Episode 36: Back with even more research, Lauren Wells and Tanya Crossman of TCK Training (www.tcktraining.com) join us to share their latest insights helping TCKs and their families address the challenges of a globally mobile lifestyle. The journey includes stopping to admire the beauty of numbers, how sociological mad scientists interpret childhood perceptions and misperceptions, … Continue reading Mitigating Risk Research
Episode 35: Strategic planning for kitchen wars and some advice on how to stop wallowing... just a couple of topic-stops Chris and Jerry make with their esteemed guest, Joe George as he talks about Solution Focused Therapy. We'll learn about the power of reframing, avoiding the “why”, and so much more about getting to where … Continue reading Focusing on Solutions
Episode 34: Cat farts, fizzles, and our most natural intro ever… Chris and Jerry bring on a guest writer that's all the rage right now: AI. Where will it take us, does it have cross-cultural application, is it coming for our jobs - or either one of our listeners?! You'll have to tune in to … Continue reading Artificially Intelligent Cat Farts
Episode 33: This modest podcast was lovingly cobbled together on foundational concepts surrounding TCKs (Third Culture Kids). For our 33rd episode we revisit the those concepts to see what's changed, what's stayed the same, what tents have expanded, what hallways are busy, and what not to take for granted in the exciting world of TCKs. … Continue reading Back to Basics
Episode 32: Chris and Jerry enjoy being in the company of one of the best humans in the world, Josh Altmanshofer (who happens to be a long-time-listener, first-time-caller)! Together they meander through discussion on common misconceptions about TCKs, the pain of unexpected departures, and have some meta-deep reflections on the surprisingly monocultural nature of cross-cultural … Continue reading Monster-Trucks: The TCK of Vehicles
Pordenone, Italy https://youtu.be/pNlXzusw49M I recently flew through London’s Heathrow airport, and I happened to land on the first day of the UK’s official withdrawal from the European Union. I must admit, I didn’t necessarily feel like things felt any more British than usual… which isn’t surprising. But it made me think about the reality that … Continue reading Brexit & Zero-Sum Games
Dubai, United Arab Emirates https://youtu.be/kHV8aYRkMvk This week I am in Dubai, and one thing that I always try to make time for while in Dubai is a stop at Global Village. Global Village is a pretty large park on the outskirts of the city that recreates famous architecture, food, and even dances from various countries … Continue reading Global Village
Bahrain https://youtu.be/SxUiyv6YPZ8 I’ve just landed in Bahrain and I feel a deep sense of shame. Not at being in Bahrain, that’s pretty exciting – I feel shame for my behavior on arrival as I cleared immigration. You see I’ve been to Bahrain before, though it’s been a few years – and I am fortunate enough … Continue reading Complacency
Oregon, United States https://youtu.be/mc_XtJBxxFw We’re nearing the end of what much of Western culture considers the holiday season… and I have been on the ground, in the same country, for THIRTY-SEVEN DAYS. That’s a really long time for me. I learned a while ago that change almost always causes some degree of stress – but … Continue reading Home for the Holidays
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