Holding The Fort Abroad podcast

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#66 How to prepare for geographical separation: Tips for families with one parent about to live abroad - with Rhoda Bangerter 11:37

۴ روز پیش11:37

11:37

Synopsis: Living geographically apart can be a challenge, but with the right preparation and support, it can also be an opportunity for growth. I'm Rhoda Bangerter, host of Holding the Fort Abroad. In this episode, I share three essential ways to prepare for this unique lifestyle once the decision has been taken. This episode follows episode 42 about deciding whether to take on an assignment which would mean geographical separation. Tune in to learn more! You might want a pen and paper to jot down the questions to ask yourselves. Three Essential Ways to Prepare: 1. Observe and Adjust : Write down and observe what each partner contributes to the household before the move. This will help in delegating tasks and understanding what needs adjusting when one partner is away. Also include where and how each partner receives emotional support and whether adjustments will need to be made. 2. Communication is Key : Establish a communication plan to keep your relationship strong and avoid misunderstandings. But hold on to it lightly as things can change once the assignment is under way and also as it evolves as time goes on. 3. Involve the Kids : Keep kids engaged in the transition by having family meetings. This ensures they feel heard and can express their thoughts about the changes. Identify each family member's love language to maintain strong emotional connections despite the distance. 4. One step at a time Don’t try planning for the whole assignment, take it one section at a time (i.e. one departure and one return at a time) Preparing for this new phase thoughtfully can make the journey smoother for everyone involved. For more insights and tips, listen to our full episode!…

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#65 How to create psychological safety - with Elizabeth Vahey Smith 38:13

18 روز پیش38:13

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Synopsis: Elizabeth Vahey Smith is back to talk about trauma informed leadership. Find out practical tips for parents on how to engage with their children when witnessing heightened emotional responses, ensuring the child feels heard and understood. We give examples about how that could happen when a parent is away for work. Elizabeth gives insights from her new book on establishing psychological safety in the workplace, recognizing elevated responses, and fostering a culture of trust and resilience. You can also listen to her previous episode on HTFA podcast #49 where she gives strategies on how to process our emotions. What you Will Learn: 1. Parenting isn't just about raising kids -It's about leading them. Elizabeth Vahey Smith, COO of TCK Training, sheds light on how trauma-informed leadership principles can transform our approach to parenting. 2. Elizabeth shares a pivotal moment when she realized that leadership, both at work and home, was being handled poorly. Her experience of being triggered by leadership at work made her rethink how she was parenting her children. 3. The key insight? Leadership behaviors-like not listening or giving few choices-can erode psychological safety, whether you're at the office or at home with your kids. Parents often exert authority over children without realizing the impact. 4. Trauma isn't always about big events. Even small incidents can leave lasting emotional consequences. For kids, it might be something as subtle as a parent missing a significant event due to work travel. 5. Want to be more trauma-informed? Start by asking questions and getting curious about your child's resistance. Understand what's blocking them rather than just exerting authority. 6. In the workplace, similar principles apply. Leaders should aim for psychological safety, ensuring that team members feel heard and valued, which boosts engagement and productivity. 7. Elizabeth's upcoming book: "Trauma Informed Leadership," offers a comprehensive guide on navigating trauma in various settings—from parenting to corporate management. 8. Let's redefine leadership: It's about mobilizing people with an awareness of their past experiences and fostering environments that promote healing and resilience. 9. Let's build cultures of trust and safety , where everyone feels heard, whether at home or in the office, . Empowering families and teams to thrive begins with understanding and compassion. 10. It's time to bring trauma-informed principles to the forefront. Dive deeper into Elizabeth Vahey Smith's work and redefine the way you lead at home and beyond. Read more: Trauma Informed Leadership by Elizabeth Vahey Smith About Elizabeth Contact Elizabeth…

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#64 How to improve Sleep Health For The Traveller And The Stressed - with Funke Afolabi-Brown 39:55

