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In this episode, I speak with Adam, a Brit who is currently based in Malaysia. Adam talks about his career evolution and his strategy to stay engaged with his career as his family moved to the other side of the world. Adam delves into the headspace change required when you’re working remotely, in regard to networking, exercising and working across timezones. He also gives us an insight into what t...

In this episode, I speak with Jen, originally from Hong Kong but with an Australian passport, currently living in Singapore. Jen shares about her two major relocations in 18 months and about the pretty major headspace changes she has had to make. Jen is a delight to listen to and her positive energy is contagious. I hope you enjoy this conversation. The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that support...

In this episode, I speak with Helena, a Swede who grew up as a third culture kid and is now raising her own third culture kids! Helena talks about how she can pick an adult who has grown up as an expat and what the feeling of home is like when home is a country that you haven't actually spent that much time living in. I hope you enjoy this conversation. The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that...

In this episode, I speak with Ro, an Australian who was born in India and who has moved 61 times in her life! Ro speaks incredibly candidly about her epic trailing spouse experience to some incredible places around the world but also about the darker side of expat life. She discusses what life is like raising third culture kids and the expense of moving dogs around the world! I hope you enjoy this...

In this episode, I speak with Yudhika, an Australian who has been in Singapore for just over 12 months, having previously done a 2.5 year stint in Switzerland. After meeting a school book week event, I have witnessed some of the highs and lows and the frustrations Yudhika has faced putting her career on hold. She also dishes up some extremely practical advice on relocating that I am definitely kee...

In this episode, I speak with Heather, a country girl who grew up in rural South Australia, who followed her now ex-husband to Broken Hill, a town in the outback of remote Australia. Heather is an occupational therapist who very openly shares her fascinating story. I went completely rouge with my line of questioning, but I'm sure you’ll agree that Heather is an amazing woman who employers all...

In this episode, I speak with Jo, a Brit who has been in South East Asia for over 18 years! Jo and her husband left their footloose and fancy free life in London and relocated to Singapore in their early 30’s and have navigated a number of international moves and now permanent residency in Singapore. Amongst many things, we delve into the decisions that needed to be made in regard to applying for...

In this episode, I speak with Lara, originally born in the UK to a Japanese mother and Scottish father, and who spent her formative years growing up in Spain. I managed to catch Lara in the throes of relocation as she and her family move back to the UK after 13+ years in Asia. Lara articulates beautifully some of the real positives of expat life while sharing openly some of the real challenges she...

In this episode, I speak with Julie, my first nomad! Julie, originally from the UK spent over a decade in the middle east as a trailing spouse before hitting the road with her husband and twin girls in early 2022. Julie’s nomad life may initially sound completely at odds with her life in Abu Dhabi, but she talks about the similarities and how expat life prepared her for life on the road. Hopefully...

In this episode, I speak with Anna, a Russian who has been in Singapore for over 7 years. It was super interesting listening to Anna’s take on trailing spouse life and we both had some rather hilarious ah ha moments during the chat. Anna also has a fabulous attitude towards what she would have done differently, in particular, channelling some Steve Jobs. I hope you enjoy this conversation. The Tra...

Expat divorce; the good, the bad and the ugly. - A fireside chat with Lucy Greenwood from The International Family Law Group In this bonus episode I speak with Lucy Greenwood, who is a Partner at The International Family Law Group, based in London. Lucy has practised family law for over 25 years and most of her work has an international dimension. Her firm has particular specialism in advising int...

In this episode, I speak with Victoria Mintey, an actor from Northern Ireland who is now based in Singapore. Victoria has been a trailing spouse for over a decade and she talks about the transition from Northern Ireland to Singapore via northern England and London. We also delve into some of the skills and attributes that an actor uses in networking situations and Victoria shares some great tips....

In this episode I speak with Michelle, an Australian who has spent the last 35 years moving around rural Australia with her husband who works in agriculture. Michelle talks about what reinvention looks like when you move between rural communities and we chat about how there are far more similarities than differences between her experience and that of a global expat. I hope you enjoy this conversat...

brunch. is a collection of interviews with trailing spouses from around the world. Connect with our network at ⁠https://thetrailingspouse.co⁠ In this episode I speak with Emma, an Australian who has been an expat in Asia for nearly 20 years. Emma talks about how sport has played a key role in her time as a trailing spouse and she shares insights into her incredible entrepreneurial journey. For som...

Our in conversation episodes are chats with experts in areas that are related to the trailing spouse experience. Whether you’re an expat, you’ve moved to a new town or community or you’re a defence or military spouse, many of the themes, challenges and opportunities are the same. In this episode I catch up with Chris Edwards from Honeycombers and Launchpad. Chris shares how her trailing spouse exp...

Our 'In Conversation...' episodes are chats with experts in areas that are related to the trailing spouse experience. Whether you are an expat, you've moved to a new town or community or you are a Defence or Military spouse, many of the themes, challenges and opportunities are the same. In this episode, I speak with Katherine Chapman from CSLB Asia. Katherine talks about her experience...

In this episode I speak with Anna, a Brit who has spent a good part of her adult life in South East Asia. Anna talks about the transition from backpacker life into professional life and what it looks like to add a partner and kids to the mix. Anna gives some fabulous advice on networking when you find it really hard and a brutally honest insight into what expat life can look like when things don’t...

In this episode I speak with Sandi, an Australian who is just finishing up her expat time in Singapore. Originally from Sydney, Sandi has been both the trailing spouse and has had her husband follow her career. Sandi and her husband are planners and she shares details of the huge amount of planning that they put into their relocation to Singapore. She also gives some great advice in regards to wra...

In this episode I speak with Claire, a country girl from Australia who has bounced around South East Asia with her husband. Now back living an hour from her home town in a rural community, Claire reminisces about her experience as both the working and trailing spouse. Claire articulates some of the nuisances of trailing spouse life that both she and her husband felt as they took it in turns with t...

In this episode, I speak with Grecia, a Venezuelan who has had itchy feet since she was a teenager. As a 16 year old, she organised herself to do her last 2 years of high school at a boarding school in Singapore. Grecia then bounced around Asia, India, Europe and then back to Asia. She discusses the challenges of switching roles from the working spouse to the trailing spouse and how she has had to...

Woohoo! Season Two is here! Also The Trailing Spouse Co is live - join for free https://www.thetrailingspouse.co/

Hello listeners of brunch, the podcast by The Trailing Spouse Co. Exciting news! We have launched our online platform so you can now join a network of professional trailing spouses from around the world, for free! Head to www.thetrailingspouse.co to join and you’ll find a professional network of like minded people from around the world. You’ll also see we’ve got some great virtual events coming up...

In this episode, I speak with Hina, an Indian who grew up in America who then spent 12 years as an expat in Singapore before returning to Chicago where she grew up. Hina talks about her experience moving abroad and about how actually moving to another country she felt a real sense of belonging. Hina also talks about reverse culture shock moving home, that was exacerbated during the pandemic. I hop...

In this episode, I chat with Kate Longhurst, a Brit living in Singapore. Kate is an ICF certified coach, a mother, an expat, an empath, a listener and a chartered accountant with over 15 years experience. She has worked in high-pressure corporate environments, juggled life as a working mum and had periods of downtime, most notably as a trailing spouse, where she lost her sense of self and purpose....

In this episode, I speak with Felicity, an Australian married to an ear nose and throat surgeon who has moved 15 times in 16 years. Felicity speaks very candidly about the trials and tribulations of being married to a medical student who becomes a doctor in rural Australia. She talks about the challenges she has faced and how hard she has worked on her own mindset, with the help of therapy, to get...