Do Third Culture Kids (TCKs) Lack Identity? | Summer Special

Part of the House of Peregrine Summer Series — shorter clips drawn from our favourite episodes, for those in-between moments when you want wisdom without the full sit-down.In this clip, Third Culture Kid turned therapist and writer Dr. Rachel Cason explores what it means to grow up between worlds — and the quiet, lifelong work of making sense of who we become. Mickelle and Rachel unpack why so many globally shaped people carry a sense of being different wherever they go, and how telling your own story, on your own terms, can turn that ache into something whole.In this episode:Why introducing yourself is never simple when your identity spans multiple culturesThe loneliness of "pruning" pieces of yourself so others can understand youHow naming everything you hold — precisely — is what lets you truly connect with othersWhy the answer to "I don't know who I am" is often too much self, not too littleDr. Rachel Cason is a therapist, writer, and author of Incredible Lives and The Courage to Live Them. Find her work and podcast online.Listen to the full conversation: https://www.houseofperegrine.com/podcast/ep-060House of Peregrine is the network for International life, made by and for people living abroad.  Get started with a FREE account today to unlock exclusive content, connections, and opportunities:houseofperegrine.com/auth/signupJoin a global circle of thinkers, creators, and doers. We host events, build products, publish guides, run a podcast, offer rewards and curated products — all within a vibrant ecosystem of experts and businesses to support your life abroad.Subscribe: houseofperegrine.com/subscribeJoin our WhatsApp Group: HOP CommunityExplore Memberships: houseofperegrine.com/membershipsInstall the App: houseofperegrine.com/installFollow us for daily inspiration and updates:Instagram: @houseofperegrinepodcastYouTube: @HouseofPeregrineofficialLinkedIn:@company/house-of-peregrineTikTok: @houseofperegrinepodcast