۵ weeks پیش39:55

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Synopsis: Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown is a distinguished medical doctor specialised in sleep medicine. We discuss the crucial impact of sleep on well-being and productivity, particularly for those leading high-intensity lifestyles and constant travel. In This Episode: Importance of Sleep and Its Consequences Negative Effects of Poor Sleep Cognitive impacts: focus, memory issues, increased risk of Alzheimer’s Physical health impacts: blood pressure, heart issues, immune system functionality, metabolism, diabetes, obesity Mental health impacts: burnout, anxiety, depression, suicidality Sleep and High-Intensity Lifestyle Jet Lag Difference between temporary jet lag and jet lag sleep disorder Strategies for pre-travel, during travel, and post-arrival adjustments Impact of frequent travel on circadian rhythm and strategies for mitigation Organizational Support for Employees Educating Organizations Impact of lack of sleep on health and productivity Strategies for organizational support: recovery time, comfortable sleeping arrangements, etc. Importance of promoting sleep wellness for better organizational outcomes Managing Stress and Sleep Techniques for Reducing Stress and Improving Sleep Importance of a bedtime routine Strategies: journaling, breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, cognitive shuffle Importance of intention and finding personalized methods Sleep for Parents, Especially Moms Balancing Personal Time and Sleep Time audit to find opportunities for self-care Investing in personal time for restorative sleep and well-being Napping During the Day Guidelines for Naps Short naps (20-30 minutes) recommended Best time earlier in the day Avoiding naps when suffering from insomnia Identifying Sleep Disorders Signs of Sleep Disorders Difficulty in falling or staying asleep, frequent awakenings, fatigue Symptoms specific to sleep apnea: snoring, restless sleep, mouth breathing Consulting a specialist when necessary Sleep Trackers Using Sleep Trackers Benefits for monitoring trends Caution against obsession over data Importance of balancing technology use with listening to one’s body Dr. Funke Afolabi Brown’s Book "Beyond Tired" Overview of the book’s focus on children’s sleep Topics covered: behavioral sleep issues, sleep disorders, sleep in children with complex living arrangements, sleep for busy moms Availability on Amazon Faith-Based Devotional Seven-Day Devotional Focus on sacred rest: mentally, physically, and emotionally Available for download on Dr. Brown’s website Conclusion Encouragement to Listeners Importance of prioritizing sleep quality Seeking help when necessary Rhoda and Funke express mutual appreciation.…

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#63 How to respond when criticised for choosing split locations - with Rhoda Bangerter 21:17

۷ weeks پیش21:17

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Synopsis: Welcome to Holding the Fort Abroad, the podcast about frequent business travel and working away from home. My name is Rhoda Bangerter and I help parents manage the stress and disconnect from living this life so that they can enjoy the growth and intention this lifestyle can bring. What you will learn: 1. What members of our family have said 2. Listen to those who know you and have followed your choice process 3. Split locations is an unusual way of life, but you are not the only ones doing it. Relevant episodes: #09 Shellee Burroughs #17 Arlette Chatlein #15 Becky Grappo #19 Colleen Higgs #20 Carole Hallett Mobbs #52 Florence Reisch #39 Michael Sullivan #60 Navine Eldesouki 4. Split locations can be devastating and break the family Warnings re children: #06 Sharoya Ham Parenting Together Long Distance #46 Irene You Have to Behave When I Am Away - became a ‘good girl’ #51 Katia Vlachos The Impact of Parental Absence on Childhood #29 Dr Laura Anderson How to be a Family on Split Locations Warnings re couples: #05 Vivian Chiona Facing the Challenges of Expat Life Together #24 Jenny Linton Myths that threaten long distance marriages #37 Phillips Hwang, Love Knows No Borders,Connection and Intimacy in Long Distance Relationships 5. How to create a family narrative #58 Lidia Lae…

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#62 How to be a strong family when miles apart - with Rhoda Bangerter 13:21

۹ weeks پیش13:21

13:21

Synopsis: How do families stay together when work takes them away from each other? Wellbeing, Partnership, Parenting Together, Smooth Transitions and Emergency Preparedness: strengthen these five pillars. After I describe the pillars, I go through how you can use this framework if you are the one travelling, you are the one with the children, you are deciding whether to take a posting that would mean time apart, you are preparing to live geographically apart. What you will learn: Pillar 1 Personal Wellbeing and Development Pillar 2 Partnership as a Long-Distance Relationship Pillar 3 Parenting Together Pillar 4 Smooth Transitions Pillar 5 Emergencies and Dangerous Locations After I describe the pillars, I go through how you can use this framework if you are the one travelling if you are the one with the children if you are deciding whether to take a posting that would mean time apart if you are preparing to live geographically apart Sign up for the Resource Center Find out more about my story As 2024 comes to a close, I thank all my guests for sharing their stories and insights and I thank all my listeners. I have enjoyed hearing your feedback on how you have been encouraged. Enjoyed This Episode? Please Leave A Review, Like and Share This will help more people find the podcast and get encouragement for this very specific lifestyle!…

