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Nomadic Diaries: Mastering Global Transitions
Doreen Cumberford
189 episodes
3 weeks ago
In this heartfelt farewell to the Nomadic Diaries podcast, Doreen Cumberford and Megan Norton-Newbanks co-host reflect on a remarkable 10-month journey exploring the expansive topic of belonging. Together, they look back over 30 episodes, key guest moments, personal transformations, and the evolution of the conversations. The hosts revisit why belonging matters, share moving stories from the series, and discuss how the podcast impacted their own sense of community and connection. They also ex...
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In this heartfelt farewell to the Nomadic Diaries podcast, Doreen Cumberford and Megan Norton-Newbanks co-host reflect on a remarkable 10-month journey exploring the expansive topic of belonging. Together, they look back over 30 episodes, key guest moments, personal transformations, and the evolution of the conversations. The hosts revisit why belonging matters, share moving stories from the series, and discuss how the podcast impacted their own sense of community and connection. They also ex...
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Episodes (20/189)
Nomadic Diaries: Mastering Global Transitions
Farewells and Reflections....
In this heartfelt farewell to the Nomadic Diaries podcast, Doreen Cumberford and Megan Norton-Newbanks co-host reflect on a remarkable 10-month journey exploring the expansive topic of belonging. Together, they look back over 30 episodes, key guest moments, personal transformations, and the evolution of the conversations. The hosts revisit why belonging matters, share moving stories from the series, and discuss how the podcast impacted their own sense of community and connection. They also ex...
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1 month ago
29 minutes

Nomadic Diaries: Mastering Global Transitions
Belonging Across Cultures
Show Notes Welcome back to Nomadic Diaries for part two of our conversation with Ruth Van Reken, the influential voice behind "Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds." Joined by Megan Norton-Newbanks and your host Doreen Cumberford, Ruth dives deep into cross-cultural identity, belonging, and generational perspectives. Key Topics Discussed Navigating the "Where Are You From?" QuestionRuth shares practical ways globally mobile people can gracefully answer this challenging question.The Soc...
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1 month ago
41 minutes

Nomadic Diaries: Mastering Global Transitions
Belonging Between Two Worlds - Ruth Van Reken
Episode Overview In this enlightening episode of Nomadic Diaries, Doreen Cumberford and Megan Norton-Newbanks welcome renowned author and expert Ruth Van Reken, whose work on third culture kids (TCKs) has impacted countless lives globally. The conversation centers on belonging, identity, and the often-complex emotional terrain of those who grow up between cultures. What You'll Hear 1. Ruth’s Origin Story and Journey Ruth’s personal experience of being a third culture kid raised in Niger...
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1 month ago
28 minutes

Nomadic Diaries: Mastering Global Transitions
A Belonging Bite: Celebrations & Holidays
Support the show Home is Where Your Story Crosses Borders! We aim to inspire expat solutions, by helping you navigate global living with ease and grace.
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1 month ago
15 minutes

Nomadic Diaries: Mastering Global Transitions
Finding Belonging Through Film
In this engaging episode of Nomadic Diaries, Doreen Cumberford and Megan Norton-Newbanks welcome Caz Stuart, an accomplished documentary filmmaker, to discuss the art of storytelling, belonging, and community - both on and off camera. Caz explores her nomadic journey from Europe to San Miguel, Mexico, weaving in her extensive career experiences, particularly in making hard-hitting documentaries on social issues for UK television. The conversation spans topics from the dynamics of competitive ...
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1 month ago
42 minutes

Nomadic Diaries: Mastering Global Transitions
Life in the Camel Lane - A Reading
In this heartfelt episode of Nomadic Diaries, Doreen Cumberford opens up about the challenges and transformations of expat life, drawing from her own 15 years as an accompanying spouse in Saudi Arabia. She reads an excerpt from her book, "Life in the Camel Lane," diving into the core themes of home, identity, and the elusive sense of belonging for global nomads. Listeners are invited to reflect on adaptation, cultural transitions, grief, and the growth that comes from living liminally—caught ...
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1 month ago
8 minutes

