3ème culture" Le livre de Florence "I am a citizen of the world" Le site web de Florence si vous avez besoin d'une consultation.

New York Times Youth Podcast Submission: Diary of A Third Culture Kid. This episode explores a day in the life of a Third Culture Kid (TCK). Specifically, it's speaks about the host, (Samuel) and his unique experiences as a TCK. He gives facts about his own life, shares information on how to navigate making friends in new locations, and explains ways he has adapted to different cultures. These suggestions can help everyone but are targeted for TCKs or parents of TCKs. Prepare for laughs, tips, heartfelt comments, and a deeper look into the life of the boy that has moved 15 times. After listening, it's up to you to decide: Is it actually worth it to be a Third Culture Kid?

Michèle Phoenix is known around the world as an advocate for Third Culture Kids (TCKs) and the children of missionaries. Listen in for a glimpse into the world of TCKs! “Passport culture plus adoptive culture(s) equals Third Culture Kid (TCK).” “Because I have those two cultures in me, my closest sense of belonging is with others who are, like me, multiculturally formed in their formative years. There's a misconception that third culture is actually my individual third culture that I form out of the two that shaped me [...] but actually the term means that we find belonging with others who are also third cultured.” “My differences were similar to their differences, and that I wasn't weird; I was a TCK.” “Mostly belonging in multiple places increases their skillset; it makes them bridge builders.” “To ask them to figure out what is uniquely one culture and uniquely another in the way they think and in the way they think, even in the way they speak, is going to be a real challenge for them.” “Something that feels fairly minor to a monocultural adult who has lived multiculturally for a while might feel like this tidal wave of all of these emotions coming back to the TCK or MK.” Article: Nine Tips for Living Well in a Season of Grief “The enormity of the blessing and the strength that comes from growing up as a TCK is immeasurable.  You have blessed them in ways that you probably won't ever be able to fully realize.” “Generalizations about TCKs are not always entirely helpful, but knowing what the majority of them tend toward I think can be a really helpful thing in mentoring them and walking with them.” “Because of our experience seeing things done differently in other parts of the world [...] we can start to draw people from their highly selective clusters toward each other.” Learn more about Michèle's ministry here! What's changing our lives:  Keane: Reading more than one book at a time Heather: The Next Right Thing Journal by Emily P. Freeman Michèle: Four Tiny-Small Questions for the Quarantine-Weary What small thing can I do that will make me feel alive in this moment? What small thing can I do to take some sting out of this day? What small thing can I do to make today feel purposeful? What small thing can I do today that will connect me with God? We'd love it if you would subscribe, rate, review, and share this show!  And as always, you can reach us at podcast@teachbeyond.org. See you next Friday!

Barry Barnes grew up both a Third Culture Kid (TCK) and Military Brat (MB) living predominantly on military bases in both the United States and the Philippines. Having lived in 41 houses by the time he was 19 years old, Barry is indeed a global citizen with a true understanding of people and culture. Professionally, Barry spent time as a behaviorist, high tech executive, entrepreneur, software industry spokesman, author and corporate consultant. Currently living in Reno, NV, with his wife, Liz, retirement hasn't slowed Barry down at all as he continues to travel the world, is a writer, and artist, a humanitarian, a classic car restorer, a woodworker, do-it-yourselfer, a carpenter, a collector, a volunteer, a lifetime learner, an observer and commentator, a wisdom collector and so much more! A true historian and Renaissance Man, Barry's story is both unique and fantastic! Listen in as we discuss Barry's early years, family, growing up on military bases, living outside of the United States, travel, cultures, writing, beliefs, careers, humanitarian work, hobbies, "retirement life", lifetime learning, art work, and much more! Barry can be reached at: Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/bb.barrybarnes Email-DIYBarry@gmail.com *The video version of the interview is available at benthere.org. #lifelearner #TCK #MilitaryBrat #travel #RenaissanceMan #writer #storyteller #humanitarian #volunteer #artist #collector #hobbies #ageisjustanumber #behaviorist #peopleoftheworld #culture #reno #philippines #stories #wisdomcollector #benthere --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ben-voegele7/support

