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KOUKLES Podcast
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Lifestyle podcast as we explore and examine our lives as Greek-American & Greek-Canadian womenFollow the Koukles @KouklesPodcast on Instagram!
Episodes
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S5E2: When Life Forces You to Start Over with Theodora Miller
What happens when life changes in an instant—and you’re forced to figure out who you are on the other side? This episode, Patricia sits down with visual artist and creative entrepreneur Theodora Miller to talk about the concussion that unexpectedly changed the course of her life. Theodora shares...
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S5E1 Getting Involved: Community, Connection and the Maids of Athena with Thea Boumakis
Season 5 of Koukles Podcast is here! 🎙️ As a new school year begins, it’s the perfect time to set new goals, try something different, and find new ways to get involved in your community. For our first episode of Season 5, we’re joined by Thea Boumakis of the Maids of Athena to talk about getting...
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Season 5 Trailer
Season 5 of Koukles Podcast is coming! 🇬🇷🎙️ Join your host, Patricia, for new guests, new perspectives, and real conversations about Greek identity, culture, community, relationships & more. Because every Koukla has her story… and we’re here to share it. 💙 Season 5 premieres this September...
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Motherhood & Cultural Identity: A conversation on raising children with intention, culture, and connection. And what it really means to pass down your Greek identity.
This month on the Koukles Podcast, Patricia sits down with Julie Karatzis of Cartoules Press for a heartfelt conversation on motherhood, cultural identity, and raising children with intention, connection, and pride in their roots. From living as a Greek in California to creating products inspired...
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A reflection on cultural identity and belonging — what it really means to be part of the Greek diaspora with Stephanie Plakas.
This month on the Koukles Podcast, Patricia sits down with Stephanie Plakas for an honest and thought-provoking conversation about cultural identity, belonging, and what it really means to be part of the Greek diaspora. Stephanie opens up about navigating the in-between — not always feeling…
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Motherhood, Strength, and Advocacy: Kelly Kritsotakis on Parenting with Love and Resilience
This month on the Koukles Podcast, Patricia sits down with Kelly Kritsotakis for a powerful and deeply emotional conversation about motherhood, resilience, and raising a son with physical challenges. Kelly opens up about navigating medical systems, preparing her son for adulthood, and the…
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Greek Parents, American Childhood: Tina Tzortzis on Identity, Culture, and the Realities of the Immigrant Parent Experience
This month, Patricia sits down with Tina Tzortzis to dive into what it’s really like growing up with Greek immigrant parents. From the high expectations to the unmatched family loyalty, Tina opens up about navigating two cultures at once — and how the immigrant parent experience shaped her...
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From English to Ellinika (y un poquito de español): Emily Intezokostas on Bilingual Parenting and Greek Culture
This month on the Koukles Podcast, Patricia sits down with Emily Intezokostas, educator, mom, and co-founder of GLE — Greek Language Experts. Emily opens up about raising bilingual and bicultural kids in New York City, keeping Greek language alive at home, and what it really takes to pass down...
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Buttermilk Biscuits and Koulourakia: Megan Chacalos on Being Greek in Appalachia
Patricia sits down with Megan Chacalos to talk about growing half-Greek, and fully Appalachian. With humor and heart, Megan shares how buttermilk biscuits and koulourakia can tell the same story — one of family, tradition, and finding home in two cultures that value faith, food, and community.
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A Taste of Home: Meredith Santora on Greek-American Food, Family, and the Holidays
This November, Patricia sits down with Meredith Santora to talk all things Greek-American food, family, and faith. From growing up around the kitchen table to keeping cultural traditions alive during the holidays, Meredith shares how food connects generations and keeps the spirit of our heritage...
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S4 E1: Strength, Faith & Survival: Elaine Setas’ Journey Through Breast Cancer
In this heartfelt episode, Patricia sits down with Elaine Setas from Taste and Art of Greece, a proud Greek-American and breast cancer survivor, who opens up about her emotional journey—from diagnosis and treatment to rediscovering strength, faith, and gratitude. Elaine’s story is one of…
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Season 3 Episode 3: Pascha in Greece vs The States with Georgia Psikarakis
Georgia Psikarakis from Aroma of Hellas joins Patricia to discuss the similarities and differences of celebrating Easter in Greece vs the States. Follow the Koukles @KouklesPodcast on Instagram.
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Season 3 Episode 2: Talking About Wedding Planning with Thea Vaporis
Guest Koukla Thea Vaporis will join Patricia to discuss balancing wedding planning while being a mom, makeup artist and model.
