Kuwentuhan with Pinay mom's blogs

Ever wondered how customer service feels when you're living abroad as a Filipino? In this episode, my sister and I dive into our real-life experiences-from retail shops to doctor visits or simple appointments. We share what surprised us and what felt different. It's an honest relatable conversation about expectations, cultural differences, and those that make you think, "Wait.. and toh?!"

Welcome to Kuwentuhan with Pinay mom’s Blogs, your go-to podcast po for Filipino expats, and anyone curious about life here in Europe, particularly The Netherlands. My podcast dives deep into the realities of buhay abroad —from navigating everyday challenges in the Dutch Society to parenting interracial kids, this podcast is for you! With 25 years of living abroad, I share firsthand experiences, practical tips, and hand-me-down wisdom from our kababayans especially other Filipino moms to help fellow Filipinos moving to the Netherlands or anywhere abroad avoid the same struggles we faced. 

Beyond this podcast, you can also check out my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@pinaymomsblogs and my blogging website www.pinaymomsblogs.com where I share even more insights on adjusting to life abroad. Let’s make this journey smoother po from one kabayan to another!

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We're two sisters living in different countries, sharing how we each navigate integrating into a new culture. I talk about blending into life in the Netherlands a Pinay mom with a Filipino-Dutch family, while my sister shares her journey as an expat OFW in Belgium. Together we explore what it means to fit in, from the familiar comfort of Filipino circles to the challenges of local integration.

Welcome to Kuwentuhan with Pinay mom’s Blogs, your go-to podcast po for Filipino expats, and anyone curious about life here in Europe, particularly The Netherlands. My podcast dives deep into the realities of buhay abroad —from navigating everyday challenges in the Dutch Society to parenting interracial kids, this podcast is for you! With 25 years of living abroad, I share firsthand experiences, practical tips, and hand-me-down wisdom from our kababayans especially other Filipino moms to help fellow Filipinos moving to the Netherlands or anywhere abroad avoid the same struggles we faced. 

Beyond this podcast, you can also check out my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@pinaymomsblogs and my blogging website www.pinaymomsblogs.com where I share even more insights on adjusting to life abroad. Let’s make this journey smoother po from one kabayan to another!

Thank you and see you next time!

Join me, a Filipino mom living in the Netherlands, together with my sister who is currently based in Belgium, as we chat about our different expat journeys--mom life versus single life! We explore the fun contrasts, the similarities and that universal challenge of living overseas. Whether you're raising kids or loving your solo life, you'll enjoy this sisterly take on life abroad.

Welcome to Kuwentuhan with Pinay mom’s Blogs, your go-to podcast po for Filipino expats, and anyone curious about life here in Europe, particularly The Netherlands. My podcast dives deep into the realities of buhay abroad —from navigating everyday challenges in the Dutch Society to parenting interracial kids, this podcast is for you! With 25 years of living abroad, I share firsthand experiences, practical tips, and hand-me-down wisdom from our kababayans especially other Filipino moms to help fellow Filipinos moving to the Netherlands or anywhere abroad avoid the same struggles we faced. 

Beyond this podcast, you can also check out my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@pinaymomsblogs and my blogging website www.pinaymomsblogs.com where I share even more insights on adjusting to life abroad. Let’s make this journey smoother po from one kabayan to another!

Thank you and see you next time!

In this episode, I open up about a conversation with a Filipino mom, Vina and how the language barrier affects and impacted her son's education. This is one of the silent struggles many Filipinos face when raising children in a new culture. In today's bitesize episode from Episode #004, I will share practical tips for moms navigating this journey. If you’re a Filipino parent, an expat or immigrant, part of an interracial family, or just a fellow kababayan curious about life here abroad, this kuwentuhan is something you wouldn’t want to miss! 

Watch full episode of our interview:

https://youtu.be/w_430phgI-k?si=CaVrz-FHPh_FZBVU

Welcome to Kuwentuhan with Pinay mom’s Blogs, your go-to Filipino podcast po for moms, expats, and anyone curious about life here in Europe, particularly The Netherlands. My podcast dives deep into the realities of buhay abroad —from navigating everyday challenges in the Dutch Society to parenting interracial kids, this podcast is for you! With 25 years of living abroad, I share firsthand experiences, practical tips, and hand-me-down wisdom from other Filipino moms to help fellow Filipinos moving to the Netherlands or anywhere abroad avoid the same struggles we faced. 

