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brunch.
by The Trailing Spouse Co
brunch. is a collection of interviews with trailing spouses from around the world. The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally. Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education. We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities. The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning.https://thetrailingspouse.co
Episodes
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brunch. with Adam Terry
In this episode, I speak with Adam, a Brit who is currently based in Malaysia. Adam talks about his career evolution and his strategy to stay engaged with his career as his family moved to the other side of the world. Adam delves into the headspace change required when you’re working remotely, in...
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brunch. with Jennifer Thomas
In this episode, I speak with Jen, originally from Hong Kong but with an Australian passport, currently living in Singapore. Jen shares about her two major relocations in 18 months and about the pretty major headspace changes she has had to make. Jen is a delight to listen to and her positive...
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brunch. with Helena Gilmore
In this episode, I speak with Helena, a Swede who grew up as a third culture kid and is now raising her own third culture kids! Helena talks about how she can pick an adult who has grown up as an expat and what the feeling of home is like when home is a country that you haven't actually spent…
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brunch. with Rosemary Gillan
In this episode, I speak with Ro, an Australian who was born in India and who has moved 61 times in her life! Ro speaks incredibly candidly about her epic trailing spouse experience to some incredible places around the world but also about the darker side of expat life. She discusses what life is...
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brunch. with Yudhika Naidoo
In this episode, I speak with Yudhika, an Australian who has been in Singapore for just over 12 months, having previously done a 2.5 year stint in Switzerland. After meeting a school book week event, I have witnessed some of the highs and lows and the frustrations Yudhika has faced putting her...
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brunch. with Heather Pearce
In this episode, I speak with Heather, a country girl who grew up in rural South Australia, who followed her now ex-husband to Broken Hill, a town in the outback of remote Australia. Heather is an occupational therapist who very openly shares her fascinating story. I went completely rouge with my...
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brunch. with Jo Brownlow
In this episode, I speak with Jo, a Brit who has been in South East Asia for over 18 years! Jo and her husband left their footloose and fancy free life in London and relocated to Singapore in their early 30’s and have navigated a number of international moves and now permanent residency in...
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brunch. with Lara Quie
In this episode, I speak with Lara, originally born in the UK to a Japanese mother and Scottish father, and who spent her formative years growing up in Spain. I managed to catch Lara in the throes of relocation as she and her family move back to the UK after 13+ years in Asia. Lara articulates...
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brunch. with Julie Talbot
In this episode, I speak with Julie, my first nomad! Julie, originally from the UK spent over a decade in the middle east as a trailing spouse before hitting the road with her husband and twin girls in early 2022. Julie’s nomad life may initially sound completely at odds with her life in Abu…
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brunch. with Anna Vishnevskaya
In this episode, I speak with Anna, a Russian who has been in Singapore for over 7 years. It was super interesting listening to Anna’s take on trailing spouse life and we both had some rather hilarious ah ha moments during the chat. Anna also has a fabulous attitude towards what she would have…
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BONUS EPISODE - Lucy Greenwood
Expat divorce; the good, the bad and the ugly. - A fireside chat with Lucy Greenwood from The International Family Law Group In this bonus episode I speak with Lucy Greenwood, who is a Partner at The International Family Law Group, based in London. Lucy has practised family law for over 25 years...
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brunch. with Victoria Mintey
In this episode, I speak with Victoria Mintey, an actor from Northern Ireland who is now based in Singapore. Victoria has been a trailing spouse for over a decade and she talks about the transition from Northern Ireland to Singapore via northern England and London. We also delve into some of the...
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brunch. with Michelle Porter
In this episode I speak with Michelle, an Australian who has spent the last 35 years moving around rural Australia with her husband who works in agriculture. Michelle talks about what reinvention looks like when you move between rural communities and we chat about how there are far more...
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brunch. with Emma Pike
brunch. is a collection of interviews with trailing spouses from around the world. Connect with our network at https://thetrailingspouse.co In this episode I speak with Emma, an Australian who has been an expat in Asia for nearly 20 years. Emma talks about how sport has played a key role in her...
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In conversation with Chris Edwards - on starting a business as a trailing spouse
Our in conversation episodes are chats with experts in areas that are related to the trailing spouse experience. Whether you’re an expat, you’ve moved to a new town or community or you’re a defence or military spouse, many of the themes, challenges and opportunities are the same. In this episode…
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BONUS EPISODE: In conversation with... Katherine Chapman from CSLB Asia
Our 'In Conversation...' episodes are chats with experts in areas that are related to the trailing spouse experience. Whether you are an expat, you've moved to a new town or community or you are a Defence or Military spouse, many of the themes, challenges and opportunities are the same. In this...
