Expat Family Connection

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  • Identity and Belonging, with Anna Seidel

    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.

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    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.

    50 min
  • Where do you need more support?

    In this episode I share a few of my lessons learned in expat life - areas of my life that would have been easier if I'd had the right kind of support earlier.

    "Honestly, if I'd known about a program like this when we were first starting out, I would have jumped on it. … If I'd seen a program like this and thought we could have someone holding our hand, teaching us not just how to do it once, but teaching us how to get along for the whole time abroad, with targeted support now but lifetime access so we could dip in every time we faced challenges, that would have been a game changer and I would have jumped on it."

    In this episode I share my take on the need for

    • choosing friends who can give wise counsel;
    • cultivating relationships with a diverse social network;
    • having strategies for dealing with chaos, overwhelm and uncertainty;
    • learning how to get satisfaction now, even while waiting for a desired outcome;
    • knowing how to have energy for the long haul

    and explain how my program adapt.succeed.together helps with all this and more. Invest in yourself. You will grow. And the program will grow with you, too.

    RESOURCES mentioned in the episode:

    Free training on Energy for the long haul - Tuesday January 26

    Free training on Relationships - Thursday January 28

    Free training on Understanding cultural adaptation to ease your growing pains & frustrations - Saturday January 30

    adapt.succeed.together. 12-week group program starts February 15 - with a special bonus for those who sign up by February 1. Get more details and updates on the adapt.succeed.together. Facebook page.

    RATHER READ? I've got you covered with a transcript and blog post.

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    You might also like:

    • Episode 9 - Self Care
    • Episode 15 with Jane Ordaz
    • Episode 16 with Andrea Puck
    • Episode 18 with Anna Seidel
    • Episode 19 with Renata Andrade

    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.

    To inquire how Kim can support you through adapt.succeed.together., send an email or use the contact form.

    CONNECT WITH KIM:

    Email Kim

    Resilient Expats LLC website

    Facebook page

    Free Parents Community on Facebook

    19 min
  • Empty Nest, with Andrea Puck

    How does life change when your kids have grown and left the house? And how might it be different than you expected when you're a re-pat?

    "I was kind of torn between: I know she will make it, I know I gave her everything I could, everything to live a good life. And the other part was kind of like sorrow for myself. Since she's the only child it felt like a loss. Deep sorrow. I can't even explain it."

    In this episode we talk about

    • Why Andrea still cleans her daughter's room;
    • How her identity as "mother" has changed;
    • Ways their lifestyle abroad made it harder to let go - in surprising ways;

    and so much more.

    RESOURCES mentioned in the episode:

    Andrea says: "I'm looking for repats who'd love to tell their story about moving back to their passport country. It's all about grasping the concept of home and the challenges you face when moving back home. I'll publish these stories on my blog to inspire and motivate other people so they can see they're not alone with their thoughts." To participate in this project or just start a conversation with Andrea send her an email.

    adapt.succeed.together. 12-week group program starts February 15 - with a special bonus for those who sign up by February 1. Get more details and updates on the adapt.succeed.together. Facebook page.

    RATHER READ? I've got you covered with a transcript and blog post.

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    You might also like the full series on major life transitions:

    • Episode 12 - Giving Birth Abroad, with Ana Cuchi Gracia
    • Episode 13 - Death, with Cath Brew
    • Episode 14 - Menopause, with Jane Ordaz
    • Episode 15 - Nutrition & Healthy Living, with Angela Warm

    ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST:

    Andrea is married and the mother of a teenage daughter who just recently moved to the Netherlands to study. Now back in her home country, Germany, Andrea has experience living on 3 continents for over a decade. She understands the hassle of moving around and helps with getting settled in your home of choice by utilizing diverse Feng Shui methods. As an Imperial Feng Shui Consultant and member of the Expat Coach Coalition, she is facilitating a unique program tailor made for globally minded families. Combining the tools of Feng Shui with the methods of the Adapt & Succeed Abroad Program presents you with a fresh perspective not only on your living space but it also supports you mentally and emotionally. Home is an essential part of our life and it matters … no matter where.

    CONNECT with Andrea Puck:

    Email Andrea

    Website Andrea Puck - Feng Shui & Wellbeing

    Facebook group: The Repat Journey Community

    Facebook page: The Repat Journey

    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.

