Podcasts by TCK Care

Priorities from 2020-07-28T18:19:39

Life gives you a lot to handle, often at the same time. What do you focus on first? Here's one model for setting priorities, especially in a time of crisis.

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Adjustment from 2020-07-21T21:36:14

Adjustment takes time. It takes patience, and flexibility, and so many things. TCK's are professional adapters, but let's not forget that it can be beneficial to rehearse the basics if you want ...

Single Stories from 2020-07-14T17:38

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie talks about what happens when people tell and listen to a single story. I believe that Third Culture Kids are p...

Legacy from 2020-07-07T22:58:42

What makes third culture kids inclined to view the world so differently? How can we use our vantage point to make the world a better place? And what exactly is the legacy we're going to strive f...

Emotional Availability from 2020-06-30T17:37:42

Why might TCK's have difficulty getting in touch with their feelings? How might that impact relationships? And what's to be done about it? Let's talk about emotional availability.

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Transition is Visceral from 2020-06-23T18:56:49

Is it just me, or does the process of transition have an inextricable connection with deep feelings? In this week's episode, I speak to the way that an outward experience can affect us on the in...

"Not Just Words" with In Inés Yabár from 2020-06-16T12:00

Inés joins me on the show to share her amazing story of travel, adventure, language, and connection. Inés and I talk about the nature of relationships in a transient state, and how language is m...

I Remember Everything from 2020-06-09T12:00

Have you ever felt alien? Do your memories appear strange to you, as if you may come from another world, or another time? Today I'm going to talk about what it's like to carry the memories from ...

#youvegotthis from 2020-06-02T12:00

This goes out to the TCK's who have lived the life, done the work, and are in a good place. Let's take a second to celebrate the fact that life can be good and that #youvegotthis!

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The New Normal from 2020-05-27T05:32:35

Third Culture Kids are highly adept at managing change. But what about when change ends and things remain the same? How does someone who's used to change handle the new normal?

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Oxygen from 2020-05-19T17:52:42

Have you ever been told to put on your own oxygen mask first? I talk about the oxygen mask analogy and give TCK's with care-taking personalities a couple of thoughts on what exactly that means.<...

Proximal Learning from 2020-05-13T02:52:17

Vygotsky's zone of proximal development meets the TCK aptitude for learning. I draw implications from the zone of proximal development for improving your ability to learn and grow as a person. Listen

#RealTalk Take 2 from 2020-05-05T21:52:38

I received a letter that addresses TCK's lack of social cultural role models in certain situations. Role models often provide an important aspect of learning as we find ourselves in a cultural c...

"Self Compassion" with Darci Nealeigh from 2020-04-28T12:00

"Wherever you go, there you are." In this episode, Darci Nealeigh talks about the state of self compassion. She identifies early on how crucial this practice is given the current health pandemic...

"Social Media" with Rhys Pasimio from 2020-04-21T12:00

The world has never been as small as it is with social media. And accessing information has never been so easy. Connecting with loved ones with images and messages from our lives feels amazing. ...

#RealTalk Take 1 from 2020-04-15T04:15:39

"What is the hardest part of being a TCK?" I read a letter written by a TCK from Africa who is raising his children in Asia. Identity, belonging, friendship, and parenting play prominent roles i...

Equilibrium from 2020-04-08T03:45:37

What is the status quo for a TCK? How does a person sustain a state of balance with high stress levels? What do you do when mobility is normal? Just a few thoughts on equilibrium in a mobile, mu...

"Setting Anchor Part 2" with Jon Walthour from 2020-03-31T16:14:54

Stability can be the source of much ambivalence for TCK's--something to wrestle with and long for at the same time. Jon Walthour from TCK Tales and I ...

"Setting Anchor" with Jon Walthour from 2020-03-24T12:00

Two TCK's (Jon Walthour from TCK Tales and myself) talk about the journey of setting anchor in the middle of a mobile life. We talk about the differen...

TCK's in Crisis from 2020-03-17T12:00

I wanted to speak to the TCK's who face our current health crisis, emphasizing strengths that TCK's might bring to the current situation. I hope this encourages you and finds you well.

