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Unpacked with Anna & Emma is a podcast for diplomatic partners navigating a life in constant transition. Each episode dives into the real, unfiltered experiences behind global moves- from identity and purpose to the moments of doubt and quiet growth along the way.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re more than the supporting role or tired of shrinking to fit someone else’s story, this space is for you. We explore what it takes to feel grounded when life keeps shifting and how to start showing up fully, wherever you are in the world.
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Ep 26: Growing Up Globally A Teen’s Perspective on Diplomatic Life with Elina
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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Ep 25: Raising Teenagers Overseas Supporting Identity, Education and Belonging in Diplomatic Life
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May 19, 2026 |
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Ep 24: From Diplomat Child to Diplomat Spouse A Conversation with Shaden and the Story Behind Adam the Tiny Diplomat
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May 05, 2026 |
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Ep 23: Raising Babies Overseas Building Support and Community in Diplomatic Life
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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Ep 22: Navigating Pregnancy Overseas Starting Your Parenting Journey in Diplomatic Life
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Ep 21: Making Your Career Work Overseas Practical Tools for Diplomatic Partners
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Ep 20: Anna’s Experience of Drawdown Navigating Crisis and Uncertainty in Diplomatic Life
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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Ep 19: Do I Give Up My Career to Go Overseas for My Partner?
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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Ep 18: Navigating Uncertainty and Control at Post From Arrival to Departure
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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Ep 17: From Bidding to Arrival- Choosing a Post Without All the Answers
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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Ep 16: Living in the Waiting Room- Coping with Uncertainty & Last-Minute Change
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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Ep 15: Our End-of-Year Wrap up – Pride, Gratitude & Lessons Learned
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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Ep 14: The Magic Formula for Thriving Abroad- A Special Conversation with Giulia
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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Ep 13: Finding Your People Abroad- Why Adult Friendships Are Hard & How to Build Them with Ease
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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Ep 12: Staying Connected When You’re Far Apart- Nurturing Long-Distance Relationships
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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Ep 11: The Third Person in Your Relationship- When the Job Comes Home
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Ep 10: When Is It Time to Stop Moving? When Constant Relocation No Longer Feels Right
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Ep 9: The Hidden Price of Dependence- Money, Power, and Partnership in Diplomatic Life
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Ep 8: Inside the Bubble- Social Dependency and the Diplomatic Spouse
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Ep 7: The Diplomatic Reset- Routines, Independence, and Your “Real” New Year
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Ep 6: Are You Becoming More Dependent Than You Realise?
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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Ep 5: Reinvention & Portfolio Careers- What is My Purpose?
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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Ep 4: The Invisible Load that Partners Carry
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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Ep 3: Why Summer Feels So Hard- Navigating Transition Season
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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Pilot 2: Meet Emma — The Zestie Life
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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Pilot 1: Meet Anna — Not Just a Spouse
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Jul 01, 2025 |