Parhaat Trailing Spouse Podcastit (2024)

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ROOTED AND ROUTED PODCAST | ALISÉE MIGNON | EPISODE 6 | PART 2 31:23

9d ago31:23

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🌍 Navigating Expat Life: Challenges, Connections, and Giving Back 🌍 In Alisèe’s Part 2 episode, we dive into the realities of expat life, touching on some truly important topics: - The experience of finding schools in both India and the US - How kids from different backgrounds connect—and the challenges they face when saying goodbye - Strategies to…

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ROOTED AND ROUTED PODCAST | ALISÉE MIGNON | EPISODE 6 | PART 1 20:14

19d ago20:14

20:14

A route to remember, a story to remember. Meet Alisée Mignon, a French expat who takes us on a journey of self-discovery like no other. She shares how living with purpose, embracing differences, and finding love in those differences have shaped her expat experience. In our conversation, we explored: The phases of cultural shock Dealing with identit…

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Episode 5 - Dieter Withoeck’s Expat Journey - Navigating Expat Life: Adaptation, Community and Cultural Integration | Part 2 23:17

27d ago23:17

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Navigating Expat Life: Adaptation, Community, and Cultural Integration In this episode, we dive deep into the life of Dieter, a seasoned expat with over 15 years of experience living in various countries. From pursuing new hobbies like riding bikes in India to navigating the work culture in Sweden, Belgium and India, Dieter’s journey is filled with…

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Navigating Expat Life: From Solo Journeys to Family Adventures with Dieter Withoeck 20:59

1M ago20:59

20:59

In this exciting Part 1 episode, we sit down with Dieter, a seasoned expat from Belgium who has spent the last 15 years embracing life in various countries. Married to an Indian and having lived through three distinct stages of expat life, Dieter shares his incredible journey with us. What You'll Discover: The Solo Expat Experience : Dive into Diet…

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Episode 4 - Sandra Showalter’s Expat Journey: Navigating Life as a Trailing Spouse | Sandra Showalter - Part 2 25:57

1M ago25:57

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#podcast #expatlife Inside Expat Life: Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Diversity. Join us in this part two episode as we explore Sandra’s challenges and opportunities that she faced during her stay in India and Dubai. From navigating bureaucratic processes to cultural integration and family dynamics, we dive into the realities of expat life. Di…

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Episode 4 - Sandra’s Expat Journey: Navigating Life as a Trailing Spouse | Sandra Showalter - Part 1 24:19

2M ago24:19

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🌍 Sandra’s Expat Journey: Navigating Life as a Trailing Spouse 🌍 In this episode of the Rooted and Routed Podcast, we sit down with Sandra, an American brand consultant and professional photographer, who has lived in Dubai and now resides in India. Since there was so much that we covered in this episode, we decided to divide it into two parts. Part…

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I’ve lost my hook 56:36

2M ago56:36

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Starting a chat with someone new can be a little scarier when you’ve lost that expat hook. You know the chat – so how long have you lived here? Where are you from? Where did you live before you moved here? Nikki talks about her new intro chats as a repat and how she’s coping with conversations that seem to go nowhere. When were you your most confid…

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Episode 3 - Journey of a Stay at Home Expat Dad from France in India featuring Thomas Heinry 37:30

2M ago37:30

37:30

🌏Embracing Expat Life: A Stay-at-Home Dad’s Sabbatical Journey in India 🌟 Meet Thomas, the Stay-at-Home Dad, French Expat on Sabbatical in India! Join us in this episode as we dive into the unique journey of Thomas, a dedicated teacher who has taken a sabbatical to embrace the expat life in India. Now a stay-at-home dad, Thomas shares his profound …

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Episode 2 - Taste of Transformation : A Corporate’s Culinary Reinvention featuring Kim Provo 41:38

