Beste BLOB podcaster (2024)

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156: When HARD times hit, Maintaining Baseline Living 8:05

2d ago8:05

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Life can really throw a major WRENCH at you from time to time. How do we manage just keeping up with the basics in holding balance together when hard things happen? Let's talk about how we handle tough times in Diplo living. Susie, Katie and Angi are all available to work directly with you and your family if you're seeking an accountability, check-…

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155: School Refusal Author & Experts, Here to help YOU 22:38

9d ago22:38

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When your child is standing up against you and REFUSING to go to school, you can find yourself in a cycle of arguments, exhaustion, confusion and sometimes everyone starts feeling like a failure. Help is HERE for you. Even if this hasn't happened in your home...chances are you know someone who has mentioned this recently or may be struggling with t…

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154: Co-Parenting: Differing Locations and Differing Perspecitves 28:21

15d ago28:21

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Let's talk about Co-parenting. When two people (or more, when step-parents are involved) are working at raising children....we won't always agree on how to parent. Sharoya and Susie have some insight and ideas for you. Sharoya-- www.embracebehaviorchange.com Susie-- www.healthyexpatparent.com Find out more at: www.thebigpurpleblob.com…

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153: College Application, TCK TEEN perspective, Overseas applying to US 32:07

23d ago32:07

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A teen perspective on the college application process. Living OVERSEAS while applying to US schools. Sports, Volunteerwork, and more. Do grades really matter? SATs: are they essential? Do I need to tour and interview? Should I apply Early Decision? If you have a high school student who might be looking at the application process soon: grab some pop…

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152- Drugs in US Schools: Talk to Your Kids 25:53

1M ago25:53

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Drugs when living in the US and Abroad Navigating drugs in overseas schools and when coming back to the US - join Katie and Susie as they share their perspectives on raising teens both at home and abroad. Teens Overseas: Rules for tuk-tuks, drinking and more Talking to Your Teens About Drugs Opiods in Fairfax County…

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151- Medical --What to Know in 2024, Expert Interview 54:29

1M ago54:29

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Great information from expert, Dr Geoffrey Jones, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Clinical Programs In this episode we are talking about Health Unit services, local services, briefly about the new Medical Clearance process coming out, Medcare Mangement as well as the Med Connect option for appointments stateside and Askmed@state.gov. Find out how …

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150--What to Expect When Your Kids Go To College 29:30

1M ago29:30

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Angie Collins and Susie Czorcz-Brown discuss the EMOTIONAL and FINANCIAL load that come with setting kids up at a four year University as Diplo parents. To find out more check out: www.thebigpurpleblob.comAv Big Purple Blob

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149- EFM Dad Perspective: Making the Most of Opportunity & Change 45:18

2M ago45:18

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Luke Beer is finding his path in change at his first posting. Luke shares his insights and wisdom on balancing parenting, work and being part of the highly mobile community. In this episode, Luke recounts his growth trajectory, from a single man with a paying job to a married, Foreign Service, stay-at-home dad, and new work found at the embassy. Fo…

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148- REAL talk on EFM women's health & fitness 1:09:57

2M ago1:09:57

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Join brilliant women Hillery Midkiff, Lisa Tilstra, Morgan Loosli, Susie Csorsz Brown Four brilliant women share an honest discussion on everything fitness & health. Age? Having kids? Hard to get a routine with constant travel? Menopause? Good genes? Vegan diet? Not a How To Manual- just thoughtful talk with smart women who have figured a few thing…

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147: Trailing Spouse Employment: Expert Advice from Rona Jobe 36:27

2M ago36:27

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Are you curious about MORE work options for EFM and those of us in the "trailing spouse" universe. The Big Purple Blob is here with some insight. Join Jennie Linton, TheExpatMom.com and Rona Jobe, the founder of LVL Up--a company that trains and hires expat trailing spouses. Rona also works with small businesses for expats. She has all the informat…

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146- Behavior Specialist, Sharoya Ham: Here to Support Mobile Families 39:32

3M ago39:32

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Sharoya Ham is a trained expert with experience in raising children overseas. Sharoya has the unique perspective of someone who knows what she's doing professionally as well as personally to create strong interactions for struggling young people. To work with Sharoya check out: www.embracebehaviorchange.com…

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145: Resilient Partners/Family: Eligible Family Member Strength 25:35

3M ago25:35

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Resilient Partners are essential in nomadic living. Creating community, seeking support, and prioritizing what matters - listen in on how Jessica Hayden has overcome the big and small challenges of 20 years in Foreign Service life, including an unaccompanied tour, evacuation from Ukraine, and raising three children through multiple moves. Jessica h…