Christopher O'Shaughnessy is a passionate and versatile speaker, comedian, and author who uses a unique blend of story-telling, humor, and provocative insight to engage a wide array of people on topics ranging from Third Culture Kids and the effects of globalization to building community and increasing empathy. Chris' book, Arrivals, Departures and the Adventures In-Between, has received high praise from students, teachers, and other experts in the TCK and international community as a resource that is both enjoyable to read at a student level, and able to instill truths, insights and skills essential to navigating life successfully as a TCK. It has also been used in teaching cross-cultural skills and instilling global awareness in a variety of disciplines at the college level and for businesses. Christopher can be reached at: Web: www.chris-o.com Email: me@chris-o.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/chrisotalks Podcast: Diesel & Clooney Unpack The World Listen in as we chat life, third culture and cross culture differences, travel, international living, globalization, empathy, friendships, speaking, writing, comedy, and much more! *A visual replay of the interview is available at benthere.org. #tck​ #thirdculture​ #crossculture​ #globalnomad​ #globalization​ #travel​ #internationalcommunity​ #storiestotell​ #lostintranslation​ #speaker​ #comedian​ #author​ #storytelling​ #arrivalsdeparturesandadventuresinbetween​ #accents​ #friendships​ #empathy​ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ben-voegele7/support

Warren Parker was born in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, before being uprooted to Taipei, Taiwan for his primary years. He relocated to Australia, living in Geelong and then Melbourne, where he now lives with his wife and two children. Warren has worn many hats in professional life, with stops in hospitality, finance, and real estate before giving into his entrepreneurial side after a few side gigs lit that fire. Every stage of his life has been an opportunity to learn, though many of the lessons were not obvious until later years. Warren has progressively taken a more active role in wider family investments which saw an new opportunity present itself in the nutrition space. Getting hands on with the investment, he has worked with his current company from its infancy assisting in setting up and streamlining systems as well as setting up the framework for Australian distribution and soon to be New Zealand. Listen in as we talk global living, concept of home, pros and cons of growing up internationally, international schools, family, dealing with and overcoming loss, grief, travel, entrepreneurship, and much more! Don't forget to subscribe! Warren can be reached at the following: Instagram- world.wide.warren Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/wparker​ Email- warren75@mac.com Websites- http://www.swish30.com, http://www.primaskin.com, http://www.primaskin.com.au #tck​ #globalnomad​ #southafrica​ #taiwan​ #Taipeiamericanschool​ #australia​ #family​ #chosenfamily​ #travel​ #grief #geelong​ #melbourne​ #entrepreneur​ #benthere --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ben-voegele7/support

