Get the Boots
By Stephanie Cook
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Episodes: 90
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This is the follow-on podcast from "Transcontinental Overload".
Everyone faces tough times. Some are chosen, others are forced upon us. What matters most is how we respond.
This podcast is about real people who have faced real challenges — setbacks, obstacles, loss, or life-altering changes, such as a move abroad — and found a way forward. Each episode dives into a personal story of resilience, courage, and sometimes transformation. My guests share what they went through, what shifted their mindset, and how they learned not just to survive, but to grow.
If you’ve ever wondered how others manage to rise from difficult moments with new strength and perspective, this is the space for you. Honest conversations. Practical wisdom. Hope for the journey ahead.
I'm Stephanie, and I love talking to people and hearing their stories. Moving on from my old podcast, "Transcontinental Overload", where I talked to guests about their experiences of moving and living abroad, I'm expanding my focus to include those who haven't moved countries. After all, life's challenges hit us all sooner or later, whether we've stayed in one country or not.
Join me as we uncover what it truly means to overcome, and how the toughest moments can sometimes open the door to the strongest versions of ourselves.
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89. Giving visibility to the trailing spouse - with Dominique Narciso Kim
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May 20, 2026 |
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88. The beautiful world of multilingualism - with Louise Sverud
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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87. The beauty of solitude - with Megan Nicholls
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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86. Globally Aware: how a week of volunteering can change your life - with Kimberly Haley-Coleman
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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85. Too Sensitive? Think again - with Nadine Prager
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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84. How to feel grounded - with Inga Knysh
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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83. The beauty of transformation - with Inga Knysh
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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82. Welcome to "Get the Boots" - an introduction to my new podcast
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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81. The reality of life as a TCK - with Tanya Crossman
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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80. A TCK on her own terms - with Urmi Hossain
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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79. Ein Herz für San Francisco - mit Frank Marx
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Aug 01, 2025 |
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78. The beauty of Human Design - with Christina Ferschen (Part 2/2)
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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77. Expat on a whim - with Christina Ferschen (Part 1/2)
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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76. From the Alps to the heart of Texas - with Claudia Miller
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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75. Notes from a Perfectionist - Steph's Take
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May 13, 2025 |
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74. Sonne, Heimweh & Community - mit Janine Zöfert
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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73. 5th Anniversary Episode - Steph's Take
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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72. Abenteuer Rückkehr - mit Andrea Zahrte
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Jan 17, 2025 |
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71. A little end of year note - Steph's Take
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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70. US culture shocks - with Viktoria Daute
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Dec 06, 2024 |
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69. Destination Special: Huaraz, Peru - with Ami Furness
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Nov 15, 2024 |
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68. Authenticity and connection in a crazy world - Steph's Take
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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67. Destination Special: Aberdeen - with Catriona Turner
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Nov 01, 2024 |
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66. Making friends and the power of loneliness - with Sarah Siegert
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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65. Mehr als Worte: Sprachen lernen, Kulturen verstehen - mit Vanessa Paisley
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Sep 27, 2024 |
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64. Celebrating life as an Adult TCK - with Shakti Hannie
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Sep 20, 2024 |
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63. Destination Special: Asunción - with Nicole Palazzo
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Sep 14, 2024 |
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62. When expat dreams turn into a fight for survival - with Sabine Schwab
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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61. Notes from a romantic expat - with Iliana Genkova
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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60. Ein Herz für Vintage - mit Susann Reiner
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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59. Going Dutch - with Rossella Davi
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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58. Abenteuer Auswandern - mit Monique Menesi
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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57. Closing the culture gap: the power of vulnerability - with Christian Höferle
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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56. Embracing the mess: Life in a global family - with Mariam Navaid Ottimofiore
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Jun 13, 2024 |
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55. Turning your expat journey into a book - with Catriona Turner
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Dec 15, 2023 |
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54. Humanising education: the importance of emotional intelligence - with Brantley Turner-Bradley
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Sep 15, 2023 |
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53. Written in the stars: How locational astrology can guide your life's story - with Katherine from Bad Days Abroad
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Jun 09, 2023 |
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52. Sex, Lies & Audiotape: why American teenagers don’t get the full story - with Julia & Jeremiah, the Sexvangelicals
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May 11, 2023 |
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51. Just a lil' spring update
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Apr 05, 2023 |
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50. Have dog, will travel! - with Chase Warrington
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Jan 20, 2023 |
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49. Building home within (part 2) - with Lea Misan
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Dec 22, 2022 |
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48. Building home within (part 1) - with Lea Misan
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Dec 21, 2022 |
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47. Expat life through a lens - with Taro Moberly