Nomadic Diaries: Mastering Global Transitions
Belonging Across Your Multiple Selves
In this episode, Doreen Cumberford and Megan Norton-Newbanks sit down with Sa-Eun Park, also known as San Shine, a belonging coach and spiritual entrepreneur based in Incheon, Korea. San shares her powerful story of growing up cross-culturally—moving from Korea to Saudi Arabia, then Austria, and later, the U.S.—and how these experiences shaped her journey with belonging, identity, and self-acceptance. Key Topics & Takeaways The Wound of Uprootedness: San discusses the impact of being sepa...
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1 month ago
50 minutes

Nomadic Diaries: Mastering Global Transitions
ABCs - Art, Belonging and Children
In this heartfelt episode, Doreen and Megan sit down with Dr. Jemina Watstein, an internationally experienced visual art educator who specializes in working with third culture kids (TCKs) and international families. Together, they explore the deep connection between art, identity, healing, and belonging - especially for people who’ve lived globally mobile lives. What You’ll Hear: Jemina’s Background: Jamina shares her journey as a visual art educator over two decades, teaching in the US, Germ...
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1 month ago
38 minutes

Nomadic Diaries: Mastering Global Transitions
TCKs Finding Belonging in School
In this heartfelt and insightful episode, hosts Doreen Cumberford and Megan Norton-Newbanks welcome Stephen Toole for a rich conversation about the challenges and triumphs surrounding belonging and transition for Third Culture Kids (TCKs) and their families. Stephen draws from his decades of teaching and counseling experience across the globe, sharing practical advice and personal anecdotes about fostering community, supporting children and parents through transition, and the growing focus on...
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1 month ago
39 minutes

Nomadic Diaries: Mastering Global Transitions
Letters Now Sent by Megan Norton-Newbanks
In this heartfelt solo episode, Megan Norton-Newbanks pulls back the curtain on her new book, Letters Now Sent, a collection of letters from over 90 contributors who have experienced life as expats, nomads, and third culture kids (TCKs). Inspired by Ruth Van Ryken's memoir, Letters Never Sent, the project explores themes of belonging, vulnerability, and the emotional tapestry of cross-cultural living. Key Themes & Highlights Origins of the Project: Megan Norton-Newbanks was inspired by Ru...
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1 month ago
10 minutes

Nomadic Diaries: Mastering Global Transitions
Tayo Rockson Talks on Belonging!
In this episode, Doreen and Megan dive into the theme of Belonging with Tayo Rockson, whose life as a global citizen, diplomat’s son, writer, and basketball lover has uniquely shaped his perspective on identity, inclusion, and community. Together, they explore how moving across cultures influences our understanding of self, the growing crisis of belonging in a polarized, fast-paced world, and practical tools for cultivating more inclusive communities. Key Topics & Takeaways: Tayo’s Global...
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1 month ago
45 minutes

Nomadic Diaries: Mastering Global Transitions
A Belonging Bite: Food
In this delightful “Belonging Bite” mini-episode, hosts Doreen and Megan dive into the profound connection between food and belonging. From childhood comfort foods to international culinary adventures, they explore how what we eat is never just about taste, but deeply tied to our sense of home, community, and personal story. Key Topics Covered: Personal Food Memories: Megan shares her love for afternoon tea—a ritual that grounds her and transcends borders. Doreen reminisces about the comfort ...
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1 month ago
20 minutes

Nomadic Diaries: Mastering Global Transitions
Building Belonging Bridges
In this insightful episode, Doreen Cumberford and Megan Norton-Newbanks chat with Dr. Helen Fagan about the nomadic spirit, the challenging journey of belonging, and the importance of self-awareness for meaningful inclusion. Dr. Fagan shares her childhood experiences in Iran, her identity as a descendant of Persian Bakhtiari nomads, and how moving across countries and cultures shaped her worldview. The group discusses the internal and external facets of belonging - from the hard “homework” of...
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1 month ago
46 minutes

