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.
One Next Best Step: Dr. Joy Wiggins on Moving Abroad Solo, Raising a Teen in Lisbon, and Building a Global Career
March 8, 2026

One Next Best Step: Dr. Joy Wiggins on Moving Abroad Solo, Raising a …

Dr. Joy Wiggins Meet Dr. Joy Wiggins, we chatted about Raising Kids to Boardrooms she is a cultural agility expert, former professor, and single mum who packed up her life in Texas and moved to Lisbon, Portugal with her teena...

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Hidden Superpowers: Ruth Van Reken on What TCKs Get Right About the World
Nov. 29, 2025

Hidden Superpowers: Ruth Van Reken on What TCKs Get Right About the W…

Show Notes Welcome back to Nomadic Diaries for part two of our conversation with Ruth Van Reken, the influential voice behind "Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds." Joined by Megan Norton-Newbanks and your host Doreen Cumberford, Ruth dives deep into cross-cultural identity, belonging, and …

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The Unrecognised Baggage Every Expat Carries — with Patrick Kadian, Expat Hypnotherapist
Nov. 8, 2025

The Unrecognised Baggage Every Expat Carries — with Patrick Kadian, E…

In this insightful episode of Nomadic Diaries, hosts Doreen Cumberford and Megan Norton-Newbanks delve into the mental health challenges and evolution of belonging on the expat journey with special guest Patrick Kadian, The E...

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The Language of Home: How Your Mother Tongue Shapes Where You Belong
Nov. 7, 2025

The Language of Home: How Your Mother Tongue Shapes Where You Belong

Episode Overview: In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, co-hosts Megan Norton-Newbanks and Doreen Cumberford dive into the nuanced relationship between language and belonging. Drawing from their own global upbringings and exper...

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Expat Repatriation Reality - Reposting
Oct. 23, 2025

Expat Repatriation Reality - Reposting

The Plot Twist Nobody Warns You About! In this insightful conversation, Angie Weinberger returns to Nomadic Diaries to explore the complex emotions and practical challenges faced by expats and global citizens, especially around repatriation and defining "home." Angie, based in Zurich, shares her ex…

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From Aramco Brat to Filmmaker: Todd Nims on Growing Up Between Saudi Arabia and America
Sept. 17, 2025

From Aramco Brat to Filmmaker: Todd Nims on Growing Up Between Saudi …

Some time ago I recorded this episode of Nomadic Diaries with Todd Nims, an Aramco Brat whose parents we had known in Saudi Arabia. Episode Highlights In this captivating conversation, we explore the fascinating journey of fi...

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Moving to San Miguel de Allende: Practical First Steps
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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What Every Expat Parent Needs to Know About Their TCK's Mental Health — with Patrick Kadian
Aug. 26, 2025

What Every Expat Parent Needs to Know About Their TCK's Mental Health…

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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When the World Shifts Overnight: Chris O'Shaughnessy on Geopolitics, Expat Life and the Speed of Change
Aug. 5, 2025

When the World Shifts Overnight: Chris O'Shaughnessy on Geopolitics, …

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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Living Between Worlds: The Privileges and Losses of Global Childhoods
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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Between Worlds: Navigating the Modern TCK Experience
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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The Gifts Nobody Tells You About: Growing Up as a Third Culture Kid
May 11, 2025

The Gifts Nobody Tells You About: Growing Up as a Third Culture Kid

In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, we sat down with Tanya Crossman, a leading expert on Third Culture Kids (TCKs) whose personal experiences and professional work have made her a trusted voice in the global mobility communit...

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Unpacking Your Emotional Suitcase: Therapy for the Globally Mobile
April 8, 2025

Unpacking Your Emotional Suitcase: Therapy for the Globally Mobile

In this episode, host Doreen Cumberford chats with Dr. Sally McGregor, a licensed clinical psychologist and adult third culture kid, about the mental health challenges faced by expatriates and globally mobile individuals. Dr....

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Why Repatriation Is a Grief Process — with Margaret Ghielmetti
Nov. 29, 2024

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…

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How Repatriation Strains the Whole Family — with Helen Ellis
Nov. 28, 2024

How Repatriation Strains the Whole Family — with 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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Finding Home Within Yourself: Deirdre's Story of Identity After Living Abroad
Nov. 27, 2024

Finding Home Within Yourself: Deirdre's Story of Identity After Livin…

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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Lily Pads and Landings: Navigating the Emotional Steps of Coming Home
Nov. 25, 2024

Lily Pads and Landings: Navigating the Emotional Steps of Coming Home

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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Nature as Medicine: Why Repatriates Need to Get Outside
Nov. 24, 2024

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...

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