Parents who’ve grown up in one culture may not know exactly how to support their Third Culture Kids (TCKs) develop a strong, healthy sense of identity and belonging. “It starts with acknowledging that our kids won’t have the same identity we do, and that’s OK.” In this episode we talk about Advantages of TCK life; Why parents and family are so critical to children’s success when we move; Practical ways to create a sense of belonging; and so much more. RESOURCES mentioned in the episode:  adapt.succeed.together. 12-week group program starts March 1 - with a special bonus for those who sign up by February 15. Get more details and updates on the adapt.succeed.together. Facebook page. Get a taste of what the program is about through the upcoming FREE events, including ways to manage the ups and downs of cultural adaptation (Zoom talk) and  a 5 day challenge to help you live without regrets. Anna’s talk on identity and belonging in the Facebook group Expats on Purpose (January 8, 2021) Raising Up A Generation of Healthy Third Culture Kids by Lauren Wells Third Culture Kids Growing Up Among Worlds by Ruth E. Van Reken and David C. Pollock RATHER READ? I’ve got you covered with a transcript and blog post. ENJOYED THIS EPISODE? Take a screenshot and share it with your friends … tag @ResilientExpats. You might also like: Episode 5 - Stories & Memories with Ulrika Ernvik Episode 14 with Jane Ordaz Episode 16 with Andrea Puck Episode 17 Where do you need more support? Episode 19 with Renata Andrade ABOUT TODAY’S GUEST: I remember the first time I heard the term Third Culture Kid (TCK). It was 1994 and my mom sent me an email with a link to a gopher site (remember those?). I sat in the computer lab at the university reading it, fascinated. There was a whole world of “don’t-quite-fit-ins” out there. I work to help other TCKs and their parents find this tribe and how they belong there before they reach adulthood.  Anna is a certified trainer, coach, and engineer with 40+ years of expat experience who empowers clients as parents and as individuals. Building on a solid foundation of experience and state of the art programs she helps the whole family love their expat experience without regrets. Anna has lived abroad all her life and is currently raising her own Third Culture Kids in a cross-cultural marriage. She knows what keeps you awake at night - as a parent and as an individual. CONNECT with Anna C. Seidel: When you sign up for Anna’s newsletter you’ll get a copy of 25+ ways to nurture long distance relationships Email Anna Website www.globalmobilitytrainer.com Instagram: global_mobility_trainer LinkedIn ABOUT YOUR HOST: Kim Adams is an American raising three daughters along with her math-teaching husband of 20 years. She loves photography, reading, thunderstorms, walking on the beach, camping where there are no bugs, and has a weakness for mint chocolate chip ice cream.  CONNECT WITH KIM:  Email Resilient Expats LLC website Facebook page Free Parents Community on Facebook Inquire about adapt.succeed.together. and get all your questions answered.

Gillian Beauchamp, MD, was born in Tokyo, Japan and has also lived in Taipei, Hong Kong, Dubai, Edinburgh, Dublin, and in several US cities. She danced professionally with Dance Alloy, LabCo, and Dance Theatre of Ireland between 1992 and 2003. She trained as an emergency medical technician, is a nationally certified yoga instructor, and is a physician board certified in emergency medicine, medical toxicology, and addiction medicine. She is currently a member of the Medical Toxicology Fellowship and Emergency Medicine Residency faculty, as well as Assistant Director of Research in Medical Toxicology at Lehigh Valley Health Network Department of Emergency and Hospital Medicine, Division of Medical Toxicology, and an assistant professor and faculty member at University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. Dr. Beauchamp is also co-host of the podcast Tox in Ten. Listen in as we chat about growing up overseas, moving so much, family, acclimation, dancing professionally, emergency medicine, toxicology and addiction, Covid, travel, podcasting, and much more! Gillian can be reached at: Twitter- @gillianbchum Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/gillian.beau... Instagram- gbinstagram000 Podcast- Tox in Ten --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ben-voegele7/support

Carter Hassebroek is an American System Engineer who spent a significant part of his teenage years living in Taipei, Taiwan. On tour since 2000, Carter has worked with big name musical acts like Shania Twain, Peter Frampton, Fantasia, Five Finger Death Punch, Wiz Khalifa, Cece Winans and many others. In addition to touring, Carter has also done work for the CMT, Fox, ABC, and BET television networks, as well as the CMA Awards, Flameworthy Awards, and the Dove Awards. A father, husband and 1998 graduate of Belmont University, Carter resides in Nashville, TN. Listen in as we chat about his international upbringing, acclimation, music, life on the road, the concept of home, the impact of Covid-19 has had on the music industry, family, and much more! Carter's Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carter.hasse... Instagram: capngb Email: lordfoh@gmail.com *The visual interview, along with all previous BenThere interviews, is available at BenThere.org. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ben-voegele7/support

Learn along with us from Tim Boettcher on what it has meant to grow up overseas as a missionary kid/third culture kid and then have the opportunity to raise his own kids cross-culturally. He has much wisdom and insight on the challenges and beauty of living life among worlds.