Beyond this podcast, you can also check out my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@pinaymomsblogs and my blogging website www.pinaymomsblogs.com where I share even more insights on adjusting to life in the Netherlands. Let’s make this journey smoother po from one kabayan to another!

Thank you and see you next time!

Have you ever felt used after helping someone—especially a fellow Pinay abroad? In today’s bitesize podcast from episode #020, babalikan po natin ang aking kuwentuhan with Mabel from Haarlem as she shares the experience when her kindness gets taken for granted. She learns the hard way that finding true friendship could start with tiwala at pakikisama but could end with disappointment. This episode is for every Filipino mom, OFW, or expat woman who’s ever asked herself: “Was I too kind and too trustworthy? Did I let someone cross my boundaries?”. A must-listen especially for those who’s ever felt torn between helping others and protecting her peace. 

Watch full episode of our interview:

https://youtu.be/f4C7ivy2KvA?si=MLGLwahO-GBKZ42Z

Welcome to Kuwentuhan with Pinay mom’s Blogs, your go-to Filipino podcast po for moms, expats, and anyone curious about life here in Europe, particularly The Netherlands. My podcast dives deep into the realities of buhay abroad —from navigating everyday challenges in the Dutch Society to parenting interracial kids, this podcast is for you! With 25 years of living abroad, I share firsthand experiences, practical tips, and hand-me-down wisdom from other Filipino moms to help fellow Filipinos moving to the Netherlands or anywhere abroad avoid the same struggles we faced. 

Beyond this podcast, you can also check out my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@pinaymomsblogs and my blogging website www.pinaymomsblogs.com where I share even more insights on adjusting to life in the Netherlands. Let’s make this journey smoother po from one kabayan to another!

Thank you and see you next time!

For this clip from episode #010, we ask the question, what happens when a working woman—used to structure, goals, and independence—suddenly becomes a full-time mom, not by plan but by circumstance? I will share my own reflection and will share again with you my interesting conversation with Sheila, a fellow mom who made that unexpected transition living abroad. Whether you're navigating this shift yourself or know someone who is, this episode offers empathy, real talk, and a reminder that motherhood isn’t the end of your story—it’s a bold, new chapter.

If you’re a Filipino parent, an expat or immigrant, part of an interracial family, or just a fellow kababayan curious about life here abroad, this kuwentuhan is something you wouldn’t want to miss! 

See the full video of this episode here:

https://youtu.be/Iudcg_C19_s?si=dV52qMcgQCR3A4Yi

Welcome to Kuwentuhan with Pinay mom’s Blogs, your go-to Filipino podcast po for moms, expats, and anyone curious about life here in Europe, particularly The Netherlands. My podcast dives deep into the realities of buhay abroad —from navigating everyday challenges in the Dutch Society to parenting interracial kids, this podcast is for you! With 25 years of living abroad, I share firsthand experiences, practical tips, and hand-me-down wisdom from other Filipino moms to help fellow Filipinos moving to the Netherlands or anywhere abroad avoid the same struggles we faced. 

Beyond this podcast, you can also check out my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@pinaymomsblogs and my blogging website www.pinaymomsblogs.com where I share even more insights on adjusting to life in the Netherlands. Let’s make this journey smoother po from one kabayan to another!

Thank you and see you next time!

In this episode, I’m opening up about something I’ve carried quietly for years—wondering if I’m still “Filipina enough” after living abroad for so long. I share my story of leaving the Philippines for abroad, becoming a Dutch citizen, and the complicated feelings that came with giving up my Philippine passport. If you’re a Filipina living overseas, feeling a little disconnected from home, this one’s for you. Let’s talk about identity, guilt, love for our culture, and why we’re still Filipina—no matter where we are.

Welcome to Kuwentuhan with Pinay mom’s Blogs, your go-to Filipino podcast po for moms, expats, and anyone curious about life here in Europe, particularly The Netherlands. My podcast dives deep into the realities of buhay abroad —from navigating everyday challenges in the Dutch Society to parenting interracial kids, this podcast is for you! With 25 years of living abroad, I share firsthand experiences, practical tips, and hand-me-down wisdom from other Filipino moms to help fellow Filipinos moving to the Netherlands or anywhere abroad avoid the same struggles we faced. 

Beyond this podcast, you can also check out my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@pinaymomsblogs and my blogging website www.pinaymomsblogs.com where I share even more insights on adjusting to life in the Netherlands. Let’s make this journey smoother po from one kabayan to another!

Thank you and see you next time!

