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Parenting, Veganism, Healthcare systems and Perimenopause : Naddy’s Expat Journey Through Four Countries

In this insightful episode of Rooted and Routed, host Sabiya welcomes Naddy, a multicultural mom and Cybernetic Engineer, who shares her experiences of living in four different countries while navigating health care, parenting, and a transition to a vegan lifestyle. Naddy’s journey takes us through Mexico, the United States, Germany, and the UK, each offering unique challenges and learning moments.

In this Part 1 episode, we discuss:

• Healthcare Systems: Naddy shares her experiences with health care during her pregnancies across Mexico, the US, Germany, and the UK, highlighting the key differences in each country’s approach.
• Parenting Across Cultures: From finding the right doctors to adjusting to different school systems, Naddy talks about the challenges of raising children in multicultural environments.
• Vegan Lifestyle: The defining moment that led Naddy to adopt a vegan lifestyle and the challenges she faced transitioning to plant-based living in different countries.
• Holistic vs. Medical Approaches: A comparison of how Europe and the US approach medicine and treatment, with a particular focus on holistic methods in Germany and the UK.
• Multilingual Parenting: How her children adapted to learning new languages while moving across borders, and the role schools and teachers played in helping them integrate.
• Perimenopause Awareness & Breaking the Silence: Naddy shares her personal experience with perimenopause, highlighting the lack of support from health systems and how it affects women both mentally and physically. Sabiya and Naddy explore why more women, including celebrities, need to speak openly about this phase to normalize conversations and provide much-needed support.
• Motherhood, Identity & Holistic Health: Naddy reflects on the challenges of maintaining her identity while raising children as an expat. She shares how pursuing her passions, like podcasting, helps her create space for herself. They also explore holistic approaches to managing perimenopausal symptoms, such as yoga, and clean diets, inspired by Dr. Libby Weaver’s work.

Naddy’s stories of navigating different health care systems, embracing cultural diversity, and managing lifestyle changes will resonate with anyone living or planning a life abroad. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation filled with practical insights on expat life, veganism, parenting and awareness of perimenopause that impacts every women. If you or someone you know is experiencing perimenopause, this episode will resonate deeply and offer valuable insights.

#RootedAndRoutedPodcast #ExpatLife #MulticulturalParenting #VeganJourney #HealthcareSystems #Perimenopause #ExpatLife #HolisticHealth

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In this episode of the Rooted and Routed Podcast, Luc Mignon shares his experiences as a long-time expat and the challenges of transitioning back to life in his home country. We explore:

• The emotional and practical challenges of expat life and returning home
• How Luc finds balance and unwinds after work in different environments
• The concept of "identity crisis" when leaving the expat lifestyle behind
• Why staying rooted in deeper values—like family and philanthropy—is key to happiness
• Luc’s love for India, his passion for music, and his community projects, like rooftop concerts to raise funds for local causes
• The importance of giving back through meaningful actions, such as supporting orphanages and other community initiatives
• How expat life has shaped Luc’s worldview on adaptability, family, and resilience

Ready to dive into Luc’s inspiring journey? Tune in now to hear Part 2 of Luc’s story on how he’s making a difference through music, community, and purpose!

#RootedAndRoutedPodcast #ExpatLife #Philanthropy #WorkLifeBalance #GivingBack #PersonalGrowth

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🌍 Discover Luc Mignon: An Expat with a Passion for Music and Philanthropy 🎶❤️

In this inspiring episode of the Rooted and Routed Podcast, we explore the remarkable life of Luc Mignon, a French expat who has lived in Nigeria, Algeria, Norway, Italy, US and India. Luc's journey is filled with cultural exploration, resilience, and a heart for giving back to underprivileged communities. Beyond his travels, Luc's passion for music has been a powerful tool for connecting people, whether it's within the expat community or through his philanthropic efforts.

🎵 Luc’s Musical & Philanthropic Journey:
Started playing the violin at a young age and later moved on to guitar and piano.

Formed an electro duo in France, signed by KITSUNE, where he collaborated with iconic artists like KYLIE MINOGUE, DAFT PUNK and Lady by Modjo.

He partnered with local artists in Nigeria to release an album, while in India, his philanthropic efforts have focused on sponsoring orphanages and organizing meaningful initiatives, such as bringing children to see the ocean for the first time.

His NGO work is centered around empowering others, showing how small acts of kindness can spark big change.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

His inspiring journey as a global expat

Luc’s mission to improve the lives of the less fortunate through philanthropy
How his experiences as an expat shaped his perspective on resilience and giving back

👉 Listen to the full episode now! Be inspired by Luc’s incredible journey of music, culture, and giving back.

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🌍 Navigating Expat Life: Challenges, Connections, and Giving Back 🌍

In Alisèe’s Part 2 episode, we dive into the realities of expat life, touching on some truly important topics:

- The experience of finding schools in both India and the US
- How kids from different backgrounds connect—and the challenges they face when saying goodbye
- Strategies to help children through tough transitions in expat life
- The difficulty of finding and maintaining true connections in a constantly changing environment
- The role of spirituality in personal growth and how it inspires creativity
- A deep dive into the journey of an artist, the inspiration behind her work, and the stories each piece tells
- Connecting with local communities, giving back to the less privileged, and living with purpose
- How to involve your family and the wider community in giving back regularly
- Advice for expats on connecting with local communities
- What our guest will miss most about India
- Addressing stereotypes about living in India and advice for those considering the move


🎧 Tune in to hear these insights and more from our heartfelt conversation.


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A route to remember, a story to remember.

