The Expatwife

This episode explores the emotional journey during the last month of an expat assignment. Tina shares her experiences and observed patterns, emphasising the importance of appreciating the final moments and the people who made the stay memorable. Tina addresses the grief of leaving familiar spaces and the excitement of new beginnings. Listeners are encouraged to embrace a full spectrum of emotions...

In this emotional episode, Tina shares the challenges her family faced after the passing of a family member in September. Despite meticulous planning, the situation quickly escalated, leading to unexpected decisions and the realization that sometimes plans cannot account for the unpredictability of emotions. Tina highlights the importance of family support and the invaluable advice from her childr...

In this episode Tina recounts her family's move from Europe to Vietnam during the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares the challenges they faced, including tight document submission deadlines and the nerve-wracking flight from Frankfurt to Ho Chi Minh City. Stranded for 22 hours in Bangkok due to last-minute landing permission issues, the family experienced an unprecedented calm among passengers. Despite...

In this episode KIm tells her story how she moved from the US to a small villiage in the Swiss alps, to Northern England and back to the UK. It is beautful to listen to Kim and understranding how this whole experience has changed herself and her family.  Thank you Kim! And if you would like to share your story as an expatwife feel free to get intouch with me. ms.tinasart@gmail.com  

How to put nearly 30 years of being an Expatwife into 90 min? In this episode Esther shares her incredible life story. Always guided by the wish to make a differnce to the community she lives in Esther has not only raised 7 childern, but also worked with NGO^s all over the world and is now working as a life coach in Thailand. Be ready for an episode full of laughter and tears. Thank you Esther for...

In this episode Tram from Vietnam is telling her story how she moved from the concrete jungle of Saigon to the forest jungle of Brunei. She tells us how she adapeted form the life of an urban woman to become a law student in a rual area where monkeys became part of her daily life.

Of course SHE had to come to the Expatwife podcast and talk about how we met and her experience of moving 14 times in 20 years. She will share her top moving tip and tells us how here degree in fibre art helped her to make connections where ever she moved. Welcome, Bethany.

In this episode, Anu, growing up as an expat child and becoming an expat wife as an adult, tells her story and talks about the beautiful opportunities this life has given her. But most importantly, she talks about how she is always impressed to see other Expatwives finding new passions while living abroad! Thank you, Anu, for being so inspirational. 

In this episode Sandyha, an Indian architect and Urban Designer will share her story. We are talking about match making, leaving a business behind and the importance of lady groups. Enjoy.

In this episode Tina recounts her family's move from Budapest to Germany, navigating snowy delays and cultural adjustments. Despite their excitement, they faced unexpected challenges, such as struggles to fit in and the impacts of COVID-19. Ultimately, their journey led them to a new assignment in Vietnam, showcasing the highs and lows of expatriate life.

Our guest today is a real expert regarding finding the right international school for your family. Not only is she an expat wife herself, but she also works as head of admissions for international schools. So she is the one to ask how to find the right international school. And talks about her move from China to the US during COVID. Enjoy.

In this episode, host Tina recounts the turbulent times her family faced due to the Brexit vote while living in Budapest. They had just purchased an apartment in the UK as a contingency plan, but Brexit turned everything upside down. Over the next three years, Tina and her family anxiously tracked political developments, ultimately deciding to move back to Germany before January 2020. Amidst all t...

In today's episode, there is a very special guest. I talked about her in episode four; It is the lady I didn't want to talk to. If you want to know why we, after non-verbally agreeing that we couldn't stand each other, became really good friends- enjoy this episode. We also talk about culture shocks, changing careers and how to move home.

In this episode, Tina recounts her family's transition from China to Hungary, outlining the challenges and culture shocks they faced. Adjusting from an expat life filled with support in China to attempting independence in Hungary, Tina found herself struggling with the Hungarian language, missing her old life, and facing household crises. Despite these hurdles, she emphasized the importance of res...

In this episode of The Expert Wife, host Tina recounts the final year in China, detailing how a job as an early years art teacher profoundly changed her professional and personal life. As her husband's job came to an end, the family started preparing for their next move to Europe, specifically Budapest. Tina shares the emotional farewells, the logistical challenges, and how their children adapted...

In this episode Tina describes the nuances of her expat life in China, from the initial honeymoon phase to the inevitable cultural shock and adaptation. She talks about her decision to pursue a high school degree, only to later shift focus to learning Chinese and volunteering at her children's school. Tina emphasizes the importance of building connections and finding purpose in a foreign land. Tun...

In the first episode of 'The Expat Wife,' Tina shares the story of how her family's unexpected relocation to China began. Presented with a job offer, her husband asked if she'd consider moving, leading to a whirlwind of emotions and questions. Despite an initial 'no', they decided to embrace the adventure. The episode covers their preparation, from dealing with renovations and job changes to learn...

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