    To set up a conversation with Kim to learn how she can support you, go to ResilientExpats.com/Booking.

    CONNECT WITH KIM:

    Email | Resilient Expats LLC website | Facebook page | Free Parents Community on Facebook

    Apply Now for 1:1 Support to smooth your transitions & maximize your expat experience

    38 min
  • Nutrition and Healthy Living, with Angela Warm

    Has your health suffered since your last move abroad? If so, you're not alone. Tune in for a few tips on regaining and maintaining your energy and health, even while adjusting to new diet norms. Don't worry, it's not too complicated. In fact, Angela's all about getting back to basics.

    "We tend to steer away from protein. But it's so important for your immune system. And we need a lot of it, especially women in our late forties going into menopause age. Holy cow. It makes a huge difference. And not just our physical health, but our mental health as well."

    Simple shifts can make dramatic changes in how you feel. And yes, nutrition is important, but it's not going to save you from lack of sleep or a very stressful lifestyle. Listen in to hear Angela's four pillar approach to health.

    In this episode we talk about

    • Ingrained subconscious beliefs stemming from childhood that affect our health patterns today;
    • You might be smoking a pack of cigarettes a day - even if you don't smoke;
    • Seasonal changes in what your body needs;

    and so much more.

    RESOURCES mentioned in the episode:

    Angela's seasonal programs include Immunity & Beyond: Kick colds to the curb naturally; Spring Reboot: Natural detox & ideal weight program; Green Cleaning: Makeover your cleaning closet; and Seasonal Academy: Program for every season of the year, as well as the changing seasons of your life. Get more information and see her current offerings at her website WarmWellness.com and her Facebook group Healthy Living Community for Expats.

    Real Food, Real Quick program starts January 18.

    Book Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker

    RATHER READ? I've got you covered with a transcript and blog post.

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    You might also like the full series on major life transitions:

    • Episode 12 - Giving Birth Abroad, with Ana Cuchi Gracia
    • Episode 13 - Death, with Cath Brew
    • Episode 14 - Menopause, with Jane Ordaz
    • Episode 16 - Empty Nest, with Andrea Puck

    ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST:

    Originally from the US and now based in Switzerland, Angela Warm is a Certified Health Coach and former environmental consultant. As founder of Warm Wellness, Angela specializes in helping women embrace their health regardless of what season of their lives they may be in. She especially enjoys helping expat moms find reserves of energy, reach their ideal weight and navigate their tiny kitchen with ease. She does this through seasonal meal planning, sustainable nutritional support and lifestyle adjustments, in both customized 1:1 sessions and seasonal group programs.

    Angela went back to school after becoming an expat mom to two littles ones 18 months apart. What started as a fact finding mission to keep her family and herself healthy, and overcome constant exhaustion, Angela found a calling helping others make their health a priority. She now combines her expertise in environmental science, expat living and seasonal health coaching to help women incorporate healthy habits into their daily lives. If you're ready to change your relationship around your health and get yourself feeling fantastic again, book a free, no obligation call to talk through your health goals.

    CONNECT with Angela Warm:

    Email Angela

    Website WarmWellness.com

    Facebook group: Healthy Living Community for Expats

    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.

    To set up a conversation with Kim to learn how she can support you, go to ResilientExpats.com/Booking.

    CONNECT WITH KIM:

    Email Kim

    Resilient Expats LLC website

    Facebook page

    Free Parents Community on Facebook

    Apply Now for 1:1 Support to smooth your transitions & maximize your expat experience

    Affiliate Links: Some links may be affiliate referrals. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    1 hr 4 min
  • Menopause, with Jane Ordaz

    Women are still struggling to find information about "the menopause," and it's even harder for expats: a lot of the common advice doesn't apply very well to people struggling to find their way in a different country and system.

    "I'm shocked that in 2020, 2021, it's still difficult, and that A) we're not teaching people about themselves and their bodies, and B) there's still so much shame attached to it. We haven't got rid of the shame people feel around it and what that means."

    When we break out of the taboo and talk about what's really going on, we liberate ourselves and normalize it for the next generation. In this episode we talk about

    • Explaining to our kids what's going on;
    • When the hairdresser points out your gray hairs;
    • Stepping into a space of knowing you look brilliant at your age;

    and so much more.

