Today's episode is for all the aspiring writers out there and, of course, their equally important enthusiastic readers! My guest is Catriona Turner, a seasoned expat and newly published author. Her memoir, "Nest - a Memoir of Home on the Move"

54. Humanising education: the importance of emotional intelligence - with Brantley Turner-Bradley

Sep 15th, 2023 1h 24m

My guest today is an education warrior: Brantley Turner-Bradley, East Asia Education Director for Dwight Schools.Born in Brooklyn, NY, Brantley spent 25 years of her life in China and is raising three TCKs with her husband. We spoke in June, wh

53. Written in the stars: How locational astrology can guide your life's story - with Katherine from Bad Days Abroad

Jun 9th, 2023 1h 19m

Today's guest is Katherine, who was a guest on my podcast two years ago, an expat coach, writer, and locational astrologer. Using my own journey as an example, we're traveling the world looking at some of the places I've lived in or visited, an

52. Sex, Lies & Audiotape: why American teenagers don’t get the full story - with Julia & Jeremiah, the Sexvangelicals

May 11th, 2023 1h 24m

We're going really deep today! My guests are American family and sex therapists Julia & Jeremiah, who currently live in Utrecht, The Netherlands. They are the founders of "Sexvangelicals - the sex education the church didn't want you to have",

51. Just a lil' spring update

Apr 5th, 2023 9m 44s

Hey, it's me, I'm still here!Just a little update from yours truly. The sound isn't very good as I recorded this in the car, but at least it's a little sign of life! In a nutshell: I'm spending more time writing these days than on the podcast,

50. Have dog, will travel! - with Chase Warrington

Jan 20th, 2023 1h 10m

My guest today is Chase, an American currently based in Spain and Germany. Chase works as Head of Remote at Doist, a pioneer of distributed work that specializes in productivity software. He is responsible for developing and executing the compa

49. Building home within (part 2) - with Lea Misan

Dec 22nd, 2022 54m 14s

In our second conversation, Lea and I jump right back in and pick up a few subjects we mentioned in Episode 48.This time we dig even further into our expat minds, and Lea takes me deep into Jewish cultural history and how it's shaped the collec

48. Building home within (part 1) - with Lea Misan

Dec 21st, 2022 1h 7m

Today's episode is the first of two parts - I'm talking to Lea Misan, London-based author, psychotherapist and coach, as well as trauma counsellor. She's the executive director of UK charity Act for Change, and has worked extensively with expat

47. Expat life through a lens - with Taro Moberly

Nov 6th, 2022 1h 2m

We're venturing east today, to Japan! My guest is Taro, a Kyoto based photographer, who grew up in California, but decided to explore his heritage and moved to Japan in his twenties.We talk about what it's like to be a foreigner in a country th

46. Serendipity in Italy - with Kaci Matthews

Oct 21st, 2022 1h 30m

My guest today is another Texas girl! I do love my Texans, and Kaci is no exception. Originally from Houston, and in need of a new direction in life, she decided to try her luck at a job posting in Rome. Fast forward a few years, and her home i

45. Driving, Dating & Dirndls: A Texan in Bavaria – with Alex Katte

Sep 5th, 2022 1h 5m

Today's guest has made me miss not only one, but two places! Alex Katte, originally from Houston, TX, lives near Munich with her German husband and new baby son. We discuss the weird similarities between Bavarian and Texan cultures, the joys of

44. First Impressions - with Stephanie, now a NJ resident

Mar 9th, 2022 12m 6s

A little glimpse into my new surroundings! I've not had time or energy to set up new interviews with other expats, so today it's just yours truly, sharing some thoughts and updates from my new home in New Jersey. I'm reading out my latest blog

43. Survive and thrive in Germany - with Lawin from Pop Your Cultural Cherry

Jan 14th, 2022 1h 4m

Here's my belated last episode of 2021 to kick off 2022! My guest is another expat in Germany, Lawin from the Philippines.We chat about Lawin's unexpected journey to becoming a European resident, his somewhat frosty welcome in Germany and what

42. The Adventures of Aspen Abroad

Dec 21st, 2021 1h 3m

Here it is, my last episode of the year! I'm talking to Aspen, an American who grew up in Hawaii and has been based in Munich, Germany, for the last nine years. Our conversation ranges from discussing cultural differences including the vastly d

41. The long road to La Dolce Vita - with Jenn Overstreet

Dec 11th, 2021 1h 9m

This is a Thanksgiving special! Just kidding, but we recorded it on Thanksgiving day, and so there's a fair amount of festive talk in this conversation. My guest is Jenn, an American who's been living in Rome for the last four years. We talk ab

40. Forks in the road - with Izge Cengiz Ercan

Oct 31st, 2021 58m 45s

Today's guest is Izge, who grew up in Turkey, left her home country to study in the US, worked in various locations. and then decided to move back and forth a few times. She now feels like a complete mix of the two countries and slightly at odd

39. When life gives you lemons - with Janine Christie

Oct 19th, 2021 1h

Today's guest is Janine, a Canadian expat in Valencia, Spain. Janine left Canada over 14 years ago, but never planned to stay this long. Cupid had other plans, however, and she ended up staying, and after initial bumps in the road, is now fully

38. A Brit walks into a bar in New York - with Megan and Simon Bucknall

Jul 28th, 2021 1h 17m

Hello, I'm back! Today I don't have just one guest, but two! Married couple Megan from the US and Simon from the UK are on the show to tell us their story and share some insights into the differences between their countries."Great Britain and A

37. Presque French - with Paul Taylor

Jul 22nd, 2021 1h 9m

Today's guest is someone you might have heard of if you're a) Francophile, and/or b) a comedy enthusiast. Paul Taylor is a British stand-up comedian who lives in Paris with his French wife and daughter, and performs both in English and French.

36. German Adventures - with Stephanie "Steffi" Montague

Jul 6th, 2021 1h 3m

My guest today is my namesake Steffi, originally from the UK, who's lived in Southern Germany for a couple of years now. She calls herself an unexpected expat, and had never anticipated a move, or having to learn another language. Of course we

35. The transient life of an army nomad - with Brigitta Perez

Jun 15th, 2021 51m 22s

Today's guest is Brigitta, a Hungarian with some Canadian roots, who's married to an American. And not just any American, but a member of the US Army. We talk about what it's like to deal with the many moves and ups and downs of army life, how

34. A rollercoaster of love - with Corinna Emery

Jun 10th, 2021 1h 16m

My guest today is Corinna, a fellow German in the US. Corinna currently lives in Cape Cod with her American husband and two children, although they hadn't planned to live there, and might still up sticks and relocate.Corinna's story resonated w

33. French bias in the USA - with Marie Thouvenot

May 24th, 2021 1h 3m

My guest today is Marie, a fellow European bringing up kids in the United States. Born in France, Marie lives in Michigan with her American husband and two children. We talk about what it's like to try and maintain your mother tongue as the m

32. "You go me on the cookie" - discovering Germany with Dana Newman

May 11th, 2021 1h 3m

My guest today is Dana, an American in Munich, Germany. Dana is a seasoned YouTuber, and her channel, Wanted Adventure, is an absolute favourite of mine. She is also the author of a really funny and insightful book about learning German, You G

31. Turning your life upside down (does anyone read the small print?) - with Cath Brew

Apr 28th, 2021 59m 54s

My guest today is Cath, who was a guest on my show over a year ago, and it was so good to be able to continue our conversation. It's not easy to have a flowing conversation and then try to fit it into an hour-long episode, so I was more than pl