Season 7

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...

Listen to the Episode
May 20, 2025

Unpacking Transitions: Coaching for Expats & the Globally Mobile

I sat down with Linda Mueller, who was a previous Co-Host for the Re-Entry Series. Linda is an experienced ExpatPartnerCoach and we dived into the benefits of coaching for people who live in the international and global comm...

Listen to the Episode
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...

Listen to the Episode
May 11, 2025

TCKs and Passport Childhoods: Gifts & Challenges of Growing Up Global…

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...

Listen to the Episode
April 29, 2025

Sacred Luggage: Carrying Your Faith Across Borders - Marilyn Gardner

In this engaging episode of "Nomadic Diaries," host Doreen Cumberford sits down with Marilyn Gardner—a seasoned author and expat who has spent her life living across multiple countries. They dive into the essence of rituals and faith and how these elements intertwine with the nomadic lifestyle. Mar…

Listen to the Episode
April 22, 2025

Think East While Living West - Bridging Cultures

In this episode of Nomadic Diaries , Doreen interviews Kirtika van Hunen-Malla who shares her experiences of living across cultures and how Eastern philosophies have shaped her understanding of international living. Here are...

Listen to the Episode
April 15, 2025

To the Moon and Back (1.2 Times): The Extraordinary Life of a Flying …

In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, we welcome our returning guest, Koen Gomes, a global nomad and horse groom recorded live from San Miguel de Allende. Koen dives into his experiences as a nomadic traveler, flying horses acr...

Listen to the Episode
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....

Listen to the Episode