Expat Lifestyles Episodes

Expat life is about super-sizing everything - your worldview, your resilience, your sense of what's possible when you step outside your comfort zone. It's the art of turning the whole world into your playground while discovering who you really are when nobody knows your backstory.
When Worlds Collide: An Expat's Tale of Medical Drama and Cultural Awakening
July 15, 2024

When Worlds Collide: An Expat's Tale of Medical Drama and Cultural Aw…

When the Unexpected Strikes: Sarah's Resilient Journey as an Expat Mom In this deeply moving episode, host Doreen Cumberford sits down with Sarah Deschamps, a remarkable woman who faced one of the most daunting challenges an expat parent can encounter – navigating a critical medical situation for h…

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What Do Jet Lag, Humor And Cutlery Have to do With Cultural Adaptation
June 17, 2024

What Do Jet Lag, Humor And Cutlery Have to do With Cultural Adaptation

- Embracing Cultural Diversity: In this insightful episode, Chris Shawnessy, a seasoned cross-cultural expert, takes us on an enriching exploration of understanding and navigating the nuances of cultural diversity. Brace your...

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Nicki Cornfield
June 10, 2024

Nicki Cornfield

Support the show Nomadic Diaries explores expat life, repatriation, belonging and global living. This episode may be part of our Re-Entry Series (30 episodes on coming home) or The Belonging Project (29 episodes on belonging ...

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Conversations with EXPAT Writers
June 3, 2024

Conversations with EXPAT Writers

Conversations with EXPAT Writers While taking time off for a few days to enjoy a family wedding, Doreen recorded a review episode. Over the last two months, Nomadic Diaries has interviewed and recorded the following authors. - Camilla Quintana: Author of "The Empowered Expat Woman: Your A to Z Guid…

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Finding Home Within While Abroad!
May 20, 2024

Finding Home Within While Abroad!

Finding Home Within While Abroad! 🌍 Nomadic Diaries Takes You on a Fascinating Journey Into the Life of a Multicultural Maven! In this globetrotting episode, get ready to embark on an adventure with Wiebke Homburg - intercultural trainer, coach extraordinaire, and the author of "Finding Home Within…

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Expat Families - Surviving Apart Abroad!
May 13, 2024

Expat Families - Surviving Apart Abroad!

In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, titled Expat Families - Surviving Alone Overseas, Rhoda Bangerter and Doreen Cumberford delve into the emotional and logistical complexities faced by expats and split families living abroa...

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Unlock Secrets to Manage Expat Fatigue
April 29, 2024

Unlock Secrets to Manage Expat Fatigue

In this episode we explore the various factors that contribute to expat fatigue, including cultural adjustments, language barriers, and the emotional toll of being far from loved ones. Hear personal anecdotes from Doreen’s ex...

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Palm Trees, Refugees and Resilience -  Joel Bond
April 15, 2024

Palm Trees, Refugees and Resilience - Joel Bond

Nomadic Diaries host, Doreen Cumberford sits down with Joel Bond, to discuss Palm Trees and Resilience! Joel is an author, educator, and expatriate who has lived in Iraq for seven years. They dive into his experience as chro...

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Living a Nomadic Life With Purpose:   Robin Pascoe
March 4, 2024

Living a Nomadic Life With Purpose: Robin Pascoe

Nomadic Diaries, the captivating new podcast, is set to revolutionize the expat narrative by delving deep into the joys, challenges, and secrets of living abroad. With a mission to share stories, divulge insights, and provide...

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