International Transitions Episodes
30 Episodes on Going Home: What We Learned About Repatriation
We hope that these 30 podcasts have been both useful and informative! In this final episode of Nomadic Diaries' Reentry Series, hosts Doreen Cumberford and Linda Mueller reflect on 30 days of podcasts that included stories, themes, and challenges faced during the journey of returning to one's passp…
Why Repatriation Is a Grief Process — with Margaret Ghielmetti
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to return home after years of globetrotting? In this compelling episode of Nomadic Diaries, Linda Mueller sits down with Margaret Ghielmetti, author of "Bravish: A Memoir of a Recovering Perfectionist". They explore the emotional rollercoaster of expatriate lif…
The Repatriation Reality Nobody Posts on Instagram
Imagine transitioning from the vibrant expat life in California to the complex and challenging reality of returning to London? That’s the journey Polly Collingridge from the Cultural Intelligence Centre shared with Doreen Cum...
Nature as Medicine: Why Repatriates Need to Get Outside
Have you ever used nature, the outdoors, or your environment to inspire or ground yourself during repatriation? In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, the Re-Entry Series, host Doreen Cumberford and co-host Linda Mueller seek to...
She Moved Back Home Twice: Camilla Quintana on Surviving Repatriation
Feeling adrift or untethered after moving back home? In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, our host Doreen Cumberford speaks with guest Camilla Quintana about the emotional and practical challenges of repatriation while sharin...
The 9 Signs You're Struggling With Repatriation (And What To Do)
Have you ever experienced what you suspected might be symptoms of repatriaion? In this episode, hosts Doreen Cumberford and Linda Mueller discuss some of the more light-hearted ways and situations where returnees can sometimes feel caught between multiple cultural identities, struggling to reconcil…
Can a True Nomad Ever Really Go Home?
What do digital nomads have to consider when returning back home after enjoying thrilling adventures, exciting work projects and all that freedom? In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, host Doreen Cumberford welcomes Amy Suto, ...
Bridges and Anchors: A TCK's Journey From Kenya and China Back to Ame…
Can you imagine uprooting your life multiple times, weaving through diverse cultural landscapes, and then finding your way back to a semblance of "home"?. In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, host Doreen Cumberford read from M...
Coming Home Is Hard — Craig Storti on Why Repatriation Breaks People
Can you magine stepping back into your homeland only to feel like a stranger in a once-familiar place? In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, hosts Doreen Cumberford & Linda Mueller together with author and repatriation expert C...
How to Say Goodbye: Turning Painful Farewells Into Empowering Rituals
Have you ever wondered how to truly find closure when saying goodbye to a place you've called home? In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, the Re-Entry Series, titled Farewells, hosts Doreen Cumberford and Linda Mueller delve into the emotional intricacies of farewells and the impact they have on our …
The Songs That Bring You Home: Using Music to Navigate Repatriation
Have you ever felt like you needed some choices and sources of inspiration amidst a repatriation journey? In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, the Re-Entry Series, host Doreen Cumberford and co-host Linda Mueller seek to provi...
Who Are You When You Move Back Home?
What sort of hidden grief and identity struggles can plague Third Culture Kids and expats when 'going home' again?" In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, the Re-Entry Series, host Doreen Cumberford a looks into the emotional and psychological challenges faced by Third Culture Kids (TCKs) when returni…
When Repatriation Takes Longer Than Expected: A Reading From Life in …
What does it take to prepare oneself for repatriation? In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, the Re-Entry Series, Doreen Cumberford reads from the book she authored, Life in the Camel Lane: Embrace the Adventure. This story highlights the preparation for a repatriation that seemed imminent but happen…
When a Health Crisis Forces You Home: Medical Repatriation
Can you imagine navigating the complexities of international healthcare while simultaneously repatriating? In this compelling episode of Nomadic Diaries , Linda Mueller interviews author Sarah Deschamps on the topic of a fami...
Homeland: Melissa Dalton-Bradford on What Home Really Means After Liv…
In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, the Re-Entry Series, Linda Mueller reads from Arriving Well: Stories About Identity, Belonging, and Rediscovering Home After Living Abroad. Arriving Well is a compilation of five raw, compe...
When You Have to Go Home Before You're Ready
Can you imagine repatriating in an emergency? Welcome to Nomadic Diaries, the Re-Entry Series where we explore the journey of repatriation back home. In our latest episode, Doreen Cumberford and Linda Mueller chat with Joel D...
The Practical Nightmare of Moving Back Home: Logistics Nobody Talks A…
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the planning and logistics of moving back home? In today's episode of the Re-Entry Series, Doreen Cumberford and Linda Mueller dive deep into the logistics of repatriation on Nomadic Diaries. They share invaluable tips on everything from efficient packing to handli…
Your Repatriation Year Is Your Pivot Year — Here's How to Use It
Do you ever feel like the invisible side of you needs some sources of inspiration during the potential chaos of repatriating back home? In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, host Doreen Cumberford and co-host Linda Mueller dive...
The Hidden Grief of Returning Home — with Dr. Sally McGregor
How do you navigate the complex journey of grieving an old life while building a new one? In today's episode of Nomadic Diaries, the Re-Entry Series, we look into the often overlooked topic of grief during repatriation. Doreen and Linda interviewed Dr. Sally McGregor, cross-cultural therapist, who …
Re-Entry Series 6: Reading From Arriving Well
In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, the Re-Entry Series, Linda Mueller reads from Arriving Well: Stories About Identity, Belonging, and Rediscovering Home After Living Abroad. Arriving Well is a compilation of five raw, compe...
The Emotional Toll of Coming Home: What Nobody Warned You About
Have you ever grappled with the upheaval of moving countries and then moving back? In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, the Re-Entry Series, hosts Doreen Cumberford and Linda Mueller engage with cross-cultural coach Jerry Jone...
How to Mentally Prepare for Coming Home Before You Get There
Today’s episode of the Re Entry Series, focuses on the Vision Building for your repatriation journey. We discuss the importance of creating a vivid, emotional, and sensory-rich vision of your desired future state to navigate ...
The Invisible Side of Coming Home: Keeping Your Inner Light Through R…
Do you ever feel like the invisible side of you gets lost in the chaos of repatriating back home? In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, host Doreen Cumberford and co-host Linda Mueller dive into the spiritual or invisible aspects of repatriation, sharing insights on how to find inspiration during tim…
What a Suitcase Taught One Expat About Letting Go
Welcome to a short but pithy episode of the Re-Entry Series of Nomadic Diaries. Here, we dive into the complexities of repatriation with Renata Urban, an expert in language training and intercultural communications. Renata sh...