Nomadic Diaries: Mastering Global Transitions
Where Global Living Transforms Lives
Imagine a life where every border crossed becomes a doorway to personal transformation!
Welcome to Nomadic Diaries, the podcast that turns international adventures into extraordinary personal journeys. We're not just telling travel stories. We're uncovering the raw, unfiltered experiences of expats and global nomads who have transformed uncertainty into opportunity.
Each episode dives deep into the hearts and minds of extraordinary individuals who've turned geographical transitions into powerful paths of self-discovery. Are you an expat feeling lost between worlds? A digital nomad seeking more than just scenic backdrops? This podcast is your compass.
We explore the real-life challenges and insights of international living, sharing genuine stories, practical strategies, and life-changing wisdom from those who've navigated the complex terrain of global mobility.
Nomadic Diaries is more than just a podcast – it's a platform for connection, understanding, and personal growth. We believe that living abroad isn't about collecting stamps in a passport, but about expanding the boundaries of who you can become. Join us as we explore how stepping outside your comfort zone can be the most profound journey of personal growth you'll ever undertake.
Your global adventure starts here – where every mile traveled is a mile of transformation.
Nomadic Diaries: Mastering Global Transitions
Belonging Through Transitions
This special installment of the Nomadic Diaries podcast dives deep into the subject of belonging as it relates to nomads, expatriates, third culture kids (TCKs), and cross-cultural kids (CCKs).
Host Doreen Cumberford and co-host Megan Norton-Newbanks are joined by Author and Coach, Carolyn Grant to discuss the emotional geography of transitions, the process of resettling, and the personal and community-wide strategies for fostering a true sense of belonging.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Transitions vs. Change:
Carolyn provides a powerful framework distinguishing external changes (like moving countries) from internal transitions (the psychological adaptation). She likens transition to a bridge with several emotional "markers"—from feeling settled, through phases of chaos and exhaustion, to finally feeling a sense of belonging in a new place. - Personal Stories & Analogies:
Carolyn shares her own experience as an "accidental immigrant," highlighting the hidden losses only noticed years later. She uses evocative metaphors like "the ear of the hippo" to express the way deep emotions and losses are often beneath the surface. - Normalizing Transition:
Through discovering the work of William Bridges and David Pollock, Carolyn and Megan emphasize how helpful it is to realize these feelings are normal -not a sign of personal failure or lack, but a universal part of the expat and nomadic experience. - In-Person vs. Online Belonging:
The group discusses the richness of face-to-face empathy and connection versus the limitations (but still the value) of online communities, particularly during the COVID pandemic. - Inclusive Framework for TCKs/CCKs & Hidden Immigrants:
The podcast explores identity beyond nationality and ethnicity, including stories from adoption and cross-cultural upbringing—how difference is not always visible or acknowledged. - Tools and Strategies for Rebuilding Belonging:
- Grieve the Losses: Name and process what you’re leaving behind.
- Initiate Connections: Seek out groups, mentors, faith communities, and activities.
- Embrace Fitting In vs. Belonging: Understand that true belonging takes time and is deeper than superficial assimilation.
- Faith & Personal Resilience: Both faith and resilience are described as anchors during times of transition and disruption.
Find Carolyn at:
https://facebook.com/carolyngrant
www.navigatetransition.com
https://instagram.com/navigatetransition
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