    RESOURCES mentioned in the episode:

    The Menopausal Expat Facebook Group

    Why Everyone Needs to Know More About Menopause — Especially Now - Washington Post article by Jackie Gillard, June 29, 2020

    Jane and Kim, with other coachy colleagues, are working together on a group program Adapt. Succeed. Together. launching in February. Watch out for it!

    RATHER READ? I've got you covered with a transcript and blog post.

    ENJOYED THIS EPISODE?

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    • You might also like the rest of this series on major life transitions:
      • Episode 12 - Giving Birth Abroad, with Ana Cuchi Gracia
      • Episode 13 - Death, with Cath Brew
      • Episode 15 - Nutrition & Healthy Living, with Angela Warm
      • Episode 16 - Empty Nest, with Andrea Puck

    ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST:

    Jane Ordaz spent a few decades working in the arts and charitable sector in the UK supporting other people to tell and shape their stories, be that as a funder, marketing manager or coach. In 2007 she was the recipient of a Clore Cultural Leadership Fellowship and realised her true passion for helping individuals to find their voice, follow their own path and succeed. This led her to qualify as a Coach/ Mentor, accredited by EMCC in 2009.

    Not long after arriving in Mexico aged 49, The Menopausal Expat knocked at the door and refused to leave. Jane now supports globally mobile women going through menopause to manage these two huge changes.

    CONNECT with Jane Ordaz:

    Website: www.themenopausalexpat.com

    Facebook group: The Menopausal Expat

    Facebook page: The Menopausal Expat

    Instagram: janeordaz

    Twitter: @ordazstubbs

    LinkedIn

    Email Jane

    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.

    To set up a conversation with Kim to learn how she can support you, go to ResilientExpats.com/Booking.

    CONNECT WITH KIM:

    Email Kim

    Resilient Expats LLC website

    Facebook page

    Free Parents Community on Facebook

    Apply Now for 1:1 Support to smooth your transitions & maximize your expat experience

    Affiliate Links: Some links may be affiliate referrals. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    56 min
  • Death, with Cath Brew

    Re-thinking how we approach death: Do you want to take care of things yourself or hire a funeral director? What are your options, really, as an expat? In this episode we talk about some of the financial and legal barriers that complicate things for families abroad, and emotional and physical needs of those who are grieving.

    "It's really important to understand that grief is not something that has a set trajectory. It's a long process and you need to physically experience it in your body to kind of expel it. You can't intellectualize it. You have to physically feel it. And your body has to get used to the fact that there is this difference. And that physicality of it makes it a completely consuming experience."

    My guest Cath Brew recommends having conversations with your loved ones ahead of time so you're much more prepared for whatever the choices might be, and so you're making decisions when you're not in grief.

    In this episode we talk about

    • To stay or go? Knowing what you can live with;
    • Soft inroads to start conversations around dying;
    • What to say (and not say) to kids about death;
    • Continuing your relationship with someone after they've died;
    • Death doulas and soul midwives;

    and so much more.

    RESOURCES mentioned in the episode:

    The Soul Midwives' Handbook: The Holistic and Spiritual Care of the Dying by Felicity Warner

    Dying Matters

    Macmillan Care

    Another resource for advance care planning (not mentioned by name in the episode): Five Wishes

    RATHER READ? I've got you covered with a transcript and blog post.

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    • You might also like: Episode 9 - Unresolved Grief

    ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST:

    Cath Brew runs Drawn to a Story and works to illustrate and educate about marginalised experiences for positive change - with a focus on Identity, Belonging and Expat Life. Cath is the author/illustrator of 'Living Elsewhere', a book of 100 cartoons about what it's like to live a global life. She also creates custom illustrations as gifts and works as Senior Designer at Summertime Publishing and Springtime Books (publishers of books by expats for expats). In addition, Cath runs 'Crock-of-**it-free Spiritual Guidance' helping people who feel lost and confused find relief and release emotional wounds, especially around bereavement. Clients tell Cath that she gives them a sense of hope, wholeness and inner peace.

    CONNECT with Cath Brew:

    Visit my website to sign up to the mailing list: www.drawntoastory.com

    My book 'Living Elsewhere' - Available from my website, or it can be bought via The Book Depository (free worldwide shipping) or at Amazon.

