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It's Tea Time Somewhere
by Taking Route
A podcast for those who are doing the daily grind in a foreign land (or for those who want to know more about life overseas). If you ARE living abroad, you know the average day is anything but ordinary. Join Alicia, Melissa, and Denise as they chat about learning to embrace the joys AND trials of taking root right where they've been planted.
Episodes
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Let's Catch Up! | Episode 25
At the time of recording this episode, we had not released a podcast episode or posted ANYTHING on Taking Route for a solid nine months. Denise, Melissa, and Alicia certainly didn't intend to go dark for so long, but we just so happened to all go through pretty intense seasons of life all at the...
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The Four Phases of Culture Stress | Episode 24
A quick Google search of "culture stress" will inform you there are phases to this phenomenon. One source summarizes it with the following four phases: fun, flight, fight, and fit. It's important for you to know that EVERYONE experiences cultural stress to some degree while living in a foreign...
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Don't Move Overseas If... | Episode 23
Are you thinking about moving to another country and wondering if you're cut out for the expat life? If so, you'll want to listen to this episode ASAP! If you're a current expat, you'll still want to listen because who among us has not continued to question if we're cut out for this life? 😅🥴🤪…
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Praying in ALL Circumstances in the Expat Life | Episode 22
In this episode, we're celebrating the latest release of Liturgies and Laments for the Sojourner: Volume One, co-authored by Heather Fallis, Tamika Rybinski, and our very own Alicia Boyce. This book is the perfect companion for anyone who finds themselves living the life of a foreigner. It's also…
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Navigating Medical Emergencies (and Mysteries) in a Foreign Context | Episode 21
Most of us are probably familiar with the book, "Where There Is No Doctor." It's a medical manual available in more than 85 languages and provides practical, easily understood information on how to diagnose, treat, and prevent common injuries and illnesses. Of course, nowadays, folks are more...
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You Asked, We Answered: Round Two | Episode 20
In this episode, we're doing our second round of "ask us anything." We didn't have time to cover all the questions, but we do discuss boundaries, hosting guests, our expat marriages, advice for our first year selves, emotional/mental health, and the most interesting gifts we received from our…
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Mary Did You Know? (An Expat Perspective) | Episode 19
We thought it might be time to do another Christmas episode since our last one was in the Year of Our Lord 2020. This time, we're taking a look at the story of the birth of Jesus from Mary's perspective. At first glance, we might not feel like we can relate to MARY, MOTHER OF JESUS THE MESSIAH.…
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The Do's and Don'ts of Raising TCKs | Episode 18
We don't claim to be experts in this department, by any means, but we do have some experience with raising TCKs. You can treat this episode like a buffet line—take what you like, pass on the things you don't. As Melissa said in this episode, "You're smart parents. I'm sure you can figure out…
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Ghost Fish and Roaches and Dengue, oh my! | Episode 17
It's been awhile since we've gathered for some tea time chatter, so we thought we'd spend an entire episode sharing stories from our life lately. For starters, we'll be talking about ghost fish, roach infestations, and dengue. But we'll also be talking about tattoos, hermit crabs, and what to do...
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The Do's and Don'ts of Rest | Episode 16
What is rest? What does it look like—especially for those of us whose personal lives blend right into our work/ministry lives? How can we tell if we're just exhausted or if we've tipped over into burnout or depression? These are a few of the questions we discuss in this second segment of "do's…
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The Do's and Don'ts of Home Assignment | Episode 15
We're doing a little series of "dos and don'ts" for the next few episodes. And we're starting off with home assignments (aka: furlough, home leave, going back for a visit, etc.) Returning to your passport country holds wonderful opportunities to connect with family, friends, and our home culture....
