Rachel is, amongst many other things, a Third Culture Kid therapist specialising in Life Story Interview and Accompaniment, an approach she developed from her Sociological doctorial research into TCK identity, belonging and relationship to place. This podcast is a place she comes to contribute her ponderings on personal growth, working with pain, and the transformative change that comes from a better understanding of our own stories. For more information about Rachel’s therapeutic work, plea ...
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Welcome to the Third Culture Kids Virtual Online Forum. TCK is a person who has spent a significant part of his or her developmental years outside the parents’ culture(s). We hope the TCK VOF to be a place that brings Cross Cultural Kids, especially TCKs, in the US and abroad together by learning from each other's stories, and challenge one another to think deeper on how our cross-cultural component of our lives is tied to our faith. Brought to you by Cru. Cru is a caring community passionat ...
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The TCK Podcast is a subdivision of Tattooedcavemankitchen.com, a website devoted to natural living and activism. We feature local small businesses, authorities, and special guests talking about a wide range of topics. Based in New England, its a grassroots show for the average joe!
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Stories told by Third Culture Kids, kids who grow up surrounded by two or more cultures due to parents traveling, the family culture of adoption. This could be expat kids, missionary kids, military kids, transracial and transnational adoptees, or multi-ethnic kids. These stores are about both the adventures and realities of growing up in between two cultures. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t-c-k-tales/support
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Liminal Space dives deep into the messy beauty of living between cultures, identities, and ideologies—especially at the crossroads between China and the West. Hosted by Susan Su and Matthew Lu, two Third-Culture kids in China, we bring you "the good, bad, and the weird" with an insider’s nuance. Each episode, we feature guests navigating their own cultural in-betweenness. Tune in for fresh perspectives and honest dialogue that reveals what lies hidden in life's edges and overlaps. This podca ...
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Finding the magic in the messy middle of life's transitions. One story at a time.
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Welcome to a Podcast made by a Third Culture Kid (TCK), which will dive into discussions about culture, society and current events by focusing on personal experiences!
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My name is Lisle Wilkerson, and I am an American woman who grew up and lived/worked in Japan for about 30 years.I am what they call a "TCK" (third culture kid) ..Not American. Not Japanese. Who and what am I?!?! I tell some crazy stories about my life straddling the two very different cultures of Japan and the US...and of course I also include voices from many amazing people who have had similar journeys.
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Michèle Phoenix, international speaker and writer on issues related to Third Culture Kids, highlights her most popular and helpful articles in a format you can consume on the go.
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Nothing is forbidden in the Velvet Lounge. Relationships, love, sex and everything else that comes with it are up for discussion. As a Coach and participant in such topics I am here to give you my authentic perspective and I want to hear yours!
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Buckle up! Join me as I unpack the highs and lows of being a global nomad. Music by Soundstripe Song Bitz by Famous Cats New episodes every Friday!
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Listen to the mind of Dylan Mehl and Nolan Foster, otherwise known as NoleFlexZone, as they give their takes on what’s going on in today's sports world and other things going on! Brought to you by the College Kids Experience! Follow on Twitter @DylanMehl @NoleFlexZone @TCK_Experience
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Hey! We are a group of 3 teenage third culture kids, all with different backgrounds. In this podcast, we share our experiences, and take you on a journey to what it's like as a TCK. So plug in your headphones, and join us on a journey through the portal!
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As Told By Nomads features interviews with changemakers, global nomads, Third Culture Kids, and entrepreneurs discussing what it takes to be better inclusive and global leaders. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Nomad Together Podcast | Location Independent Families & Digital Nomad Families
Paul and Rebekah Kortman
Location independence as a family is possible for everyone! Along our travels, we have met families all around the world who have embraced this lifestyle. This podcast is all about how you too can choose to live a location independent lifestyle as a family. We cover topics such as homeschooling, roadschooling and worldschooling as well as remote working and running a location independent business. Join us as we fly, sail and RV around the world!
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This podcast is devoted to TCKs and is a place where we can share our stories, our struggles, our challenges and our successes safe in the knowledge that we are somewhere where (finally!) we're with people like us, people who understand. About Me I coach other TCKs to help them leverage their TCK journey to help them find their place in the world. That place where they belong. If you'd like to chat to me (no obligation at all), this is my diary http://bit.ly/JMoTCKCoachDiary I also have a Pe ...
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The Compassionate Kind - TCK for short! We're all about a compassionate lifestyle! We talk about some serious stuff sometimes ... But at any given moment, we're laughing, joking, falling out & rolling around on the floor! There's no topic off limits. We try to keep it clean & kosher but we fall off the wagon sometimes because our main goal is keeping it real. If that means getting raw and ragged to breakthrough to healing, well then so be it! Motto: Love God, Love Life, Love Love! Mission: E ...