Nomadic Diaries: Mastering Global Transitions
Bodies Know Belonging
This episode explores the deep connections between movement, body awareness, identity, and belonging, especially as experienced by people who navigate multiple cultures. The conversation dives into Marcia Bonasso Warren’s unique approach to “embodied code switching,” and the role of somatic awareness in feeling at home within our bodies across shifting cultural contexts. Key Topics Discussed: What is Somatic Awareness?Originates from the Greek word for “body” (soma).Goes beyond physical prese...
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1 month ago
46 minutes

Nomadic Diaries: Mastering Global Transitions
Belonging's Heartbeat in Brussels
In this heartfelt and insightful episode, host Doreen Cumberford and co-host Megan Norton are joined by Erin Meyer-Cherneux —author, cultural anthropologist, and visual artist —for a rich discussion about belonging, transnational identities, and the beauty of multicultural living. Erin shares her journey from a small town in Texas to making a home in vibrant Brussels, raising four bilingual and multicultural children, and finding inspiration and connection in places like Normandy. She d...
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1 month ago
49 minutes

Nomadic Diaries: Mastering Global Transitions
Belonging: Life in the Camel Lane
Today's Belonging Project bite is a reading from Life in the Camel Lane: Embrace Your Adventure which relates to the topic of experiencing a clear sense of belonging. We hope you are enjoying the Belonging Project. https://www.nomadicdiariespodcast.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Life-Camel-Lane-Embrace-Adventure/dp/0578607352 Support the show Home is Where Your Story Crosses Borders! We aim to inspire expat solutions, by helping you navigate global living with ease and grace.
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2 months ago
41 minutes

Nomadic Diaries: Mastering Global Transitions
TCKs - Japan & Belonging
In this heartwarming episode of Nomadic Diaries, hosts Doreen Cumberford and Megan Norton-Newbanks welcome Hiroko Bell, a Japanese adult third culture kid (ATCK) and passionate advocate for cross-cultural families. Hiroko shares her remarkable geographical journey, from Japan to the US, England, and back again, before settling in New York City and embracing her multi-layered identity. Key Topics & Highlights Belonging to New York City Hiroko reflects on finding home not in a physical loca...
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2 months ago
50 minutes

Nomadic Diaries: Mastering Global Transitions
Belonging to a Place
In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, hosts Doreen Cumberford and Megan Norton-Newbanks are joined by Camie Fenton, a long-time resident of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Camie shares her extraordinary journey of belonging, community, and creativity after making San Miguel her home for the past 25 years. Key Discussion Highlights: Camie’s San Miguel Story: Camie reflects on her ties to the city, first forged through her uncle’s post-war art studies and deepened through familial connections and ...
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2 months ago
35 minutes

Nomadic Diaries: Mastering Global Transitions
Belonging Everywhere and Nowhere
In this heartfelt conversation on Nomadic Diaries: The Belonging Project, host Doreen Cumberford and co-host Megan Norton-Newbanks, interview Melki Siddiq, a communication coach, English teacher, counselor, and avid traveler. Melki reflects on his cross-cultural journey spanning India and Colombia, delving into the paradoxes of belonging, identity, and self. The conversation explores how constant movement can fragment - and also enrich - our sense of self, what it means to find home, an...
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2 months ago
26 minutes

Nomadic Diaries: Mastering Global Transitions
Belonging Beyond Borders
Support the show Home is Where Your Story Crosses Borders! We aim to inspire expat solutions, by helping you navigate global living with ease and grace.
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2 months ago
3 minutes

Nomadic Diaries: Mastering Global Transitions
In this heartfelt farewell to the Nomadic Diaries podcast, Doreen Cumberford and Megan Norton-Newbanks co-host reflect on a remarkable 10-month journey exploring the expansive topic of belonging. Together, they look back over 30 episodes, key guest moments, personal transformations, and the evolution of the conversations. The hosts revisit why belonging matters, share moving stories from the series, and discuss how the podcast impacted their own sense of community and connection. They also ex...