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Celebrating Milestones in Expat Life | Episode 14
We're usually quick to notice where we fall short and often forget to celebrate the progress. In this episode, we'll be sharing stories about milestones we've reached in our own expat life—and we invite you to do the same! It's a great habit to acknowledge and celebrate the progress we've made.…
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Handling Conflict in Expat Friendship | Episode 13
Conflict will arise from time to time in any friendship—even the best of them— and how we manage these inevitable disagreements with our friends can play a big part in the health of the relationship. In expat life, friendships are really important to invest in so we can find community with others...
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Moving Again After Moving Abroad | Episode 12
You've already done the BIG-sell-all-your-things move. But now it's time to move again—maybe it's across town or across the country. You don't have to sell all.the.things again, but you do have to get it all from Point A to Point B. In this episode of "It's Tea Time Somewhere," we'll be sharing…
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Vacays and Staycays | Episode 11
This episode is all about vacations! We talk about our vacation rhythms (back when, you know, we could actually go somewhere…), how we make them happen, or why they don't happen. We also discuss the guilt that many cross-cultural workers feel about taking a vacation. Rest is so necessary, in any...
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School's Out for Summer | Episode 10
In this episode, we're talking about "summer break" and whether or not we're actually having a break from school. We discussed how the 2020-2021 school year went for each of our families, how the school year ended (or has it?) and what we've learned from the Lord about ourselves and about our...
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I Feel Pretty (Sweaty) | Episode 9
This is the Beauty Episode! In this episode we talked about the evolution of our style and beauty throughout the years; from all the way back in the awkward days when we first started trying to look pretty, till now. We discussed how to stay true to your style and "feel like you" when moving to a...
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Extending a Holy Welcome with Rachel Pieh Jones | Episode 8
Today we're chatting Rachel Pieh Jones (who has previously joined us here on the podcast). For those of you who don't already know Rachel, she writes about life at the crossroads of faith and culture. Rachel just released her latest book, Pillars: How Muslim Friends Led Me Closer to Jesus. She...
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The Preggisode | Episode 7
Welcome to the Preggisode! But don't run away! This conversation is packed full of laughs that you'll enjoy even if pregnancy is far from your mind. In this episode we talked about allll the pregnancy things. We've had a lot of kids overseas, a combination of 10 pregnancies. So, there are many...
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You Asked: We Answered | Episode 6
In this episode, we're doing our first round of "ask us anything." We had so many questions from listeners there was no way to answer all, but we do discuss our friendship, how to maintain long-distance friendships and family relationships, meeting neighbors with limited language, and…
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Moving, Arriving, and Landing (Abroad) without Face-Planting | Episode 05
At long last, Alicia is back! She's recovered from her whirlwind trip back to Indonesia, and her return inspired today's episode about moving overseas for the first time. In this episode, we discussed how we prepared when we first moved overseas, how we handled (and still handle) those wretched...
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Floor Drains, Finger Crinkles, and Other House Management Essentials | Episode 04
Where are all our housekeeping fans? {crickets, crickets} Okay, so house cleaning and home management might not top our list of fun pastimes, but they are a necessary part of this overseas life. Whether you keep a sparkling clean house, or you fall into the "God bless this mess" camp, this…
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Overseas for the Long Haul | Episode 03
When you moved overseas did you have a plan for how long you would stay? Did you imagine you'd be there for a long time, or are you considering staying longer than you originally planned? In this episode we had a conversation with Kim, our friend in Ukraine, about living overseas for the long…
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Fostering TCK (Third Culture Kid) Friendships | Episode 02
Our discussion this week is all about TCK friendships. This topic can be a tough one, but it's oh so important for the health and happiness of our kiddos in their life overseas. In this episode we break down the discussion into the Early Years, the Middle Years (aka "The Hay Day of School Age...
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New Beginnings | Episode 01
We're chatting about new beginnings (NOT new goals). As expats, we don't have to wait for a new year to roll around to experience new beginnings. Whether it's a new location, new language, new schooling choice, or new housing situation every time you return to your passport country — it can bring…
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It's Tea Time Somewhere | Episode 00
The Taking Route Community is growing and we are so happy to see more and more women from around the world connecting and encouraging each other as we all learn to thrive right where we are planted. With that growth comes the need to reevaluate what brings life as we juggle connection online and...
