Episodes

Packed Your Bags But Forgot Your Mind? The Emotional Side of Expat Life
Feb. 17, 2026

Packed Your Bags But Forgot Your Mind? The Emotional Side of Expat Life

What if the hardest part of moving abroad isn't finding a house, but finding yourself? In this episode, Doreen Cumberford sits down with Vivian Chiona, founder of Expat Nest, an online counselling platform offering psychological support in nine languages to expats, repats, and global nomads worldwi…
Tearing Down the Walls: About Really Living Across Cultures
Feb. 2, 2026

Tearing Down the Walls: About Really Living Across Cultures

What does it really take to build a life across cultures? In this episode, intercultural trainer Kathy Ellis joins Doreen for an honest conversation about the messy, beautiful reality of cross-cultural living. From her small-...
Advertising's Golden Era and the Hard Part: Coming Home
Jan. 16, 2026

Advertising's Golden Era and the Hard Part: Coming Home

Today on Nomadic Diaries, I sat down with Peter Levitan, former Saatchi & Saatchi executive and serial entrepreneur, to talk about navigating international assignments, adapting to new cultures, and the challenges of returnin...