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Helping TCKs Find Their Place in the World with Ruth Van Reken | TRP 25
It's Tea Time Somewhere
12/03/18 • 42 min
On today’s podcast, we have a guest who might be familiar to many: Ruth Van Reken, author of Letters Never Sent, and Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds.Growing up overseas before there was a concrete explanation of Third Culture Kids, Ruth had to navigate through the emotions, gifts, and baggage of a cross-cultural lifestyle on her own. Now she does her best to raise awareness of these joys and struggles so that families can be well equipped for these experiences. Listen as she shares her life story and answers some questions suggested by listeners about the tools and methods she has learned to help develop the capacity of these TCKS to be a positive influence on the world.
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Making Time for New Adventures with Sara Beth | TRP 09
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09/16/17 • 44 min
Sometimes we don't think we "have the time" to embark on anything new. No time for exercise, no time for writing, no time to start a new hobby (or pick an old one back up). The idea seems dreamy but you're convinced your schedule is simply too packed to add anything else. Sara Beth certainly thought this same thing when considering whether or not she should join her husband in training for a triathlon. She had plenty of good reasons not to: homeschooling five kids, bouncing back and forth between city life and mountain life, the dangerous levels of pollution that tend to happen in China, the fact that she didn't have an athletic bone in her body. Sara Beth was convinced there was no time to start anything new, until she looked at her schedule and realized she could be making better use of the time. Not only has this new adventure (in her case, training for a triathlon) helped her overall well-being as an expat living in Western China, it's changed her whole family for the better too.
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Going "Home" with Lauren Pinkston | TRP 26
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08/29/19 • 37 min
On the difficult days of expat life, we might be guilty of daydreaming about "going home." But then, we snap ourselves out of it and declare, "what doesn't kill me only makes me stronger!" We pick ourselves up by the bootstraps and march forward, determined to stay the course and not let anything threaten to send us packing. Over time, pride takes over and suddenly we think "going home" is equal to "quitting." But what if it's EXACTLY what the Lord is calling us to do? What if going home is the next RIGHT step to take? Join us as we chat with returning guest, Lauren Pinkston, on the topic of going "home."
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Questions discussed during this episode:
When you moved overseas, did you think it was going to be forever?
When you started thinking about coming back to your passport country, walk me through what that looked like. Was it just because your 5-year contract was coming to an end?
What were the confirmations to move back?
How did you work through the bitterness and resentment and get to a place where you were ok going back to the U.S.?
Did you have any fears about how you would be viewed once you got back to the United States?
How did you finish well? What were some of the things you did before you got on that plane that has allowed you to live in more freedom being back in North America?
Now that you’re on the other side, what was it like landing and still having the hardships you carried with you from Southeast Asia?
Now that you’ve been through the whole process, how has it been confirmed that this was the right thing for your family?
What’s on the horizon for you?
New Beginnings | Episode 01
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01/06/21 • 34 min
We'll be chatting about our most recent ‘new beginnings’, what we learned through it, and the unexpected blessings each experience brought us.
Check out our show notes for links to all the things we talked about in this episode.
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Fostering TCK (Third Culture Kid) Friendships | Episode 02
It's Tea Time Somewhere
01/23/21 • 35 min
Our discussion this week is all about TCK friendships. This topic can be a tough one, but it's oh so important for the health and happiness of our kiddos in their life overseas.
In this episode we break down the discussion into the Early Years, the Middle Years (aka "The Hay Day of School Age Kids"), and then on into the Tween and Teen Years. We talk about things we have done to help our kids develop friendships, our successes and failures, how our perspectives have shifted over the years, and what it looks like to be proactive in creating opportunities for our kids to find friendship.
We don't claim to be experts on this topic, but we hope you come away with an encouraged heart, and more than anything, we hope you see that you are not alone. If your mama heart is struggling as you navigate friendships alongside your TCK's, know that you are definitely not the only one. So, grab a cuppa and settle in for some encouragement, because it's tea time somewhere!
Check out our show notes for links to all the things we talked about in this episode.
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Overseas for the Long Haul | Episode 03
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02/03/21 • 48 min
When you moved overseas did you have a plan for how long you would stay? Did you imagine you'd be there for a long time, or are you considering staying longer than you originally planned? In this episode we had a conversation with Kim, our friend in Ukraine, about living overseas for the long haul. We talked about our initial plans when we moved overseas, persevering through times of doubt and hardship, and what we do, proactively, to remain and thrive in our life overseas.
Whether you plan to stay overseas for 2 years or 20 years, we hope this episode will be a blessing to you, and also a practical help. You are not alone! So grab your tea and your earbuds and let your heart be encouraged in this episode of "It's Tea Time Somewhere."
Check out our show notes for links to all the things we talked about in this episode.
