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Today's guest is Katherine, who was a guest on my podcast two years ago, an expat coach, writer, and locational astrologer. 

Using my own journey as an example, we're traveling the world looking at some of the places I've lived in or visited, and how the date, place and time of my birth are determining how I react to different places in the world.

If you're interested in finding out more, check out Katherine’s website, or find her on Instagram.

Special treat: Katherine is offering a 20% discount for listeners of Transcontinental Overload on her Astrocartography packages!! Code ASTROMAP20, bookable here.

Katherine recommends: 

• You Were Born for This: Astrology for Radical Self-Acceptance and Living Your Purpose by Chani Nicholas
• The Twelve Houses by Howard Sasportas and Liz Greene.
• Andrea Dupuis' spiritual approach to astrology, and comprehensive program on her website Rising Woman.  
• Locational astrology entry-level material: Helena Woods' website. 

Glossary:
Planetary line themes:

• Sun: a place to be seen, the ego can develop, creative talents become more visible
• Moon: a place to call home, go deeper into yourself, be with family, and nurture self-care practices
• Mercury: a busy place with lots to do, many people to meet, and so much to learn
• Venus: a place to love and be loved, to indulge, create, and find pleasure and romance
• Mars: a place to stake your claim, get motivated, take action on your passions, and do big things
• Jupiter: a place of expansion, good fortune, luck, overindulgence, and grand new beginnings
• Saturn: a place of discipline, restrictions, and limitations, tough life lessons that make you stronger
• Uranus: an unconventional place with lots of twists and turns, alternative experiences and people, and disruptions
• Neptune: a dreamy place of bliss, spiritual happenings, unexplained phenomena, and the possibility of escapism
• Pluto: a place for deep soul healing, psychological plumbing, and exploration of the circle of life
• Nodes: a place you may have been in a past life that can still feel like you’ve been there before, fated experiences 
• Chiron: a place to heal your inner child, explore wounds from the past, and turn pain into art or healing 

MC Line: The Midheaven/Medi-Coeli line is your vocation, calling, sense of purpose, or aspects relating to career.

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We're going really deep today!
 
My guests are American family and sex therapists Julia & Jeremiah, who currently live in Utrecht, The Netherlands. They are the founders of "Sexvangelicals - the sex education the church didn't want you to have", and co-host the Sexvangelicals Podcast.

Sex! Religion! Politics! We talk about it all in this episode. Our topics range from sex education (and the lack thereof) at school to differences in parenting depending on which country you grow up in, and the impact of social media on they way we approach sex.   

You can find out more about Julia & Jeremiah on Instagram, and make sure to check out their website, where you'll also find the Sexvangelicals Podcast. Their site is an absolute treasure trove of books, links, and recommendations if you want to dig deeper!

The book Jeremiah references is "Not Under My Roof: Parents, Teens, and the Culture of Sex".  Highly recommended!

The 2021 documentary I mention but couldn't remember the title of: "Cusp", following a group of teenagers in rural Texas. Watch the trailer here, and read more about the documentary here and here.

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Hey, it's me, I'm still here!
Just a little update from yours truly. The sound isn't very good as I recorded this in the car, but at least it's a little sign of life!
In a nutshell: I'm spending more time writing these days than on the podcast, but it's still going. :-)

Please leave feedback and suggestions, contact me if you want to be on my podcast or just want to chat!
You can find me on my website, or on Instagram. 

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My guest today is Chase, an American currently based in Spain and Germany.
 
Chase works as Head of Remote at Doist, a pioneer of distributed work that specializes in productivity software. He is responsible for developing and executing the company's remote work strategy. Having worked remotely for over 12 years, as one of Doist’s 100 employees in 35 countries, he has a whole array of accolades!

Knowing the huge range of possible subjects, we just started chatting and our topics cover the nomadic lifestyle, working remotely and what a typical day looks like for him, national stereotypes, the pros and cons of calling several places home and what it does to one's identity, and what it's like to do all this with a pet!

Chase also has a podcast, which we didn't get a chance to talk about. If you're interested in finding out more about that, check out his website, About Abroad. He can also be found on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. 

Other apps/websites/organizations we mention:
Internations, a global organization that helps newcomers connect with like minded people (not just expats)
Pettravel.com, a great resource for anything related to traveling with your pet
Bringfido, a global resource for anything dog-related (hotels, destinations, activities, restaurants, etc, plus entry and vaccination requirements)

When I looked for other pet travel related resources, I found this one, compiled by blogger Abroad Purpose.

