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Trigger warning: We are talking about very sensitive topics in this episodes, including assault, trauma and suicide. For immediate help or to discuss struggles, you can connect with people who can support you by calling or texting 988 anytime in the US and Canada. In the UK, you can call 111. These services are free, confidential, and available 24/7.

My guest today is an adult TCK*: Jessi, the former Director of Marketing and Adult TCK Services with TCK Training (she's still actively involved in their Suicide Intervention Training and select retreats. Jessi is especially passionate about creating mental health resources for TCKs and walking alongside teens and young adults as they navigate the challenges of a global life.

We talk about her own bumpy story, and conclude with actionable tips for mental health - while this is all in a global context, this episode is incredibly important and valuable for anybody raising or working with young people.

Jessi's tips (time stamped)

• (01:01:57) Have healthy support systems for yourself in place & communicate those to the kids = modelling it
• (01:03:03) Receiving all their hardships (even the tiny ones) they communicate = validation of feelings; TCK training has a course on “safe space responses”
• (01:05:10) Be mindful how you talk about mental health publicly; it’s not something to joke about, and it is something that needs to be talked about (in an age appropriate way) = take away stigma and shame
• (1:08:33) Be prepared to share resources, talk about resources
• Use the resources to educate yourself!

Jessi’s website isn’t live yet (at the time of June 2026), but bookmark it for future use. You can find her on LinkedIn.

In the meantime, head to TCK Wellness, or TCK Training, for further resources, counseling directories (in progress) and courses.

• Directory of vetted, TCK-informed mental health professionals
• A Practical Guide to Supporting Suicidal TCKs (from someone who’s been there) - blog about Jessi's story
• TCK Suicide Intervention Training
• Safe Space Responses - Free series

Books:

• For parents: The Grief Tower (Lauren Wells)
• For adult TCKS: Unstacking Your Grief Tower (Lauren Wells)

*Definition of TCK: TCK stands for Third Culture Kid, which is an individual who spends a significant part of their developmental years outside their parents' passport countries or cultures. They blend aspects of their home culture with host cultures, creating a unique "third culture" identity, and often feel "from everywhere and nowhere". Often children of diplomats, missionaries or military personnel.

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My guest today is a 6 times expat, podcaster, author, international keynote speaker, global purpose coach and business mentor, amongst other things! - meet Dominique Narciso Kim.

If you've ever been upset to be called the "trailing spouse", or struggled with your identity shifts during a move abroad, our conversation is for you. Dom gives the term "trailing spouse" a new and definitely more positive spin.

Find Dominique on LinkedIn or Instagram to follow her journey. Not only does she have a new country to move to, she also has tons more projects in the pipeline.

More information about her work can be found on her website.

Books mentioned:

Tal Ben Shahar: The Pursuit of Perfect

Dominique Narciso-Kim: Live Your New Story: Discover Your Best Self and Live Your Best Life

We talked a little bit about the peace corps, for more information, head straight to their website.

For more information about my memoir, Transcontinental Overload, head to my website, or find my Substack, Steph Gets the Boots.

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Today's guest brings a fresh breeze of energy and positive vibes! Louise, originally from Sweden, has lived in Lanzarote for over 25 years and has made the Spanish island her and her children's home.

We discuss the wonders and challenges of multilingualism and what it looks like to try and raise your children with more than one language.

For more information about Louise, or maybe you're in need of a multilingual virtual assistant with a good dose of expat experience, head to LinkedIn or Instagram.

My book, "Transcontinental Overload - a Memoir of Movement, Meltdowns & Making a Life In Between", is widely available as paperback (ISBN 9798999488800) and Ebook. Audiobook and German edition will be out soon! Check my website for purchase links.