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brunch. with Anna Norriss
In this episode I speak with Anna, a Brit who has spent a good part of her adult life in South East Asia. Anna talks about the transition from backpacker life into professional life and what it looks like to add a partner and kids to the mix. Anna gives some fabulous advice on networking when you...
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brunch. with Sandi Huynh
In this episode I speak with Sandi, an Australian who is just finishing up her expat time in Singapore. Originally from Sydney, Sandi has been both the trailing spouse and has had her husband follow her career. Sandi and her husband are planners and she shares details of the huge amount of…
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brunch. with Claire Delahunty
In this episode I speak with Claire, a country girl from Australia who has bounced around South East Asia with her husband. Now back living an hour from her home town in a rural community, Claire reminisces about her experience as both the working and trailing spouse. Claire articulates some of…
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brunch. with Grecia Muskus
In this episode, I speak with Grecia, a Venezuelan who has had itchy feet since she was a teenager. As a 16 year old, she organised herself to do her last 2 years of high school at a boarding school in Singapore. Grecia then bounced around Asia, India, Europe and then back to Asia. She discusses...
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Season two is here!
Woohoo! Season Two is here! Also The Trailing Spouse Co is live - join for free https://www.thetrailingspouse.co/
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Exciting news! The Trailing Spouse Co is live!
Hello listeners of brunch, the podcast by The Trailing Spouse Co. Exciting news! We have launched our online platform so you can now join a network of professional trailing spouses from around the world, for free! Head to www.thetrailingspouse.co to join and you’ll find a professional network of...
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brunch. with Hina Pitroda
In this episode, I speak with Hina, an Indian who grew up in America who then spent 12 years as an expat in Singapore before returning to Chicago where she grew up. Hina talks about her experience moving abroad and about how actually moving to another country she felt a real sense of belonging....
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brunch with Kate Longhurst
In this episode, I chat with Kate Longhurst, a Brit living in Singapore. Kate is an ICF certified coach, a mother, an expat, an empath, a listener and a chartered accountant with over 15 years experience. She has worked in high-pressure corporate environments, juggled life as a working mum and…
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brunch with Felicity Cox
In this episode, I speak with Felicity, an Australian married to an ear nose and throat surgeon who has moved 15 times in 16 years. Felicity speaks very candidly about the trials and tribulations of being married to a medical student who becomes a doctor in rural Australia. She talks about the...
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BONUS EPISODE - In Conversation... with Bobbi Mahlab from Mentor Walks on the value of mentoring
Our 'In Conversation...' episodes are chats with experts in areas that are related to the trailing spouse experience. Whether you are an expat, you've moved to a new town or community or you are a Defence or Military spouse, many of the themes, challenges and opportunities are the same. In this...
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BONUS EPISODE: In conversation with... Charlotte Teo from Wassup Charlie on how to navigate coaching
Our 'In Conversation...' episodes are chats with experts in areas that are related to the trailing spouse experience. Whether you are an expat, you've moved to a new town or community or you are a Defence or Military spouse, many of the themes, challenges and opportunities are the same. In this...
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brunch with Ruth Guise
In this episode, I speak with Ruth, a seasoned trailing spouse who has been globe trotting for the last 15 years. Ruth shares her experience living in some fascinating locations but delves into the challenges around identity when you are moving regularly and you don’t have a career of your own....
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brunch with Alicia May
In this episode, I speak with Alicia, an American Kindergarten teacher who is now retired in Florida. Alicia talks about her incredible trailing spouse experience with her husband who worked in security for the State Department in 6 different international postings. From Thailand to Columbia to...
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brunch with Lily Singh
In this episode, I speak with Lily, an Australian lawyer based in her home town of Brisbane. Lily’s story is a little different to others I’ve spoken to on the podcast as she is yet to start her trailing spouse journey. Lily is married to a doctor who is looking to specialise in orthopaedic...
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brunch with Annegret Bertsch
In this episode, I speak with Annegret, a German teacher living in a small town in Alabama in the United States. Annegret talks about her time making new friends in the US, her 5 years as an expat in Beijing and then their move back to Alabama. She talks about her career reinvention that she...
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brunch with Leanne Sicrea
In this episode, we speak with Leanne, an Australian who has been based in Singapore since 2022. Leanne is Exhibit A of someone who is living best expat life! It was an absolute delight to hear from someone who has embraced her exit from the workforce and is focusing on doing the things she wants...