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143- FS Kids of Color-Racism in Grade 5 (listen to episode 142 for the FULL story) Quick Episode Bonus 8:13

3M ago8:13

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Two additional questions for Mom and Son: considering the decision to seek therapy. This mini-episode is a follow up to Episode 142- To hear the full story of how this family dealt with facing serious racism at a young age while living overseas, check out Episode 142 Sharoya can help your family: www.embracebehaviorchange.com Angi works with Teens …

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142: Facing Racism at an International School: One family shares their IMPORTANT story 40:09

3M ago40:09

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FS Kids of Color: The joys, challenges, & triumphs Have you ever wondered how FS kids of color experience life abroad? Our special guests, Kene and his mom, Nimo, share how they responded when Kene's school environment went from enjoyable to toxic. You'll also hear how the U.S. Embassy community rallied together to bring about change at Kene's scho…

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142: Academic Support Options for TCKs--Feature: Katie Fowle 31:51

3M ago31:51

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TCKs face unique challenges in a highly mobile lifestyle. Katie understands that on a professional level as well as being a parent who has managed this with her own children. If you know your child needs some additional learning tools- contact Katie. She can work with you or point you towards other professionals with the expertise to help your chil…

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141: Strong Partnership or Marriage for Nomads w/Jennie Linton 54:30

4M ago54:30

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Moving frequently can seriously impact a partnership with added stress and constant change. In this episode we feature ways to build in stronger connections to overcome the hardship of nomadic life. To work with Jennie check out: www.theexpatmom.comAv Big Purple Blob

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140- How We OVERCAME School Refusal: 44:57

4M ago44:57

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Katie, author and mother of two went through a challenging time when one of her children (grade six) refused to attend school. To schedule a time to talk to Katie: www.learningtoflourish.org Sharoya, expert behavior theraplist has helped families work through this issue. Together Katie and Sharoya have written a book to help parents navigate School…

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139: Positive Masculinity & SAHD Parenting 40:22

4M ago40:22

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Let's talk about positive Masculinity with Luke Beer! For more info check us out: www.thebigpurpleblob.comAv The Big Purple Blob

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138: Do EFMs get stuck in Passenger Seat Living? 30:31

4M ago30:31

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Angi & Jennie consider the sacrafices that Eligible Family Members are often expected to make as part of a Diplomatic partnership. Angi --- www.teenlines.com Jennie -----www.theexpatmom.comAv Purple Blob

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137: EFM New Career Path: Now! 48:22

5M ago48:22

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Starting a New Career: The Time Is Now! Are you an EFM looking for meaningful and profitable work that has longevity? World-renowned Marketing Coach Amel Derragui joins Katie Fowle and Sharoya to discuss how EFMs can turn their passions into portable businesses. Katie and Sharoya share their personal stories of creating businesses that are rewardin…

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136: Death of a Parent: What I Wish I Knew 2023 38:29

5M ago38:29

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Living Overseas and working when a family member in the continental US dies suddenly is a hard circumstance to face. Paperwork, family, logistics, travel, time-limits and State law are all a consideration that converge all at the same time. It's NOT easy. Join Susie and Angi for a personal story in their experience. We hope this information will al…

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135: Staying Sane for the Holidays: Overseas Family Edition 49:53

5M ago49:53

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Holiday Stress sneaks in even when we try to avoid it. Join us for a discussion on how our Overseas Families manage to find some sanity in November and December. Find out how to work with us at The Big Purple Blob: www.thebigpurpleblob.comAv The Big Purple Blob

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134- Gratitude: Thoughts on Being Grateful Today w/Susie C-B 25:59

5M ago25:59

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Join Susie to consider Gratitude this week. Sharing some wellness....since we all need a bit more of that in today's world. Work with Susie at: http://www.healthyexpatparent.com For a deeper dive into GRATITUDE you can check out: https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-teach-children-gratitude-4782154 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/ten_w…

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133- Mental Health Tools: "The Debrief" 38:58

5M ago38:58

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This is a process to help kids deal with grief. As parents, we can help our kids process their emotions (we can't prevent them from having emotions). This is one way to help our kids who may be struggling with the challenges in the world today. Jennie Linton can talk with you- find out more at www.theexpatmom.com Send us your ideas for our next top…

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132- Mental Health Book Club- What Happened To You? 30:58

6M ago30:58

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Blob Book Club: Join us to check in with Mental Health as we discuss the book What Happened to You : Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Dr. Bruce Perry and Oprah WinfreyAv The Big Purple Blob

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131: What I learned growing up TCK: Billie & Jeremiah tell us the worst and the best 46:50

