Kuwentuhan with Pinay mom's blogs

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If you're looking for a podcast that shares real life experiences of Filipino women, especially moms living abroad, then this podcast po is for you! Though we are based in the Netherlands, you'll always find something to relate to with our podcast as we navigate and adapt to different cultural behaviors, traditions, and identities upon relocating abroad. Our conversations in each episode are in Filipino. So tara na po at makinig sa aming kuwentuhan! Come check our website www.pinaymomsblogs.com and our YT channel @pinaymomsblogs. Thank you po for listening at hanggang sa susunod!

  1. Apr 1

    #051 Filipino take on customer service abroad

    Ever wondered how customer service feels when you're living abroad as a Filipino? In this episode, my sister and I dive into our real-life experiences-from retail shops to doctor visits or simple appointments. We share what surprised us and what felt different. It's an honest relatable conversation about expectations, cultural differences, and those that make you think, "Wait.. and toh?!" Welcome to Kuwentuhan with Pinay mom’s Blogs, your go-to podcast po for Filipino expats, and anyone curious about life here in Europe, particularly The Netherlands. My podcast dives deep into the realities of buhay abroad —from navigating everyday challenges in the Dutch Society to parenting interracial kids, this podcast is for you! With 25 years of living abroad, I share firsthand experiences, practical tips, and hand-me-down wisdom from our kababayans especially other Filipino moms to help fellow Filipinos moving to the Netherlands or anywhere abroad avoid the same struggles we faced.  Beyond this podcast, you can also check out my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@pinaymomsblogs and my blogging website www.pinaymomsblogs.com where I share even more insights on adjusting to life abroad. Let’s make this journey smoother po from one kabayan to another! Thank you and hear from us next time!

  2. Feb 25

    #050 Sister talk: similarities and differences of how we try to fit in

    We're two sisters living in different countries, sharing how we each navigate integrating into a new culture. I talk about blending into life in the Netherlands a Pinay mom with a Filipino-Dutch family, while my sister shares her journey as an expat OFW in Belgium. Together we explore what it means to fit in, from the familiar comfort of Filipino circles to the challenges of local integration. Welcome to Kuwentuhan with Pinay mom’s Blogs, your go-to podcast po for Filipino expats, and anyone curious about life here in Europe, particularly The Netherlands. My podcast dives deep into the realities of buhay abroad —from navigating everyday challenges in the Dutch Society to parenting interracial kids, this podcast is for you! With 25 years of living abroad, I share firsthand experiences, practical tips, and hand-me-down wisdom from our kababayans especially other Filipino moms to help fellow Filipinos moving to the Netherlands or anywhere abroad avoid the same struggles we faced.  Beyond this podcast, you can also check out my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@pinaymomsblogs and my blogging website www.pinaymomsblogs.com where I share even more insights on adjusting to life abroad. Let’s make this journey smoother po from one kabayan to another! Thank you and see you next time!

  3. Jan 28

    #049 Sister chat across borders: Mom life vs. Single vibes

    Join me, a Filipino mom living in the Netherlands, together with my sister who is currently based in Belgium, as we chat about our different expat journeys--mom life versus single life! We explore the fun contrasts, the similarities and that universal challenge of living overseas. Whether you're raising kids or loving your solo life, you'll enjoy this sisterly take on life abroad. Welcome to Kuwentuhan with Pinay mom’s Blogs, your go-to podcast po for Filipino expats, and anyone curious about life here in Europe, particularly The Netherlands. My podcast dives deep into the realities of buhay abroad —from navigating everyday challenges in the Dutch Society to parenting interracial kids, this podcast is for you! With 25 years of living abroad, I share firsthand experiences, practical tips, and hand-me-down wisdom from our kababayans especially other Filipino moms to help fellow Filipinos moving to the Netherlands or anywhere abroad avoid the same struggles we faced.  Beyond this podcast, you can also check out my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@pinaymomsblogs and my blogging website www.pinaymomsblogs.com where I share even more insights on adjusting to life abroad. Let’s make this journey smoother po from one kabayan to another! Thank you and see you next time!