In today's episode from S1E1, I will go back to my chat with Hya. Her story is about a young Filipino mom who moved to the Netherlands with her husband and toddler after he landed a job abroad. She shares her experience of adjusting to life as an expat mom in a new culture, far from family and familiar routines. Finding her footing as a parent, she opens up about the emotional and practical challenges of raising a child overseas. She also reflects on the strong support she found in the local community, embracing the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.”

If you’re a Filipino parent, an expat or immigrant, part of an interracial family, or just a fellow kababayan curious about life here abroad, this kuwentuhan is something you wouldn’t want to miss! 

See the full video of this episode here:

https://youtu.be/h1ZzZDU-_Qc

Welcome to Kuwentuhan with Pinay mom’s Blogs, your go-to Filipino podcast po for moms, expats, and anyone curious about life here in Europe, particularly The Netherlands. My podcast dives deep into the realities of buhay abroad —from navigating everyday challenges in the Dutch Society to parenting interracial kids, this podcast is for you! With 25 years of living abroad, I share firsthand experiences, practical tips, and hand-me-down wisdom from other Filipino moms to help fellow Filipinos moving to the Netherlands or anywhere abroad avoid the same struggles we faced. 

Beyond this podcast, you can also check out my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@pinaymomsblogs and my blogging website www.pinaymomsblogs.com where I share even more insights on adjusting to life in the Netherlands. Let’s make this journey smoother po from one kabayan to another!

Thank you and see you next time!

On today's clip from S2E1, babalikan po natin ang aking kuwentuhan with Rona, a Filipino mom living in Denmark. With many Filipinos dreaming of building a new life abroad, what happens when years of living in a country still do not guarantee residency? Paano na yon? Rona has lived for almost 8 years in Denmark but is still facing the challenges of securing permanent residency. She opens up about the realities of studying, working, and raising a family in Denmark, and what Filipinos should know before making the big move.  

If you’re a Filipino parent, an expat or immigrant, part of an interracial family, or just a fellow kababayan curious about life here abroad, this kuwentuhan is something you wouldn’t want to miss! 

See the full video of this episode here:

https://youtu.be/gYoZ7Jyxs7I?si=11psNTC5xZIL48lS

Welcome to Kuwentuhan with Pinay mom’s Blogs, your go-to Filipino podcast po for moms, expats, and anyone curious about life here in Europe, particularly The Netherlands where I live. My podcast dives deep into the realities of buhay abroad —from parenting interracial kids and navigating everyday challenges in the Dutch society, this podcast is for you. I share firsthand experiences, practical tips, and hand-me-down wisdom from other Filipino moms to help fellow Filipinos moving to the Netherlands or anywhere abroad avoid the same struggles we faced. 

Beyond this podcast, you can also check out my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@pinaymomsblogs and my blogging website www.pinaymomsblogs.com where I share even more insights on adjusting to life in the Netherlands. Let’s make this journey smoother po from one kabayan to another!

Thank you and see you next time!

In this episode po, I’ll talk about the ever-relevant issue of screen time and how it impacts our preteens’ behavior at home and our family dynamics. As an interracial Filipino-Dutch family living in the Netherlands, we recently switched to a negotiation parenting approach — inspired by Dutch culture — to solve (or at least try to solve) our screen time issues and improve discipline here at home. I’ll compare Filipino parenting values with Western practices and reflect on the West vs East culture gap. If you're on the same boat as me, also struggling to find that balance, this episode offers a new perspective on parenting in a tech-heavy world! Happy listening!

Article on the Business Insider (requires a subscription)

https://www.businessinsider.com/encourage-my-child-to-argue-with-negotiation-based-parenting-2018-8?international=true&r=US&IR=T

Welcome to Kuwentuhan with Pinay mom’s Blogs, your go-to Filipino podcast po for moms, expats, and anyone curious about life here in Europe, particularly The Netherlands. My podcast dives deep into the realities of buhay abroad —from navigating everyday challenges in the Dutch Society to parenting interracial kids, this podcast is for you! With 25 years of living abroad, I share firsthand experiences, practical tips, and hand-me-down wisdom from other Filipino moms to help fellow Filipinos moving to the Netherlands or anywhere abroad avoid the same struggles we faced. 

Beyond this podcast, you can also check out my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@pinaymomsblogs and my blogging website www.pinaymomsblogs.com where I share even more insights on adjusting to life in the Netherlands. Let’s make this journey smoother po from one kabayan to another!

Thank you and see you next time!