Episodes 83
Avg. Duration 34m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (3)
Since Oct 2022
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

Welcome to Expecting Expats- a space where we’re expecting more than just babies—join Amanda, a childbirth educator and doula, and CJ, a therapist-in-training, as they explore parenting, partnerships, emotional growth, and the journey of building a life in a new country.

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Recent Episodes

S3E23 Trading Germany for Spain: Rebuilding a Business + Expat Family Life with Seli Jacome

Jun 03, 2026 53m

In today’s episode of our Expat Experts Series, Amanda and CJ sit down with Seli Jacome —a birth and postpartum doula, lactation consultant, and former Frankfurt resident who flipped the script on…

S3E22 Raising Third Culture Kids: Superpowers, Identity Crises, and Where the Pretzels are

May 20, 2026 39m

What happens when you’re raising children in a country completely different from your passport culture? In this episode, Amanda and CJ explore the beautifully complicated reality of expat parenting…

S3E21 Raising Multilingual Kids: Strategies, Challenges, and Celebrations

May 06, 2026 34m

In this episode of Expecting Expat, we dive into the wonderful world of expat parenting and explore the joys and challenges of raising multilingual children across cultures. Whether you're navigating…

Expat Experts: Building community through language learning - Interview with Amy Fletcher.

Apr 22, 2026 30m

✨ Episode SummaryMoving abroad is exciting—but it can also feel isolating. In this episode of Expecting Expats, we sit down with Amy Fletcher, founder of Speak Easy Sprachschule in Frankfurt, to…

C-section Awareness Month: Amanda shares her story of an unexpected c-section

Apr 18, 2026 49m

📝 Episode DescriptionIn this special 6-month anniversary episode of Expecting Expats, Amanda shares the birth story of her first child—an unexpected and unplanned C-section that changed…

S3E18 Choosing a School Abroad: Head, Heart & Identity

Apr 08, 2026 45m

Choosing a school is one of the biggest—and often most emotional—decisions in expat parenting. In this episode, Amanda and CJ dive into the realities of navigating school choices while raising kids…

S3E17 Starting Kita in Germany - What Expat Parents Need to Know

Mar 25, 2026 42m

Starting daycare abroad can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re navigating a new system, a new language, and a new culture at the same time. In this episode of Expecting Expats, Amanda and CJ…

S3E16 The role of Attachment - in early childhood and adult relationships

Mar 11, 2026 39m

In this episode, Amanda and CJ explore the significance of attachment styles in early childhood and adult relationships, particularly for expat families. They discuss how early attachment shapes…

S3E15 Expat Experts: Navigating Perimenopause: Interview with Dr. Colette White

Feb 25, 2026 45m

In this episode of Expecting Expats, Amanda and CJ delve into the often misunderstood topic of perimenopause, a phase that affects millions of women globally. They are joined by Dr. Colette White, a…

S3E14 Keeping the romance alive after kids: a Valentines Special

Feb 11, 2026 28m

In this episode, Amanda and CJ explores the significant decline in sex among couples after having children, highlighting the various factors contributing to this change, including fatigue, caregiving…

S3E13 Who am I now? Identity changes in motherhood

Jan 29, 2026 34m

In this episode of Expecting Expats, Amanda and CJ explore the profound identity shifts that accompany motherhood, particularly for those parenting abroad. They discuss personal experiences, the…

S3E12 Who am I now? Identity changes in motherhood

Jan 28, 2026 34m

In this episode of Expecting Expats, Amanda and CJ explore the profound identity shifts that accompany motherhood, particularly for those parenting abroad. They discuss personal experiences, the…

S3E12 Post holiday check in

Jan 21, 2026 25m

Amanda and CJ discusses how their New Years ritual unfolded and how they feel about the wish they are responsible for (listen to the holiday special episode for context). CJ also shares her…

S3E11 Expectations for Maternity Leave: Comparison is the thief of joy

Jan 14, 2026 42m

In this episode of Expecting Expats, Amanda and CJ delve into the complexities of maternity leave, discussing the pressures of productivity, cultural differences, and the often invisible labor…

S3E10 Expat Experts: The Pelvic Floor 101. Interview with Annie Ueyama

Dec 31, 2025 50m

In our first Expat Experts episode, we interview Annie Ueyama, cofounder of FitnessWerkstatt and extensive expertise in pre- and postnatal fitness. We discuss the often-overlooked topic of pelvic…

S3E9 HOLIDAY SPECIAL: 13 wishes for the new year

Dec 19, 2025 37m

In this episode, Amanda and CJ reflect on their personal journeys over the past year, discussing the challenges and triumphs they faced. They share a special ritual for setting intentions for the new…

S3E8 Building your community abroad

Dec 03, 2025 31m

CJ and Amanda shares their personal experiences and best tips for building your community abroad. Here’s the main takeaways: 1. Put yourself out there — community starts with brave first stepsBoth…

S3E7 THANKSGIVING SPECIAL!

Nov 27, 2025 14m

Amanda and CJ checks in, with a surprise recording from thanksgiving morning, where they talk about the different holiday traditions and why they find it important to keep them going, while living…

S3E6 Breastfeeding Abroad

Nov 19, 2025 40m

In this episode of Expecting Expats, CJ and Amanda share their weekend experiences, discuss the complexities of family life, and delve into their breastfeeding journeys. They explore the emotional…

S3E5 Kari’s birth story of baby number 3!

Nov 05, 2025 49m

In this episode of Expecting Expats, Amanda and CJ welcomes back Kari to share her recent birth story of baby number 3! Kari discusses her experience giving birth to her third child, Solveig, where…

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Expecting Expats has published 83 episodes since October 2022, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.

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