    'Crock-of-**it-free Spiritual Guidance': I help people who feel lost, are struggling with unresolved trauma or held back by insecurities to find relief and release their emotional wounds, especially around bereavement. Currently, all my clients come via word of mouth. This work is not directly part of my public presence in the expat community although it does relate to exploring our identity and belonging to ourselves. I will be launching publicly in 2021.

    Email Cath

    Instagram: @DrawnToAStory

    Facebook

    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.

    To set up a conversation with Kim to learn how she can support you, go to ResilientExpats.com/Adapt and hit "Apply Now."

    CONNECT WITH KIM:

    Email

    Resilient Expats LLC website

    Facebook page

    Free Parents Community on Facebook

    Apply Now for 1:1 Support to smooth your transitions & maximize your expat experience

    Affiliate Links: Some links may be affiliate referrals. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    49 min
  • Giving Birth Abroad with Ana Cuchi Gracia

    How do you navigate something as intimate, personal, and BIG as becoming a parent, when you're in another country and don't speak the language?

    "There's so many layers to giving birth abroad. Yes, birth is birth. Definitely we all agree. But you definitely need a set of extra tools."

    Ana shares some of what she's learned through her own journey to parenthood, through listening to others' stories, and through her training to become a newborn care specialist and a doula. In this episode we talk about

    • Doula what? Confusion between a doula, midwife, maternity nurse, newborn care specialist, nanny, babysitter, etc.;
    • Using your voice to channel your energy in pregnancy, birth and postpartum;
    • Surprising challenges + surprisingly easy ways to help it go smoother;

    and so much more.

    RESOURCES mentioned in the episode:

    My Birth Story Abroad (also on instagram)- Ana Cuchi Gracia's project collecting expat women's stories

    Ina May's Guide to Childbirth

    La Voz en el Parto - chanting for pregnancy, birth and postpartum

    The Virtual Midwife Karen Wilmot

    La Leche League - find your local group, Leader, or find a group holding meetings online

    Book Now for your free consultation - you could have a "doula for change and transition"

    RATHER READ? I've got you covered with a transcript.

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    ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST:

    Ana is a Spaniared in Budapest who's passionate about creating a community of support for mothers abroad. In My Birth Story Abroad she's collecting women's stories from around the world to share knowledge and experiences to encourage each other. With a background in translation and interpretation, Ana taught at international schools and has now pivoted to personal support for mothers… soon to be a newborn care specialist and a doula.

    CONNECT with Ana:

    Website: www.anacuchigracia.com

    Email Ana

    Instagram: @MyBirthStoryAbroad

    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.

    To set up a conversation with Kim to learn how she can support you, go to ResilientExpats.com/Adapt and hit "Apply Now."

    CONNECT WITH KIM:

    Email

    Resilient Expats LLC website

    Facebook page

    Free Parents Community on Facebook

    Book Now for your free consultation to smooth your transitions & maximize your expat experience

    Affiliate Links: Some links may be affiliate referrals. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    1 hr 3 min
  • Self Care

    I took time off the past few weeks while sick, and I didn't feel bad about it. That's a big change for me. Over the past couple years I've upgraded how I understand self care.

    "What's changed is I now have a deep respect for myself that's beyond my output. It's tied to who I am already ... not who I'm going to be when I do that work or accomplish that goal."

    Now I'm focused on doing things that bring me small bursts of joy and rest every day; things I used to think were too small to count as self care.

    In this episode I talk about

    • What I used to think self care meant
    • My new understanding of taking care of myself, guilt free
    • Why we need to practice this so we can model it for our kids

    and more.

    RESOURCES mentioned in the episode:

    Preview webinar - email [email protected]

    Self care handout in the free VIP Member Vault: https://resilientexpats.com/vault

    RATHER READ? I've got you covered with a transcript.

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    • You might also like: Episode 9 - Unresolved Grief

    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.

    To set up a conversation with Kim to learn how she can support you, go to ResilientExpats.com/Adapt and hit "Apply Now."

    CONNECT WITH KIM:

    Workshop: Effortless Family Connection

    Email

    Resilient Expats LLC website

    Facebook page

    Free Parents Community on Facebook

    Apply Now for 1:1 Support to smooth your transitions & maximize your expat experience

    19 min
  • Bellydancing: A Microcosm of Colonialism, with Brittney Laleh Banaei

    What does the word bellydance make you think of? What images does it conjure? And how is that related to geopolitical tensions and social upheaval??