In today's episode, we will be talking about what it's like being a Third-Culture Kid (TCK) and what that means. Third-Culture Kids are kids who grew up in a culture different from their parents' and/or have moved around to different environments. This is a very special episode since we are featuring our first guest speaker, Theo! Theo is a dear friend of ours and moved to Hong Kong from China to teach English. He now works as a Head English Teacher for a Kindergarten in Hong Kong. He has lived in six different countries and moved 47 times! Theo also recently launched his own podcast, "This is We" which sheds light on the TCK community and educates the world on how TCKs are seeking to change the world and their thoughts on various social and political events. Follow us on social media: @imallielai @sweetcarolli Guest Speaker: Theo IG - @helloworld_thisiswe Podcast - https://anchor.fm/thisiswe Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com

Growing up in a country other than the one you were born into or that of a parent, can bring revolving issues of belonging and identity. These issues if not confronted or addressed can have a lifelong impact. Third Cultural Kids, popularly known as TCKs, however, tell a different story. They find a way to take what many consider just another cultural label as their superpower – the ability to bridge and articulate complexities within multiple cultures. In fact, they can take what makes them different and make a difference in the world. This episode features Mannie T'Chawi and Manal Elhag.

Eber and I talked about his schooling in Guangzhou, China, and his ideas of being a Third Culture Kid (TCK). ☕ Buy me chai? https://anchor.fm/chaiwithpingcn/support

The BBC calls them global "citizens of everywhere, and nowhere". What exactly is the third culture? What are the other two? Jono investigates the key term of this podcast. How many TCKs are there? What are they like? Find out in this episode. Additional links: the first story I published on 2SER, as well as an ongoing catalogue of my radio work referenced article on TCKs being "confused or multicultural" Socials for this podcast are still under construction and will unlock soon, but in the meantime, you can connect with me personally on Twitter and Instagram. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/liminality/message

So growing up as a Third Culture Kid (TCK) has been our entire lives. So we decided to dedicate 2 episodes for Mathias and I (Mikael) to explain our TCK experience through answering some of your questions. With love... @mathias_lao00 and mikael_lao

Today we have the joy to sit down with Holly Dyck, who serves in the Missionary Kid Care & Education Department with Ethnos Canada. We can’t wait to hear about how we can better care for missionary kids, as well as gain an understanding of some of the challenges families face serving in remote locations. GLOSSARY:Missionary Kid (MK) - is a child of a missionary.Third Culture Kid (TCK) - is a person who is from a home culture (e.g. Canada), grows up in a foreign culture (e. g. Singapore) for their childhood years, and creates a third culture because they don't quite fit in either home or foreign culture.MK Care & Ed - Is the department within Ethnos Canada that cares for our missionary kids and provides education consultation and resources for families.Emanate - an 18-month cross-cultural missionary training program with Ethnos Canada RELATED ARTICLES, RESOURCES, AND CONTENT:You can connect with Holly here or at e-mail her at hollydyck@ethnos.ca .Learn more about Emanate, Ethnos Canada’s training program for believers interested in church planting among unreached people groups.

This episode explores a day in the life of a Third Culture Kid (TCK). Specifically, it's about your host, Samuel Flynn! He gives some facts about his own life, shares information on how to find friends in new places and explains ways to adapt to new cultures. These suggestions can help everyone, but mainly TCK's or parents of TCK's. Be ready for some laughs, tips, heartfelt comments and a deeper look at the life of the boy that has moved 15 times. After listening, it's up to you to decide: Is it actually worth it to be a Third Culture Kid?

Pollock and Van Reken define a Third Culture Kid (TCK) as a person who has spent a considerable amount of their formative developmental period outside their birth country or culture due to their parents’ working outside of the country of origin (Pollock & Van Reken, 2001; Choi & Luke, 2011; Melles & Frey, 2014). Adults who lived in these circumstances are referred to as Adult Third Culture Kids (ATCK’s) (Melles & Frey, 2014). As a result of their experiences, young ATCK’s have difficulty fully identifying with any one culture and may experience multiple challenges in forming adult relationships upon repatriating to their culture or country of origin (Choi & Luke, 2011). A review of the literature on TCK’s and ATCK’s shows little research has been done in the area of relationships after repatriation. I am interested in understanding the lived experience of TCKs so that we can better address the issues with repatriation.

