EPISODE 12: My Life As a Third Culture Kid: How to Understand Us

If you grew up overseas — or you're raising kids who are — this episode is for you. Jeannie Marie is a classic TCK who grew up in the Philippines and moved to the US at 18. In this first episode of a planned TCK series, she talks about: what we all have in common, what shapes us, what we struggle with, and what an incredible gift this life really is. IN THIS EPISODE What a third culture kid actually is — and why MK is no longer quite the right term The invisible "third culture" and the traits we all share Why TCKs make fast, deep friendships — and why goodbyes feel like death The question we all dread: "Where are you from?" Why coming back to your passport country can feel like culture shock What parents of TCKs can do to raise healthy, grounded kids Why TCKs often make incredible global goers as adults — and why mobilizers should be paying attention BOOK MENTIONED Third Culture Kid by David Pollock  COMING UP IN THIS TCK SERIES How to prepare your kids to go overseas Moving overseas with a teenager Special needs TCKs — should you go? Reentry: what coming home really looks like RESOURCES Take the Global Goer Quiz Jeannie's book, Across the Street and Around the World CONNECT WITH JEANNIE Instagram Website  What's Next: Next week: Episode 13 - What I'm doing to Stay Physically Healthy as a Global Goer   Leave a Review and Subscribe: If this episode helped you discern your calling, would you leave a review on Apple Podcasts? It helps others who are considering the journey find this show! New episodes drop every Tuesday. Don't miss one! 🍎 Apple Podcasts 🎤 Spotify