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Nomadic Diaries

Nomadic Diaries tells the stories, shares the secrets and offers strategies for the challenges that happen when we choose a life lived overseas. Our guests are authors and experts who distill everything from launching to landing back home. Drop in for a listen

Recent Episodes

March 18, 2025

Living Between Worlds: Cathy Rouhana

Support the show Home is Where Your Story Crosses Borders! We aim to inspire expat solutions, by helping you navigate global living with Confidence.
March 11, 2025

Moving From Reality to Fantasy:

How a Nat Geo Producer Became a Storyteller Fiction of Imagination Welcome to the current episode of Nomadic Diaries, where journeys are more than just miles on a map—they're transformations of life and spirit. This week, we'...
March 8, 2025

Something A Little Different - International Women's Voices

Nomadic Diaries Episode: International Women's Day Special Host: Doreen Cumberford In this episode, we have combined the voices of six women who I interviewed over the last year. Each one is unique, works in international and...
Feb. 25, 2025

Moving From Comfort Zones to Superpowers:

Join Doreen Cumberford, the host for a delightful conversation with Margaret Ghielmetti, author of "Brave(ish)," who reveals how living abroad transformed her life from the inside out. Margaret shares her refreshingly honest ...
Feb. 11, 2025

Bridging Hearts and Minds

In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, host Doreen Cumberford sits down with cross-cultural communication expert Kathy Ellis to explore the intricate world of cultural adaptation and repatriation. From her humble beginnings in s...
Feb. 8, 2025

Building Better Insurance For Living Abroad - Andrew Jernigan

What happens when a 13-year-old in Malawi needs emergency medical evacuation, but their insurance has just expired? Andrew Jernigan shares the dramatic story and reveals how proper international insurance can be the differenc...

Recent Blog Posts

Dec. 29, 2024

Why Do Vision Boards Work & How to Build Them!

The Science Behind Vision Boards: Why They Actually Work Have you ever wondered why vision boards have become such a popular tool for personal development? Beyond their aesthetic appeal, these powerful visual tools actually work with your brain's n…

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July 30, 2024

A Mother's Journey: The Road to Motherhood in a Foreign Land

Hold onto your passports, folks! We're about to dive into the wild world of expat motherhood through the eyes of Sarah Deschamps, a supermom who's taken on Japan with a diaper bag in one hand and adventure in the other. Buckle up for a journey fill…

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July 26, 2024

The Power of Supportive Relationships for Expats

  Buckle up, global adventurers! We're diving deep into the thrilling world of expat life, inspired by our recent podcast episode, "Global Minds, Local Hearts: A Roadmap for Expat Thriving." Our guest, the incredible Vashti Kanahele, shared h…

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About the Host

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Doreen Cumberford

Host/Author/Coach/CrossCulturalTrainer

Doreen Cumberford helps globally mobile expats, digital nomads and returnees to create happier, easier and more successful transitions while relocating overseas.

A Certified Coach, 30-year licensed Practitioner, Doreen speaks, writes, and teaches about the principles and practices necessary to navigate mobility from cradle to grave, or from launch to landing with a more ease and grace.

The author of Life in the Camel Lane, Embrace Your Adventure and Arriving Well, she is currently writing Sequel: How To Move Home After Living Overseas.

A native of Scotland, having lived in a wide variety of communities in 8 countries, over four decades and on 4 continents has enabled her to support people who live and travel overseas in creating more satisfying lives and build their dreams no matter where they land.

Reviews

Wisdom and courage

"I am loving listening to the wise words of so many global souls. Condensed goodness for my reluctantly repatriated soul. I am nodding and smiling as so many diverse folks share deeply their learning …"

Expat in exile in Cumbria | Oct. 1, 2023

Practical and Thoughtful Considerations

"The hosts interview true experts that have a wide perspective on expat nomadic travel of all types, work, kids, retirement, etc. Their information and quests provide practical and thoughtful consider…"

ErinAustinGo | Oct. 25, 2023

Nomadic diaries podcast

"This series has insightful interviews with expats from around the world about their experiences and how their worlds have changed."

Gerardo Juan | Oct. 7, 2023

Something lovely to listen to.

"I'm so glad to have discovered Nomadic Diaries! I don't have a lot of time to stop and listen but when I'm on a flight or a long distance bus ride I make a point to catch up on all the episodes. What…"

Sue Pearse | Jan. 3, 2024

Nomadic Diairies opens new worlds

"Having lived most of my life in one country, it’s fascinating to learn about people who have spent their lives living in many different cultures around the world. Nomadic Diaries introduces you to a…"

Alice Verhoeven | Jan. 3, 2024

Very Interesting

"I've listened/watched 4 or 5 of the podcasts, and invariably the guests are very interesting and from an extremely varied backgrounds. The series have held my interest much longer than most podcasts…"

Ron Stephens | Jan. 3, 2024

You read my mind.