  4. 08/31/2025

    #048 BITESIZE | The silent challenges of our kids struggling to adapt

    In this episode, I open up about a conversation with a Filipino mom, Vina and how the language barrier affects and impacted her son's education. This is one of the silent struggles many Filipinos face when raising children in a new culture. In today's bitesize episode from Episode #004, I will share practical tips for moms navigating this journey. If you’re a Filipino parent, an expat or immigrant, part of an interracial family, or just a fellow kababayan curious about life here abroad, this kuwentuhan is something you wouldn’t want to miss!  Watch full episode of our interview: https://youtu.be/w_430phgI-k?si=CaVrz-FHPh_FZBVU Welcome to Kuwentuhan with Pinay mom’s Blogs, your go-to Filipino podcast po for moms, expats, and anyone curious about life here in Europe, particularly The Netherlands. My podcast dives deep into the realities of buhay abroad —from navigating everyday challenges in the Dutch Society to parenting interracial kids, this podcast is for you! With 25 years of living abroad, I share firsthand experiences, practical tips, and hand-me-down wisdom from other Filipino moms to help fellow Filipinos moving to the Netherlands or anywhere abroad avoid the same struggles we faced.  Beyond this podcast, you can also check out my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@pinaymomsblogs and my blogging website www.pinaymomsblogs.com where I share even more insights on adjusting to life in the Netherlands. Let’s make this journey smoother po from one kabayan to another! Thank you and see you next time!

  5. 07/07/2025

    #047 When your kindness gets taken for granted

    Have you ever felt used after helping someone—especially a fellow Pinay abroad? In today’s bitesize podcast from episode #020, babalikan po natin ang aking kuwentuhan with Mabel from Haarlem as she shares the experience when her kindness gets taken for granted. She learns the hard way that finding true friendship could start with tiwala at pakikisama but could end with disappointment. This episode is for every Filipino mom, OFW, or expat woman who’s ever asked herself: “Was I too kind and too trustworthy? Did I let someone cross my boundaries?”. A must-listen especially for those who’s ever felt torn between helping others and protecting her peace.  Watch full episode of our interview: https://youtu.be/f4C7ivy2KvA?si=MLGLwahO-GBKZ42Z Welcome to Kuwentuhan with Pinay mom’s Blogs, your go-to Filipino podcast po for moms, expats, and anyone curious about life here in Europe, particularly The Netherlands. My podcast dives deep into the realities of buhay abroad —from navigating everyday challenges in the Dutch Society to parenting interracial kids, this podcast is for you! With 25 years of living abroad, I share firsthand experiences, practical tips, and hand-me-down wisdom from other Filipino moms to help fellow Filipinos moving to the Netherlands or anywhere abroad avoid the same struggles we faced.  Beyond this podcast, you can also check out my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@pinaymomsblogs and my blogging website www.pinaymomsblogs.com where I share even more insights on adjusting to life in the Netherlands. Let’s make this journey smoother po from one kabayan to another! Thank you and see you next time!

  6. 06/16/2025

    #046 BITESIZE | From career woman to full time mom: when the shift was not fully by choice

    For this clip from episode #010, we ask the question, what happens when a working woman—used to structure, goals, and independence—suddenly becomes a full-time mom, not by plan but by circumstance? I will share my own reflection and will share again with you my interesting conversation with Sheila, a fellow mom who made that unexpected transition living abroad. Whether you're navigating this shift yourself or know someone who is, this episode offers empathy, real talk, and a reminder that motherhood isn’t the end of your story—it’s a bold, new chapter. If you’re a Filipino parent, an expat or immigrant, part of an interracial family, or just a fellow kababayan curious about life here abroad, this kuwentuhan is something you wouldn’t want to miss!  See the full video of this episode here: https://youtu.be/Iudcg_C19_s?si=dV52qMcgQCR3A4Yi Welcome to Kuwentuhan with Pinay mom’s Blogs, your go-to Filipino podcast po for moms, expats, and anyone curious about life here in Europe, particularly The Netherlands. My podcast dives deep into the realities of buhay abroad —from navigating everyday challenges in the Dutch Society to parenting interracial kids, this podcast is for you! With 25 years of living abroad, I share firsthand experiences, practical tips, and hand-me-down wisdom from other Filipino moms to help fellow Filipinos moving to the Netherlands or anywhere abroad avoid the same struggles we faced.  Beyond this podcast, you can also check out my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@pinaymomsblogs and my blogging website www.pinaymomsblogs.com where I share even more insights on adjusting to life in the Netherlands. Let’s make this journey smoother po from one kabayan to another! Thank you and see you next time!

