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Balancing Stories

Sharing stories about the balancing in our lives and in ourselves with culture, expectations, identity and more. Conversations hosted by Meghan Kitchen. Episode topics include: Parenting, Marriage, Grief, Activism, Cooking, Photography, Jewellery, Film Making, Gender & Identity, Racism, Names, Disownment, Assimilation, Immigration, Third Culture Kids, Traditions, Representation, Inclusion, Publishing, Translation, Education, Introverts, Holistic Lifestyle, Uterine Health, Social Media,

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32.1: Not Your Average Post-War Baby - From London...

Balancing Stories ·

2021/02/11

FULL SHOW NOTES with links on Balancingstories.com ….. Episode 32 Part 1: Not Your Average Post-War Baby - From London Rations to French Wineries ….. A Post War Baby - Sue was born in 1945. With the same rations and rubble as the families around her, she saw her London upbringing as average. Her father wore a bowler hat to work and her mother stayed home to keep house. But even the smallest differences in attitudes and approach can change a child’s path. Encouraged to follow her love of languages,

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00:41:32

31: The Habits We Have – From Childhood, Into...

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2021/02/04

FULL SHOW NOTES with links on Balancingstories.com ..... Episode 31: The Habits We Have – From Childhood, Into Relationships, With In-Laws, & The Impact of Current Events. ….. The Habits We Have…⁠ Imbedded in childhood,⁠ taken in to relationships,⁠ balanced with in-laws,⁠ and impacted by current events.⁠ My Mom is back for an impromptu, unscripted conversation.⁠Listen to us talk through the impact of current events on our habits and how we pass those habits on from generation to

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00:37:45

30: One Woman One Garden – Empowerment Through...

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2021/01/28

FULL SHOW NOTES with links on Balancingstories.com ..... Episode 30: One Woman One Garden – Empowerment Through Sustainable Agriculture in West Africa ….. Community Service. It’s the rare student who takes a project beyond the requirements - One who is passionate about making a difference. My guest today is an ex-student who went from fundraising to volunteering to initiative developer. Anna grew up in a family that took action together and as a teenager, she went in person to Burkina Faso, West

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00:48:54

29: Learning with Parents – Narrowing the Gap of...

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2021/01/21

FULL SHOW NOTES with links on Balancingstories.com ..... Ep. 29: Learning with Parents – Narrowing the Gap of Educational Disadvantage ….. Each culture wants it’s children to achieve, to be successful. Yet in most if not all cultures, there is an achievement gap. In the UK, Tom Harbour was challenged by the achievement gap between rich and poor. After jumping into the research about educational disadvantage, Tom went fromteacher to initiative leader – starting Maths with Parents, now Learning with

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00:18:44

28: Balancing Into a New Year – Let’s Not Rush Into...

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2020/12/31

FULL SHOW NOTES with links on Balancingstories.com ..... Ep. 28: Balancing Into a New Year – Let’s Not Rush Into Anything ….. Ready for a New Year but Let’s not rush into anything. I’m here to end 2020 with: some thoughts on the culture of resolutions, an alternative to goal setting, reflections on what success was in the year many referred to as a dumpster fire, and where can we look for inspiration on what to do next. Today, the conversation is between me and you.

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00:57:02

27: Balancing Christmas – Trees, Presents, Food, &...

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2020/12/24

FULL SHOW NOTES with links on Balancingstories.com ..... #27: Balancing Christmas – Trees, Presents, Food, & Negotiating Traditions ….. My Brother is here! American siblings talk about childhood, marrying Europeans, balancing traditions, and celebrating as parents. *Tangents Include: Real versus Fake Trees, Hallmark Ornaments, When should we open presents, Food, food and more food, Where does Santa live, and How much pressure should parents put on themselves? (Spoiler: A lot less

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00:51:20

26.2: Publishing Culture – The Balance Between...

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2020/12/17

FULL SHOW NOTES with links on Balancingstories.com ..... Episode 26 Part 2: Publishing Culture – The Balance Between Commercialism & Social Responsibility ….. Publishing. An industry about sharing stories and sharing culture, but how well are they balancing those cultures. For two episodes I talk with Lisa Davis, a children's publishing professional, about the culture of and the cultures represented by the publishing industry. In Part 2: Pet peeves of publishing with children’s books, How do

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00:39:50

26.1: Publishing Culture – Diversity in Books Starts...

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2020/12/10

FULL SHOW NOTES with links on Balancingstories.com ..... Episode 26 Part 1: Publishing Culture – Diversity in Books Starts From Within ….. Publishing. An industry about sharing stories, sharing culture, but how well are they balancing cultures. For two episodes I talk with Lisa Davis, a children's publishing professional, about the culture of and the cultures represented by the publishing industry. In Part 1: What is publishing culture? How does the publishing process work? Where can we consider

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00:48:14

25: Canadian in Cambodia & Cross-Cultural Marriage

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2020/12/03

FULL SHOW NOTES with links on Balancingstories.com ..... Episode 25: Canadian in Cambodia & Cross-Cultural Marriage ….. Is it Serendipity? How does a Canadian end up in Cambodia when the plan was a Gap Year in Germany?Kristin Schuster never expected to live around the world, let alone, settle down in a country so different from her homeland.Today we hear her story, from granddaughter of German immigrants in Canada, to tour guide in Cambodia, to the adventure of a cross-cultural marriage. Kristin

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00:46:29

24: Cultural Confrontation – Gaining Perspective in...

