Truly Expat Podcast

Send us a Text Message.Exploring Nature, Culture, and Sustainability: A Conversation with The Sundowner Co-Founder CandiceIn this episode of Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Rachel and Paula chat with Candice, co-founder of The Sundowner, a nature experience center in Siglap, Singapore. Candice shares the inspiration behind their diverse workshops, ranging from bee rescue programs to urb

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Paula and Rachel discuss comprehensive tips and personal stories about living abroad with pets, featuring guests Mark from Barkberry Manor and Anya, a dog owner in Singapore. Topics include transporting pets internationally, handling pet vaccinations, navigating pet-friendly spots in Singapore, choosing the ri

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Paula and Rachel discuss the challenges ex-pats face when caring for ageing parents from afar. Joined by a panel of expats, including Urmila, Laila, and Maria, they share personal experiences, strategies, and practical tips on maintaining connections and providing support. The conversation covers various aspec

Send us a Text Message.Finding Your Community at the Singapore Cricket ClubIn this episode, Paula and Rachel are joined by Joanna, a committee member from the Singapore Cricket Club. They discuss how expatriates and locals can find their tribe and build connections within the vibrant community of Singapore. Joanna shares her journey from the U.S. to Singapore, and how she integrate

Send us a Text Message.Understanding Hormone Health: A Conversation with Dr. Caroline LowIn this episode, the hosts announce a brief hiatus for the month of July to recharge and brainstorm new content ideas. The show continues with the second part of an insightful discussion on hormone health with Dr. Caroline Low. Key topics include the role of estrogen in women's longevity, the e

Send us a Text Message.Navigating Hormonal Health with Dr. Caroline Low: Part 1In this episode of Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Paula & Rachel welcome Dr Caroline Low, a family physician with a special interest in hormone health and proactive ageing. Dr. Low discusses the complexity of hormonal imbalances, the difference between perimenopause and menopause, and the importance of i

Send us a Text Message.In part II of this episode about boarding schools of Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Paula and Rachel talk to Mel from Australia, who shares her experience of sending her son to boarding school in New Zealand. They discuss the challenges and benefits of maintaining a strong parent-child connection through technology and quality time. Later in the episode, Maria, L

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Rachel and Paula discuss the topic of sending children to boarding schools as expats. They are joined by guest Melissa Johnston, who discusses her personal experiences and challenges related to her son, Charlie, attending boarding school in New Zealand. Melissa shares the factors influencing their decision, th

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the 'Truly Expat Podcast', Third Culture Kids (TCKs) is explored with guests Maria, Laila, and Umila sharing their experiences and insights. The discussion covers the unique opportunities TCKs have, such as increased open-mindedness and resilience from living in multiple countries, and the challenges they face, like dealing with school tran

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Paula and Rachel and clinical psychologist Sophie Dunstone discuss the experiences and challenges of Third Culture Kids (TCKs). They explore the definition of TCKs, their multicultural upbringings, and the impact this has on their lives. The conversation touches on TCKs’ different experiences based on their