Nomadic Diaries

About Nomadic Diaries

Where Global Living Transforms Lives Imagine a life where every border crossed becomes a doorway to personal transformation! Welcome to Nomadic Diaries, the podcast that turns international adventures into extraordinary personal journeys. We're not just telling travel stories. We're uncovering the raw, unfiltered experiences of expats and global nomads who have transformed uncertainty into opportunity. Each episode dives deep into the hearts and minds of extraordinary individuals who've turned geographical transitions into powerful paths of self-discovery. Are you an expat feeling lost between worlds? A digital nomad seeking more than just scenic backdrops? This podcast is your compass. We explore the real-life challenges and insights of international living, sharing genuine stories, practical strategies, and life-changing wisdom from those who've navigated the complex terrain of global mobility. Nomadic Diaries is more than just a podcast – it's a platform for connection, understanding, and personal growth. We believe that living abroad isn't about collecting stamps in a passport, but about expanding the boundaries of who you can become. Join us as we explore how stepping outside your comfort zone can be the most profound journey of personal growth you'll ever undertake. Your global adventure starts here – where every mile traveled is a mile of transformation.

Publisher

Doreen Cumberford

Category

education · society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Sept 2023

Latest episode

12 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

210 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Oct 2026

   Rethinking Self-Care as an Expat

   In this inspirational and deeply personal conversation, Doreen Cumberford sits down with Melissa Parks, therapist, coach and author of A Compassionate Mess: A Therapist, Her Monsters, and a Journey to Self-Acceptance - to explore the challenges and rewards of self-compassion, the realities of cross-cultural transitions, and the myths that hold us back from thriving as global nomads and returnees. Key Topics Covered Facing Our "Monsters" Melissa Parks discusses reframing personal struggl...

2. 

   29 Sept 2026

   The Homecoming Nobody Saw Coming · Home, Hospitals and the Story I Couldn't Tell

   In this deeply personal episode, Doreen Cumberford interviews Sarah Deschamps, author of I Couldn't Tell You. Sarah Deschamps shares the harrowing and ultimately hopeful story of her family’s move from Tokyo back to Minnesota, a journey marked by her daughter's complex medical challenges and the mental health struggles entwined with repatriation. This conversation illuminates the hidden traumas of re-entry, caregiver PTSD, and the transformative power of storytelling. Key Themes Repatriation ...

3. 

   23 Sept 2026

   Kimchi, Culture & Connection: Living a Meaningful Life Across Borders

   In this insightful episode, Doreen Cumberford is joined by Saehee Chang, an intercultural trainer, engagement specialist, and founder of Korea Connect. Together, they explore the journey of navigating life across cultures as a Third Culture Kid (TCK), the challenges of repatriation, balancing success and happiness abroad, and the quest for belonging. Key Topics Covered Growing Up Global: Saehee shares her nomadic background across Korea, Vietnam, Kenya, the US, and Germany, and reflects on ho...

Who has been a guest on Nomadic Diaries

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Marilyn Gardner
• Mathieu Gagnon
• Autumn Carolyn

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 65 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

99

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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