6M ago46:50

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We survived growing up TCK!! At ages 25 and 22 Billie and Jeremiah are living their young adult lives and ready to reflect on their THIRD CULTURE CHILDHOODs. Each family must make the right choices for their own unique needs and tck life isn't right for everyone. In this episode we find many benefits of diplo living. Both of these successful and in…

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130: Ready to LEAVE the FS Life 25:56

6M ago25:56

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Ever wonder if it's the right time for you to leave the the Diplo life? This episode explores the consdierations and logistics of choosing a new path. Join Katie & Susie for a thoughtful discssion on leaving the FS life. Katie can help families with children who are having difficulty mastering reading. www.Learningtoflourish.org Susie helps familie…

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129: EFMen: The Male Trailing Spouse Perspective 32:52

6M ago32:52

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I know...I know...we also cringe at the term "trailing spouse" but when titling podcasts...what's an equally and understood term? Can we start making "traveling partner" a thing? Or "freelance partner"? Send your suggestions to thebigpurpleblob@gmail.com Insights from Luke & Tim: Tim Claver Photography: https://www.timcalver.com/ Luke Beer is a fir…

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128: EFMen: Luke & Tim discuss Diplo living 27:32

7M ago27:32

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A discussion on newly arrived at post and experienced overseas living. Luke & Tim share their perspectives. Tim Claver Photography: https://www.timcalver.com/ Luke Beer is a first-tour EFM living in Armenia along with his wife a USAID FSO, and their 4-year-old daughter. A Canadian-born, rural character who recently became a naturalized American, he…

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127 - Expert Insights: The State of TCKs in 2023 46:47

7M ago46:47

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Third Culture Kid researcher, Tanya Crossman joins the Big Purple Blob for this episode. Tanya is sharing the latest research about TCKs and their Mental and Emotional Health Tanya Crossman Jennie Linton at The Expat Mom.com Find more episodes at www.thebigpurpleblob.comAv The Big Purple Blob

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126- Support Growing TCK Confidence 26:06

7M ago26:06

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Building Confidence for our kids as the grow up around the world. The Big Purple Blob is here to support parents and more! Katie: www.learningtoflourish.org Jennie: www.theexpatmom.comAv The Big Purple Blob

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125- Tandem Couples and Long-Term separation 40:32

7M ago40:32

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Exploring the challenges of working as TANDEM partners. How can we acknowledge the disappointment and overwhelm using the Name It to Tame It process.Av The Big Purple Blob

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124- 2023 School Strategies for SEPTEMBER: Starting off the first month 29:39

8M ago29:39

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++++++++++++ Back to School! ++++++++++ Sharoya and Katie will share three vital routines to support your child's success in school this year! Sharoya Ham, M.Ed. Parent Coach at Embrace Behavioral Change: https://www.embracebehaviorchange.com/ Katie Fowle, M. Ed, Reading Teacher at Learning to Flourish…

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123- READING & Literacy Support for your young TCK: Katie Fowle, Expert Advice 31:51

8M ago31:51

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Learn more at: www.learningtoflourish.org It can be hard to for younger students to gain consistancy when kids change teachers each year. Katie Fowle is here to HELP.Av Big Purple Blob

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122- Divorce Overseas: Lawyer Perspective & What YOU Need to Know 52:07

8M ago52:07

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Family Attorney Lucia Levias shares some REAL WISDOM and important information for anyone who may consider divorce from a partner while one or both of you is living overseas. The Big Purple Blob is here to serve you. Tell us which topics you'd like us to feature at www.thebigpurpleblob.com To work with Jennie directly and uplevel your emotional wel…

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121- Identity and Interests for Third Culture Kids: Where Do I Fit In? 29:39

8M ago29:39

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What happens when a TCK stops moving around the world? How can TCKs follow their deep interests and pursue goals if they're continually changing locations? Angie Collins & Katie Fowle discuss their experience as parents raising kids who have defined themselves as Third Culture Kids for years....and then transition into living in their home country.…

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120= Confident & Unafraid TCKs: Expert Interview w/Jamie Edelbrock 49:06

8M ago49:06

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Interview with EFM and Award Winning Children’s Book Author & Mental Health Advocate Jamie Edelbrock: How to help TCKs develop self confidence Connect with Jennie: https://www.theexpatmom.com/ Find more on Jamie: https://www.jamieedelbrock.com/Av The Big Purple Blob

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119- Youth Sports: Overcoming Challenge 34:47

9M ago34:47

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Join Susie and Angie for a discussion on how to manage the world of sports with frequent moves and limited choices. Figure out the best way to keep your kids on track beyond Primary school. To work with Susie: www.healthyexpatparent.com To work with Angie: www.parentcoachangie.comAv The Big Purple Blob