  7. 06/11/2025

    #045 Am I still Filipino enough?

    In this episode, I’m opening up about something I’ve carried quietly for years—wondering if I’m still “Filipina enough” after living abroad for so long. I share my story of leaving the Philippines for abroad, becoming a Dutch citizen, and the complicated feelings that came with giving up my Philippine passport. If you’re a Filipina living overseas, feeling a little disconnected from home, this one’s for you. Let’s talk about identity, guilt, love for our culture, and why we’re still Filipina—no matter where we are. Welcome to Kuwentuhan with Pinay mom’s Blogs, your go-to Filipino podcast po for moms, expats, and anyone curious about life here in Europe, particularly The Netherlands. My podcast dives deep into the realities of buhay abroad —from navigating everyday challenges in the Dutch Society to parenting interracial kids, this podcast is for you! With 25 years of living abroad, I share firsthand experiences, practical tips, and hand-me-down wisdom from other Filipino moms to help fellow Filipinos moving to the Netherlands or anywhere abroad avoid the same struggles we faced.  Beyond this podcast, you can also check out my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@pinaymomsblogs and my blogging website www.pinaymomsblogs.com where I share even more insights on adjusting to life in the Netherlands. Let’s make this journey smoother po from one kabayan to another! Thank you and see you next time!

  8. 04/30/2025

    #044 BITESIZE | New beginnings: A young mom's journey in adaptation

    In today's episode from S1E1, I will go back to my chat with Hya. Her story is about a young Filipino mom who moved to the Netherlands with her husband and toddler after he landed a job abroad. She shares her experience of adjusting to life as an expat mom in a new culture, far from family and familiar routines. Finding her footing as a parent, she opens up about the emotional and practical challenges of raising a child overseas. She also reflects on the strong support she found in the local community, embracing the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” If you’re a Filipino parent, an expat or immigrant, part of an interracial family, or just a fellow kababayan curious about life here abroad, this kuwentuhan is something you wouldn’t want to miss!  See the full video of this episode here: https://youtu.be/h1ZzZDU-_Qc Welcome to Kuwentuhan with Pinay mom’s Blogs, your go-to Filipino podcast po for moms, expats, and anyone curious about life here in Europe, particularly The Netherlands. My podcast dives deep into the realities of buhay abroad —from navigating everyday challenges in the Dutch Society to parenting interracial kids, this podcast is for you! With 25 years of living abroad, I share firsthand experiences, practical tips, and hand-me-down wisdom from other Filipino moms to help fellow Filipinos moving to the Netherlands or anywhere abroad avoid the same struggles we faced.  Beyond this podcast, you can also check out my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@pinaymomsblogs and my blogging website www.pinaymomsblogs.com where I share even more insights on adjusting to life in the Netherlands. Let’s make this journey smoother po from one kabayan to another! Thank you and see you next time!

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If you're looking for a podcast that shares real life experiences of Filipino women, especially moms living abroad, then this podcast po is for you! Though we are based in the Netherlands, you'll always find something to relate to with our podcast as we navigate and adapt to different cultural behaviors, traditions, and identities upon relocating abroad. Our conversations in each episode are in Filipino. So tara na po at makinig sa aming kuwentuhan! Come check our website www.pinaymomsblogs.com and our YT channel @pinaymomsblogs. Thank you po for listening at hanggang sa susunod!

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