Third Culture Kids Episodes

Third Culture Kids (TCKs) are children who grew up between cultures, creating their own unique blend of home that exists everywhere and nowhere at once. They're the ultimate cultural chameleons, with passports full of stamps and hearts full of multiple homelands.
Sept. 9, 2025

Moving to San Miguel de Allende: Practical First Steps

In this episode of Nomadic Diaries , host Doreen Cumberford welcomes friend and real estate expert Tracy Moss to discuss the ins and outs of buying property in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Tracy draws on her 20+ years in Me...

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Aug. 26, 2025

Acceptance, Mindfulness, and Mental Health for Expat Families

Doreen Cumberford welcomes Patrick Kadian - an expat, hypnotherapist, and expert on mental health for global nomads. With over 30 years of expat experience spanning 16 countries, Patrick offers a unique perspective on raising...

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Aug. 5, 2025

When Expat Life Suddenly Speeds Up!

On this episode of Nomadic Diaries, host Doreen Cumberford sat down with Chris O’Shaughnessy to explore the latest trends, challenges, and insights from the expat and globally nomadic community. From the impact of geopolitics...

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June 10, 2025

Living Between Worlds: The Privileges and Losses of Global Childhoods

In this episode, Doreen Cumberford welcomes welcomes Mathieu Gagnon, an Adult Third Culture Kid (ATCK) and Professor of Psychology at the Royal Military College in Kingston, Ontario specializing in the emotional experiences o...

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May 13, 2025

Between Worlds: Navigating the Modern TCK Experience

In this episode, we sat down again with Tanya Crossman, a leading expert on Third Culture Kids (TCKs) to catch up on recent research findings. Understanding Third Culture Kids Defining the TCK Journey: Tanya clarifies what ma...

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Nov. 29, 2024

RE Series 29: Understanding Repatriation - 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…

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Nov. 28, 2024

RE Series 28: Repatriation & Family Helen Ellis

Have you ever felt the rush of joy upon returning home from a long journey, only to be blindsided by the emotional and logistical challenges that follow? In this short episode of Nomadic Diaries' ReEntry Series, host Doreen C...

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Nov. 27, 2024

Re-Entry Series 27: Reading From Arriving Well

Ever felt the pull of the world that lies beyond your doorstep? In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, the Re-Entry Series host Doreen Cumberford reads the heartwarming and insightful story of Deirdre K. Razzaque, exploring her ...

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Nov. 25, 2024

Re-Entry Series 25 : Landings

Feeling unsteady as you transition back to your home country? In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, host Doreen Cumberford and co-host Linda Mueller delve into the complexities of repatriation, exploring the emotional and logistical challenges through the metaphor of lily pads. Repatriation isn't jus…

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Nov. 24, 2024

Re-Entry Series. 24: Inspiration Outdoors

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...

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