Hosts Amanda and CJ

Expecting Expats

Kids EN ↓ 85 episodes

Welcome to Expecting Expats- a space where we’re expecting more than just babies—join Amanda, a childbirth educator and doula, and CJ, a therapist-in-training, as they explore parenting, partnerships, emotional growth, and the journey of building a life in a new country.

Author

Hosts Amanda and CJ

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Kids

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Latest episode

Jul 1, 2026

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Episodes

Cool facts about being a mom! 12.04.2024

In this week’s episode, Kari and CJ discussed a book that CJ has read describing all the cool medical facts on what happens to mom‘s bodies after birth… From lowering cancer rates to growing part of your brain! tune in today ☺️ like and subscribe!

Sex after two kids! 08.03.2024

In this week’s episode, Kari and CJ chat about keeping the intimacy with your partner alive after having two kids! Tune in today and subscribe @expectingexpats

Identity changes after two kids 23.02.2024

In this week’s episode, Kari and CJ, discuss how their identity has changed, either for the better or worse after having two kids and living abroad. Tune in and subscribe to @expectingexpats !

How the holidays really went! 09.02.2024

In this week’s episode, Kari and CJ discuss how their holidays went and how difficult they were with sick kids. Tune in today for the update and subscribe to @expectingexpats !

New Year’s resolutions part 2! 19.01.2024

In this weeks episode, Kari and CJ, discuss more on their New Year’s resolutions, and what they’re planning on doing with their families while living abroad! Tune in today and subscribe to @expectingexpats

New Year’s resolutions! 05.01.2024

In this weeks episode, Kari and CJ discussed their New Year’s resolutions, both personally and professionally. Tune in today to hear what they’re planning on changing in the new year! @expectingexpats

Christmas Special - traditions, plans, and travel long with two kids! 24.12.2023

In this episode, Kari and CJ, discuss their plans for Christmas, traditions they plan to have, and traveling with two! Tune in today and subscribe @expectingexpats!

Maternity leave with 2 kids! 09.12.2023

In this weeks episode, Kari and CJ, discuss how they’re handling maternity leave with two kids! Tune in and subscribe today @expectingexpats

The First Few Weeks with Two Kids! 10.11.2023

In this week’s episode, Kari and CJ discussed the first few weeks with having two kids - dealing with postpartum mental and physical changes While having a toddler to look after! Tune in today and subscribe @expectingexpats

CJ’s Birth Story - Oscar 03.11.2023

In this weeks episode, CJ tells us her birth story when delivering her son, Oscar. Tune in to hear the highs and lows, and how CJ found out she had a boy! @expectingexpats

Kari’s Birth Story with Ragnar 13.10.2023

In this weeks episode, Kari tells us about her birth story with Ragnar and having a vaginal birth, after her C-section with Dagny. Listen in to hear the ups and downs, and the funny points in between. Tune in today and subscribe to @expectingexpats

The Final Second Pregnancy Update! 29.09.2023

In this week’s episode, CJ and Kari are in their late third trimester and giving us an update! They dive into if they’re trying to naturally induce, how they’re preparing, and how they’re feeling! Tune in and subscribe today @expectingexpats

What’s in our hospital bags? 22.09.2023

In this weeks episode, we chat about what’s in our hospital bags and how we are better preparing for our second time in a German hospital (e.g. snacks!). Tune in today and subscribe! @expectingexpats

Keeping the romance alive with kids! 15.09.2023

In this weeks episode, CJ and Kari, discuss how to keep an emotional and romantic connection with your partner while having a little ones. Tune in and subscribe today! @expectingexpats

Preparing for your second birth! 08.09.2023

In this week episode, CJ discusses her preparation for baby number 2. We dive in to questions on what we learned in our past deliveries and what to do with your other kid during the birth - especially when you’re living abroad and no family near by. Tune in and subscribe today! @expectingexpats

Preparing for a Gentle Birth - special guest and founder of Mindful Mama Abroad, Amanda Graybill. 01.09.2023

In this weeks episode, Kari and CJ are joined by a special guest, Amanda Graybill, founder of Mindful Mama Abroad. Where we discuss the Gentle Birth Method and going over all questions on it. Find Amanda and her courses through her website at https://www.mindfulmamafrankfurt.com and follow her on Insta @mindfulmamaabroad.

Preparing for a VBAC! 25.08.2023

In this weeks episode, Kari and CJ discuss how Kari is preparing for a VBAC (vaginal birth after C-section) - we discuss the course Kari took and also what the hospital in Germany recommends. Tune in and subscribe today! @expectingexpats

Summer Holiday - Break 11.08.2023

CJ and Kari will be on holiday for the next two weeks. We look forward to seeing you all in the next weeks with lots of new content!

Update in our third trimester 28.07.2023

This weeks episode, Kari and CJ discuss the updates in their pregnancies and how they’re feeling in their third trimester. Tune in today and subscribe! @expectingexpats

Expat friendships, with special guest Jessica! 21.07.2023

This week, CJ and Kari have Jessica on the podcast where they chat about expat friendships and what they mean. Jessica is soon to be leaving Germany - so this episode is all about life long friendships! Tune in today and subscribe at @expectingexpats

Postpartum depression - symptoms and support. 14.07.2023

In this weeks episode, CJ and Kari, discuss, postpartum depression - including the symptoms, the causes, where to find support, preventative measures, and how your family and friends can support. Trigger warning on death. Tune in to this very important episode!

Dealing with body changes during pregnancy and after! 07.07.2023

And this weeks episode, CJ and Kari discuss how they dealt with body changes during their first and their second pregnancy and after. Did they have a deadline to bounce back? Did they worry about the major body changes before getting pregnant? Tune in today to hear what they have to say! @expectingexpats

Different parenting styles: from gentle parenting to “old fashioned” 30.06.2023

And this weeks episode, CJ and Kari, discuss the different parenting styles that we see on social media, read in books, and also what are parents did. Tune in today to see what CJ and Kari think! And subscribe to @expectingexpats

2nd trimester pregnancy update! What’s going on with CJ and Kari? 23.06.2023

In this weeks episode, Kari and CJ, discuss the updates in their second trimester and their recent travel abroad with or without their little ones. Tune in today and subscribe! @expectingexpats

Does the world need more children? 16.06.2023

In this weeks episode, Kari and CJ discuss the Economist’s article on infertility rates, and how they will impact the economy in the world as we know it. Do we need more children? Tune in today! @expectingexpats

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