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'Twas the Night Before Christmas (Expat Edition) + a Christmas song | Ep. 37
For our last episode of Taking Route Podcast, we're doing something a little different — a Christmas Special, if you will. This episode is only about ten minutes — but it's packed full of Christmas goodness. First, we'll read an expat-friendly rendition of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. Then,...
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This Global Pandemic with Kara in South Korea | TRP 36
The final stop in our series, "This Global Pandemic," is in South Korea to visit Oklahoma native, Kara. She, her husband, and their four kids stayed put in South Korea this year, even though they had long-awaited travel plans to go to the States (it's been four years since their last visit!) In...
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All Around the Table | ITTS 11
We're coming up on that time of year: the time of turkey, traditions, and gathering around the table with the ones we love. It's almost Thanksgiving! Will there be green bean casserole and sweet potatoes on your table? Can you even get turkey wherever you are in the world? In this episode…
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This Global Pandemic with Melissa in Brazil | TRP 35
Next in our 3rd installment of our "This Global Pandemic" series we are travel to São Paulo, Brazil to visit Tennessee native, Melissa (@melissastormer). Melissa along with her husband and three kids are determined to thrive and not just survive this pandemic. Melissa tells how they've maintained...
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Processing Hard Things from Far Away with Tamika | EP 34
One of the hardest parts about expat life is being so far away when tragedy strikes your home country. You want to hug your loved ones, process things out loud with your closest friends, and be near the ones you hold closest to your heart. In today's episode, we talk with Tamika about what it's...
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This Global Pandemic with Rachel in India | TRP 33
As the Covid 19 pandemic spread to each of our corners of the world earlier this year, many of us had to consider access to medical care (or lack of it) as we made decisions about staying or evacuating. When Rachel and her husband found out they were pregnant with their fourth child right as...
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This Global Pandemic with Kim in Ukraine | TRP 32
Wherever you currently find yourself in the world, it's no secret that all our lives have been affected by the Covid 19 pandemic. Our circumstances and situations might be different, but in an effort to create some solidarity between us we are starting a new mini-series titled "This Global...
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All About Listening and Learning | ITTS 10
Here at Taking Route, we desire to make you feel like you are welcomed and belong in this expat community. We want you to be able to see your story and your expat experience reflected in this space. However, we know we can do so much better at having more perspectives and voices in order to more...
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Leaving Your Host Country During a Pandemic with Alicia Boyce | TRP 31
During this pandemic, we expats have fallen into one of two categories: those who stayed and those who left. Expats who made the decision to evacuate their host country have undoubtedly faced some very unique challenges in leaving and finding a new normal in their passport country. In this…
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Persevering Through Intense Times While Overseas with Jenilee Goodwin | TRP 30
Jenilee Goodwin opens up with us about the stressful intense time in her life that included a tough medical diagnosis, family issues, cancer and the quick death of her mother-in-law, putting her girls in boarding school for the first time-- all of that on top of regular expat stresses,...
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All About Staying During a Pandemic | ITTS 09
Should I stay or should I go? This is a question that most of us have had to wrestle with recently as country borders closed and flights were grounded. In this episode, Denise and Melissa talk about staying in their host countries during this pandemic, how they made the decision, and how they are...
