Mother Abroad

Nina Salig
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Mother Abroad with Nina Salig is a reflective podcast about motherhood, identity, belonging, and building a meaningful life abroad. Through personal stories and honest conversations, Nina explores the emotional side of raising children between cultures, redefining ambition after motherhood, and navigating the quiet identity shift that comes with living far away from home. A calm space for mothers abroad who want to feel more connected - to themselves, their family life, and the life they are creating.

Episodios

  1. 29 jul

    When Summer Doesn't Feel Like a Holiday as a Mother Abroad

    This summer, our family made a different decision: instead of travelling back to Germany, we're staying in Spain. In this episode, I reflect on what summer looks like when you live abroad with children. I talk about the pressure of travelling home for several weeks, balancing time with extended family, disrupted routines, feelings of guilt, cultural surprises and the challenge of belonging to two places at once. I also share why we chose a slower summer this year and what this decision has taught me about protecting our own family rhythm.

  2. 17 jul

    When Motherhood Changed My Relationship with Language

    For many years, my Spanish was "good enough." I could manage everyday life, communicate when needed and get by. But becoming a mother completely changed how I saw the importance of learning the local language. In this episode, I share my personal journey of living in Spain for eight years, why my Spanish stopped improving for a long time, and how motherhood made me realise that language is about much more than communication. I talk about: why living in an international bubble delayed my language learninghow becoming a mother changed my prioritiesthe moments that made me realise I wanted to participate more fully in everyday lifemy experience of finally committing to improving my Spanish during my sabbaticaland why I now see language as a way to build connection, confidence and belonging. If you're raising children abroad or building a life in another country, I hope this episode encourages you to reflect on your own relationship with the local language and what "feeling at home" means to you. Follow me on Instagram for more reflective content: @_motherabroad and message me if you would like to share your story as a mother abroad in a podcast episode. Coming soon: guest interviews!!

  3. 1 jul

    When Bedtime Becomes a Cultural Question | Raising Children Between Two Cultures Ep. 4

    Have you ever realised that adapting to a new country isn't just about learning a language or celebrating different traditions? Sometimes it shows up in the smallest parenting decisions. In this episode, I share a personal story from a summer evening in Madrid that made me reflect on what it really means to raise a child between two cultures. We talk about: Why bedtime suddenly became a cultural questionThe invisible ways motherhood abroad changes usThe feeling of "mom guilt" when different parenting norms collideHow everyday routines reflect our own cultural identityCreating your own family culture instead of choosing between two worldsIf you're raising children abroad, I hope this episode reminds you that you're not alone in navigating these quiet, everyday questions. 💛 I'd love to hear from you:What's one part of your own culture you've held onto—and what's one part that has quietly changed since becoming a parent abroad? 📱 Let's continue the conversation on Instagram:@_motherabroad 🎧 If you enjoy the podcast, don't forget to follow Mother Abroad so you never miss a new episode. #MotherAbroad #MotherhoodAbroad #ExpatMom #ExpatLife #ParentingAbroad #InternationalFamilies #CrossCulturalParenting #WorkingMoms #LifeAbroad #CulturalAdaptation

  4. 17 jun

    The Invisible Administration of Raising a Child Abroad

    This spring, I visited six schools in three weeks. What started as a search for the right kindergarten for my son quickly turned into a much bigger lesson about motherhood abroad. In this episode, I share my experience of navigating the school application process in Madrid and reflect on something many mothers abroad know well: the invisible work of learning systems you didn't grow up with. We talk about: the hidden mental load of raising a child abroadnavigating unfamiliar school systemslanguage and cultural barriersthe pressure of making important decisions for your childfinding support from other parentsand why everyday tasks can sometimes feel more complicated when you're living in another countryIf you've ever felt overwhelmed by paperwork, deadlines or trying to understand "how things work" in your new home country, this episode is for you. I'd love to hear from you:What has been the most challenging system for you to navigate as a mother abroad? Follow me on Instagram @_motherabroad for more content and ways to exchange. #MotherAbroad #MotherhoodAbroad #ExpatMom #LivingAbroad #ParentingAbroad #MentalLoad #InternationalFamily #RaisingKidsAbroad

  5. 3 jun

    When Life Abroad Looks Beautiful - But Still Feels Hard Sometimes

    Living abroad can be an intentional and beautiful choice - and still feel lonely and emotionally challenging at times. In this episode, I talk openly about the less visible side of motherhood abroad. I share thoughts about: navigating motherhood without family nearbyadapting to a different language, culture and systemsloneliness abroadwhy even wanted change can feel emotionally exhausting sometimesand how much modern technology helps me stay emotionally connected to friends This episode is for every mother abroad who sometimes wonders:“Why can this still feel hard, even though I chose this life intentionally?” #MotherAbroad#MotherhoodAbroad#ExpatMom#MothersAbroad#LifeAbroad#InternationalMotherhood

  6. 19 may

    Welcome to Mother Abroad - Introduction

    In this short introduction episode, I share a little bit about myself, my life in Madrid as a German mother abroad, and why I decided to start this podcast.

  7. 18 may

    Why Local Traditions Suddenly Started To Matter After Becoming a Mother Abroad

    In this very first episode of Mother Abroad with Nina, I reflect on a small moment during a local celebration in Madrid that made me realise something much deeper about motherhood abroad, identity, and belonging. I talk about raising a child between cultures, living in an international bubble before becoming a mother, and how cultural adaptation can happen quietly through everyday moments — nursery traditions, language, local rhythms, and watching your child feel at home somewhere before you fully do yourself. A calm and honest conversation about motherhood abroad, cultural identity, and building emotional roots far away from home ❤️

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Información

Mother Abroad with Nina Salig is a reflective podcast about motherhood, identity, belonging, and building a meaningful life abroad. Through personal stories and honest conversations, Nina explores the emotional side of raising children between cultures, redefining ambition after motherhood, and navigating the quiet identity shift that comes with living far away from home. A calm space for mothers abroad who want to feel more connected - to themselves, their family life, and the life they are creating.

Ficha técnica

  • Creado por
    Nina Salig
  • Años en activo
    2026
  • Episodios
    7
  • Clasificación
    Apto
  • Derechos de autor
    © Nina Salig
  • Sitio web del podcast
    Mother Abroad