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Send us a Text Message.Understanding Hormone Health: A Conversation with Dr. Caroline LowIn this episode, the hosts announce a brief hiatus for the month of July to recharge and brainstorm new content ideas. The show continues with the second part of an insightful discussion on hormone health with Dr. Caroline Low. Key topics include the role of estrogen in women's longevity, the effects of menopause, dietary recommendations to manage hormone levels, and the differences between mood swings an...

Send us a Text Message.Navigating Hormonal Health with Dr. Caroline Low: Part 1In this episode of Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Paula & Rachel welcome Dr Caroline Low, a family physician with a special interest in hormone health and proactive ageing. Dr. Low discusses the complexity of hormonal imbalances, the difference between perimenopause and menopause, and the importance of individualised treatment. She emphasises that symptoms like fatigue, depression, and brain fog are real and need p...

Send us a Text Message.In part II of this episode about boarding schools of Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Paula and Rachel talk to Mel from Australia, who shares her experience of sending her son to boarding school in New Zealand. They discuss the challenges and benefits of maintaining a strong parent-child connection through technology and quality time. Later in the episode, Maria, Leila, and Urmila join the conversation, reflecting on their own decisions about boarding school f...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Rachel and Paula discuss the topic of sending children to boarding schools as expats. They are joined by guest Melissa Johnston, who discusses her personal experiences and challenges related to her son, Charlie, attending boarding school in New Zealand. Melissa shares the factors influencing their decision, the impact of COVID-19, and how boarding school has affected Charlie's education and behaviour. The discussion...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the 'Truly Expat Podcast', Third Culture Kids (TCKs) is explored with guests Maria, Laila, and Umila sharing their experiences and insights. The discussion covers the unique opportunities TCKs have, such as increased open-mindedness and resilience from living in multiple countries, and the challenges they face, like dealing with school transitions and the feeling of not belonging to a single culture. The guests also discuss their personal strategies f...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Paula and Rachel and clinical psychologist Sophie Dunstone discuss the experiences and challenges of Third Culture Kids (TCKs). They explore the definition of TCKs, their multicultural upbringings, and the impact this has on their lives. The conversation touches on TCKs’ different experiences based on their cultural backgrounds and the countries they grow up in. Additionally, they delve into the developmental challe...