Being a Third Culture Kid (TCK) comes with its challenges – first of which is to understand what that even means. Being someone that is raised in a country outside of your place of birth and your parents' culture makes you a TCK. Having lived in several different countries, I am without a doubt within that group. It's been a flurry of moving around and figuring out a new culture and society, but a life I would not change for anything. To discuss this experience I bring on my fellow Third Culture Kids, Andrea from Venezuela living in Luxembourg and Gill from Canada living in the United States. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/america-on-tap/support

Yasmina examines the life and experiences of childhood friend Alex, an adult Third Culture Kid (TCK), who has never lived in the same country for more than four years. 

Welcome to our first episode! Come along with Avinash and Chris as they have an informal chat about how their life experiences have molded and shaped them into the global citizens they are today while they define and explore what it means to be a Third Culture Kid (TCK).

Welcome to our first episode! Come along with Avinash and Chris as they have an informal chat about how their life experiences have molded and shaped them into the global citizens they are today while they define and explore what it means to be a Third Culture Kid (TCK).

What is the mindset that should be embraced when having to constantly relocate and adjust to life all over the world? Are there any positive pointers that can help make our overseas experiences more beneficial to not only ourselves, but also to those who we interact with during our journeys? Surely, there isn't only one solution to solve all the problems or unforeseen situations we encounter while living abroad but there may be a mindset that we can live by to help us overcome and cope with obstacles while in unfamiliar environments. Listen in to our wonderful Stateside connected conversation with Angie Drake. As a Third Culture Kid (TCK), Angie may have traveling coded deep within her DNA. Angie and her husband, who has a long career working for the U.S. government, have been traveling all over the world with their two boys. However, Angie has a special room in her heart for Ecuador and shares many of her overseas experiences through her photography that can be found at her website: Not Your Average American. Listen in and hear why focusing on all the negatives of you overseas life just brings unneeded stress and why it's better to learn to embrace the positive about everyplace you live. Facebook Group: Not Your Average American Website: Not Your Average American THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE! Thank you very much for taking the time to share this podcast. Click HERE if you would like to load our Four Seas One Family Website RSS Feed. Please help us make this show better by filling in this Expat Life Expat Life Survey. It will help us produce a better show for you and thanks! If you have any feedback, please leave a note in the comments section below or leave a voice message via our SpeakPipe voice message page. We would love to hear from you!If you enjoyed this please share it with your friends, family and co-workers by using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Please subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts to get automatic episode updates of our podcasts. And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on Apple Podcasts. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews we get. Please help us spread the word and leave a review in Apple Podcasts by clicking here! Thank you for listening to Four Seas One Family. We are all the same and at the same time uniquely different!

What is the mindset that should be embraced when having to constantly relocate and adjust to life all over the world? Are there any positive pointers that can help make our overseas experiences more beneficial to not only ourselves, but also to those who we interact with during our journeys? Surely, there isn't only one solution to solve all the problems or unforeseen situations we encounter while living abroad but there may be a mindset that we can live by to help us overcome and cope with obstacles while in unfamiliar environments. Listen in to our wonderful Stateside connected conversation with Angie Drake. As a Third Culture Kid (TCK), Angie may have traveling coded deep within her DNA. Angie and her husband, who has a long career working for the U.S. government, have been traveling all over the world with their two boys. However, Angie has a special room in her heart for Ecuador and shares many of her overseas experiences through her photography that can be found at her website: Not Your Average American. Listen in and hear why focusing on all the negatives of you overseas life just brings unneeded stress and why it’s better to learn to embrace the positive about everyplace you live. Facebook Group: Not Your Average American Website: Not Your Average American THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO THIS EPISODE! Thank you very much for taking the time to share this podcast. Click HERE if you would like to load our Four Seas One Family Website RSS Feed. Please help us make this show better by filling in this Expat Life Expat Life Survey. It will help us produce a better show for you and thanks! If you have any feedback, please leave a note in the comments section below or leave a voice message via our SpeakPipe voice message page. We would love to hear from you!If you enjoyed this please share it with your friends, family and co-workers by using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Please subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts to get automatic episode updates of our podcasts. And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on Apple Podcasts. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews we get. Please help us spread the word and leave a review in Apple Podcasts by clicking here! Thank you for listening to Four Seas One Family. We are all the same and at the same time uniquely different!

