Podcast
Get the Boots
Hosted by Stephanie Cook · EN
This is the follow-on podcast from "Transcontinental Overload".
Everyone faces tough times. Some are chosen, others are forced upon us. What matters most is how we respond.
This podcast is about real people who have faced real challenges — setbacks, obstacles, loss, or life-altering changes, such as a move abroad — and found a way forward. Each episode dives into a personal story of resilience, courage, and sometimes transformation. My guests share what they went through, what shifted their mindset, and how they learned not just to survive, but to grow.
If you’ve ever wondered how others manage to rise from difficult moments with new strength and perspective, this is the space for you. Honest conversations. Practical wisdom. Hope for the journey ahead.
I'm Stephanie, and I love talking to people and hearing their stories. Moving on from my old podcast, "Transcontinental Overload", where I talked to guests about their experiences of moving and living abroad, I'm expanding my focus to include those who haven't moved countries. After all, life's challenges hit us all sooner or later, whether we've stayed in one country or not.
Join me as we uncover what it truly means to overcome, and how the toughest moments can sometimes open the door to the strongest versions of ourselves.
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89. Giving visibility to the trailing spouse - with Dominique Narciso Kim
2w ago01:12:03Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailMy guest today is a 6 times expat, podcaster, author, international keynote speaker, global purpose coach and business mentor, amongst other things! - meet Dominique Narciso Kim.If you've ever been upset to be called the "trailing spouse", or struggled with your identity shifts during a move abroad, our conversation is for you. Dom gives the term "trailing spouse" a new and definitely more positive spin.Find Dominique on LinkedIn or Instagram to follow her journey. Not only does she have a new country to move to, she also has tons more projects in the pipeline.More information about her work can be found on her website.Books mentioned: Tal Ben Shahar: The Pursuit of PerfectDominique Narciso-Kim: Live Your New Story: Discover Your Best Self and Live Your Best LifeWe talked a little bit about the peace corps, for more information, head straight to their website. For more information about my memoir, Transcontinental Overload, head to my website, or find my Substack, Steph Gets the Boots.
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88. The beautiful world of multilingualism - with Louise Sverud
Apr 200:58:00Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailToday's guest brings a fresh breeze of energy and positive vibes! Louise, originally from Sweden, has lived in Lanzarote for over 25 years and has made the Spanish island her and her children's home.We discuss the wonders and challenges of multilingualism and what it looks like to try and raise your children with more than one language. For more information about Louise, or maybe you're in need of a multilingual virtual assistant with a good dose of expat experience, head to LinkedIn or Instagram.My book, "Transcontinental Overload - a Memoir of Movement, Meltdowns & Making a Life In Between", is widely available as paperback (ISBN 9798999488800) and Ebook. Audiobook and German edition will be out soon! Check my website for purchase links.
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87. The beauty of solitude - with Megan Nicholls
Feb 2700:51:07Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWe have a special treat today: Megan from the UK is taking us on the Camino de Santiago!After working on cruise ships and then briefly back in England, Megan decided to head down to Portugal to walk the Camino - all by herself. To get clarity, to experience being alone, to test her limits. If you've ever thought about walking the Camino yourself, or if you've never heard of it, this is the episode for you. Enjoy!You can find out more about Meg and her language-coaching business, Mega Language Coach, on her website, or find her on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.Find out more about me and my book on my website, Instagram, or head straight to my all-encompassing Linktree.
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86. Globally Aware: how a week of volunteering can change your life - with Kimberly Haley-Coleman
Feb 1201:01:16Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailToday, we're heading all over the planet! My guest, Kimberly Haley-Coleman is the founder and Executive Director of Globe Aware, a US & Canada based nonprofit that leads and mobilizes volunteers for short-term service projects in over 25 countries worldwide.We talk about the concept of service, the importance of local knowledge and participation and why and how an experience like the ones Globe Aware provides can be transformational. As Kimberly puts it, it's a "win-win-win situation!"For more information on Globe Aware, head straight to the website, or follow on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, X, etc. Additional information about Kimberly: With a background in international business development and finance, she previously held leadership roles at global firms including CNBC.com, Space Services International, and Investtools. Kimberly holds an MBA in International Business, an MA in Art History, and a BA from Emory University. A multiple patent holder, SMU Guest Lecturer, and recipient of the Texas Business Hall of Fame Award and long-time Hall of Fame member, Chairman of the Executive Board for the International Volunteer Programs Association (IVPA) and actively engaged with organizations like the Building Bridges Coalition and United Nations ESOC Consultative Status Committee and variety of other nonprofit boards focused on international service, community development, and environmental improvement.My book, "Transcontinental Overload - a Memoir of Movement, Meltdowns and Making a Life In Between" is widely available as paperback or ebook. You can find international purchase links on my website, or (if in the US) head straight to Barnes & Noble, Amazon, or directly to the printer.