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Season 3 Episode 2: Teaster Talking About Wedding Planning with Thea Vaporis
Guest Thea Vaporis will join Patricia to discuss balancing wedding planning while being a mom, makeup artist and model.
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Season 3 Episode 1: Teaser The Greek Mother-Daughter Dynamic
Guests Irene and Margo Gianos from Honestly Margo will join Patricia to discuss what it is like being a mother-daughter team while building their brand and balancing home life.
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Season 3 Episode 1: The Greek Mother-Daughter Dynamic
Guests Irene and Margo Gianos from Honestly Margo join Patricia to discuss what it is like being a mother-daughter team while building their brand and balancing home life. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcast, iHeart Radio and more! Follow the Koukles on social media at KouklesPodcast.
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S2E16 The Male Perspective With Levendi G
Danae, Despina, Laurel and special guest George join Patricia this week to share insight into the male perspective of dating as a Greek-American in our current world. Send in your stories to [email protected] and follow @KouklesPodcast on Instagram and TikTok
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S2E15 Breanna from Yiayia's Kitchen Children's Books
Danae, Despina, Laurel and special guest Breanna Koukos, author of Yiayia's Kitchen Children's Books series join Patricia this week to chat about her books, and learning how to bake and cook with Yiayia.
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S2E14 Greek and Non Greek Moms
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to discuss what it was like being raised by Greek Moms vs Xeni-Moms. Send in your stories to [email protected] and follow us on Instagram @kouklespodcast
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S2E13 Keeping the Patrida in Our Hearts with Anastasia
Danae, Despina, Laurel and special guest Anastasia from CosmosFM's Paper Circus and Common Sense Diary Podcasts join Patricia this week to talk about Anastasia's family history in the United States. Follow Anastasia at @common_sense_diary and @paper_circus91.5 Follow the Koukles @kouklespodcast
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S2E12 New Year, New Koukla
Happy New Year! Wishing you all the best 2023! Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to share their resolutions and talk about the New Year. @kouklespodcast [email protected]
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S2 E11 A Koukles Xristougenna
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to talk about their Christmas plans. Follow @kouklespodcast on Instagram & Tiktok Send in your stories to: [email protected]
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S2 E10 Cleaning for the Holidays
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to discuss cleaning hacks and preparing for the holiday season.
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S2E9 "Greek" Chain Restaurants
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to discuss their thoughts on "Greek" chain restaurants. Share your stories @kouklespodcast or email [email protected]
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S2 Episode 8: Greek Pets with Vicki from @ApollotheGreekDood
Danae, Despina, Laurel and special guest Vicki from @apollothegreekdood join Patricia this week to discuss Greek pets, and Vicki's instafamous dog Apollo. Tag us this week in your Greek pet photos on Instagram @kouklespocast
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S2 Episode 7: A Koukles Thanksgiving
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to talk about all things Thanksgiving! Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Tag us in your thanksgiving photos @kouklespodcast on instagram!
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S2 Episode 6: The True Greek Olympians
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to discuss which sports they played growing up...and shocker...it was not just the traditional "Greek girl" sports of Soccer and Volleyball. Tune in and listen to Koukles Podcast- new episodes available on Wednesdays. Follow @kouklespodcast on...
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S2 Episode 5: Caregivers for Loved Ones with Dementia
Danae, and special guest Arianna Neromeliotis from @justbeyondboundaries join Patricia this week to discuss what it is like being a caregiver of a loved one who has dementia. This episode is dedicated in memory of Aurora Neromeliotis who passed away shortly after this episode was recorded. May…
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S2 Episode 4: All The Single Koukles
Laurel joins Patricia to discuss what it is really like to be single as a Greek-American in her thirties. Episode 4 airs on Wednesday November 2 on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Anchor and Google Podcasts. Koukles Podcast is a lifestyle podcast as we explore and examine our lives as Greek-American &...
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S2 Episode 3: Tricki-Treat Greek Halloween
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to talk about all things Halloween. Lifestyle podcast as we explore and examine our lives as Greek-American & Greek-Canadian women.
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S2 Episode 2: Slumber Parties with the Koukles
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to talk about slumber parties as a kid. Lifestyle podcast as we explore and examine our lives as Greek-American & Greek-Canadian women. Follow the Koukles @KouklesPodcast on Instagram Wednesdays are for the Koukles! FILAKIA!
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S2 Episode 1: Koukles' Kalokairi Recap
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to talk about their summer vacations and kick off season two! Lifestyle podcast as we explore and examine our lives as Greek-American & Greek-Canadian women. Follow the Koukles @KouklesPodcast on Instagram Wednesdays are for the Koukles! FILAKIA!