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Welcome! Chai with Ping covers immigrant stories and minority issues like int'l students, life/work abroad, and identity issues with guests such as child sexual abuse advocate Eirliani Abdul Rahman, Adoptee Heritage Camp Coordinators Sarah & Emily Quinn, and Third Culture Kids Consultant Tanya Crossman. We hope to generate cross-cultural dialogues and understanding between communities. 👉🏼 Biweekly episodes release on Mondays (Hopefully) 🌐https://linktr.ee/chaiwithping 👍 IG/FB @chaiwithping 📧 ...
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Hot takes on everyday life from a perspective of a veterans pls listen 👂🏿 thanks in advance Cover art photo provided by Efe Kurnaz on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@efekurnaz
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DismISSed is an International School Suva Podcast Series. Discussion topics and interviews are chosen and organized by ISS Secondary students. Audio Drama productions are also performed and developed by ISS students.
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Brandi and James explore the "shop talk" of those engaging in cross cultural living and work. Having lived and worked cross culturally they will draw from their own experiences and interview others along the way.
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The Cycle Of Karma -Around the horn, unedited, positive perspectives on mindset, mental health, energy, and spirituality.
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Hi! We're the Susilo Siblings—SuSibs for short (entertain us, we're trying to make it a thing). Dea, older by 4 years, is based in Jakarta. Rania is currently studying in London. We spent many years growing up in Doha, and the concept of this podcast is Our Typical Whatsapp Conversations... but on record.
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The Caffeinated Keyboardist is a podcast dedicated to piano/keyboard players sitting in a round table format, drinking good coffee and talking about stuff they've done, like, haven't done and don't like. I swear it's good times.
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Being a third culture kid is one of the greatest experience of a human's life, but it comes with plenty of emotionally draining challenges. Sudanese Third Culture Kids dilemmas, millennials technology lifestyles and general politics. This show dives into real-life issues while sharing inspiration and motivation from the motherland and beyond. Welcome to The Sudanic Podcast :) Hosted by Ayman Elnour
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Welcome to Diary of a Third Culture Kid! Every episode your host, Samuel, (a Third Culture Kid himself) interviews people or shares his own stories and experiences that could only come from individuals that have moved and lived around the world. Prepare for unique discussions with fun and insightful topics for all. Please listen and share! You can contact me @diaryofatck on Instagram.
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On The Autoflower Review podcast, we discuss topics such as techniques, nutrients, lights, growing medium, filtration and much more! We also discuss growing with guests that work in the industry to get their opinion on many of these subjects, all while remaining focused on autoflowers.
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Join us on The Culture Keepers, where we dive deep into the world of sports and entrepreneurship, exploring the rich traditions, unwavering dedication, and pursuit of excellence that define a culture of high standards within athletics and businesses. Each episode features inspiring stories from athletes, coaches, and entrepreneurs who share their journeys, challenges, and triumphs. This podcast offers a unique perspective on the values and traditions that drive success in athletics and busin ...
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Hi there! We're Tino and Tash; two 23-year-old twins currently seniors in college. Having been born in Zimbabwe, a country in the south of Africa, and then moving to the Middle East and living there for 10 years before moving to the U.S. in 2015, We have experienced quite a lot of things! In this podcast series, we share our most interesting, sad, happy and fun experiences in life so far. From what it was like growing up in the middle east, our experiences with boys and dating, our faith all ...
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This weekend I went to a print fair - and found a piece of art that triggered an unexpected TCK encounter. What is it about images that can press on those tender parts of our story so well? Check out the artist at www.beicreative.co.uk or on Instagram @_beicreative Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ··· This episode is the audio version of Chapter Two of Pieces of Purple. To view episodes in this series as videos, including the conversations with TCKs that drop two week…
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I had some soft slow sadness hit this week - and it took me a while to identify it as loneliness. This episode explores where and why loneliness might be a familiar part of our TCK story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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So I've just been to a wedding - and broke a few of my own self-imposed rules. Here I talk about the moment of choice - to sit back and wait and watch before acting, the context necessary for the risk I took, and the after-effects of the choice I made. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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From Chinese Rock Star to Cross-Cultural Storyteller: Henry Kong on Music, Identity, and Cultural Exchange
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1:20:15What does it mean to grow up with music, and then grow into it? In this episode of Liminal Space, we speak with Henry Kong—festival organizer, music promoter, and 75th descendant of Confucius—about his journey from teenage rock star to cultural bridge-builder. Henry reflects on his first bands, the vibrant indie scene in Beijing, and the challenges…
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Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ··· This episode is a conversation with Fiona Custer, covering themes in Chapter One of Pieces of Purple. To view episodes in this series as videos, follow this link to the …
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[Relationships] Ep108 Who Stole My Ice-cream? Taiwanese & Indian Couple in the UK ft. OuOu & Rohit
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1:02:54OuOu and Rohit met in the university and started living together during COVID time. How do Taiwaneses and Indians get along? What happened to the ice-cream? What cultural adjustments did they experience? How did they get through differences and move forward in their relationship in such a close proximity? OuOu has a Mandarin episode on my other cha…
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In this episode, I observe the difficulty so many TCKs have with acknowledging their feelings - especially feelings of discomfort. Why is this, and what do these feelings have to contribute to our story? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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161 - Birthdays, Celebrations and Getting it Right...
