Nomadic Diaries
Welcome to Nomadic Diaries, the podcast that goes beyond travel tales to help you thrive abroad.
We're here for you, fellow expats and nomads. Through in-depth conversations with those living extraordinary lives overseas, we uncover the mindsets, habits, and strategies that turn global living into profound personal growth.
Feeling unsettled by constant moves or struggling to adapt? We've got you covered. Each episode is packed with real wisdom to help you navigate challenges, expand your perspectives, and design your dream lifestyle – no matter where you call home.
Join us to discover how your expatriate or nomadic experience can be a powerful vehicle for self-discovery and personal evolution. Because living abroad should be more than just collecting passport stamps – it's about becoming the best version of yourself.
Nomadic Diaries
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 "Building Bridges: Can We Love and Relate in a Polarized World."
Michael shares his rich experiences and the nuanced challenges faced by his wife and children by virtue of their relationship and biculturalism.
⚡Building Bridges Across the Great Divide⚡
In this episode, we tackled one of the biggest challenges facing humans today.
Here are the big takeaways:
The Role of Expats in Their Children’s Lives:
Michael underscores the importance of active involvement in the educational and social activities of our children to help them navigate the complexities of growing up between cultures.
Bicultural Challenges:
Insights into the personal challenges faced by Michael’s family, highlighting the tug-of-war between maintaining one’s cultural identity and assimilating into a new environment while constantly building love and connection.
Societal Expectations and Labels:
The necessity of developing empathy and understanding in today's divided world and how it looks so different from generation to generation came up.
Expat Challenges and Inspirations:
Michael talks about the bravery needed to live abroad and what motivates individuals to take this significant step, which we can all relate to as each of us has taken a bold step in the direction of living a different lifestyle called overseas.
Connect with Michael at any of the links below:
https://sullyworks.com/
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whereareyoufrom
https://linktr.ee/sullyworks
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