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    Explore "trailing spouse" with insightful episodes like "121- Identity and Interests for Third Culture Kids: Where Do I Fit In?", "121- Identity and Interests for Third Culture Kids: Where Do I Fit In?", "117- Better Parenting with The Big Purple Blob", "117- Better Parenting with The Big Purple Blob" and "116- Focus on MEN: Accompanying MALE Spouse Perspective" from podcasts like ""The Big Purple Blob PODCAST", "The Big Purple Blob PODCAST", "The Big Purple Blob PODCAST", "The Big Purple Blob PODCAST" and "The Big Purple Blob PODCAST"" and more!

    Episodes (65)

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

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

    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.

     

    Angie Collins--Find out more at http:www/parentcoachangie.com

    Katie Fowle---Helping young learners gain confidence  http:www//learningtoflourish.org

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

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

    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.

     

    Angie Collins--Find out more at http:www/parentcoachangie.com

    Katie Fowle---Helping young learners gain confidence  http:www//learningtoflourish.org

    117- Better Parenting with The Big Purple Blob

    117- Better Parenting with The Big Purple Blob
    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. 
     

    117- Better Parenting with The Big Purple Blob

    117- Better Parenting with The Big Purple Blob
    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. 
     

    116- Focus on MEN: Accompanying MALE Spouse Perspective

    116- Focus on MEN: Accompanying MALE Spouse Perspective
    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.
     
     
    Podcast correction - Luke is President of the Rotary Club of Dupont Circle.
     
    To work with Katie:  www.learningtoflourish.org
     
    We want to hear from you!  Share your idea and story with The Big Purple Blob
     

    116- Focus on MEN: Accompanying MALE Spouse Perspective

    116- Focus on MEN: Accompanying MALE Spouse Perspective
    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.
     
     
    Podcast correction - Luke is President of the Rotary Club of Dupont Circle.
     
    To work with Katie:  www.learningtoflourish.org
     
    We want to hear from you!  Share your idea and story with The Big Purple Blob
     

    110- I Do Not Want to be a PARENT

    110- I Do Not Want to be a PARENT

    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 discuss things like this: please connect with Jennie or Sharoya to meet them personally.  Schedule a free chat on their websites at:

    Sharoya: www.embracebehaviorchange.com

    Jennie: www.theexpatmom.com

     

     

     

    110- I Do Not Want to be a PARENT

    110- I Do Not Want to be a PARENT

    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 discuss things like this: please connect with Jennie or Sharoya to meet them personally.  Schedule a free chat on their websites at:

    Sharoya: www.embracebehaviorchange.com

    Jennie: www.theexpatmom.com

     

     

     

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

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

    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

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

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

    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

    106- Moving...again....WITH LESS PANIC & STRESS

    106- Moving...again....WITH LESS PANIC & STRESS

    There's so much to do.  I can't get it all done.  I only have two months to make this all happen. 

     

    Sound familiar?  Here we apply some Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to our own Moving Mindset.

    Join Jennie & Angi for a discussion on prepping for the next move.  

    Jennie can help your Mom life struggles be less of an uphill battle: www.theexpatmom.com

    Angi works with teens to build confidence and integrity: www.teenlines.com

     

     

    106- Moving...again....WITH LESS PANIC & STRESS

    106- Moving...again....WITH LESS PANIC & STRESS

    There's so much to do.  I can't get it all done.  I only have two months to make this all happen. 

     

    Sound familiar?  Here we apply some Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to our own Moving Mindset.

    Join Jennie & Angi for a discussion on prepping for the next move.  

    Jennie can help your Mom life struggles be less of an uphill battle: www.theexpatmom.com

    Angi works with teens to build confidence and integrity: www.teenlines.com

     

     

    101- I'm Afraid to Tell Med That I have a Mental or Physical Health Concern

    101- I'm Afraid to Tell Med That I have a Mental or Physical Health Concern

    "If I seek help for my own health struggle, I worry that it could affect (or limit) my medical clearance and ability to work." 

    Have you or someone you know had this worry while working overseas? 

    Join the Purple Blob for a light discussion with Susie & Angi to acknowledge the fears that many people in the diplo community face.

    Let's clear some of the myths and concerns out of the way.  RMOP is here to help and doesn't want you to miss out on work opportunities.  

    Worldwide Availability State Department Policy

    101- I'm Afraid to Tell Med That I have a Mental or Physical Health Concern

    101- I'm Afraid to Tell Med That I have a Mental or Physical Health Concern

    "If I seek help for my own health struggle, I worry that it could affect (or limit) my medical clearance and ability to work." 

    Have you or someone you know had this worry while working overseas? 

    Join the Purple Blob for a light discussion with Susie & Angi to acknowledge the fears that many people in the diplo community face.

    Let's clear some of the myths and concerns out of the way.  RMOP is here to help and doesn't want you to miss out on work opportunities.  

    Worldwide Availability State Department Policy