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Nov 06, 2022 |
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46. Serendipity in Italy - with Kaci Matthews
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Oct 21, 2022 |
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45. Driving, Dating & Dirndls: A Texan in Bavaria – with Alex Katte
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Sep 05, 2022 |
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44. First Impressions - with Stephanie, now a NJ resident
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Mar 09, 2022 |
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43. Survive and thrive in Germany - with Lawin from Pop Your Cultural Cherry
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Jan 14, 2022 |
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42. The Adventures of Aspen Abroad
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Dec 21, 2021 |
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41. The long road to La Dolce Vita - with Jenn Overstreet
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Dec 11, 2021 |
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40. Forks in the road - with Izge Cengiz Ercan
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Oct 31, 2021 |
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39. When life gives you lemons - with Janine Christie
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Oct 19, 2021 |
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38. A Brit walks into a bar in New York - with Megan and Simon Bucknall
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Jul 28, 2021 |
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37. Presque French - with Paul Taylor
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Jul 22, 2021 |
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36. German adventures - with Stephanie "Steffi" Montague
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Jul 06, 2021 |
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35. The transient life of an army nomad - with Brigitta Perez
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Jun 15, 2021 |
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34. A rollercoaster of love - with Corinna Emery
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Jun 10, 2021 |
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33. French bias in the USA - with Marie Thouvenot
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May 24, 2021 |
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32. "You go me on the cookie" - discovering Germany with Dana Newman
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May 11, 2021 |
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31. Turning your life upside down (does anyone read the small print?) - with Cath Brew
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Apr 28, 2021 |
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30. From Nebraska to Tanzania - with Brenda Kimaro
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Apr 15, 2021 |
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29. The dangers of stereotyping - are our differences cultural or character driven? – with Sundae Schneider-Bean
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Apr 08, 2021 |
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28. Standing your ground in Egypt - with Carol El Hawary
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Mar 25, 2021 |
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27. Finding home (and your expat super power) in an unexpected place - with Nicole Palazzo
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Mar 16, 2021 |
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26. A little anniversary message
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Mar 04, 2021 |
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25. Finding your strengths in the transience of expat life - with Katherine from Bad Days Abroad
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Feb 22, 2021 |
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24. Loving your global life - with Martina from Almonds & Sunset
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Feb 08, 2021 |
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23. Dreams, wanderlust and the power of intuition - with David McNeill from Expat Empire
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Jan 15, 2021 |
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22. Turning your expat life into a job - with Feli from Germany
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Jan 06, 2021 |
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21. From expat to immigrant - with Etienne de Bruin
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Dec 21, 2020 |
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20. I'm dreaming of a German Christmas...
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Dec 17, 2020 |
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19. Meet the Germans II - with Rachel Stewart
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Dec 07, 2020 |
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18. Sticking to a plan when you belong nowhere and everywhere - with Oscar Mariani
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Nov 18, 2020 |
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17. Parental guilt, expat bias and the joys of moving with teenagers - with Laura Anderson
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Oct 31, 2020 |
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16. What it's like when you don't fit in a box - with Sophie Durre
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Oct 14, 2020 |
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15. a) Interview with myself - English
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Sep 25, 2020 |
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15. b) Interview mit mir selbst - Deutsch
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Sep 25, 2020 |
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14. Roots, repatriation, and getting to know your post-expat persona - with Terry Anne Wilson
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Sep 08, 2020 |
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13. Lessons from a failed expat - with Nate Ritter
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Aug 24, 2020 |
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12. Creating roots in a global setting - with Jacqueline Jeffries
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Jul 26, 2020 |
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11. Separated by a common language - with Micah Willbrand
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Jul 12, 2020 |
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10. Juggling global family life - with Luise Gutsche
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Jun 29, 2020 |
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9. Blending cultures: Finnish roots and family identity in California - with Maija Lähdesmäki
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Jun 15, 2020 |
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8. Confucius, noodles, and the art of being a global nomad - with Steph Fuccio
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May 31, 2020 |
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7. Meet the Germans! - with Shaun Behrens
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May 04, 2020 |
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6. Trailing spouses, tricky transitions and transforming the Swiss - with Claire Hauxwell
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Apr 20, 2020 |
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5. How to make the most of our expat toolbox - with Kim Adams (part 2)
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Apr 08, 2020 |
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4. Identity, resilience and how to turn expat struggles into strengths - with Kim Adams (Part 1)
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Apr 03, 2020 |
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3. How to expat in Norway and Texas - with Sarah Black
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Mar 16, 2020 |
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2. Banter, belonging and big skies - with Cath Brew
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Mar 09, 2020 |
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1. Introducing Transcontinental Overload - the Podcast
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Mar 06, 2020 |