What you’ll learn in this episode: • About my experience at the Families in Global Transitions (FIGT) Conference last week. • About the link between our thoughts and our feelings and some strategies for becoming more aware of automatic thoughts. • The parable of the two wolves and how it can be a useful metaphor for thinking about the types of thoughts we’re cultivating in our lives. • The importance of mental habits and cultivating habits that lead to the experiences we want to have (rather than those that make us feel distress). Resources either mentioned in this episode or related to the topics discussed: • If you want to learn more about the Families in Global Transitions (FIGT) Conference that I just attended, you can go here. • If you’d like to see the resources I shared with the participants who attended my Kitchen Table Conversation at the FIGT Conference (discussing mindfulness for teen TCKs), you can access it here. (It contains a number of websites, apps, and books on these subjects.) • If you missed last week’s episode and you’re wondering what a Third Culture Kid (TCK) is, you can check it out here: Mindful Expat Episode 8: Raising Resilient Third Culture Kids (TCKs) with Guest Josh Sandoz, MA, LMHC. • If you’d like to learn about the cognitive model of therapy (mentioned in the episode) you can read more about it here. Stay in Touch! To make sure you don’t miss future episodes of Mindful Expat, you can subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, Stitcher, or your favorite podcasting app. To receive monthly summaries of podcast episodes and stay up to date on other announcements and resources, sign up for the Mindful Expat Podcast Newsletter!

Today’s Mindful Expat Guest is Josh Sandoz! Josh is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) currently living and working in Seattle Washington (in the US), where he specializes in working with expats, repatriated expats, and Third Culture Kids (TCKs). Josh not only works with TCKs, but he actually is an adult TCK himself! Born in South Korea to foreign missionary parents, he grew up as part of a highly international community. He has worked for Interaction International – an organization geared toward TCKs and internationally mobile families – where he provided transition seminars for adolescent TCKs before becoming a therapist. Josh is also the person behind the International Therapist Directly, a wonderful website that he created as a way to help people around the world locate therapists who speak their own language and who are sensitive to some of the unique needs of people living abroad. What you’ll learn in this episode: • About Josh’s story of growing up in a highly international community and his continued involvement in working with globally mobile individuals and families as a therapist. • What is a “Third Culture Kid” (TCK) and what are some of the characteristics of the TCK experience? • Some of the common struggles — as well as gifts — of TCKs (and why it’s sometimes hard to think of these in a binary way). • How parents raising children abroad can support their TCKs and help them develop emotional resilience as they grow up in and between cultures. Resources mentioned in this episode: • Josh mentioned some of his work with Interaction International, an organization geared toward TCKs and internationally mobile families. • To learn more about Ruth Useem’s research and her original use of the word “Third Culture Kid,” you can visit her website www.tckworld.com. • Josh mentioned the book, Third Culture Kids: The Experience of Growing Up Among Worlds, by David Pollock & Ruth Van Reken, which is a great source of information about the TCK experience. • Josh also mentioned the book, Foreign to Familiar: A Guide to Understanding Hot- and Cold-Climate Cultures, by Sarah Lanier, as a nice introduction to some basic concepts around culture and cultural differences. • We also discussed the International Therapist Directory, which Josh created as a way of connecting people with therapists who are familiar with some of the unique challenges and experiences of TCKs and other people living abroad. This is a wonderful resource for anyone around the world searching for a therapist. It’s organized according to country and also has a worldwide section for therapists who work with clients remotely (either online or by phone). More about Josh and how to follow up with him: Josh has a private therapy practice in Seattle, Washington, where he works with expats, repatriated expats, and TCKs. To learn more about his therapy practice or to connect with him by email, you can visit his website at www.joshsandoz.com. Josh is also highly involved in an organization called the Center for Object Relations (COR) and invites any fellow therapists in the Seattle area to connect with him through this organization. Finally, as mentioned above, Josh is the creator of the International Therapist Directory, which is a wonderful resource for anyone looking for a therapist abroad as well as for any therapists working with this population to connect with one another. Stay in Touch! To make sure you don’t miss future episodes of Mindful Expat, you can subscribe to the podcast through iTunes, Stitcher, or your favorite podcasting app. To receive monthly summaries of podcast episodes and stay up to date on other announcements and resources, sign up for the Mindful Expat Podcast Newsletter!