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"Raising Healthy TCK's" with Lauren Wells from 2020-03-10T16:25:45

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Titles and Tools from 2020-03-03T13:00

How helpful is the label "TCK"? Or any label, for that matter? What is the danger in using a label as you introduce yourself? In this episode I interact with Stephanie Boon's article Listen

"Citizen of the World" with Christina Hoag from 2020-02-25T23:25:27

Author Christina Hoag shares the story of her international heritage and upbringing and her global quest. Christina has amazing stories 

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"Change and Transition" with Julia Gutgsell from 2020-02-18T16:32:47

Julia's global, multicultural upbringing uniquely enables her to connect with expatriates on an empathetic level. Julia decided to use her aptitude for connection combined with her appreciation ...

"Understood" with Tanya Crossman from 2020-02-11T16:48:43

"How I see my TCK work is all about building bridges between people" says Tanya Crossman, author of the book Misunderstood. Tanya has spent yea...

"What It Takes" with Louise Wiles from 2020-02-04T13:00

Expat coach, consultant, writer, podcaster with a background in occupational psychology, Louise Wiles speaks from her firsthand experience traveling the world as well as raising TCK's to address...

"Music Took Me Through" with DC Collard from 2020-01-28T12:00

Artist, musician, and producer DC Collard shares the story of his upbringing in Malaysia and London. DC speaks to the role of music in processing the challenges of his globally mobile life and f...

"From Here Now" with Alyssa Bartling from 2020-01-21T22:37:56

Alyssa starts her story by talking about being from here now, which I believe is an excellent summary of the sense of ongoing transience that many TCK’s claim. Alyssa shares the positive and cha...

"The Story of a Story" with Elizabeth Liang from 2020-01-14T12:50

Elizabeth Liang tells the story of creating the solo show Alien Citizen, which is the story of her international upbringing. Elizabeth talks about the process of finding her story, telling the hard...

"Two Hundred Percent" with Judith Kooyman from 2020-01-07T12:50

TCK Judith Kooyman talks about what growing up in Thailand has meant for her, how her international experiences have contributed to the formation of identity, and the importance of staying actively...

"Valuable Rejection" with Heidi Tunberg from 2019-12-31T12:50

MK Care Coordinator Heidi Tunberg and I talk about one of the most important parts of cultural adaptation: rejection. What does it mean for the TCK to reject culture? How do you know what parts of ...

"Parental Empathy" with Kate Berger from 2019-12-24T12:50

Kate Berger, therapist and founder of the Expat Kid’s Club in Amsterdam, talks about what it means for parents to have empathy first for themselves, then for their children, and how empathy support...

"The Long Game" with Ben Pankow from 2019-12-17T12:50

Ben Pankow shares from his experience growing up in Cameroon and talks about how having a long term perspective fortifies the TCK to get through the hard times. --- Support this podcast: Listen

"Holy Heresies" with Tim Sanford from 2019-12-10T12:50

TCK/MK/therapist/author Tim Sanford, author of I Have To Be Perfect joins us on TCK Care (the Podcast!) to talk about the records that we play in our minds that tell us holy heresies — things like,...

"Gone" with Caleb Cox from 2019-12-03T17:48:53

Caleb Cox, TCK and performer and producer of Going to be Gone shares the story of growing up overseas and how his adaptation skills have guided him in his work. In this episode we talk about naviga...

"Origins Algorithm" with Jane Heinze from 2019-11-26T12:50

Wait no more! TCK and math whiz Jane Heinze created The Official Origins Algorithm to answer the dreaded question, “Where are you from?” Jane has graciously offered to share her algorithm with the...

"Shaped by the Stories" with Eric Ebrahim from 2019-11-19T12:50

Eric shares how his childhood move to the Philippines was influenced by his parents proactively instilling excitement for the work they would do overseas. Furthermore, Eric had the unique experienc...

"TCK Care Collaboration" with Megan Norton from 2019-11-12T12:50

“The world could not be more complicated” says Megan Norton, TCK and co-founder of Intercultural Transitions. Megan talks about how the field of TCK care is growing to meet the complexity of the TC...

"State of Migration" with Daniel Black from 2019-11-05T12:50

TCK Daniel Black speculates on the state of migration that is second nature to many a global nomad. The drive to pursue novelty and excitement can be both empowering and costly. Daniel shares from ...

"David's Final Wish" with Steve and Debra Rowe from 2019-10-29T11:50

Directors of Member Care Steve and Debra Rowe share the story of losing their son while serving in Brasil. They describe the process of grieving David's passing and give tribute to the legacy of lo...

