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Should I accept an overseas post with my current medical condition? What are my options? This is the episode on Med Services you ALL want to hear. Let's talk about specifics on general medical clearances and mental health. Join us to consider your own choice in how to connect your medical needs to the work/location you are considering. Expert insights from: Director Jen Monna--Heal

"If you think you aren't doing it well, that thought means your heart is turned to your kid, and you are already 70% there," says Dr. Jean Kawiecki. As a psychologist, educator, and adult TCK Dr. Kawiecki is deeply passionate about helping TCKs and their parents through the various transitions of TCK life. Talk with Sharoya directly to get more support in your parenting: www.e

Starting a New Career: The Time Is Now! Are you an EFM looking for meaningful and profitable work that has longevity? World-renowned Marketing Coach Amel Derragui joins Katie Fowle and Sharoya to discuss how EFMs can turn their passions into portable businesses. Katie and Sharoya share their personal stories of creating businesses that are rewarding, impactful, and sustainable fr

We are glad to welcome international tax expert for this episode. Alex has a great deal of expertise to share with us in the diplo community. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-expat-taxes/id1753694329 Find Alex here: https://mcgowintax.com/ Learn how to fill out international forms here: https://www.youtube.com/@McGowinTax

Does living in different places shape or shift your perspective on political leanings? Join us to talk about what we've noticed. In this talk, Jenni and Angi are considerate of varied opinions across the board. This discussion aims to be inclusive for all, while we all decide our politics as individuals. Especially how this works within families and third culture kids. To work w

Budgeting genius, Heather Emerick is here to share her knowledge with us! If you're ready for accountability and upleveling your budget- check out this episode and her website here. Check out: www.diplobudgets.com Take some of the stress out of life by planning ahead for your own spending habits. Angi Solley is a Life Coach for Teens: www.teenlines.com

Jennie, Katie and Susie share a very personal story of diplo life, facing a medical challenge. Talk to Jennie at www.theexpatmom.com Talk to Katie at www.learningtoflourish.org Talk to Susie at www.healthyexpatparent.com Find us all and give us your ideas for the next show topic at: www.thebigpurpleblob.com

Find out more about working with Sharoya and Jennie at www.thebigpurpleblob.com Book discussed: Anxious generation by Jonathan Haidt https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic/ Resources mentioned: Raising an adult, by Julie Lythcott-Haims https://www.amazon.com/How-to-Raise-an-Adult-audiobook/ Free Range Kids by Lenore Skenazy https://www.ama

A challenging topic for our overseas community to experience at a distance and when we are living in the US. See important resources below or visit us at The Big Purple Blob to share your ideas. www.thebigpurpleblob.com https://www.healthyexpatparent.com/post/again-use-your-words American Tragedy Documentary: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10914182/ How to talk to your kid

Bidding can be pretty overwhelming. Talk it through with experienced adults who understand. Join Sharoya Ham and Susie Czor-Brown. Work with us at www.thebigpurpleblob.com Resources mentioned in this episode: Below link to online version of the FSI Post Info to Go boxes that can be super useful for bidding considerations. https://online.fsi.state.gov/PITG (PITG-External), the on