PONDERING PURPLE

Apr 02 2025 46 ep. 19 mins 50

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Michèle Phoenix, international speaker and writer on issues related to Third Culture Kids, highlights her most popular and helpful articles in a format you can consume on the go.

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BOOK RELEASE DAY!

Apr 02 2025 7 mins

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs.···This episode is based on an article by the same name: ⁠⁠⁠Book Release Day...Other resources mentioned in this episode are:⁠⁠The book's home page on my website, with more information and en

The Incredible Power of Positive Childhood Experiences

Feb 03 2025 15 mins

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ··· This episode is based on an article by the same name: ⁠⁠The Incredible Power of Positive Childhood Experiences ... Other resources mentioned in this episode are: ⁠My previous article on TCKs,

GPS - Transition Stress in Children: What Does Normal Look Like?

Nov 18 2024 12 mins

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ··· This is the first installment in our Guest Post Series (GPS). The original article, written by Lauren Wells of TCK Training, first appeared in ⁠⁠A Life Overseas⁠, and is shared with permission.

GPS - Eight Ways to Help Your TCK Grieve

Oct 13 2024 13 mins

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ··· This is the first installment in our Guest Post Series (GPS). The original article, written by ⁠RachelAllord.com, first appeared in ⁠A Life Overseas, and is shared with permission. You can also re

GPS - To My Adult TCK Self - I See You

Oct 01 2024 11 mins

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ··· This is the first installment in our Guest Post Series (GPS). The original article, written by Rachel Hicks, first appeared in A Life Overseas, and is shared with permission. You can also read it on m

A Loving Letter to Missionary Parents

Aug 19 2024 17 mins

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ··· This episode is based on an article by the same name: ⁠A Loving Letter to Missionary Parents⁠ ... Other resources mentioned in this episode are: The Five Cs That Explain MKs MKs and Distorted F

MKs & Sarcasm: Wielding Our Wit Wisely

Jun 10 2024 15 mins

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ··· This episode is based on an article by the same name: MKs & Sarcasm: Wielding Our Wit Wisely ... More of my MK-related resources can be found at the following links: 1. My most-read articles liste

BOARDING SCHOOL - PART 2: Preparing and Parenting

May 14 2024 51 mins

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ··· This episode is based on an article by the same name: ⁠Boarding Schools: Preparing and Parenting. The article on preparing for transition is here. The article on parents talking about sex is here.

BOARDING SCHOOL - PART 1: Making the Decision

Apr 29 2024 54 mins

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ··· This episode is based on an article by the same name: Boarding Schools: Making the Decision⁠. The MK Safety Net organization, which I highly recommend, can be found here. ... More of my MK-related

How Churches & Missions Can Love MKs Better

Jan 24 2024 22 mins

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ··· This episode is based on an article by the same name: How Churches & Missions Can Love MKs Better. ... More of my MK-related resources can be found at the following links: 1. My most-read article