2M ago41:38

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🎙️ Whether you’re an expat navigating the complexities of life abroad or simply curious about the expat journey, this podcast is for you. Taste of Transformation : A Corporate’s Culinary Reinvention featuring Kim Provo 🔍 Episode 2: Insights with Kim Provo, a Belgian Expat living in Pune, India Discover Kim's journey as she shares her experiences of…

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Episode 1 - Simona Jadronova - Fit, Focused, and Fearless: Entrepreneurial life of a Czech expat in India 51:27

2M ago51:27

51:27

🎙️ Today is the day! Our very first episode is now live. Whether you’re an expat navigating the complexities of life abroad or simply curious about the expat journey, this podcast is for you. 🔍 Episode 1: Insights with Simona, a Czech Expat in Pune, India Discover Simona's journey as she shares her experiences of living in India for 12 years. From …

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Expats – The Series 59:52

6M ago59:52

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This week we discuss Expats the television series based in Hong Kong. The series is adapted from the novel The Expatriates written by Janice Y.K. Lee. Nikki is 6 months in with her repatriation and has a very honest chat about being friendless and miserable. Our favourite things: Tiny Beautiful Things American Fiction Past Lives Taylor Swift The Er…

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How much money will I need? 42:30

10M ago42:30

42:30

What is a good salary in Doha? London? Jakarta? We’ve all seen the questions based on how much money you need to make to survive, today we have a new question. What’s been the biggest cost you didn’t foresee when you moved? What did you forget to factor in? We also talk about the grieving expat. Going through grief when no-one understands the enorm…

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The Trailing Spouse is Dead 51:59

10M ago51:59

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The Trailing Spouse is dead – this week on the podcast we talk about why the “Accompanying Spouse” has arrived. I mean the Accompanying Spouse was always a better term wasn’t it? We all walk side by side don’t we? Sidenote – the term Trailing Spouse will no longer be used in the Two Fat Expats Facebook Group with Accompanying Spouse being the prefe…

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Should I go home? 51:49

11M ago51:49

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This week on the podcast we answer a question from the Fatterati’s “Should I go home?” We also discuss the complications of re-acquainting yourself with old friends after repatriation. Kirsty’s three favourite things: Exposed (podcast) Deadloch (television) Travis and Taylor and everything EVERYTHING about them Ange Postecoglou and The Tottenham Sp…

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Repatriation – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Cry 48:02

1y ago48:02

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🎧 Nikki has repatriated and she’s yet to make a new friend BUT it’s not all bad because she’s living in paradise AND she’s discovered her new favourite drink (a gin mule). This week on the podcast we’re talking repatriation, the good, the bad and the ugly cry. Kirsty’s three favourite things: The Girlfriends (Podcast) What’s love got to do with it …

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When do you spill the beans that you’re moving? Long term postings or always on the move which one are you? 55:23

1y ago55:23

55:23

This was Nikki’s very last podcast before she repatriated. The post When do you spill the beans that you’re moving? Long term postings or always on the move which one are you? first appeared on Two Fat Expats.Kirjoittanut Two Fat Expats

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Given birth away from home lately? Here’s how things have changed. Also, an expat mental health check.

1+ y ago

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It’s been seven hours and sixteen years…yes I know the song doesn’t go like that but it fits with the intro. It’s been a long time since Kirsty and Nikki have hit the maternity ward so we asked the Fatterati what it was like to have a baby away from home. We also did an expat mental health check, Nikki is now down to her last week as an expat befor…

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Want to know the truth? Here’s some long term expat challenges you may not have thought about. Food discoveries from the Fatterati. 1:03:32

1+ y ago1:03:32

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What are some of the unique challenges long term expats face? Savings and superannuation, self care and medical issues? Heart breaking friend break ups? Property ownership and all the tax implications that come with it? We ran through a few. We shared food discoveries from the Fatterati, what can’t you now live without? Kirsty’s three things: The F…

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Building a Legacy Through a Passion for Running 26:36

