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Nomadic Diaries: Mastering Global Transitions

Doreen Cumberford
Repatriation
Identity
Mental Health
Cultural Adjustment
Family Dynamics
Home
Cultural Transition
Belonging
Personal Growth
Emotional Challenges
Third-Culture Kids
Emotional Transition
Durban
The Pivot Year
Cultural Integration
Global Citizenship
Music
Inspiration
Visioning
Third Culture Kids

Where Global Living Transforms Lives

Imagine a life where every border crossed becomes a doorway to personal transformation!Welcome to Nomadic Diaries, the podcast that turns international adventures into extraordinary personal journeys. We're not just telling travel stories. We're uncovering the raw, unfiltered experiences of expats and global nomads who have transformed uncertainty into oppor... more

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About Pia 

Pia Mailhot-Leichter is a self-described "recovering nomad" who has lived in more places than most people visit, from Manhattan to Sri Lanka, London to France, and eventually dropping anchor in Copenhagen after decades o... more

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Daniela Draugelis didn't just study cultural intelligence, she lived it before she even had a name for it. Born in Argentina to a Lithuanian immigrant family (her father fled Europe as a war refugee), she grew up spe... more

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Dr. Joy Wiggins 

Meet Dr. Joy Wiggins, we chatted about Raising Kids to Boardroomsshe is a cultural agility expert, former professor, and single mum who packed up her life in Texas and moved to Lisbon, Portugal with her teenage dau... more

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What if the hardest part of moving abroad isn't finding a house, but finding yourself? 

In this episode, Doreen Cumberford sits down with Vivian Chiona, founder of Expat Nest, an online counselling platform offering psychological s... more

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Recent Guests

Pia Mailhot-Leichter
Creative midwife helping people birth their next project
Kollective Studio (Collective.Studio)
Episode: What If You Learned How to Stay? Pia Mailhot-Leichter on Belonging, Creativity and Extinction Moments
Daniela Draugelis
Cultural intelligence facilitator with 20+ years living internationally
Cultural Pathways / culturalpathways.com
Episode: Belonging Everywhere and Nowhere: The Expat's Identity Puzzle
Joy Wiggins
Founder of Joy Abroad; intercultural communication expert and former DEI professional
Joy Abroad
Episode: One Next Best Step: Dr. Joy Wiggins on Moving Abroad Solo, Raising a Teen in Lisbon, and Building a Global Career
Vivian Chiona
Founder/therapist at Expat Nest
Expat Nest
Episode: Packed Your Bags But Forgot Your Mind? The Emotional Side of Expat Life
Peter Levitan
Former senior advertising executive at Saatchi & Saatchi Worldwide
Saatchi & Saatchi Worldwide
Episode: Advertising's Golden Era and the Hard Part: Coming Home
Ruth Van Reken
Leading expert on third culture kids and author of 'Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds'
Author
Episode: The Woman Who Named the TCK Experience: Ruth Van Reken on Identity and Belonging
Caz Stuart
Accomplished documentary producer and director
Episode: What Filming Survivor Taught One Director About Belonging
San Shine
Belonging Coach and Spiritual Entrepreneur
The Human Kintsugi
Episode: Who Are You When You've Lived in Five Countries?
Dr. Jemina Watson
Esteemed visual art educator with over 20 years of international teaching experience.
Episode: How Creative Kids Navigate Life Between Cultures

Hosts

Doreen Cumberford
Host with a focus on belonging, cross-cultural transitions, and global mobility; leads conversations with guests about identity, travel, and personal growth.
Megan Norton-Newbanks
Co-host specializing in belonging, storytelling, and experiential discussions around expat life and cultural identity.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Great Thought Provoking Conversations

    Whether you are an expat, repat, avid traveler or simply globally minded, Nomadic Diaries will lift the curtain on experiences that you might relate to, entice you to go places, answer your questions on living outside of your native country. It's a big and fascinating world out there! Quality content podcast with diverse guests and a talented host that knows how to weave a conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iHelios
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great listening

    It’s always such a pleasure listening to the conversations between Doreen and her guests. Even while traveling it’s the best time to spend and listen. Very insightful and interesting and different topics based on the nomadic lifestyle.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jack_747
    Netherlands2 years ago
  • The pod for YOU!

    If you are into other peoples adventures, and experiences out in the world, this podcast is for you! Doreen asks pivotal questions, and is wise and compassionate! Check it out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bitsyboorud
    United States2 years ago
  • Compassionate, Inquisitive, Insightful

    Doreen was exceptionally kind and compassionately inquisitive. A superb host and interview who really knew how to elicit some depth!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    joeldavidbond
    United States2 years ago
  • Practical and Thoughtful Considerations

    The hosts interview true experts that have a wide perspective on expat nomadic travel of all types, work, kids, retirement, etc. Their information and quests provide practical and thoughtful considerations for those considering, just starting or continuing nomadic expat travel. The podcast covers many situations and considers how the listener may improve or exceed their travel goals and expectations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ErinAustinGo
    United States2 years ago

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High-quality, practical insights for expats and global nomads.
Diverse guests and engaging host interaction create a compelling listening experience.
Thoughtful, compassionate interviewing that draws depth from guests.
Content is well-curated with a strong emphasis on belonging and personal growth.

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What If You Learned How to Stay? Pia Mailhot-Leichter on Belonging, Creativity and Extinction Moments
Q: Tell me about the first date story. What are the highlights about yourself?
Pia talks about her curiosity-driven approach to life and how moving around since childhood led her to seek communities, but ultimately to realize that belonging begins with belonging to herself. She emphasizes choosing a place and building roots, rather than simply chasing the next adventure.
Packed Your Bags But Forgot Your Mind? The Emotional Side of Expat Life
Q: What signs suggest an expat might need professional support?
She outlines psychosomatic symptoms, sleep and appetite disturbances, frequent headaches or anxiety, and a persistent sense that something is not right, plus the broader signal that one is lacking connection and needs guidance through the adaptation process.
Packed Your Bags But Forgot Your Mind? The Emotional Side of Expat Life
Q: Tell me a little bit about when you started Expat Nest and how it works.
Vivian explains that Expat Nest began 12 years ago to provide online psychological services in nine languages, pairing expat experience with professional qualifications to support relocation before, during, and after the move; the aim is scalable, multilingual therapy tailored to international families.
Advertising's Golden Era and the Hard Part: Coming Home
Q: What happened when you returned to the U.S.?
There was little to no debriefing or systematic use of the international knowledge I gained, and my role shifted in ways that left me feeling overlooked, though I did eventually transition to other opportunities.
Advertising's Golden Era and the Hard Part: Coming Home
Q: How did you navigate culture and build trust in the London office?
I leaned into the local culture, joined social routines like the pub, and used informal mentoring and teammates to integrate, ultimately becoming a bridge between London and New York.

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This show centers on global mobility, cross-cultural adaptation, and personal growth through the experiences of expats, digital nomads, and globally minded professionals. Episodes typically explore belonging across borders, intercultural communication, and the practical realities of moving, repatriating, and thriving in diverse work and life contexts. Expect expert guests—from psychologists and intercultural trainers to third culture kids and documentary storytellers—sharing actionable strategies, intimate anecdotes, and compassionate perspectives. Unique strengths include a sustained focus on belonging as a lived process (not just a concept), practical frameworks for cultural intelligence, and a storytelling approach that ties personal tra... more

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