Change is coming!  We often hear that in education today.  We also often see signs and examples of those changes in new schools with a shared commitment to a contemporary pedagogy. But what about larger schools? Schools that are already well established, doing well and seen as successful in many ways. How do they shift? Should they?Today I talk with Tim Stuart, Executive Director for Strategic Programs at Singapore American School, all about change, significant change, in a large flourishing organization.SAS is on a multi-year journey to improve how education is delivered at their campus. Today we talk all about that journey, what it looked like, lessons learned and where they are today.Connect With Tim Twitter: @drstuart LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-stuart-75b62a48BioDr. Tim Stuart grew up as an American in France and Germany and graduated from an international school as a multilingual Third Culture Kid (TCK). He appreciates Singapore American School as a place that is nimble and courageous enough to support revolutionary change while upholding a tradition of proven excellence.Dr. Stuart landed in Singapore in 2010 as the high school principal and now serves as the executive director of strategic programs. Before SAS, Dr. Stuart's professional teaching and administrative experiences brought him from eastern Turkey to Switzerland, from Washington State to the Navajo reservation in New Mexico, and then for three years as high school principal at Jakarta International School in Indonesia.The co-author of several books on parenting, teaching, and mentoring, Dr. Stuart holds an Ed. D from Seattle Pacific University, an M.Ed from The College of New Jersey, and a B.A. from Wheaton College.

"Leadership comes in all forms" - Tayo Rockson Tayo Rockson is a Third Culture Kid (TCK) who grew up on four different continents and considers himself to be a citizen of the world. Today he is the CEO and President of UYD Media, a media company that encourages people all over the world to use their difference to make a difference while celebrating diversity and educating others. Tayo is a writer and author whose work can be seen on the Huffington Post, Entrepreneur, Among Worlds Magazine, and Global Living Magazine. I wanted to bring him on the show to talk about how globalization effects the way we create and lead, and how to bridge gaps between different groups and cultures Tayo is also an authority on Third Culture Kids and assimilation into new cultures. On this show he talks about how to find your top three universal connectors such as sports or music that allow you to connect with new friends in any culture Tayo shares his vision for politicians who can understand the pain points of all different groups, and for an education system that teaches geography and the history of each continent so that every student can become a global citizen. As you might expect of someone who had to make friends over and over again in his life, he is a gregarious, light hearted entertainer and this interview if full of interesting stories from his life. If you are and aspiring global leader or a TCK and want to know how to use your background for good, or simply want to understand the qualities of individuals that operate as global citizens, this is the episode for you! What you will learn in this episode: -How to find your universal connectors to meet new friends in any culture -How Tayo uses topics and hashtags to make friends virtually around the world -The future of information curation -How TCK can be global leaders -How global leaders speak to everyones pain points -Tayo's hope for global awareness in education -The qualities of a global leader Quotes: "Leadership comes in all forms" - Tayo Rockson "A good leader is open to other peoples opinions and ok with having their mind changed" - Tayo Rockson "I would like to see a focus on community development and education systems" - Tayo Rockson "Adventure is knowing something scares you and doing it anyway" - Tayo Rockson Continue the Adventure (Resources from this episode): TayoRockson.com Tayo On the Huffington Post UYD Media (Use Your Difference) The Ultimate Guide To TCK Living: Understanding The World Around You Thanks Tayo Rockson! If you enjoyed this session of The Art of Adventure Podcast, let Tayo know by clicking on the link below and sending him a quick shout out on Twitter: Click here to thank Tayo on Twitter! Support the Art of Adventure! This podcast is supported by listeners like you! Become a patron of the Art of Adventure on Patreon Subscribe to The Art of Adventure Podcast for free in iTunes or Stitcher. If you enjoyed the show, please help us by leaving a 5-star rating and review! You might also like these episodes: AOA 089 | Kara Ronin | International Business Etiquette AOA 055 | Ladan Jiracek | Travel Wisdom From 80 Countries AOA 044 | Aaron Hurst | The Purpose Economy This episode is brought to you by my friend Nik Wood over at the Life Athletics Podcast! I’d like to introduce a show that I think you’ll love called The Life Athletics Podcast, hosted by my close friend, Nik Wood. Nik encourages you to play full out and to level up as he talks  to Life Athletes from around the world. These are people who have shown that they’re playing full out in at least one area of life and they share habits of thought, habits of action, failure stories, success stories and much more so that you can add to YOUR game. Find the Life Athletics Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher and at www.Lifeathletics.com You will also like:

