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Repatriation Episodes

People who are globally mobile move forward with momentum and ease; however many of us did not find repatriation fell into the category of ease and grace. This subject will cover the who, why, what, where, best practices and dream building techniques for a sustainable return to your home country.
Nov. 8, 2024

Re-Entry Series 8: Hidden Grief!

How do you navigate the complex journey of grieving an old life while building a new one? In today's episode of Nomadic Diaries, the Re-Entry Series, we look into the often overlooked topic of grief during repatriation. Doree...

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Nov. 7, 2024

Re-Entry Series 7: Family Versus Profession

Have you ever felt the profound challenge of transplanting your entire life from one country to another? In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, the Re-Entry Series, host Linda Mueller chatted with the incredible Tanja Pleis, an ...

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Nov. 6, 2024

Re-Entry Series 6: Reading From Arriving Well

In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, the Re-Entry Series, Linda Mueller reads from Arriving Well: Stories About Identity, Belonging, and Rediscovering Home After Living Abroad. Arriving Well is a compilation of five raw, compe...

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Nov. 5, 2024

Re-Entry Series 5: The Emotional Toll of Repatriation

Have you ever grappled with the upheaval of moving countries and then moving back? In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, the Re-Entry Series, hosts Doreen Cumberford and Linda Mueller engage with cross-cultural coach Jerry Jone...

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Nov. 4, 2024

Re-Entry Series 4: Vision Building

Today’s episode of the Re Entry Series, focuses on the Vision Building for your repatriation journey. We discuss the importance of creating a vivid, emotional, and sensory-rich vision of your desired future state to navigate ...

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Nov. 3, 2024

Re-Entry Series 3: Finding Inspiration

Do you ever feel like the invisible side of you gets lost in the chaos of repatriating back home? In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, host Doreen Cumberford and co-host Linda Mueller dive into the spiritual or invisible aspec...

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Nov. 2, 2024

RE Series 2: A Suitcase Story with Renata Urban

Welcome to a short but pithy episode of the Re-Entry Series of Nomadic Diaries. Here, we dive into the complexities of repatriation with Renata Urban, an expert in language training and intercultural communications. Renata sh...

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Nov. 1, 2024

Re-Entry Series 1: Launch Conversation with Doreen Cumberford & Linda…

Welcome to the introductory episode of the Nomadic Diaries Reentry Series! Hosts Doreen Cumberford and Linda Mueller set the stage for this 30-day podcast journey focused on repatriation and reentry. Discover the structure of...

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Oct. 29, 2024

When Cultures Collide: From India's We to America's Me

In this episode, we sit down with cultural anthropologist James Richardson to explore how his experiences living in diverse cultures - especially India - have profoundly shaped his perspectives on relationships and commitment...

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Oct. 1, 2024

The Empathy Games: Where Everybody Wins!

In our new modern world where diverse teams and international collaboration are the norm, the ability to communicate effectively across cultures while engaging empathy is really important. Shownotes: Welcome to the Nomadic Di...

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Sept. 3, 2024

From Third Culture Kid to Citizen Diplomat: Kristen Rudberg

Exploring the Benefits of Identity, Diversity & Global Heartedness! 🌍 Embracing Diversity and Cultural Adaptability 🌈 Join host Doreen Cumberford as she explores the transformative power of multicultural experiences with gues...

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June 18, 2024

What Do Jet Lag, Humor And Cutlery Have to do With Cultural Adaptation

- Embracing Cultural Diversity: In this insightful episode, Chris Shawnessy, a seasoned cross-cultural expert, takes us on an enriching exploration of understanding and navigating the nuances of cultural diversity. Brace your...

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May 28, 2024

The Expat's Portable Identity

Welcome to Michael Sullivan's episode on Nomadic Diaries called The Expat's Portable Identity. Michael is currently a Goodwill Ambassador with the US Department of State in Turkey and is currently penning a book titled "Buil...

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