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🌍 Welcome to Real Moms Talking! 🌎 I’m a mom of three little adventurers, raising our kids far from extended family in a home filled with four languages and the beautiful mess of multicultural parenting. My husband and I come from different continents, and together, we’re blending two cultures while navigating the ups and downs of life in a country that’s neither of our own. In this podcast, I’ll share the joys, the struggles, and the chaos of raising kids in a multilingual, multicultural home. So grab a cup of tea, join me, and let’s explore this wild, wonderful journey together! 🎙️💛

  1. 4d ago

    S03E03 It’s Pronounced Gaia: When the Answer to “Where Are You From?” Isn’t Simple

    What does it mean to grow up between countries, cultures, and languages? And how does that shape the way we see ourselves, connect with others, and define “home”? In this episode of Real Moms Talking, I sit down with Gaia Striano from Quiero Un Panino Con Cheese Podcast to explore her experience growing up as a Third Culture Kid. Born in Italy, Gaia spent her childhood moving between Hong Kong, Montreal, New York, and Italy, navigating different cultures, identities, and expectations along the way. Together, we talk about the joys and challenges of an international upbringing, the search for belonging, and the impact that even seemingly small things—like having your name constantly mispronounced—can have on your sense of self. Gaia shares candidly about what it felt like to grow up between worlds and how those experiences continue to influence her life today. Now a mother of three multilingual children living in Spain, Gaia offers a unique perspective on raising the next generation of global citizens while reflecting on her own journey. Whether you’re a Third Culture Kid, a parent raising children across cultures, or simply curious about identity and belonging, this conversation is full of insights, reflections, and moments that will stay with you long after listening. 🎙️ In this episode, we discuss: ​ Growing up as a Third Culture Kid​ Identity, belonging, and the meaning of home​ The emotional impact of moving between countries​ Cultural adaptation and fitting in​ Why names matter more than we often realize​ Raising multilingual children as a former TCK​ Lessons from a global childhood Connect with Gaia: @querounpaninoconcheese If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who might relate to this story.

    1h 8m

  2. May 20 ·  Bonus

    S03E02 (srb) Od Srbije do Australije: Preseljenje Preko Sveta i Važnost Roditeljske Podrške

    U drugoj epizodi treće sezone emisije RealMomsTalking razgovaram sa Jelena o tome kako je zaista izgledalo odrastati višejezično i preseliti se iz Serbia u Australia kao dete. 🌍 Razgovaramo o identitetu, pripadanju, jeziku i emocionalnoj strani prilagođavanja potpuno novoj kulturi tokom odrastanja. Jelena deli kako su je roditelji podržavali kroz te velike promene i kako ta iskustva danas utiču na način na koji i sama odgaja svoju ćerku višejezično. Ova epizoda je snažan i iskren razgovor o višejezičnom detinjstvu, kulturnom identitetu i trajnom uticaju koji roditelji mogu imati tokom velikih životnih promena. Ovo je kraća verzija epizode na srpskom, dok kompletnu epizodu možete poslušati na engleskom jeziku. Povežite se sa Jelenom na Instagramu: @multilingualbeginnings

    15 min

  3. May 20

    S03E02 From Serbia to Australia: The Kind of Parenting That Helps Children Thrive Through Big Moves

    In episode 2 of season 3 of RealMomsTalking, I sit down with Jelena to talk about what it was really like growing up multilingual and moving from Serbia to Australia as a child. 🌍 We explore identity, belonging, language, and the emotional side of adapting to a completely new culture while growing up. Jelena shares how her parents supported her through those big transitions and how those experiences now shape the way she is raising her own daughter multilingual today. This episode is a powerful and honest conversation about multilingual childhoods, cultural identity, and the lasting impact parents can have during life-changing moves. Connect with Jelena on Instagram: @multilingualbeginnings

    48 min

  4. Apr 22

    S03E01 Growing Up Between Cultures: From a Child’s Perspective

    In this episode of RealMomsTalking, we talk with Michelle from WeCultivate and WeCultivate.Pod about what it felt like to grow up between American and Chinese cultures in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Raised with Mandarin-speaking grandparents and immersed in both cultural worlds from early childhood, she shares her lived experience of navigating languages, identities, and expectations as a child. We explore what felt natural, what felt confusing, and what kind of support she needed from the adults around her while growing up multilingual. Links: Michelle’s Substack: https://wecultivate.substack.com/ Michelle’s main podcast page: https://wecultivate.world/podcast Michelle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wecultivate.world/ About Michelle: https://wecultivate.world/about-michelle

    1h 17m

  5. Jan 28

    S02E07 Bilingual Parenting/Keeping Serbian Alive Abroad

    In this episode of Real Moms Talking Multilingual, I talk with a Lena Poleksic, a Serbian mom married to an English partner, raising their children bilingually in London. We explore how to balance a dominant language like English while intentionally preserving a heritage language, and what it truly means to respect your partner’s language and culture while preserving yours — without pressure, coercion, or guilt. She shares honest insights into motivating kids naturally, navigating school, and keeping Serbian alive in everyday family life. She also introduces Mali Bilingual, a school she founded in Serbia for children growing up abroad with Serbian roots, and shares her perspective on literacy and learning multiple scripts—something many multilingual families face. A thoughtful, reassuring episode for parents raising bilingual kids and trying to do it with balance and heart. You can find Lena @lenapoleksic on Instagram and find Mali Bilingvali @mali_bilingvali

    56 min

  6. 12/16/2025

    S02E06 Why Portuguese Won in Germany: When the Community Language Isn't the Dominant One

    Surrounded by German, but thinking and speaking mostly in Portuguese. In this episode, we unpack a real family story where parents from Brazil and Tunisia raise their kids in Germany while speaking English to each other. What really shaped the children’s dominant language? This episode explores real family dynamics, language exposure, and unexpected outcomes.

    56 min

  7. 11/18/2025

    S02E05 A linguist mom on raising multilingual kids - where theory meets real life

    In this episode, I sit down with a linguist and multilingual communication expert Ute Limacher-Riebold who has guided countless families on their language journeys—and raised three multilingual, now-grown polyglots herself. I wanted to find out what she has to say about raising kids with multiple languages. Tune in to hear her insights, tips, and the truths every multilingual family should know.

    1h 6m

  8. 10/17/2025

    S02E04 From Sirtaki to Šopska: A Multilingual Family Story

    A Macedonian–Greek family raising their child in four languages — a heartfelt journey from the Balkans to Germany, where love, identity, and culture beautifully intertwine.

    51 min
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🌍 Welcome to Real Moms Talking! 🌎 I’m a mom of three little adventurers, raising our kids far from extended family in a home filled with four languages and the beautiful mess of multicultural parenting. My husband and I come from different continents, and together, we’re blending two cultures while navigating the ups and downs of life in a country that’s neither of our own. In this podcast, I’ll share the joys, the struggles, and the chaos of raising kids in a multilingual, multicultural home. So grab a cup of tea, join me, and let’s explore this wild, wonderful journey together! 🎙️💛

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  • Creator
    Jovana
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Jovana
  • Show Website
    Real Moms Talking