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#61 Super Commuter Couples and what keeps them together - with Megan Bearce 46:22

11 weeks پیش46:22

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Synopsis: Megan Bearce is a therapist, a speaker and the author of the book ‘Super Commuter Couples, the subtitle sums it up ‘staying together when a job keeps you apart’. Something that she and her husband have personally experienced. The book is also full of stories of others who live it. In this episode, Megan and I talk about building resilience when we live this kind of lifestyle, silver linings and also her work with organisations and why organisations need to support their staff who are away from home a lot for work. You Will Learn: Megan's experience and why she wrote the book. Why she thinks living geographically separate is not talked about much. Plus, changes since the book was published. Best ways of creating resilience. Silver linings Megan’s work with organisations and why organisations need to support this Megan's Links: Website Book Apple Books and Amazon Public Speaking: Megan’s Keynote speaker - demo video Relationships and Counselling - Megan’s interview by Matt Holman Become a patient: Megan takes patients for therapy in Minnesota, USA. Megan accepts coaching clients, specifically if you are thinking about one of you super commuting for work.…

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#60 Coffee with an expat on split location - with Navine Eldesouki 43:21

13 weeks پیش43:21

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Synopsis: Navine Eldesouki shares with us what it is like living in split locations. She is the founder of Coffee with an expat, a community of women who lift each other up! At age 20, she left her home country of Australia and has lived in 8 countries, currently living in Dubai. Since 2020, her husband works and lives in another country. What you will learn: 9 lessons from the podcast episode with concise titles and brief descriptions: 1. Flexibility in Expectations Be adaptable, as life changes often affect plans, particularly in expatriate families dealing with distance and logistics. 2. Importance of Self-care Pursue hobbies and interests independently to maintain personal happiness and avoid relying solely on your partner for fulfillment. 3. Emergency Preparedness Have a detailed plan for emergencies, including contact information and important documents, to handle unexpected situations smoothly. 4. Maintaining Regular Communication Use scheduled Zoom calls to connect beyond logistics, maintaining a vibrant relationship through humor and personal interaction. 5. Parental Responsibility Balance Recognize the extensive responsibility of solo parenting while ensuring the traveling partner stays engaged and supportive. 6. Transitioning Family Dynamics Manage the complexities of reintegrating a traveling partner into household routines, especially during short visits. 7. Building Local Support Networks Forge connections with neighbors and local peers for emergency support and daily assistance in the absence of a partner. 8. Children's Emotional Well-being Address separation anxiety and maintain open communication to support children emotionally during parental absences. 9. Encouraging Direct Communication Foster direct relationships between children and the absent parent, promoting strong family bonds. Resources Mentioned in the Show: Navine Eldesouki: LinkedIn Instagram Diary of an Expat: Unfiltered | Newsletter Coffee With An Expat: Website Membership Instagram…

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#59 Prioritising Family: A Story of High Performance and Presence - with Christian Ray Flores 44:24

