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Holding the Fort AbroadThe podcast for expats with travelling partners Author: Rhoda Bangerter
Holding the Fort Abroad is the podcast for expats with travelling partners. Discover how families find creative ways to maintain relationships when one partner/parent works away more frequently, whilst the non-travelling parent juggles responsibilities at home amid their own pursuits. Through deep and often humorous conversations, my guests - experienced expats, therapists and researchers share their wisdom with us all. Even without a travelling partner, youll find valuable gifts here for your life abroad. Find out more... Language: en Genres: Places & Travel, Relationships, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#70 The Spaces In Between: Family Life in Constant Transition
Episode 70
Monday, 28 April, 2025
Synopsis:"It seems to me that globally mobile people and people who live these geographical separations, we tend to have these ongoing non stop transitions and not only one at a time, we tend to have multiple transitions going on at the same time."Whether it’s a big move, a new role, the bittersweet send-off when a loved one leaves, or adjustments that come with globally mobile living, transitions are everywhere. Using William Bridges’ renowned model, this episode explores the three phases of transition-endings, the neutral zone, and new beginnings - and discusses how these play out in our lives as expatriates or families separated by work commitments. I also reflect on my own ongoing transitions, share insights from expert guests from previous episodes, and talk about crucial skills that can make every transition just a little bit easier.What transitions are you in at the moment?Biggest takeaways from ‘Transitions’ from William BridgesOngoing transitions and multiple transitions at a time including strategies to navigate themHow transitions show up in Frequent Work Travel and longer geographical separationsResources mentioned in this episode :Transitions; Making Sense of Life’s Changes by William BridgesHolding the Fort Abroad Episode #17 with Arlette Chatlain (Family rituals during split-location)Episode #28 with Kirsten Pontius (Maintaining your minimum amid chaos)Episode #23 with Kate Gondouin (Coping with frequent transitions in corporate and personal life) Action Steps:Make a list of all the transitions you’re in (or have recently experienced) - even the small ones!Identify your “minimum” self-care routine to preserve your wellbeing during busy times.Collaborate with your partner/family to create your own set of reconnecting questions and rituals.Wherever you are in the world, know that you’re not alone.