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All About the Twenty-Tens | ITTS 08
A lot can change in ten years, especially when you throw being an expat in the mix. From reflections on moving abroad for the first time to a hilarious quiz on today's lingo, Denise, Melissa, and Alicia explore a decade's worth of fun and wisdom in this episode. Join them for a discussion about…
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Finding Your Place as a Trailing Spouse with Tawni Sattler | TRP 29
Married or single, it's likely you have struggled at some point with finding joy and purpose in the tasks expected of you in your life abroad. In Tawnie's experience of becoming a "trailing spouse"-the spouse who isn't working full-time- those expectations can be challenging and isolating. In…
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Using Your Creativity While Living Abroad with Lauren Hooper | TRP 28
Some of you might think this episode is not for you. "I'm not a creative person," you might be saying to yourself. On the contrary, my friend. As Lauren reminds us in this episode, "there are so many ways you can be creative without owning paintbrushes." In this episode, we talk with Lauren…
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Speaking Honestly about Life Abroad Long-term with Rachel Pieh Jones | TRP 27
When we first move overseas, we don't often think about the long-term implications. It's hard to wrap our minds around what nearly 20 years of life abroad will look like, or if we'll even make it to that point. Quite honestly, not many people do stay for that long. Rachel Pieh Jones, the author…
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Going "Home" with Lauren Pinkston | TRP 26
On the difficult days of expat life, we might be guilty of daydreaming about "going home." But then, we snap ourselves out of it and declare, "what doesn't kill me only makes me stronger!" We pick ourselves up by the bootstraps and march forward, determined to stay the course and not let anything...
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It's Tea Time Somewhere: All About Back to School | ITTS 07
It's that time of year again: school uniforms are being purchased, homeschool rooms are being organized, and kids are holding signs and cheesing for mom to mark the first day of school. In this tea-time episode, we're discussing the experiences we've had in our host countries with local school…
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It's Tea Time Somewhere: All About Expectations | ITTS 06
We're so excited to be recording this episode of Taking Route Podcast, mainly because it's been SO LONG since we've released a new one. Thanks to all the transition in each of our expat lives, finding the perfect time to record a podcast was simply not going to happen. One could even say we…
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Helping TCKs Find Their Place in the World with Ruth Van Reken | TRP 25
On today's podcast, we have a guest who might be familiar to many: Ruth Van Reken, author of Letters Never Sent, and Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds.Growing up overseas before there was a concrete explanation of Third Culture Kids, Ruth had to navigate through the emotions, gifts, and...
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It's Tea Time Somewhere: All About Expat Friendships | ITTS 05
Time for a new segment of "It's Tea Time Somewhere." This is when our podcast team chats all about a particular topic of interest and this episode is all about expat friendships. We discuss how you can't be too picky and how being that way can actually cause you to miss out on some amazing...
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Committing to What Matters Most with Gloria Furman | TRP 24
How do you balance cross-cultural living, motherhood, the responsibilities of being a pastors wife, and still find the time to write books? To many of us that may seem like an overwhelming amount of pressure and expectations, and today's guest, Gloria Furman agrees that sometimes it does feel a...
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Growing Up in a Mix of Cultures with Jessi Vance | TRP 23
We all know life overseas can be tough for adults, but think about how much more difficult it must be for the kids! They are going through a lot of transition, too, but aren't always able to process all the change on their own. We may wonder what they are experiencing and how we can help them...
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Living Abroad with a Diagnosis with Ashley McCartney | TRP 22
As a mother of three small children living overseas, the last thing you need is more on your plate. In the midst of transitioning between continents, Ashley McCartney received more complications than just lost baggage and a tight schedule – she received a brain tumor diagnosis. However, our God...
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Navigating Hot and Cold Climate Culture with Sarah Lanier |TRP 21
Learning the culture of your host country is just as important as learning the language. Without ever intending it, we can cause hurt feelings to abound when our culture collides with another — especially when we try to project our social rules into the relationship. This is why we're so thankful...
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A podcast for those who are doing the daily grind in a foreign land (or for those who want to know more about life overseas). If you ARE living abroad, you know the average day is anything but ordinary. Join Alicia, Melissa, and Denise as they chat about learning to embrace the joys AND trials of taking root right where they've been planted.
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A podcast for those who are doing the daily grind in a foreign land (or for those who want to know more about life overseas). If you ARE living abroad, you know the average day is anything but ordinary. Join Alicia, Melissa, and Denise as they chat about learning to embrace the joys AND trials of...
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