15 weeks پیش44:24

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Synopsis: Is a high performance life compatible with family life? Christian Ray Flores went from being a child refugee, a famous popstar, to the founder of Exponential Life, high performance coaching for purpose driven professionals with a lot of philanthropy, teaching, and speaking as well. In this episode, we speak about high performance, work demands, what it means for the family, and the changes he has made in his life. Key Takeaways: After hearing about Christian’s fascinating experience growing up across continents and his life as a famous popstar, we dive into why he changed direction and how he adjusted his travel time to prioritise his family life, although it cost him financially. 1. Navigating Work Travel and Family Life: Being able to balance frequent business travel with maintaining strong familial relationships is critical. Christian's experiences underscore the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing family despite professional demands. 2. Travel's Impact on Personal Relationships: Frequent work travel can significantly strain personal relationships, making it difficult to sustain connections. Both Christian and Rhoda emphasized the necessity of conscious efforts and lifestyle adjustments to mitigate these impacts. 3. Implementing Travel Moratoriums: Christian shared his personal decision to implement a six-month moratorium on travel to re-focus on his family life. This pause allowed him to reset and reestablish a stable family environment. 4. Frequency Management for Sustainable Balance: Post-moratorium, Christian decided to reduce his travel frequency to once every one or two months, finding this more manageable and less disruptive to his family life. 5. Innovative Lifestyle Choices: To balance career demands with family presence, Christian suggested alternative lifestyles such as traveling with family and homeschooling children, emphasizing the importance of full immersion and presence with family during critical upbringing years. 6. Role of Personal Relationships in High Performance: The episode highlighted that sustainable high performance is closely tied to support from personal relationships, including family. Frequent travelers must ensure that their work does not overshadow the need to maintain these essential bonds. 7. Cumulative Time with Children: Christian opened up about the limited cumulative time one gets with their children after they leave home, stressing the importance of making the most of these early, critical years by being present and involved. 8. Metacognition and Self-Awareness During Travel: For frequent travelers, having strong metacognitive skills helps in making conscious, deliberate decisions about how to balance work and personal life, avoiding the pitfalls of being constantly on the move without reflection. 9. Communication and Boundary Setting: Effective communication and clear boundary setting are central to successfully managing the pressure of frequent travel on family life. This includes expressing needs directly and managing expectations both at home and on the road. 10. Encouragement for Personal Growth: The podcast encourages personal growth for both those who travel frequently and their partners, advocating for a dynamic where both parties pursue self-improvement and clear communication to maintain a healthy balance. These insights provide valuable perspectives for frequent travelers on how to navigate the intersection of work demands and personal relationships, advocating for strategies that prioritize family without sacrificing professional aspirations. Guest Links: Christian Ray Flores https://www.xponential.life/ https://www.instagram.com/christianrayflores/ https://www.christianrayflores.com/…

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#58 How to create your family story - with Lidia Lae 39:31

17 weeks پیش39:31

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Synopsis: Create a strong family narrative that embraces diverse cultures and values to bridge any disconnect. In this episode, my guest Dr Lidia Lae explains how to develop a unique family culture that blends elements from different backgrounds, recognizing the best of both worlds. Lidia is a seasoned psychologist specialising in self-narratives. She shares her extensive research on how these stories shape our identities and influence our emotional well-being. She also provides practical tips and personal anecdotes on maintaining family unity, even when a parent is frequently away, using tools like family journal apps and focusing on gratitude. This episode reveals the power of self-narratives in reinforcing family bonds, fostering emotional closeness, and setting and achieving individual and family goals. You will learn: Developing a Family Culture Learn how to merge elements from different cultures into a cohesive family narrative that celebrates the best of both worlds. Harnessing Self Narratives Discover the impact of self-narratives in reinforcing family bonds and maintaining emotional closeness, even when a parent is away. Technology and Communication Find out how tools like family journal apps can aid in communication, fostering gratitude and making the absence of a parent less daunting for children. Personal Stories Lidia shares her experience preparing her eight-month-old daughter for her absence, demonstrating the power of positive narratives and communication with children. Emotional Support and Goal Setting Understand the importance of providing emotional support by framing absences as part of a bigger family story. We also discuss setting individual and family goals to build a strong family identity, offering a positive role model for children. Cultural Comparisons Lidia presents her research comparing self-narratives of European Australians and Singaporean Chinese, shedding light on how cultural differences influence family dynamics and identity. About Lidia: Dr Lidia Lae is an East-Timorese Chinese Australian writer, psychologist, and speaker. With a PhD in social psychology, Lidia explores themes of culture, memory, meaning, purpose, self, and identity, unravelling the intricacies of the human condition with deep curiosity and empathy. Through her writing—including upcoming books and regular blog posts at www.lidialae.com —she aims to inspire, educate, and empower by making complex topics engaging and relatable. As the director of To Learn Consulting, Lidia offers psychological and consulting services, guiding individuals and organizations to embrace their unique stories for personal and collective growth. Beyond her professional endeavours, Lidia balances her roles as a therapist, mother, and world traveller, bringing a rich, multicultural perspective to her work. Find out more about self-narratives and how to harness them for your family’s narrative…

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#57 How Companies Can Support Unaccompanied Staff - with Kathy Borys Siddiqui 36:47