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118- Family Fights: Home Leave Visits and Conflict 32:35

9M ago32:35

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Summer visits, sharing holidays together...moving into your brother's guest room for 6 weeks....it's not always easy. Find out how we deal with family disputes. Sharoya, Susie and Angi have found some smart ways to mitigate the upsets. To work with SHAROYA: www.embracebehaviorchange.com To work with SUSIE: www.healthyexpatparent.com To work with AN…

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117- Better Parenting with The Big Purple Blob 28:18

10M ago28:18

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Is your co-parenting relationship not going well? If so, perhaps parallel parenting might be a better fit. In this episode, Susie and Sharoya define and differentiate these two styles of parenting partnerships. They provide helpful tips on how to navigate a tense relationship between estranged parents. Find Susie at HealthyExpatParent.com Find Shar…

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116- Focus on MEN: Accompanying MALE Spouse Perspective 25:51

10M ago25:51

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Finding Meaning and Purpose as an accompanying male spouse. Luke Beer discusses the opportunities and challenges of being an accompanying male spouse and the opportunities he's found to find purpose and community as a member of Rotary International. https://www.rotary.org/en Podcast correction - Luke is President of the Rotary Club of Dupont Circle…

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115- Parenting LGBTQIA Overseas 1:20:10

10M ago1:20:10

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Let's address the acceptance and the challenges of raising LGBTQIA kids in different cultures around the globe. How can we best support our kids and their individuality when the outside world won't always be accepting? Share your ideas, input, suggestions and thoughts with us at www.thebigpurpleblob.com or email us at thebigpurpleblob@gmail.com We …

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114- LGBTQAI in the State Department 47:52

10M ago47:52

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This month we discuss living LGBTQAI in overseas diplomatic life. Thanks for joining us here. Send us your ideas and input to: www.thebigpurpleblob.comAv Big Purple Blob

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113- DIVORCE in the FS, Questions about housing overseas, kids and all 35:15

11M ago35:15

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Susie, Jennie and Angi discuss the hardships and a few tips on a little-discussed topic in the diplo community. Considering divorce while living overseas. ---Check out EPISODE 122- Advice from a Family Attorney on Divorce w/one or both living overseas --- Please see our other episode on this topic, from a legalisitic, expert perspective. Please sha…

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112- The Alphabet Soup Primer: Acronyms for EFMs who need GSOs 27:49

11M ago27:49

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Ever feel like you would like some more information on exactly WHAT all these acronyms and embassy code means? We are here for you. Susie is a FOUNTAIN of information. If you'd like to work with someone who KNOWS what overseas life looks like and pretty much knows what she's doing- you can find her at: www.healthyexpatparent.com Angi works with Tee…

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111: Menopause-An Expert Talks with Michelle Hervy 47:24

11M ago47:24

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Menopause happens. Why haven't we been talking about it more? Menopause Coach Michelle Hervy talks about what you can do for you before, during and after Menopause. This episode looks at: What are the pre-menupausal signs? What about HRT? To work with Susie - www.healthyexpatparent.com To work with Michelle Hervy-- https://lk.linkedin.com/in/michel…

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110- I Do Not Want to be a PARENT 40:36

11M ago40:36

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Parenting is hard. But what happens when you know you do not WANT to be a parent? One of the most challenging works to take on: parenting. There's no way to test-drive being a parent. There's no way to know what kind of kid you're signing up to parent. Let's talk about it. If you or someone you know could benefit from an authentic safe space to dis…

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109- Good Goodbyes (Helping our families with the HARD work of saying goodbye) 32:31

12M ago32:31

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This episode addresses best practices and useful tips for saying farewell in the healthiest ways. In our Global Nomad community this is one of the MOST VALUABLE skills for TCKs to understand. Reach out to any of our Expert Expats to work with us directly Jennie-www.theexpatmom.com Katie- www.learningtoflourish.org…

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108- Living Overseas When an Family Member Dies in the US 29:29

12M ago29:29

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This isn't an easy one. This is challenging situation to face and there are some extra considerations (beyond the emotional loss) while we live overseas and our family member lives in the US. The services and paperwork all needs to be completed or organized away from our "home base." This isn't an "advice" episode but a personal account of facing t…

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107- Keep your TCK on Track to be School READY over Summer 47:05

12M ago47:05

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Planning ahead. Don't let summer break catch you off gaurd. Keep your kids on track with strategies and ideas to stay focused over the summer. It's April now let's make June, July and August smooth sailing for academic success.Av The Big Purple Blob

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