Destinations with Doni: Interview with Megan Nortan

Welcome to the DESTINATIONS WITH DONI PODCAST: Where we Explore your Cultural Passions. Embrace your cultural identity as we bring you tools to Live in Full Color. On this Destination: Relationships. As a Third Culture Kid (TCK), how do you connect with other people without sounding arrogant or elitist or turning them off? How long does it -- or should it -- take to get a sense of belonging?How do you describe who you are without saying you're a TCK?How do you talk to your family -- nuclear or extended -- about your identity as a TCK?Is the term "Third Culture Kid" more prevalent now than it was years ago?Third Culture Kid author, consultant and researcher Megan Norton delves into these questions in this episode of the Destinations With Doni podcast."Foundationally, a story is not complete until it is told, heard and understood," she says.For more info about her "A Culture Story" podcast and her new book "Belonging Beyond Borders: How Adult Third Culture Kids Can Cultivate a Sense of Belonging," go to adultthirdculturekid.com.Make sure to rate this episode on your podcast platform wherever you get your podcasts and subscribe to Destinations with Doni on that platform as well, so you never miss any of the cross-cultural goodness.Also, follow us on social @cultursmag and join the family to get a free copy of the magazine at www.cultursmag.comDEFINITIONS:TCK = Third Culture Kid - someone who spent significant time during their formative years outside of their passport countries due to their parents’ occupation.TCA = Third Culture Adult - someone who, after the age of 18, spent significant time outside of their home culture.Learn more at www.cultursmag.com.