19 weeks پیش36:47

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Synopsis: Today my guest is Kathy Borys Siddiqui, she is the founder of Active Action and she works with organisations, helping them support their staff, specifically with intercultural training and family support. She was a panelist speaker at the HR event held in March on how organisations can better support their staff on split family assignments and today we are going to be continuing our conversation. If you are listening and you are the spouse of a staff or a staff member yourself, this conversation may correspond to some of the concerns you have about the support that you receive from your organisation and we would love to hear from you if any of what we are saying is resonating with you. If you are in a role supporting staff, I hope this conversation gives you ideas on how and why you need to increase your staff support . What you will learn: The importance for organisations to undertand that staff are relocating for the job and therefore that they, the organisatioins have a responsibility towards the whole family unit, whether families are accompanying or staying in their home countries. In doing so, they will retain their staff longer. What do some organisations do? What kind of data should organisations track? Why? What can employees do to advocate for themselves?…

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#56 Embracing Adventure: Raising a Family with a Travelling Partner - with Jenny Butter 25:59

21 weeks پیش25:59

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Synopsis: Listen to Jenny Butter’s story and learn how she and her husband navigate family life and his frequent work travel. She begins her married life leaving her job and accompanying her husband to Sri Lanka right after the Tsunami hits in 2004. He travels around the country and the region but she is surrounded by other spouses in the same situation. A little while later, they move to New York and have two children born a few months apart. Although culturally New York is closer to her home culture, and Jenny is a go-getter, her husband is still travelling and she feels lonely. Jenny reflects on how she was raised with a father who travelled and that it felt normal to be living a similar family set-up. Jenny's Words of Wisdom: Different marriages normals “I can remember one of my friends once saying to me, “does Jan actually exist? Because we've never met him.” I would go and see my friend when Jan was traveling, because when he was home, we could have that couple time. She was in a marriage where they were always together. They did everything together. They visited people together. I'd never really perceived her norm. She hadn't perceived my norm. And both can be normal, depending on your relationship, you know, I didn't see mine as abnormal. It's just the way it was, because that was a model of my parents." You can be both strong and lonely sometimes " I'm a doer, I'm capable, I just get on with it. But there was one instance where I remember just, like, crying in relief because he told me he wasn't going to Japan because I'd sort of, like, held it together for three weeks when he'd been somewhere else, and it was for a couple of days, then go off somewhere, I was like, oh, thank you. You're not going. I hadn't realized just how hard I was finding it up until that point when the relief just went through me. The fact, actually he wasn't going away again, that he would be home for a couple of weeks." Reentering workforce When I was in radio, it was all social action broadcasting. So it helped people move forward, change their lives in whatever way that would be, getting them out of domestic violence or laying a new skill or raising money. So then I retrained to be a coach, but it worked out really well because I could do it from home. When my children in school and they were young, so they'd be in bed for seven, I could do it in the evenings when people had come home from work, So that's how it started. And then I could do face to face when my husband was home. Otherwise it would be online. So I've been doing twelve years now. And so that's why I had the career change, because I had to do something that's flexible to be the full time carer. Her husband’s involvement now their children are older So he's very good at texting them or sending them messages and things that they might be interested in. So my daughter's a foodie, so wherever he goes, you know, he'll send her photos of the food he's eaten and, you know, what there is in the local supermarkets and that type of thing. And, you know, my son, he loves, you know, I don't know, words and culture and history, so he might send him, you know, something historical so he, he really thinks about what they're, what they're interested in and, you know, try and send them relevant information. On choosing split locations or an expatriation What would the split family location look like (...)? Because I think sometimes it's okay in some seasons and sometimes it's not okay in other seasons. You have to really look at where you are now and think, would this work for us as a family, for our marriage, and as you get older for aging parents, would it work for us in this season of our life? And then going in with the facts and actively choosing it and then knowing what you've chosen and reinforcing those choices. Her message to new parents You having an adventure so it can be fun and exciting and making sure you've got things to look forward to, but also being aware that the toll it might take on your emotional mental health and making sure that you have support systems in place for that, either in country or externally. You know, Zoom counseling, Zoom coaching, support network, because it can be hard, it can be lonely, it can be isolating. No blame "I think it's important to keep an open line of communication, to not blame, but to be honest about how you're feeling and talk about it with your spouse and with your partner, with other people. And I think that's why you have to go into any decision with the facts. If at all possible, it's a joint decision. I know some people don't have that because they're sent with work or they need to go because it's the only job that they could get. But within that, if, as much as possible, if it is a joint decision, because there can sometimes be blame involved and anger which doesn't help people settle or be happy. And so I think it's being responsible for yourself and your own emotions and putting in your own support network and structure and knowing that's important because you are a carer for the small children, but then you are also still a wife and a spouse, and that relationship needs nurturing, too." When he returns from his trips There's certainly no welcome home parties or celebrations because it is just part of our marriage, our life. Her concluding remarks The world is a fun place. It offers so much adventure. When it's hard, it's hard. But when it's wonderful, it's wonderful. Even in the hard times, try and look for the fun, excitement or beauty in your new location because it can just make it a bit easier on those hard days. Contact Jenny Jenny Butter Accredited Master Coach Web: Epiphany Career & Life Coaching Book: Book a coaching session LinkedIn…