1+ y ago26:36

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Today’s podcast episode features the indomitable Ann Carney. Ann was trapped in a cycle of overwork and bad health habits when at the age of forty-five, knowing she had to make changes, she decided to try to run. Like many beginners, she started too fast and would have given up if it wasn’t for a serendipitous meeting with a cousin she hadn’t seen …

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From Breast Cancer to Delivering a Mission to Help Women Succeed 30:06

1+ y ago30:06

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My guest today is Chloe Richards, a brave and strong breast cancer survivor emerging from a period of loss and change. She is refocusing her business to deliver her mission to help women succeed in the workplace. We talk about How women struggle to describe their value in the workforce. How it's important to take the time to reflect on your success…

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I don’t like it here – what to do when you hate your location. 44:15

1+ y ago44:15

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Also, the ageist expat are you a victim or a perpetrator? Kirsty’s three things: Shrinking, The Big Swing and while we’re on the subject….golf! Nikki’s favourite three things: White Collar, 1923, Robbie Williams live in Copenhagen And watch out Amsterdam we’re coming for you! The post I don’t like it here – what to do when you hate your location. f…

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Doing it live in Singapore 46:45

1+ y ago46:45

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Welcome to our first live audience podcast recorded in Singapore – yes yes Kirsty was in Singapore in 2016 but it was a 4 kids, 20 suitcases and a beagle reading whereas this was the full package! The theme of the evening was friends. Kirsty asked Nikki will she have to change the way she recruits friends upon repatriation. What will be different? …

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The Realities of Repatriation 1:04:27

1+ y ago1:04:27

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Nikki is dealing with the realities of the impact her expat life has had on her family relationships and describes how it feels like a bit of a “kick in the guts”. We talk about Kirsty’s book and its premise. Ever been described as excess baggage? Get ready for the reply. Three favourite things Kirsty: Meet Cute The Good House Helen had her baby – …

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Be a Waser not a Wisher with Steve Pullen MBE Judo Coach 33:55

1+ y ago33:55

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Want to be a waser reather than a wisher? Listen to this episode and I promise you will get some inspiration to get up, get out and keep going! My guest today is Steve Pullen, a judo 7th Dan and holder of the MBE for his service to blind and disabled judo. He is a coach and has guided judokas to the Olympics, Paralympics, World and European Champio…

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How do you Repatriate with expat itchy feet 54:12

1+ y ago54:12

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How will you settle? Expats traditionally have itchy feet so how do you settle when you’re heading home? How will you plan your expat year ahead? Or how will you divide up your time ahead? Now that expats are back travelling between countries what’s the most effective way to plan your year? Kirsty’s three favourite things: She said Steven Spielberg…

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2023 – Episode One 39:32

1+ y ago39:32

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How will you cope with no-one giving a flying fig about your expat life when you’re home for the holidays or repatriating? Kirsty and Nikki discuss why expats are hurt by friends and family that appear disinterested in their expat lives. Is it time to accept that you’re really not that special? How will you deal with newcomers writing you off when …

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The Festive Expat 40:39

1+ y ago40:39

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Will you be with family or without for the festive season? What do you do to make your holiday season special or is the holiday season non existant where you’re currently living? Instead of our usual three favourite things with podcasts, movies and television we discuss our three favourite holiday traditions. Nikki: Making or tracking down Christma…

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The Courage of Conviction From Greenham Common to the Outback 32:32

1+ y ago32:32

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Do you know what having the power of your convictions means? Not sure, then listen to today's episode My guest this week is Jane Lockwood; Jane is an activist who lived in Greenham Common to protest the horror of war and nuclear weapons. She has spoken at the UN and the Royal Albert Hall. She subsequently relocated to Australia, became a Head Teach…

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The Mindset of a Olympian; Life After Competition 31:12

2y ago31:12

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My guest today is Rowena Birch, an Olympic and European judo champion. Rowena is also the current president of the British Judo Association. Outside of judo, Rowena has coached at elite levels across many sporting disciplines and corporate leadership. She has retrained as a financial advisor and now runs her own business. Rowena talks about how she…