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2020/11/26

FULL SHOW NOTES with links on Balancingstories.com ..... Episode 24: Cultural Confrontation – Gaining Perspective in an African Mud Hut ….. Confrontation is Good. Confrontation is Necessary. Confrontation is Growth. Before I could even say, Welcome to Balancing Cultures, we dove into how cultural balancing is a thread that runs through all of Amie Mignatti’s stories. And away we went, digging deep into the elements that contribute to our growth when confronted by cultures outside of our bubble. In

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00:39:05

23: Finding Home in Myself – Balancing Chinese,...

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2020/11/19

FULL SHOW NOTES with links on Balancingstories.com ..... Episode 23: Finding Home in Myself – Balancing Chinese, Bolivian, Canadian, & More ….. Where is home? Not just the physical place, a country, a city, a house. What culture feels like home? Where do we belong? Laura Keung was born in Argentina to her Hong Kong born dad and Bolivian born mom. But that was just the beginning of a long tally of cultures she balanced along the way. From the start, she felt a clash of cultures and lack of

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00:33:43

22.2: Mum Behind the Beach Cleaners – Parenting an...

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2020/11/12

FULL SHOW NOTES with links on Balancingstories.com ..... Episode 22 Part 2: Mum Behind the Beach Cleaners – Parenting an Activist ….. Activism is a growing culture with future focused values. Teens are helping us question our daily actions and public policy. Challenging us to change our perspectives for the future. How can we help encourage them? How do we promote activism in our homes? How do we enable them to follow passions and make a difference? My guest today is the mom behind Flossie and the

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00:31:52

22.1: Teenage Climate Activist - Making Waves in...

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2020/11/05

FULL SHOW NOTES with links on Balancingstories.com ..... Episode 22 Part 1: Teenage Climate Activist - Making Waves in Ireland and Beyond ….. Regardless of who you vote for, regardless of who wins… Not just in the 2020 US elections but in any election around the world, for years to come, something we can be thankful for is the upcoming generation. Youth Activism is a growing culture with future focused values. Teens are helping us question our daily actions and public policy. Challenging us to

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00:35:21

21: Gender & More – How to Talk to Kids About Gender

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2020/10/15

FULL SHOW NOTES with links on Balancingstories.com ..... Episode 21: Gender & More – How to Talk to Kids About Gender ….. As the last episode of the mini-series on Gender & More, Seth Day ofRad Child Podcasttalks us through How to Talk to Kids About Gender… and More. Talking to kids can feel… overwhelming. But with the tips from today’s episode and continued support fromRad Child Podcast on topics from body image to religion, I feel more prepared. And I feel empowered to say, I don’t know,

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00:39:59

20: Gender & More – One Trans Man’s Story

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2020/10/08

FULL SHOW NOTES with links on Balancingstories.com ..... Episode 20: Gender & More – One Trans Man’s Story ….. The conversation with Seth Day of Rad Child Podcast continues. In this episode, we hear Seth’s story: One Trans Man’s Story. Along with his personal experience, Seth shares insights and perspectives on the trans experience: what can be done in schools, what can be done in society, and what can be done by you to create safe inclusive spaces.

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00:28:30

19.2: Gender & More – Things You Should Never Ask a...

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2020/10/04

FULL SHOW NOTES with links on Balancingstories.com ..... Episode 19 Part 2: Gender & More – Things You Should Never Ask a Trans Person ….. And we’re back! This is part 2 of my conversation on Gender and More with Seth Day, host of the Rad Child Podcast. If you did not listen to part one, I recommend you go back to get a foundation of vocabulary and a few laughs with Seth’s stories. In this episode, we will talk about things you should never ask, or say to, a trans person. Of course, we want to

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00:32:10

19.1: Gender & More - Let’s Start with Vocabulary

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2020/10/01

FULL SHOW NOTES with links on Balancingstories.com ..... Episode 19 Part 1: Gender & More - Let’s Start with Vocabulary ….. Everyone has to start somewhere. Even then, it’s a learning curve for everyone. Seth Day is here to talk through all my questions about gender, gender identity and more. As an educator, he loves helping others who are open to learn. He is also the host of Rad Child Podcast where they use books, expert feedback and personal experiences to help parents raise a generation of

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00:46:37

18: Conversations with Ma – Do You Take a Stance?

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2020/09/24

FULL SHOW NOTES with links on Balancingstories.com ..... Episode 18: Conversations with Ma – Do You Take a Stance? ….. Do you take a stance? Do I take a stance? This year, for me, is standing out as a year of people standing up. As I watch the news and scroll social media, I gain perspective and with that I start questioning why I think certain ways.Something I’ve been processing is not just, “Do I take a stance?” but “Why do I take or not take a stance?”. What impacts my reflexes and reasoning? One

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00:48:37

17: Becoming a Shark – Inspired by Art, Driven by...

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2020/09/17

FULL SHOW NOTES with links on Balancingstories.com ..... Episode 17: Becoming a Shark – Inspired by Art, Driven by Perspective ….. It’s a matter of Perspective. Euan Rannachan believes in the power of perspective so much, he has the word tattooed on his body. Euan’s path to perspective is anything but a straight line and autopilot. From his Third Culture Kid childhood that took him literally around the world, to challenges in school, and finding art as a constructive outlet, Euan may tell the story

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00:49:27

16: Grief Healing - Growing Through Life's Challenges

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2020/09/10

FULL SHOW NOTES with links on Balancingstories.com ….. Good Grief -- Is Grief Good? Every culture has it and by a certain age, every person has it too. Today, Katie Roessler is here to talk about Grief, Grief healing and growing through life’s challenges. Because regardless of our cultural differences, facing grief and processing challenges are universal.….. Where to find Katie: - Website Katierossler.com - Instagram @katie.rossler - Facebook Katie Rossler Grief Healer - Pintrest Katie Rossler Grief

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