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Moving, Arriving, and Landing (Abroad) without Face-Planting | Episode 05
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03/11/21 • 40 min
At long last, Alicia is back! She's recovered from her whirlwind trip back to Indonesia, and her return inspired today's episode about moving overseas for the first time. In this episode, we discussed how we prepared when we first moved overseas, how we handled (and still handle) those wretched goodbyes, and what helped us when we landed in a new culture.
This discussion will hopefully be a practical help to all the newbies out there who are preparing for the big move, but also an encouragement to the long-timers. There are ways we can be welcoming and helpful to people landing overseas for the first time, and that kindness can make all the difference in the world.
Check out our show notes for links to all the things we talked about in this episode.
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There are so many ways to get involved in our community.
Join us on Instagram.
Interact with other expats on our private Facebook group.
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Get monthly curated resources monthly via our newsletter.
Connect with Denise
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Floor Drains, Finger Crinkles, and Other House Management Essentials | Episode 04
It's Tea Time Somewhere
02/23/21 • 37 min
Where are all our housekeeping fans? {crickets, crickets}
Okay, so house cleaning and home management might not top our list of fun pastimes, but they are a necessary part of this overseas life. Whether you keep a sparkling clean house, or you fall into the “God bless this mess” camp, this episode is for you. Our friend, Sharon, joined us to talk all about our home management personalities, household help, and fun tips for keeping up with the demands of life in a busy home. And what house management discussion wouldn't be complete without talking about finger crinkles and floor drains?
Take a break from those dishes. Put your ear buds in and your feet up, ‘cause it’s tea time somewhere!
Check out our show notes for links to all the things we talked about in this episode.
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There are so many ways to get involved in our community.
Join us on Instagram.
Interact with other expats on our private Facebook group.
Search for expat articles on our blog.
Get monthly curated resources monthly via our newsletter.
Connect with Denise
Connect with Melissa
Connect with Sharon
Connect with Alicia
You Asked: We Answered | Episode 6
It's Tea Time Somewhere
03/25/21 • 49 min
In this episode, we’re doing our first round of “ask us anything.” We had so many questions from listeners there was no way to answer all, but we do discuss our friendship, how to maintain long-distance friendships and family relationships, meeting neighbors with limited language, and embarrassing moments (well, we only had time to share ONE moment this time because Melissa’s story took us by surprise). We also give some rapid-fire answers to questions about books, pets, and what goodies we shove in our suitcases.
Check out our show notes for links to all the things we talked about in this episode.
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There are so many ways to get involved in our community.
Join us on Instagram.
Interact with other expats on our private Facebook group.
Search for expat articles on our blog.
Get monthly curated resources monthly via our newsletter.
Connect with Denise
Connect with Melissa
Connect with Alicia
Finding Your Place as a Trailing Spouse with Tawni Sattler | TRP 29
It's Tea Time Somewhere
12/26/19 • 42 min
Married or single, it’s likely you have struggled at some point with finding joy and purpose in the tasks expected of you in your life abroad. In Tawnie’s experience of becoming a “trailing spouse”-the spouse who isn’t working full-time- those expectations can be challenging and isolating. In this episode, she shares vulnerably about leaving her career in the states behind, and her journey to find her own passion and purpose while living overseas. Tawnie reminds us that finding outlets outside of ministry and work that align with our talents and passions can help prevent burnout and lead to a more fulfilling life.
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QUESTIONS ASKED THIS EPISODE:
How would you explain a “trailing spouse?”
"When you moved to Vienna, your career stopped. Was that because you weren’t allowed to find another job or it just didn’t work out?
Were you told that you would be expected to put your time into the school where your husband worked, or was it an expectation once you got there?
Did you find yourself in a place where you needed to create balance between what you were asked to do and what you wanted to do?
When did things start turning around where you found your footing?
What’s your vocational background?
Did you feel pressure of expectations from people around you that it was selfish to do things for yourself, or did you feel freedom to just be who you are?
How do you handle the things that you don’t necessarily enjoy but need to be done anyway?
How would you encourage women who are in the same place you have been?
What’s a God-moment you’ve had since you’ve moved overseas?
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FAQ
How many episodes does It's Tea Time Somewhere have?
It's Tea Time Somewhere currently has 75 episodes available.
What topics does It's Tea Time Somewhere cover?
The podcast is about Culture, Expat, Christianity, Society & Culture, Personal Journals, Religion & Spirituality, Podcasts and Missions.
What is the most popular episode on It's Tea Time Somewhere?
The episode title 'This Global Pandemic with Kim in Ukraine | TRP 32' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on It's Tea Time Somewhere?
The average episode length on It's Tea Time Somewhere is 39 minutes.
How often are episodes of It's Tea Time Somewhere released?
Episodes of It's Tea Time Somewhere are typically released every 17 days, 5 hours.
When was the first episode of It's Tea Time Somewhere?
The first episode of It's Tea Time Somewhere was released on Apr 27, 2017.
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