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Would You Move to China Right Now? 46:34

2y ago46:34

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In our would you/could you we discuss what Covid restrictions look like in China right now. Would you/could you move there? We talk to the Chinese Fatterati about their lives and report back. Would you/could you make your house a home without your shipment? How? Kirsty’s Favourite Things: Colin from Accounts Shetland Magnetic Eyelashes Nikki’s Favo…

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The Redundant Expat 46:04

2y ago46:04

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This week on the podcast we discuss travelling between countries with medications and how to navigate when you’ve been prescribed something in one country only to discover it’s banned in the country you’re moving to. Nikki has some big news which leads us to discuss expat redundancy. Nikki’s favourites The Rest is History (The World Cup series) The…

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Expats at The World Cup 43:18

2y ago43:18

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This week’s episode is all about the World Cup both in Qatar and South Africa. I’ve written a piece about living in Qatar and the recent press. Here’s a few of the links I talked about: David Beckham Peyton Manning World Cup Commercial Ghanin Al Muftah – the star of the opening ceremony. Michael Sheen – Welsh message Nikki’s three favourite things:…

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Episode 200 is here 1:06:51

2y ago1:06:51

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A quick chat about having the World Cup on your door step. Who has the longest work hours and is it just a part of Expat Life? Should you put up and shut up? What’s it like to work in Qatar during the World Cup? We answer your questions about our 200th episode: When and how did we meet? What was our favourite holiday as an expat? Where would we lik…

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A Reflection on Bravery 22:01

2y ago22:01

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In this episode, I change our standard interview format and reflect upon the concept of bravery. Not being a brave person myself, I've been inspired by the bravery of my guests, and this episode features two astonishingly courageous women. The first is Angela Bently, a certified Wim Hof instructor who channels her passion for the cold to support pe…

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Overcoming Loss to Found a Social Enterprise 40:24

2y ago40:24

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My guest today is Oonagh McDonnell, the founder of It's Her, a social enterprise based in Manchester that researches, develops and delivers collaborative and engaging activities, courses and workshops that support women and help them change their narrative. Oonagh's story is rooted in adapting to adversity and overcoming loss, beginning with her mo…

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Rambling, The Kinder Mass Trespass and a Garden in a Viaduct. 17:37

2y ago17:37

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In this episode, we celebrate the importance of accessing green space and consider the historical actions of others and how these actions made it possible for us to enjoy the ability to ramble in the countryside. These conversations were recorded over the Kinder Mass Trespass 90th anniversary weekend in the High Peaks of Derbyshire in Hayfield vill…

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Networking with Joy: Sue France and Voices from her Community 36:23

2y ago36:23

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Sue France helps women in business make the best connections and is the founder of sue France Creative Connecting in Cheshire. She says, " I instinctively know who to match with who, and every day there is a new success story within my group." She has lovingly built a tribe of interconnected women who joyously build relationships. I joined Sue at o…

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Making an Event Special: Toni Dudsak 30:05

2y ago30:05

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Making an event Special My guest today is Toni Dudsak, a business leader currently working as the Executive Director of the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in New York. Toni is a force of nature with tremendous energy, and this, combined with her strategic insight, ensures any organisation she is associated with is propelled to new heights. Toni als…

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Overcoming Adversity: Alka Chandiramani 31:50

2y ago31:50

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Alka Chandiramni is a global mobility specialist who provides deeply trusted assistance to companies and individuals, helping to ensure that a move to another country is successful for everyone. In Alka's professional life, she is the one who offers advice and has the answers. This podcast explores how we can all deal with the inevitable times when…

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Recognising Your Secret Sauce : Kate Pollitt 23:32

2y ago23:32

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My guest today is Kate Pollitt, a business coach gifted at helping others to get out of their jars to see what is written on their labels. We talk about how time is finite and how important it is to recognise what makes you unique and connect with what lights you up. Once you do this, especially if you have a light touch and have faith in yourself,…

