
I've spent most of my career—that's 35 years—living and working overseas for the U.S. Department of State Foreign Service. My coworkers and myself were responsible for carrying out U.S. foreign policy and helping U.S. citizens abroad. With this podcast, I'm starting at the beginning - or really slightly before the beginning—to walk through what it was like being 27, with a small child, moving ov... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 39 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Personal JournalsSociety & Culture | |||

Christine talks about leaving Cameroon, boarding school woes, corrupt elections, and a possible apocryphal story of bare-chested grandmas.
Christine talks about her experience as a Greek-American in Africa and the lovely community she found in Cameroon.
In this episode Christine and Matt remember the good times in coastal Africa. They discuss tandem couples, spousal hires, interning at the Embassy, and the Sea Turtle Incident.
We're not done yet, we just have run into the Not-Enough-Time problem! We'll be back later this year with more episodes!
In the meantime, check out my new kids podcast, History Snacks.
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I enjoyed listening to this podcast, took it all in one day. The conversation was interesting and engaging. As an inspired student pursuing a career in the Foreign Service I found this podcast to be informative. Thank you for sharing your story. 🙏
As a baby millennial considering a career change to the Foreign Service, this podcast is awesome! Very informative. Also love that the host started pre-internet, so it’s cool to hear about how things were done differently and how some things were harder without a smartphone in your hand at all times. Enjoy the dynamic between mother/son. I really really really hope they do subsequent seasons!!! Woman power!!!
Listening to Christine’s stories is like a walk down memory lane. My husband and I served 20+ years in the FS and consider it the adventure of a lifetime. Nothing in life is perfect but the Foreign Service provided us with meaningful work, worldwide adventures and a sense of purpose that is hard to find in the “normal” 9-5 job. I was lucky enough to work with Christine for a while during our careers and can’t wait to hear more of her story!
I didn’t even know that the Foreign Service was a thing! Hearing Christine’s stories so far has been awesome - I’m looking forward to hearing more about where her adventures have taken her!
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The show offers intimate, memoir-style narratives from a U.S. Foreign Service family. Each episode pairs a first-person reminiscence with co-hosted commentary from the storyteller's son, creating a warm, practical portrait of life overseas: moving with a young family, navigating schooling and childcare, adapting to different posts, and balancing personal life with professional duties. Across episodes, listeners get concrete details about logistics, culture, diplomacy, and daily rituals, along with heartfelt reflections on resilience, teamwork, and the evolving nature of international service. The format tends to blend humor with hard truths, making it a useful resource for anyone curious about diplomatic life, expatriate parenting, and the ... more
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