About This Week's Guest Tayo Rockson The CEO of UYD Media and host of the As Told By Nomads podcast. His three tips to become more culturally competent are: Be curious. Explore what is out there. Explore what you don't know or think you don't know. Travel. By travelling you expand your world like nothing else can. He also suggests to get lost on purpose. This way you will meet and interact with people you otherwise would have never met. Be open minded. Tayo thinks it is dangerous to think that your way of thinking and judging is the only and absolute way. There are other ways as well. For sure. Interview Links Links that are mentioned in this episode: Email:  tayorockson@uydmag.com Website: http://www.uydmedia.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/tayorockson Build Your Cultural Competence In the Culture Matters podcast, we interview real people with real stories. Every other week there is a guest with broad international experience and lots of cultural insights. I interview real people with real stories. To subscribe directly using iTunes or Stitcher, Click here, or here (or click any of the images below). How To Get In Touch With Culture Matters I'd love for you to get in touch. There are a couple of ways you can do this: Via this website: Just use the “Ask Your Question” tab on the right of the screen and leave a voicemail Email me at chris.smit@culturematters.com Send me a Tweet: @chrissmit Finally Thank you so much for taking the time to read this far, and to listen to my Podcast. I hope you will be back for the next episode of the Culture Matters Podcast!

Founder of UYDMag, Tayo Rockson, returns to Dreamers Podcast to catch up with everything he has been up to! Connect with Tayo Rockson UYDMag As Told By Nomads A very good friend of mine and founder of the growing online publication UYDMag returns to Dreamers Podcast for a 5th time! Tayo Rockson and I got together a few weeks back in Bryant Park, NYC just outside of Times Square to chat and catch up and all of his awesome adventures. I decided to record the conversation so everyone who is playing along at home can see how successful he has become. As a bonus, this episode comes in video format! Please let me know what you think in the comments below, if I should continue to do video interviews? Thank you in advance for all of the love and support! More about Tayo Rockson Tayo Rockson is the CEO and President of UYD Media, a media company that encourages people all over the world to use their difference to make a difference while celebrating diversity and educating others. He is an avid writer whose work can be seen on the Huffington Post, Among Worlds Magazine as well as Global Living Magazine. He is an authority on Third Culture Kids and assimilation into new cultures. He is the author of The Ultimate Guide To TCK Living and through his podcast and blog, he is heard and read by thousands of people in over 100 countries. He grew up in four different continents so he considers himself a citizen of the world. He has lived in Sweden, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Vietnam and the United States and his goal is to ultimately leave the world a better place than it was before he came into it. Once he discovered that he was a Third Culture Kid (TCK) or someone who spent the formative part of his childhood years (0-18) outside of his parents' culture, he vowed to use his global identity to make an impact in the world. Feel free to connect with him on Twitter @TayoRockson where he is actively making new friends every day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eITR-Ma16dg Episode 192