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Feeling Frisky? Or are you sick of the pat down? Here’s some airport security tips to help you get to the gate on time. And how to have the boarding school conversation without losing friends. 47:47

2y ago47:47

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Are you ‘randomly selected’ for an extra pat down every time you make your way throught the airport? We think we may know the reason why. Listen in to find out why it’s happening to you. Would you/Could you break up a friendship over conversations about your children going to boarding school? Why does it hurt so much and how to gently discuss. Our …

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Being a Good Neighbour: Tina Kirwin-McGinley 34:02

2y ago34:02

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My guest today, Tina Kirwin-McGinley, is a teacher of the deaf and has worked in schools in Manchester for over thirty years. She is also a swimmer, cyclist and dear friend to many. We could talk about all of the above attributes, but I want to focus on Tina's gift for making life better for everybody by always leaving a place better than how she f…

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At Home Somewhere: Sandra Phinney 41:37

2y ago41:37

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My guest today is Sandra Phinney, and she has lived many lives, from teaching to social work to owning a music store and farming. Now in her 70s, Sandra is earning her living as a writer and has no intention of retiring. She lives off-grid with her husband on the Tusket River outside the town of Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, in a place called Caan…

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At Home Anywhere: Tina Devine 28:46

2y ago28:46

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Tina Devine is a traveller, free spirit and coach. She has lived in ten different countries and has learned to be comfortable with change and making a home in other places. We are exploring the concept of home, especially if we deal with change. We discuss what home means and how gaining a better understanding of yourself will lead to better choice…

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Aging Stronger: Mindy Cowap Founder of the M Project 25:14

2y ago25:14

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My guest today is Mindy Cowap, founder of the M Project and a finalist of the 2022 Enterprise Vision Awards Inspirational Woman of the Year. Seven years ago, after her mother's devastating subarachnoid haemorrhage, Mindy felt lost and decided to improve her health and vitality. The experience was transformational and Mindy felt compelled to share h…

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The Great Expat Summer. Lost luggage delayed flights and a very small hotel room with a positive covid test. Are we having fun yet? 38:18

2y ago38:18

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Nikki walks us through her covid on holidays experience. Would you/could you send packages to a transit hotel? What are the rules? Do all hotels let you do it or are some hotels going to charge you for the privilege? We discuss. Would you/could you set up a contract with your partner on how many times you’ll be heading to your home country (particu…

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Living with Loss: Naomi Gilmour 27:16

2y ago27:16

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Hold On Pain Ends: Naomi Gilmour: Motivational Speaker, Business Woman and Suicide Prevention Advocate If you are lucky enough to live into mid-life and beyond, you will likely have experienced some profound loss. My guest this week, Naomi Gilmour, has taken the brave step of facing the debilitating grief of loss and, in the process, rebuilt her se…

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Change and Transition: Kim Gowland 31:36

2y ago31:36

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Some podcasts are transformational, and this is one of them for me. In today’s episode of the If Anne Can podcast, I’m talking to Kim Gowland, and she explains the difference between change and transition. A process that can be bewildering and confusing for many of us. Kim and I discuss The difference between change and transition Change is externa…

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Repatriation: Rediscovering Home, Identity and Community 43:26

2y ago43:26

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At this time of year many expat families are moving back to their home countries, and some will find repatriation harder than expatriation. In today’s episode of the If Anne Can podcast , I’m talking to Amanda Jaffe about the challenges of repatriation. Amanda and I were expats in Singapore, and we repatriated to our home countries during the pande…

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Living Life Outside the Lines: Kate Hughes; Artist 30:35

2y ago30:35

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An early memory of a cruel teacher left me dreading the thought of ever trying to create an artwork. Meeting Kate Hughes and attending one of her art classes changed my mind, so I was delighted when she agreed to be a guest on this podcast. I thought our conversation would revolve around how she escaped the restraints of school teaching and smoothl…

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