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brunch with Ben Waksdale
In this episode, I speak with Ben, a Canadian who has relocated to Singapore with his wife's job. Ben speaks honestly about the highs and lows of relocating to the other side of the world as a self confessed introvert. He gives some really sound advice on how to navigate not working in a foreign...
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BONUS EPISODE - In Conversation... with Robyn Henderson from Networking to Win - networking for friends and influence
Our 'In Conversation...' episodes are chats with experts in areas that are related to the trailing spouse experience. Whether you are an expat, you've moved to a new town or community or you are a Defence or Military spouse, many of the themes, challenges and opportunities are the same. In this...
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brunch with Claire Mays
In this episode, I speak with Claire, an English barrister based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Claire has global mobility in her blood, as the daughter of an extremely adventurous mother (also a potential spy!) and a father in the British Army, she lived all over Europe as a child. Claire talks…
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brunch with Samantha Colbert
In this episode, we speak with Sam, an Australian who moved from Sydney to Hong Kong in 2012 and then on to Singapore in 2015. Sam has started a number of businesses and taken over the management of an Australian business in the role of CEO. Sam has some amazing advice for trailing spouses who…
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brunch with Marisca Purcell
In this episode, I speak with Marisca, a South African based in Singapore who has had two very interesting trailing spouse experiences. Marisca talks really candidly about the challenges she has faced after being isolated from her career in science after she has been a trailing spouse. She has…
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brunch with Stephanie Trethewey
In this episode, I speak with Stephanie an Australian who lives on a farm in rural Tasmania. Steph is a seasoned television journalist who has reported and produced for some of Australia’s biggest news and current affairs programs. In 2019, soon after having her first child, Steph swapped the…
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brunch with Juanita Ingram
In this episode, we speak with Juanita, an American living in Singapore who has been a trailing spouse for over 12 years. Juanita is an attorney, author and actor who has lived in London, Tawain and now Singapore. She tells her trailing spouse story with energy that is contagious and incredibly...
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brunch with Séverine Malé
In this episode, we speak with Séverine, a French expat who has been a trailing spouse since 2007. Séverine talks about her time in New York, London and now Singapore and her experience with very early stage remote work. Post recording, Séverine mentioned that further advice she would give is to...
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BONUS EPISODE - In Conversation... with Dr Tash Mirando from Osler Health International
Our 'In Conversation...' episodes are chats with experts in areas that are related to the trailing spouse experience. Whether you are an expat, you've moved to a new town or community or you are a Defence or Military spouse, many of the themes, challenges and opportunities are the same. In this...
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brunch with Henda Jones
In this episode, we speak with Henda, a South African living in Singapore who has been a trailing spouse for over 15 years. Henda talks about her relocation to Mauritius and the challenges she faced as an unmarried trailing spouse. She also talks about closing her company after the birth of her...
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brunch with Kathy Rougier
In this episode, we speak with Kathy, an expat originally from the UK who has had a really interesting journey becoming a trailing spouse AFTER she moved herself to Asia! After time in Singapore, Bangkok and then back to Singapore, Kathy talks about the highs and the lows of moving from career...
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brunch with Luke Finn
In this episode, we speak with Luke, an Australian living in Singapore after their family had done a three year stint in Japan. Luke gives a really honest opinion on the trailing spouse experience and gives some really amazing advice, especially for males in a trailing spouse relationship. He is...
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brunch with Selina Wirz
In this episode, we speak with Selina who is Swiss and currently based in South Africa. Selina talks about how her trailing spouse journey started in her early 30's (her husband's role was confirmed while travelling abroad!!) and how she had to pack up their life in Switzerland in 7 weeks to...
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brunch with Dana Wolf
In this episode, we speak with Dana, an Austrian Taiwanese who has been a trailing spouse since 2012. Now based in Singapore, Dana talks about her journey, struggles with losing her identity and starting her business Anjia Living when it was 'her time'. You can find and connect with Dana via...
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brunch with Stephanie Schueller
In this episode, we speak with Stephanie, an Austrian who has spent more time living abroad than in her home country. Now based in Singapore, Stephanie talks about her mother encouraging her to see the world, her experience living in Japan and life for more than 16 years in Singapore. You can…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
brunch. is a collection of interviews with trailing spouses from around the world. The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally. Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education. We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities. The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning.https://thetrailingspouse.co
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