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In our second conversation, Lea and I jump right back in and pick up a few subjects we mentioned in Episode 48.
This time we dig even further into our expat minds, and Lea takes me deep into Jewish cultural history and how it's shaped the collective psyche. 

We also talk about how our own experiences have not only shaped us, but also keep influencing our immediate families, and we go back to topics such as identity, belonging, homesickness,  and how we can maintain a bearable tension between missing a place and living in the present.

For more information about Lea, or how to contact her, take a look at her therapy and coaching website, or contact her by Email: [email protected]

Lea's Charity: Act for Change , Email: [email protected], also on Instagram and Facebook.

Lea can also be found on LinkedIn.

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Today's episode is the first of two parts - I'm talking to Lea Misan, London-based author, psychotherapist and coach, as well as trauma counsellor. She's the executive director of UK charity Act for Change, and has worked extensively with expats.

We talk about everything from what it's like to grow up with multiple languages, moving countries at a young age and in adolescence, what such a multi-faceted life does to your psyche and sense of self, and so much more. 

For more information about Lea, or how to contact her, take a look at her website, or contact her by Email: [email protected]

Lea's Charity: Act for Change , Email: [email protected], also on Instagram and Facebook.

Lea can also be found on LinkedIn.

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We're venturing east today, to Japan! My guest is Taro, a Kyoto based photographer, who grew up in California, but decided to explore his heritage and moved to Japan in his twenties.

We talk about what it's like to be a foreigner in a country that's strange and familiar at the same time, the intricacies of Japanese rules of behaviour, drinking culture, and why there is only one way to eat potato chips. 

And of course we talk about photography, and how a hobby can become a lot more than just a hobby. 
Taro's book, In Kyoto, a collection of over 80 photographs, will be published later this year. 

You can find out more about Taro on Instagram, Twitter, or visit his website.
If you're interested in Trope Publishing and the projects and artists they feature, you can find out more here. Prints of Taro's photography are also available!

Book recommendation: Erin Meyer, The Culture Map.

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My guest today is another Texas girl! I do love my Texans, and Kaci is no exception. Originally from Houston, and in need of a new direction in life, she decided to try her luck at a job posting in Rome. Fast forward a few years, and her home is now a small town in Tuscany.

Honestly, Kaci's story reads like a film script, and I truly hope someone can take it to the silver screen.

Kaci paints such a vivid picture of her journey, describing her struggles and internal battles so well that you feel like you're right there alongside her. Our conversation covers so many expat topics, from loneliness, to messy bureaucracy, language struggles, false promises, childbirth during the early days of COVID, and what it's like to run a business with your non-expat partner in a foreign country.

Enjoy the ride with Kaci - you won't be disappointed. Please share this story with whoever needs to hear the truth about expat life with all its ups and downs! 

Find out more about Kaci on Instagram, or go straight to the website.

Don't forget to follow me on Instagram, check out my website, Transcontinental Overload, and leave me a 5* review on whatever platform you're listening to the podcast. It might seem preposterous to ask for 5 Stars, but it's the best way for others to find it, and benefit from this community of expats!!

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Today's guest has made me miss not only one, but two places!

Alex Katte, originally from Houston, TX, lives near Munich with her German husband and new baby son. We discuss the weird similarities between Bavarian and Texan cultures, the joys of driving without a speed limit, and the special charm of traditional clothing.

Of course we also delve into the cultural differences, and how tricky it might be to incorporate two cultures within one family, the difficulties of the German language and what it's like to get married during the pandemic.

If you're thinking about studying in Germany, the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) is a great resource!

I hope you enjoy today's episode as much as I did!

You can find Alex on Instagram, or follow her soon-to-be-revived blog.

To read up on why I haven't been around, check my blog, and find me on Instagram, Facebook, or right here on my website.

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A little glimpse into my new surroundings! I've not had time or energy to set up new interviews with other expats, so today it's just yours truly, sharing some thoughts and updates from my new home in New Jersey. I'm reading out my latest blog post, which of course you can also read right here.
In the meantime, find me on Facebook, Instagram, or check out my website. I'm always interested in hearing from you, welcome feedback and comments and would love to find new guests! Get in touch. I love my expat community.