    "It's hard to take your hobby and acknowledge that it's political. It's hard to take your hobby and acknowledge that it's problematic. And maybe you don't want to think about it that hard. The spoiler alert is that none of us ever wanted to think about it this hard, and that is the problem. That's the problem."

    If we understand the history of how bellydance was introduced to the West, we start to unpack a host of problems. We begin to see our deeply ingrained practices of "other-ing." In this episode we talk about

    • power dynamics - how international schools can cause othering of the self, and code switching, for local students;
    • engaging in cultural tourism and viewing our host country as a novel cultural experience, versus digging in to the everyday realities of local life;
    • world cultures being introduced to the U.S. in the Chicago World's Fair (1893) as a way to homogenize and solidify a white American identity;

    and so much more.

    RESOURCES mentioned in the episode:

    Edward Said: Orientalism

    Heather D. Ward on costuming: Egyptian Belly Dance in Transition: The Raqs Sharqi Revolution, 1890-1930

    Depictions in film: Planet of the Arabs

    Eric Davis: Representations of the Middle East at American World Fairs 1876-1904

    Martti Koskenniemi "International Law and the Far Right: Reflections on Law and Cynicism" (Fourth T.M.C. Asser Lecture)

    Brittney says, "I'll be doing CU Boulder's B2 residency November 2-12 developing a concept performance/installation titled "Overworld" with my collaborators Constance Harris and Laura Conway. Details are forthcoming but there may be a livestream.

    RATHER READ? I've got you covered with the transcript and blog post.

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    ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST:

    Brittney is currently an MFA Dance Candidate and a Graduate Instructor at the University of Colorado, Boulder, with secondary emphasis on Somatics and International Law/Relations. Brittney holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance with a minor in Middle Eastern Studies from Missouri State University. Her choreographic/research questions involve the intersection of history, politics, surveillance, and culture within dance forms of Middle East and North Africa and their respective diasporas.

    CONNECT with Brittney:

    Website: www.brittneybanaei.com

    Email Brittney

    Instagram: @halfbeasthalfmideast

    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.

    To set up a conversation with Kim to learn how she can support you, go to ResilientExpats.com/Adapt and hit "Apply Now."

    CONNECT WITH KIM:

    Email Kim

    Resilient Expats LLC website

    Facebook page

    Free Parents Community on Facebook

    Apply Now for 1:1 Support to smooth your transitions & maximize your expat experience

    Affiliate Links: Some links may be affiliate referrals. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    59 min
  • Unresolved Grief

    I never talked to anyone about the nearly overwhelming, visceral longing that took over my quiet moments; I kind of assumed everyone felt the same intensity. Until I realized it was an expression of unresolved grief that had accumulated in my life.

    "Clearly I'm someone who really needed the catharsis [of farewell events]. Because of my own unresolved grief, these goodbyes hit me probably harder than other people."

    What can we as parents do to help our Third Culture Kids (TCKs) - and ourselves - process grief so it doesn't crop up again later?

    In this episode I talk about

    • My own story of unresolved grief,
    • Why we need to engage in mourning,
    • How we may go wrong with encouragement,

    and more.

    RESOURCES mentioned in the episode:

    Effortless Family Connection Workshop

    Third Culture Kids A Gift to Care For by Ulrika Ernvik

    Drawn To A Story by Cath Brew: gifts and art for expats

    Third Culture Kids Growing Up Among Worlds by David C. Pollock and Ruth E. Van Reken

    Healing Your Grieving Heart for Teens: 100 Practical Ideas Simple tips for understanding and expressing your grief by Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D.

    RATHER READ? I've got you covered with a blog post and transcript.

    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

    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.

    To set up a conversation with Kim to learn how she can support you, go to ResilientExpats.com/Adapt and hit "Apply Now."

    CONNECT WITH KIM:

    Workshop: Effortless Family Connection

    Email

    Resilient Expats LLC website

    Facebook page

    Free Parents Community on Facebook

    Apply Now for 1:1 Support to smooth your transitions & maximize your expat experience

    29 min

About Expat Family Connection

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Living an international life and raising kids abroad is amazing … and it can get intense! Being so far away from loved ones, the constant rounds of goodbyes, piecing together a cohesive education at multiple international schools, the eventual transition to university with its own brand of culture shock … and that's only a few of the factors adding complexity for globally mobile families.