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17:00So, I found this episode I recorded way back in July! Excited to finally bring it to you - meandering though how TCKs might navigate birthdays and other celebrations when belonging is so often tied into the shape of those modes of celebration and traditions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ··· This episode is the audio version of Chapter One of Pieces of Purple. To view episodes in this series as videos, including the conversations with TCKs that drop two week…
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Back after a long summer gap - but reflecting on the processing there and on a theme showing up a lot this week - self-sabotage! This is an exploration of what are the stories we might be in when we watch ourselves deviate from our own goals and plans - TCK-style! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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From Texas to Jiangyin: A Naval Engineer’s Journey in China w/ Julia Meyn
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1:20:31What does it mean to build something massive, precise, and powerful—while rebuilding your own sense of belonging? In this episode of Liminal Space, host Susan Su and co-host Matt Lu talk with Julia Meyn, a naval engineer from Texas now working in Jiangyin, China. Julia shares her journey into the world of shipbuilding, from feeling like an outsider…
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Transition Wisdom from a Sage Called Pooh
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16:40Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ··· This episode is based on an article by the same name, which is available HERE. ... The Amazon page for Piece of Purple is HERE. For bulk order pricing of ten copies or m…
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A ripped-from-the-headlines real-life story about three MKs...and thirteen police officers. ••• Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ••• This episode is based on an excerpt from Pieces of Purple, my brand new b…
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From Chi-Town to China: Navigating Identity, Supply Chain, and the China Dream with Joshua Charles Woodard
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1:07:57What does it really mean to live in-between—cultures, dreams, identities? Joshua Charles Woodard, entrepreneur, engineer, artist, and nightlife maestro, has spent his life exploring this very question. In our first episode, Josh (affectionately known as "Jashy") shares the incredible journey that took him from Chicago's South Side to Beijing’s pres…
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159 - I finished the to-do list... and it feels weird
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23:44Reflections on how things actually going to plan - life doing what we wanted - can actually trigger anxiety in TCKs! Even finishing my to-do list... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Introducing a new online group for TCK creatives! If you are a TCK who loves working creatively, join us via Facebook (just search 'Third Culture Kid Creatives') and discover how many TCKs are exploring their stories creatively, using these creative outlets to process their experiences. The link to the group on Facebook is https://www.facebook.com/…
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Inspired by a conversation with another TCK, I've decided to make tangible representations of all those losses that have felt so hard to name - especially the loss of things that we never had - and invite you to do the same. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What happens with perfectionism collides with a short internal timeline? This episode I'm exploring the way in which our TCK experiences can shorten our sense of timeline, keeping our focus on achieving 'completion' even with those aspects of life that are just never going to be 'done'... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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So in this episode I'm exploring the ways in which we absorb different cultural ideas about what kind of life is supposed to make us happy - aka, are we allowed to be happy with something outside of that? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ··· This episode is based on an article by the same name: Attachment Styles and the Faith of MKs ... Other resources you might want to explore--I don't necessarily endors…
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In this episode, we discuss the importance of supporting players and the role they play in helping their team win championships.By theculturekeepers
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A shorter one today - This is me just finding myself wanting to sit and be, so I thought I would do it with you - pondering what it is to be still in the midst of spinning between the different facets of self... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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I've turned 40! So cue reflections on aging, the ways in which our cultures and places contribute to our perspective on age, and a poem. Thank you so much for being with me for so long, and I'm so grateful to have arrived here, with you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Good at smoothing out social glitches? Feel desperately uncomfortable being 'demanding'? Welcome to the club! I hear so many of us struggling to tolerate the awkward... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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I hear so many TCKs characterise themselves as 'control freaks'. Here I unpack what control might mean to us, given our TCK stories, and how our experience of control impacts our confidence around decision-making... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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As TCKs we can spend a lot of time in other people's heads - looking at ourselves from their perspectives. What happens when we get back behind our own eyes? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Preparation is Key - TCK Episode 005
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1:02:44In this episode, we discuss the importance of preparation in achieving success, not only on the court but also in life.By theculturekeepers
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It's that time of year I get restless... actually, more like that time every four years... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ··· This episode is based on an article by the same name: Book Release Day ... Other resources mentioned in this episode are: The book's home page on my website, with m…
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Mental Toughness with Special Guest NC State Alumni Priscilla Hernandez - TCK Episode 004