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Season 2 Trailer
Gearing up for SEASON TWO of Koukles Podcast! Episode 1 will be airing on Wednesday October 12. Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week for the kickoff to season two. Lifestyle podcast as we explore and examine our lives as Greek-American & Greek-Canadian women. Follow the Koukles...
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Episode 17: Season 1 Finale
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week for the season one finale. Lifestyle podcast as we explore and examine our lives as Greek-American & Greek-Canadian women. The Koukles are breaking for their Kalokairi and will be back before fall! Stay tuned for season 2! Follow the Koukles...
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Episode 16: Gearing up for a Koukles Kalokairi
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to talk about summer plans and what they are most excited to do. Lifestyle podcast as we explore and examine our lives as Greek-American & Greek-Canadian women. Follow the Koukles @KouklesPodcast on Instagram
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Episode 15: Greeks Invented Everything
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to discuss all the wonderful things that Greeks have invented. Lifestyle podcast as we explore and examine our lives as Greek-American & Greek-Canadian women. Follow the Koukles @KouklesPodcast on Instagram Send us stories, let us know about your...
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Episode 14: Village Things & Superstitions
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to talk about superstitions in the Greek culture. Follow the Koukles @KouklesPodcast on Instagram Send us stories, let us know about your superstitions: [email protected]
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Episode 13: Moving to the US with @nextdoorgoddess
Danae, Despina, Laurel and special guest Vicky, owner of NextDoorGoddess join Patricia this week to talk about Vicky's business and recent journey moving to the United States from Greece. Follow the Koukles @KouklesPodcast on Instagram Send us stories or info to be a guest [email protected]
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Episode 12: Pascha Pt. 2
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to talk about Greek Easter (part 2). Follow the Koukles @KouklesPodcast on Instagram & tag us in your Pascha pics! Send us stories or info to be a guest [email protected]
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Episode 11: Pascha Pt. 1
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to talk about Greek Easter (part 1). Follow the Koukles @KouklesPodcast on Instagram & tag us in your Pascha pics! Send us stories or info to be a guest [email protected]
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Episode 10: Greek American/Canadian Stereotypes
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to talk about Greek American/Canadian stereotypes. Follow the Koukles @KouklesPodcast on Instagram! Send us the gossip at [email protected]
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Episode 9: Preparing for Our Summer in Greece
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to talk about Summer in Greece. Follow the Koukles @KouklesPodcast on Instagram! Send us your stories and favorite recipes at [email protected]
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Episode 8: The Fagito- Our Favorite Foods
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to talk about Greek food favorites. Follow the Koukles @KouklesPodcast on Instagram! Send us your stories and favorite recipes at [email protected]
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KOUKLES Podcast LIVE 3/24/22
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to create a LIVE from Instagram with @kafeniolives Uncut and uncensored. Not for your Yiayia's ears. Watch the recorded live on our Instagram page @KouklesPodcast FILAKIA!
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Episode 7: Greek Girl Problems
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to discuss problems faced as a Greek females living in the US and Canada. Koukles Podcast is a lifestyle podcast as we explore and examine our lives as Greek-American & Greek-Canadian women Follow the Koukles @KouklesPodcast on Instagram! Send us...
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Episode 6: Ta Onomata
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to discuss Greek names. Follow the Koukles @KouklesPodcast on Instagram! Send us your stories at [email protected]
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Episode 5: Preparing For Lent & Pascha
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to discuss preparations for lent and Easter. Koukles Podcast is a lifestyle podcast as we explore and examine our lives as Greek-American & Greek-Canadian women Follow the Koukles @KouklesPodcast on Instagram! Send us your stories at...
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Episode 4: Dating Nightmares- εφιάλτες
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to discuss nightmare dates. Koukles Podcast is a lifestyle podcast as we explore and examine our lives as Greek-American & Greek-Canadian women Follow the Koukles @KouklesPodcast on Instagram! Send us your dating nightmares at...
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Episode 3: Greek Girl Gangggg
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to chat about life. Koukles Podcast is a lifestyle podcast as we explore and examine our lives as Greek-American & Greek-Canadian women Follow the Koukles @KouklesPodcast on Instagram!
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Episode 2: Agape Mou
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to discuss Valentine's Day. Koukles Podcast is a lifestyle podcast as we explore and examine our lives as Greek-American & Greek-Canadian women Follow the Koukles @KouklesPodcast on Instagram!
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