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#55 Sharing my father with the world - with Michael Pollock 40:01

23 weeks پیش40:01

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Synopsis: Growing up as the child of a minister and a father who was also actively involved in cross-cultural work, had a profound impact on Michael. His father's frequent travels for youth ministry, pastoral duties, and later, more global roles in raising awareness about Third Culture Kids, created a complex dynamic in their family life. While there was a sense of pride and recognition in the meaningful work his father did, it also brought challenges. Michael reflects on the mixed emotions of having to "share" his father with others, often feeling that it wasn't a choice but a necessity. This experience shaped Michael's perspective, giving him an appreciation for the importance of his father's work while also highlighting the personal cost of his absence during key moments of his upbringing. This insightful podcast highlights the complexities of mobile family dynamics and the importance of attachment theory in understanding the experiences of TCKs. Key takeaways: The child has a limited say in how often the parent travels The memories that stand out are times spent together Travel is a whole family project and is supported by the whole family The importance of knowing about attachment The importance of knowing what creates healthy strong attachments when there are separations The importance of community around global families. “The anchor relationships are the ones that over time, they're not going to change. They're people who love you, love your family, and nothing's going to change that.” Acronyms used in this episode HSP Highly Sensitive Person PK Pastor’s kids MK Missionary Kids Book mentioned in the episode: ‘I have to be perfect and other holy heresies’ Contact Michael: LinkedIn Website Receive news regularly on new episodes of HTFA Podcast and on new events and resources. Subscribe to my newsletter…

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#54 How to be a father and frequent business traveller - with Rhoda Bangerter 23:15

25 weeks پیش23:15

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Synopsis: The ICAN Model helps you stay in touch with what is going on with your family’s life. If you are a father who travels, you may find it tricky to be emotionally present when you are away from home for work. The risk is that you feel like a stranger when you come home, especially if you’ve been away a long time, or that you stop being involved in raising your children. The ICAN model gives you a framework to stay connected. Your partner at home can use this framework to support your involvement as well. You will learn: The risks involved if you are not involved in family life The ICAN Model: Involvement and Intention Consistency Awareness Nurture Using the ICAN Model in the three levels of parenting: the big picture vision, the implementation, and finally the responsive moments of parenting Resources mentioned in the episode: The ICAN Model was created by Dr Ken Canfield Staying connected - with Kerry Byrne, episode 7 How to engage your child on the phone (download) The five love languages Long distance bracelets The Toolbox for Multilingual Families , by Ute Limacher-Riebold Record stories with Audacity Record and then save as an mp3 file you can send to your children https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBzk0MtuB5E…

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Synopsis: Does time geographically apart mean a sexless marriage? Whether under one roof or across continents, Phillips Hwang unpacks for us what healthy sexuality looks like and how to grow in connection and intimacy in our relationships. Phillips is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (Indiana), Certified Sex Therapist, and a Nationally Certified Counselor who specializes in couples counseling, individual counseling, and sex therapy. You will learn: 05:25 - What is healthy sexuality? 13:45 - Life is hard, carrying past hurts affects us. 24:22 - Establishing healthy sexuality and intimacy in relationships. 35:20 - Sexual intimacy after a long time apart 42:00 - Practices for managing unfulfilled desires in relationships. 50:25 - Dealing with sexual rejection from a partner. 01:01:45 - Stay connected through shared objects and activities. 01:03:39 - Decide as a couple what level of sexual connectedness when apart promotes a sense of love and connectedness with each other. 01:06:00 - Valuing fidelity, respect, and mindfulness in relationships. 01:13:10 - It takes years to develop a good sex life! Resources mentioned in this episode: https://www.sorestcounseling.com/rhoda.html Guest's Link: www.sorestcounseling.com…

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