Meet Alisée Mignon, a French expat who takes us on a journey of self-discovery like no other. She shares how living with purpose, embracing differences, and finding love in those differences have shaped her expat experience.

In our conversation, we explored:

• The phases of cultural shock
• Dealing with identity crisis as an expat, where the concept of "home" keeps changing
• Navigating life in a structured vs. unstructured country
• The challenges of the registration process as an expat
• Why living in India as an expat is rewarding
• How consulate engagement for expats can be a welcomed move
• And how God’s plan has always led to better outcomes than her own

The conversation was so engaging that we decided to split it into two parts. Here’s the link to Part 1 of Alisée’s episode.

If you're curious about the expat experience or looking for inspiration in your own journey, this conversation is for you.

#RootedAndRoutedPodcast #Podcast #ExpatLife #CulturalDiversity #SelfDiscovery

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Navigating Expat Life: Adaptation, Community, and Cultural Integration

In this episode, we dive deep into the life of Dieter, a seasoned expat with over 15 years of experience living in various countries. From pursuing new hobbies like riding bikes in India to navigating the work culture in Sweden, Belgium and India, Dieter’s journey is filled with rich experiences and valuable lessons for anyone living or considering life abroad.

What You'll Discover:

• Embracing Hobbies: How pursuing hobbies helped Dieter connect with local communities at every stage of his expat life, from his early days in India to his time in Sweden.
• Community Connections: The close-knit expat communities in Pune, India compared to the diverse, well-established Belgian expat population in cities like Stockholm and Shanghai.
• Cultural Adaptation: The importance of adapting to local customs, learning languages, and how even small efforts can bridge cultural gaps. Dieter shares his experience of becoming "49% Indian" after years of living in India.
• Culinary Challenges: The joy and struggle of finding familiar foods in foreign lands, and how these small comforts bring expats together.
• Workplace Dynamics: Insights into different work cultures, from Sweden’s emphasis on consensus to India’s hierarchical structure, and how Dieter navigated these environments.
• Family Bonds: The strengthening of family ties when living far from home, and the unique challenges expat families face in raising children without the support of extended family.
• The Evolving Expat Life: How work-from-home culture has changed the expat experience, and the ongoing evolution of what it means to live and work abroad.

Dieter’s story is a testament to the adaptability and resilience required to thrive as an expat. Whether you’re new to the expat life or a seasoned traveler, his experiences offer insights that can help you navigate your own journey

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In this exciting Part 1 episode, we sit down with Dieter, a seasoned expat from Belgium who has spent the last 15 years embracing life in various countries. Married to an Indian and having lived through three distinct stages of expat life, Dieter shares his incredible journey with us.

What You'll Discover:

• The Solo Expat Experience : Dive into Dieter’s adventurous solo years, where he navigated new culture and started to understand the diversity as his first solo expat adventure.
• Life as a Married Expat : Hear about the unique challenges and joys Dieter and his Indian wife faced while living in Sweden, Belgium, and the US. Learn how he balances his adventurous spirit with his wife’s preferences, ensuring each new home was a shared choice.
• Expat Life with a Family : Explore how becoming a parent changed Dieter’s expat journey, making family considerations a top priority.
• The Role of Family Support : Understand the critical role that family support from the home country plays, in making the expat lifestyle work, offering stability amidst constant change.
• Bureaucratic experience : Discover how Dieter navigated and embraced the complex registration processes in various countries. Learn how these experiences taught him the importance of respecting and adapting to each nation’s unique bureaucratic systems.
• Consulate Engagement : Discover how Dieter's involvement with consulates helped him feel at home while living abroad, fostering a sense of community and connection. Learn how consulate engagement can unite the expat community, truly becoming "a home away from home."

Stay Tuned for Part 2 of Dieter’s expat journey releasing next week.

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Inside Expat Life: Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Diversity. Join us in this part two episode as we explore Sandra’s challenges and opportunities that she faced during her stay in India and Dubai. From navigating bureaucratic processes to cultural integration and family dynamics, we dive into the realities of expat life. Discover personal stories, practical advice, and cultural insights that illuminate the expat journey.


Key Topics Discussed:
- Registration Processes: Learn about the ease or difficulty of opening a bank account, getting a SIM card, and registering at hospitals in different countries.
Our guest shares her experiences and tips on navigating these essential tasks.

- Cultural Observations: Ever noticed how queues differ from country to country?
We discuss with our guest her experiences and how cultural norms shape everyday interactions.

- Standing Out as an Expat: We explore how having a different appearance can
influence interactions and experiences in countries like India, where expats often
stand out.

- Mental and Physical Health: Uncertainty in a new environment can impact
well-being. Discover our guest’s strategies for coping with stress and maintaining
health as an expat spouse.

- Family Decisions: Moving abroad is a family decision. Our guest shares how
they involve their children in the process and manage the transition to ensure a
smooth move.

- Maintaining Professional Identity: Balancing a career and personal passions
can be challenging abroad. Hear from our guest on how she manages to keep
their professional identities intact while pursuing personal interests. A potential
solution for empowering trailing spouses abroad.

- Cultural Celebrations: Experience the vibrancy of cultures in India, from
regional differences . From weddings with multiple outfits to diverse regional
traditions, our guest shares her love for India's rich cultural landscape and her
hope for its preservation.

- Advice for New Expats: For those considering a move to Dubai, India, or
elsewhere, our guest offers words of wisdom and encouragement to ease the
transition and embrace new opportunities.

Join us for an engaging conversation that explores the multifaceted nature of expat life, filled with personal stories and practical advice for those embarking on their own international adventures.

Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories from expats
around the world!

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