"Chameleon" with Nelson Fuentes from 2019-10-22T11:50

“I wasn’t aware that I was a chameleon until it started hurting.” For someone who has spent his whole life adapting, Nelson has developed profound insight into how he uses his adaptation as a relat...

"When Jeanie Died" with Linda Kelley from 2019-10-15T11:50

TCK Linda Kelley shares the story of losing an orphan in Papua New Guinea. She shares the beauty of her childhood and her aptitude for languages as well as the deep sadness of feeling alone in her ...

"Transition Seminars" with the T-Team from 2019-10-08T11:50

What is a transition seminar, and who benefits from one? Joining me on the show are three people who care deeply for TCK’s and are invested in helping TCK’s make a smooth cultural transition from l...

"The Healthiest Parents" with Risa Hobson from 2019-10-01T11:50

“The healthiest people make the healthiest parents” says TCK and LPC Risa Hobson (cool credentials, right?). She goes on to share advice for families starting out on their international journeys as...

"Deconstructing Privilege" with Anastasia Fuentes from 2019-09-24T11:50

Anastasia shares a struggle that may resonate with many TCK’s — feeling empathy for people and yet being separated from them by the barriers of race, socioeconomic status, politics, or whatever the...

"A Little Piece of the Pie" with Linda Stollfus from 2019-09-17T11:50

Linda Stollfus shares her story of growing up in west Africa and how her TCK experience has served her as a Clinical Social Worker. Linda shares some positive memories of what serving overseas mean...

"Trauma Followed Me" with Beth Stoker from 2019-09-10T11:50

While listening to Beth tell her story, I was shocked to hear that her family experienced two consecutive evacuations in a short span of time. Evacuations are not uncommon to many a TCK, so we delv...

"Advocacy" with Jim and Lisa Black from 2019-09-03T19:06

As former missionaries and parents of four TCK’s with experience serving overseas as well as in missions administration, my parents come on the show to talk about how they advocated for their famil...

"VIP Syndrome" with David Johnson from 2019-08-27T11:50

David Johnson shares his perspective of VIP syndrome — of both feeling uncomfortable in your own skin and having a unique perspective of your surroundings inspired by broadened horizons. A lively s...

"Such A Bubble" with Waciwi from 2019-08-20T11:50

Waciwi calls it like it is. She shares her story with courageous transparency and honesty and challenges the culture and religion that shaped her developmental years. She speaks with passion and vu...

"My Story as I Know It Now" with Tabi Eckert from 2019-08-13T11:50

Tabi Eckert shares a vivid depiction of her early years in Niger, and discusses the family, social, and spiritual dynamics that have shaped her journey. She has a profound way of looking at her own...

"The Means that Make Us Strangers" with Christine Kindberg from 2019-08-06T11:50

Christine, the author of The Means that Make Us Strangers, shares the personal story that compels her writing process as well as content (and as a plus, she shares a sample of her book!). This is a...

"TCK's and Addiction" (Part 2) with Rhys Pasimio from 2019-07-30T11:50

Today we continue the discussion of addictive patterns of behavior with Rhys Pasimio. We will be talking about what addictions are and how to heal from addictive behavior. If you feel like you woul...

"TCK's and Addiction" (Part 1) with Rhys Pasimio from 2019-07-23T11:50

Rhys Pasimio from New Pattern Counseling joins me to talk about the overlap between addictions and TCK’s. In this episode we focus on gaining an understanding of what addictions are and how they wo...

"Of Bridges and Roads" with Jessi Vance from 2019-07-16T11:50

CEO and Founder of Kaleidoscope joins me to talk about how TCK's are naturally predisposed to act as bridge builders between people, to create points of connection over the impassable terrain of di...

"The Benefits and Burdens of Home" with Jen Michel from 2019-07-09T11:50

As Jen discusses her book Keeping Place: Reflections on the Meaning of Home, she talks about the desire for home and the responsibility to create a sense of home for others. “It’s not just about th...

"Leave America" with Harmony Niphakis from 2019-07-02T11:50

Harmony talks about the internal journey she experienced while adapting to life in the States, which is a journey that takes different forms for different people, and is a process that all TCK’s ex...

"The Best and Hardest Part of Being a TCK" with Miriam from 2019-06-25T11:50

Miriam talks about how relationships come and go, contributing to the best and hardest parts of growing up in a mobile, multicultural context. Empathy, a broadened worldview, and exceptional interp...