"Whenever I listen to your podcasts, I feel as though I'm part of the conversation. You ask the questions I'm thinking, almost as though you've read my mind. And the exchanges are so effortless and re…"

Danita Brisson | Jan. 3, 2024

Insightful, interesting & Practical

"The Nomadic Diaries Podcast is a treasure trove of insightful global travelers who share their rich experiences and valuable advice, tips and lessons learned. Each interview is unique and interesting."

Jean Marie DiGiovanna | Jan. 3, 2024

Review of Interview with Louise Wiles

"Fred York I tremendously enjoyed the interview with Louise Wiles and her experiences of travel to multiple cultures. Her insights about adapting to another culture by modifying and expanding one's e…"

Fred York | Jan. 18, 2024

Compassionate, Inquisitive, Insightful

"joeldavidbond , Compassionate, Inquisitive, Insightful Doreen was exceptionally kind and compassionately inquisitive. A superb host and interview who really knew how to elicit some depth!"

Joel Bond | June 20, 2002

Compassionate, Inquisitive, Insightful

"Doreen was exceptionally kind and compassionately inquisitive. A superb host and interview who really knew how to elicit some depth!"

Joel Bond | June 24, 2002

Compassionate, Inquisitive, Insightful

"Doreen was exceptionally kind and compassionately inquisitive. A superb host and interview who really knew how to elicit some depth!"

joeldavidbond | Feb. 7, 2024

Insights that are Not Just Useful to Ex Pats

"These podcasts run the gamut from where to start in considering a move to how to deal upon reentering one's home country, but with lots of other life-long learning insights in between. Doreen and Sha…"

Jeanette Feuer | March 11, 2024

The pod for YOU!

"If you are into other peoples adventures, and experiences out in the world, this podcast is for you! Doreen asks pivotal questions, and is wise and compassionate! Check it out!"

Bitsyboorud | April 5, 2024

Informative

"I've listened to-- and learned from a couple of episodes. Doreen asks questions of her guests that are informed by her own extensive travels and her guests end up providing useful information and ins…"

Ann B. | Aug. 7, 2024

An intelligent and easy listen!

"Love the host with her insightful questions and commentary...and the guests? Delightful! I learn something every single time...and feel like I'm sitting there right with them-an easy show to love!"

Kirsten Rudberg | Sept. 5, 2024

Great listening

"It’s always such a pleasure listening to the conversations between Doreen and her guests. Even while traveling it’s the best time to spend and listen. Very insightful and interesting and different to…"

jack_747 | April 10, 2024

Enlightening, Educational, and Entertaining - ¡Bien hecho!

"I stumbled across Nomadic Diaries and fell in love with it. Doreen is an amazing podcast host who provides invaluable insights into the world of living abroad, expatriation, repatriation, nomadic lif…"

Renata | Nov. 3, 2024

Great Resource for Those Thinking of Relocating!

"I so enjoyed being part of Nomadic Diaries! Doreen is a terrific interviewer, eliciting personal and detailed information about the experience of living in a new country. What a great resource!"

Kelly Hayes-Raitt | Nov. 5, 2024

Experience and Connection shines through

"I love listening to Doreen and her guests. She knows how to connect and get the conversation going and her extensive experience as a global nomad shines through. For anyone considering a global nom…"

Maria Garaitonandia | Nov. 5, 2024

Spirit of Adventure in a Podcast

"I think this podcast is an allrounder in the field of global mobility and intercultural communication, joining the dots of global living and helping those living between cultures feel at home in thes…"

Vanessa Paisley | Nov. 7, 2024

A comforting and enriching Podcast

"Each episode is rich with positive, encouring messages and insightfull knowledge. So many experts interviewed and always a welcoming atmosphere. Thank you so very much!"

Carmela | Nov. 8, 2024

The latest insights on repatriation.

"These podcasts are so interesting and resonating for anyone who has gone through repatriation transition. Kudos to @Doreen Cumberford. She is the go-to gal on current repatriation trends."

Terri McGinnis | Nov. 17, 2024

great questions & thought provoking answers

"Whether you are an expat, repat, avid traveler or simply globally minded, Nomadic Diaries will lift the curtain on experiences that you might relate to, entice you to go places, answer your questions…"

Iliana Genkova | Nov. 21, 2024

A vast library of topics and insights!

"Nomadic Diaries has done a really impressive job of bringing in a broad variety of voices and insights covering so many aspects of the TCK/international/expat experience – there really is something f…"

Chris O'Shaughnessy | Dec. 7, 2024