This podcast is a bit longer, but full of important information.  Talking with M/Med folks about questions about clearances, mental health and special needs.  Also some great suggestions for helping you help yourself get the best care...

Sharoya and I discuss Anxious generation by Jonathan Haidt  https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic/We talk about soc...

Sharoya Hamm and I discuss supportive bidding for all family members (including furry family members!).  Bidding on new posts is hard enough; we talk about what considerations should be on the table for a successful bidding season for you ...

How can we achieve success with a goal, be it a new health behavior, a stress-reduction habit, or new activity? Here I share suggestions for elements that help achieve success (Motivation, Convenience, and Simplicity) and share thoughts on othe...

Sadly, news of heart-breaking events such as school shootings or terrorist actions comes, and even if we are on the other side of the globe, we can't hide it from our kids.  How do we deal with these traumatic stories?  Should we tell...

A second episode discussing mammograms, and the importance of this screening test.  Not only talking about survivor stories, but also a little about the process that may happen after having a test come back with an anomaly.  This epis...

In this episode, talking about getting mammograms and other screening-type tests and how this can be complicated by being in Foreign Service.  Also sharing insights and stories about this very important preventative test.  Joining me ...

Addressing super hero skills that contribute to better community and how to turn that kindness and compassion towards our own (harsh) inner voice.  If you would like to take a deliberate step towards noting and then quieting that inner...

Today, talking with my eldest about applying for university, strategies that helped, and then preparing for heading off the university.  As a Foreign Service kid, we have a lot of advantages, but it can be complicated to send our kiddo off...

They went, they studied, they became (somewhat?) independent and adult-like ... now they are home and they are still your child.  Some of it fits, some of it feels a little uncomfortable.  

An important topic, helping kids of all colors have the school and education experience they deserve, no matter what color they might be.  Dr Teneshia Taylor joins me for a conversation about the anti-black experiences our kids have at sch...

One of the very real stressors of Foreign Service life is the moving.  Again and again, you'll relocate your home which includes likely weeks of being in limbo, probably a LOT of time with extended family and then more flights to your new-...

Why gratitude is important for you, and how you can embrace more in your everyday life.  Includes suggestions for helping your kids embrace more gratitude too.

Please join for the second part of the conversation about How to raise an adult.

One of the hardest parts of parenting is trying to step back and let your kids learn rather than to do all of the things for them.  Here, I am joined by Sharoya Ham, one of my fellow Purple Blobbers, and we talk about a book we both enjoy ...

Sorry, had to reload the audio!  Listen to what I feel Mindfulness is, what it isn't and why it matters.  The practice of being mindful can help positively impact all aspects of your life, and, if you have kids, seeing you practice it...

Hillery, Morgan and Lisa join me for a conversation about employment.  We cover EFM and PSC related topics, plus working in the Embassy versus working on the economy, salaries, interview horror stories and more.  

A chat with Dr Jones from M/Med about what M/Med and your Health Units do to keep you and your family well overseas.  

After all of the stress of applications, the letter came, your kid is in!  They finally are off to college ... how does this impact the rest of the family?  What's next?

Four women who happen to be in the Foreign Service talk about what it takes to stay fit, eat well, and deal with time zones, moving frequently, and varying options at different posts.

Join me for a conversation with Dr Fae Frederick (https://online-therapy.net/) talking about mental health challenges we face in the Foreign Service and in life, and some specific suggestions for improving your mental health.  

A conversation about conflict: handling it, moving past it, and how inevitable it really is.  Joined for the conversation with Sharoya Hamm (Big Purple Blob member) and Dr Fae Frederick (https://online-therapy.net/).  Shared on Big Pu...

Some of the words we use with our kids are positive, some negative.  You'd be surprised how impactful they all are.  Let's talk about the words that have the biggest impact, and possibly the hardest ones for you to share with your kid...

A conversation with Menopause Coach, Michelle Hervy, about what helps, what hinders, and what to look forward to with regards to menopause.  Michelle Hervy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-hervy-b246a063/?originalSubdomain=lk

Specific suggestions to help you help your kids and family be more grateful every day.