"The Barometer for Ministry" with Bill Kieselhorst from 2019-06-18T11:50

After taking four children to Nigeria and watching them grow to adulthood, Bill Kieslehorst shares about the struggles of being a TCK’s father, and some of the wisdom that he’s picked up along the ...

"Hiding in the Hallway" with Jeanne Harrison from 2019-06-11T11:50

Jeanne Harrison talks about her experience of returning to America after growing up overseas and shares advice for TCK care personnel and parents. Jeanne has a high awareness for issues common to T...

"I Remember the People" with Daniela Neira from 2019-06-04T11:50

In this week's episode we hear from Dani who spent the first years of her life with her family traveling the world on a ship. Dani reflects on her experiences, especially the sense of community tha...

"Lasting Relationships" with Tita Rannabargar from 2019-05-28T11:50

Tita Rannabargar explains the importance of lasting relationships in the life of a TCK. Everyone benefits from reliable, consistent, loving relationships in their lives. How much more important mig...

"This is Home" with Jon Walthour from 2019-05-21T11:50

In this episode Jon Walthour, creator and host of the podcast TCK Tales, tells the story of moving from Nigeria to Ohio, and relates how his TCK experience has shaped the trajectory of his career p...

"Mother Care" with Susan Miller from 2019-05-14T11:50

Taking a detour from my regular schedule, the founder and president of of Just Moved Ministry joins me for a Mother’s Day special to discuss one of the most important aspects of TCK care…TCK’s moth...

"Guiding the Grief" with Lauren Wells from 2019-05-07T11:55

Cultural Trainer and TCK Program Director of Culture Bound — an organization that specializes in providing language and culture training — and author of the blog TCK Training joins us in this week’...

"The Empty Space" with Omega Weisser from 2019-04-30T11:55

Omega spent much of her childhood with her siblings living continents apart. She joins us on the podcast to talk about her experience and share what it’s like to know your family from a distance. O...

"Positive Repatriation" with Mary Larson from 2019-04-23T11:50

“You’re an American, but you don’t know how to be an American. And you are different but it doesn’t matter what culture you go to around the world, you’re different. But you seem to be able to hand...

"The Nature of Faith" with Gabe Meiers from 2019-04-16T12:00

“Ahora bien, la fe es la certeza de lo que se espera, la convicción de lo que no se ve.” (Hebreos 11:1). This week we hear the story of TCK, missionary, and pastor Gabe Meiers. Gabe shares his pers...

"Walls and Windows: Building Healthy Boundaries" with Luke Bostrom from 2019-04-09T12:00

Life requires balance. Boundaries are no exception. On the one extreme, unhealthy boundaries may mean that anyone has access to the deepest aspects of your soul and can cause irreparable harm. On t...

"Being Heard" with Hannah Mathews from 2019-04-02T12:00

“There is power in being heard” says Hannah Matthews, this week’s guest on TCK Care. Hannah shares how she has been able to poetically process her experience, and how art has brought TCK's togethe...

"How to Tell a Story" with Donna Messenger from 2019-03-26T12:00

One of the questions I like to ask on the podcast is, “Where are you from?” It’s just good fun to let TCK’s grapple with that question, knowing that I completely understand what makes that question...

"Dorm Life" with Joo Hee Jung from 2019-03-19T12:00

What is it like to spend high school living in a dorm? Today we hear from a young lady who shares some of the ups and downs of dorm life and how her experience as a TCK has shaped her relationships...

"Harbor" with Michele Phoenix from 2019-03-12T12:00

Everybody needs people, and TCK’s are no exception. Growing up on the go can make this especially challenging as community tends to flux. TCK Care provider Michele Phoenix is actively supporting TC...

"Taking Time in Transition" with Nat Becker from 2019-03-05T13:00

Taking a gap year can work wonders for dealing with challenging adjustments --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tck-care/suppor...

"The Heart at the Heart of Ministry" with Bret Taylor from 2019-02-26T13:00

Caring for TCK's when the family does ministry together. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tck-care/support

"The Life and Death of Friendships" with David Perhai from 2019-02-19T13:00

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"Not Your Identity" with Darci Nealeigh from 2019-02-12T15:00

I am not a TCK. I am more than the sum of my experiences.

"Ever Multicultural" with Stephen Read from 2019-02-05T13:00

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"What is a TCK?" with Michael Pollock from 2019-01-29T13:00

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