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44:10In this episode, we have a special guest: former University of Miami and NC State Alumni volleyball player Priscilla Hernandez. Join Priscilla as we discuss mental toughness and what it takes to get through tough situations in sports, business, and personal life.By theculturekeepers
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This episode is born of frustration - and I know it's frustration I share with other Third Culture Kids. This is my meandering offering this week - a honest glimpse at the process of making choices from what can feel like an impossible spinning carousel - who will this choice make me, express and what kind of me 'should' I be in this moment? Hosted…
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In this episode, we discuss handling different types of conflict within your program/business/life.By theculturekeepers
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So I missed talking to you all last week - because I was away on holiday! The most wonderful time, but also a good moment to reflect on themes that come up a lot for Third Culture Kids - travel, holidays, and coming home... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Do you struggle with feeling not-enough? Confused about which of your identities you are supposed to focus on and do 'properly'? We aren't alone - and I'm seeing these sensations show up for many of us. In this episode I explore the notion of growing up with identity archetypes, concentrated identities played out in short bursts. Hosted on Acast. S…
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So many Third Culture Kids are dealing with deep reservoirs of grief. Present day loss has a habit of pressing the bruises of losses felt earlier through our story, and it can be devastating to our sense of safety. In this episode I walk through one way of creating space for this grief, via intentional space and ritual. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c…
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The Incredible Power of Positive Childhood Experiences
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15:44Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ··· This episode is based on an article by the same name: The Incredible Power of Positive Childhood Experiences ... Other resources mentioned in this episode are: My pre…
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In this episode, we discuss how to create and maintain culture.By theculturekeepers
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How big a part of your identity is 'helper'? And what happens when we find ourselves unable to help others, or even ourselves? What happens when we encounter helplessness? This episode ponders the ways in which our TCK experiences impact our experience of helplessness, and how we can meet it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat…
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How many of us have been confronted with the question, "Is being a Third Culture Kid a good thing?" It's a question that feels to me to miss the point - and in this episode I explore why, and how we can better understand our traits and tendencies with nuance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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As TCKs, many of us are aware of the nature of our representational or ambassador identities growing up. In this episode I explore how this early experience of identity by association could be impacting the choices around friendship or relationships we may be making in our adult lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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In January, many of us are reflecting on various ways to improve ourselves. In this episode I'm exploring how often I hear TCKs struggling with the need to be extraordinary, and the fear of identities more mundane. I'll share my observations about what's going on here, and a poem I wrote today, on the Forbidden Fruit of being Ordinary. Hosted on Ac…
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In this episode, we discuss what creates culture and who the teams are that keep it.By theculturekeepers
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What Creates Culture? - TCK Video Episode 001
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42:56Great teams have great cultures, but what makes a great culture? In this episode, we dive into what creates successful cultures within successful teams.By theculturekeepers
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Season 4 Episode 12: Season Wrap up And Christmas Special
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23:42Join Brandi and James as they review the highlights of the podcasts from last year. With 12 episodes, they had many wonderful guests covering a broad range of topics impacting cross-cultural workers. This episode ends with three guest spots sharing stories of their holiday memories living cross-culturally. Meet our Guests below or in the podcast! E…
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Who is the narrator of your story? And is the voice a critical or demanding one? Or is it on the hero's side? In this episode I explore the impact and power of our narrative voices, and explore what these voices could sound like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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I loved this phrase I heard last week, "frivolous identity" - and wanted to explore it here with you. I've often pondered the way we manage an internal hierarchy of our many identities and this phrase put it's finger on a theme I see come up a lot! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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How many Third Culture Kids are busy deconstructing our stories? Or working to build identities from what often feel like disparate fragments? In this episode I'm pondering my own relationship with making and creating, and what it can do for us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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GPS - Transition Stress in Children: What Does Normal Look Like?
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12:59Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ··· This is the first installment in our Guest Post Series (GPS). The original article, written by Lauren Wells of TCK Training, first appeared in A Life Overseas, and is…
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137 - Cultural Icebergs and Meaning-making
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17:34Some feedback from last episode on purpose and TCKs really brought home to me another challenge faced by many TCKs around purpose - which this episode attempts to do justice to. How do we navigate our own values when we've not been told stories of values, just observable differences? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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