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85. Too Sensitive? Think again - with Nadine Prager
Dec 2301:00:00Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailFor the last episode of the year, I sit down with Nadine Prager to talk about burnout and what we can do, especially at the end of the year, to avoid it. You can find Nadine via her website, or on Instagram, or join her Telegram WhatsApp group, The Luxury of Sensitivity.Also check out her wonderful podcast, Too Sensitive, My Ass! which we didn't have time to talk about today, and keep your eyes peeled – Nadine has a book coming out in 2026!Another thing we didn't get to is astrocartography, a service Nadine offers that can help you find out which location in the world is beneficial for you and your goals in life.Sperrnächte ("Lockdown Nights"/"Dark Nights") refer to a spiritual time (December 8-21, culminating in Solstice) in Germanic traditions where people intentionally slow down, cease work, cleanse their homes, and reflect on the past year to prepare for the new, allowing for deep introspection and energetic clearing before the main "Magic Nights" (Rauhnächte) begin. Rauhnächte (or "Rough Nights"/"Magic Nights") are 12 sacred nights between Christmas and Epiphany (Dec 25th - Jan 5th) in Central European folklore, a liminal time when the veil between worlds is thin, spirits roam, and people perform cleansing, introspective, and divinatory rituals like burning herbs (incense), journaling, and using the "13 Wishes" ritual to set intentions for the coming year, often involving quiet reflection and driving out bad energy. A few links if you're interested in those traditions:Sperrnächte, End of year, Rauhnacht, end of year traditions, Rauhnächte, 13 Wishes Ritual.The German publishing house Nadine works with is the Westermann Verlag: "The Westermann Gruppe is one of Germany’s leading providers of educational materials. Bringing together publishing houses, printing works and services, the Westermann Gruppe has a presence at every stage of the publishing process.Education is our passion and we produce educational materials for a lifetime of learning. Our publishing houses offer titles for pre-schools, primary schools and secondary schools, as well as vocational training and professional qualifications."---My book, "Transcontinental Overload - a Memoir of Movement, Meltdowns & Making a Life In Between" is for sale at all major booksellers. You can find a list of merchants here.Direct warehouse links: US customers, UK customers To read and listen to my blog post, subscribe to my Substack.
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Dec 1100:09:26Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailAs promised, here are a few tips and tricks to check in with yourself and find a sense of grounding and connection with where you are.Inga Knysh works as a transformation coach based in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast, and please reach out if you want to be a guest or have a story you'd like to share with me.My book, "Transcontinental Overload - a Memoir of Movement, Meltdowns & Making a Life In Between" is for sale at all major booksellers. You can find a list of merchants here:Direct warehouse links: US customers, UK customers
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83. The beauty of transformation - with Inga Knysh
Dec 1100:59:28Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailI'm so happy to kick off my new podcast direction with a guest who knows all about transformation. Originally from Russia, Inga Knysh is a personal transformation coach based in Rotterdam in the Netherlands. After her own experiences living abroad, repatriating to Moscow and then moving twice more, Inga learned to listen to her body and intuition and decided to make a complete career change. To find out more about Inga's work, visit her website and follow her on Instagram and LinkedIn.Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast, and please reach out if you want to be a guest or have a story you'd like to share with me.My book, "Transcontinental Overload - a Memoir of Movement, Meltdowns & Making a Life In Between" is for sale at all major booksellers. You can find a list of merchants here:Direct warehouse links: US customers, UK customers
Transcribe →82. Welcome to "Get the Boots" - an introduction to my new podcast
Oct 2000:11:21Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWelcome y'all!It was time for a change. My book, "Transcontinental Overload - a Memoir of Movement, Meltdowns & Making a Life In Between" is coming out this Thursday, 23 October 2025, and the title will be reserved for all things book-related.So why "Get the Boots"? Well.... dive into this episode and find out!I'm excited to start something new and look forward to talking with all my new guests and listeners."Get the Boots" goes hand in hand with my Substack publication, Steph Gets the Boots.You can still find me on my old website, as well as on Instagram, Bluesky and LinkedIn.Buy my book here (US) or here (UK), or find it globally (ebook and paperback) at your favourite book sellers.
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81. The reality of life as a TCK - with Tanya Crossman
Sep 1501:20:40Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailHere's the latest episode - it is the last episode of Transcontinental Overload the Podcast. But fear not: I will continue in a different format with a fresh focus and a new name very soon.Today's episode is all about what it's like to be a TCK - a third culture kid. My guest is Tanya Crossman, a cross-cultural coach, mentor and researcher, who is supporting families in their global journeys.This episode is first and foremost for parents, all parents, not just those of TCKs, and above all, parents of teenagers. Please listen, share and talk about this episode - there is so much wisdom in it.Find out more about Tanya on her website, follow her on Instagram and on LinkedIn, and read her books, Misunderstood: The Impact of Growing Up Overseas in the 21st Century, and Thongs or Flip Flops: Australian kids overseas and what comes next. Tanya is writing her third book and is gathering input! Make sure you check out her Instagram.You can find me on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Substack.
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80. A TCK on her own terms - with Urmi Hossain
Sep 800:59:23Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis is the penultimate episode of Transcontinental Overload - the Podcast. One more after this, and then it's off to new adventures. I'll keep you posted! Don't forget to subscribe so you automatically get the new episodes.Today's episode is about being a TCK - the next one is about being a TCK and working with TCKs. My guest today is Urmi - Italian by birth, Bengali by blood, Canadian by law. She tells her story of being a brown girl in Sicily, brought up by Bengali parents who immigrated to Italy and assumed they were raising a Bengali child. Urmi's book, Discovering Your Identity: A Rebirth From Interracial Struggle, is available on Amazon.Urmi's activities and achievements are too many to list – you can find them all on her Linktree.
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