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PONDERING PURPLE

Michele Phoenix

Michèle Phoenix, international speaker and writer on issues related to Third Culture Kids, highlights her most popular and helpful articles in a format you can consume on the go.

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00:40:40

Chapter 2 - Conversation

PONDERING PURPLE ·

2025/10/27

Thank you for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight, and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs.···This episode is a conversation with Jon Mark Davis, covering themes in Chapter Two of Pieces of Purple, "The Adoptive Culture." To view episodes in this series as videos, follow this link to its Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/HDxyrqvXQek.My two articles on boarding school referenced in this episode are ⁠HERE⁠ and

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00:11:00

Chapter 2 - Audiobook

PONDERING PURPLE ·

2025/10/13

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs.···This episode is the audio version of Chapter Two of Pieces of Purple. To view episodes in this series as videos, including the conversations with TCKs that drop two weeks after each chapter, follow this link to the Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/pieces_channel. ...The Amazon page for Piece of Purple is ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠. For bulk

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00:39:00

Chapter 1 - Conversation

PONDERING PURPLE ·

2025/09/29

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs.···This episode is a conversation with Fiona Custer, covering themes in Chapter One of Pieces of Purple. To view episodes in this series as videos, follow this link to the Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/pieces_channel....The Amazon page for Piece of Purple is ⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠. For bulk order pricing of ten copies or more, please

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00:21:22

Chapter 1 - Pieces of Purple (AUDIOBOOK)

PONDERING PURPLE ·

2025/09/15

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs.···This episode is the audio version of Chapter One of Pieces of Purple, my new book that contains everything I've ever learned, researched or taught about TCKs....The Amazon page for Piece of Purple is ⁠HERE⁠. For bulk order pricing of ten copies or more, please ⁠CONTACT⁠ me.To access discussion questions for each chapter,

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00:16:40

Transition Wisdom from a Sage Called Pooh

PONDERING PURPLE ·

2025/09/02

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs.···This episode is based on an article by the same name, which is available HERE....The Amazon page for Piece of Purple is HERE. For bulk order pricing of ten copies or me, please CONTACT me....More of my MK-related resources can be found at the following links:1. My most-read articles listed on my⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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00:15:52

STORYTIME! Ripped from the MK Headlines

PONDERING PURPLE ·

2025/08/05

A ripped-from-the-headlines real-life story about three MKs...and thirteen police officers.•••Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs.•••This episode is based on an excerpt from Pieces of Purple, my brand new book available from any Amazon platform.•••More of my MK-related resources can be found at the following links:1. My most-read articles listed on my⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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00:25:42

Attachment Styles and the Faith of MKs

PONDERING PURPLE ·

2025/06/02

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs.···This episode is based on an article by the same name: ⁠⁠⁠Attachment Styles and the Faith of MKs...Other resources you might want to explore--I don't necessarily endorse 100% of what they say (!):⁠⁠What It Is and Why It Matters, podcast by Adam YoungThe Impact of Attachment, by Susan HartAttachment Theory, by Thais

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00:07:49

BOOK RELEASE DAY!

PONDERING PURPLE ·

2025/04/03

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs.···This episode is based on an article by the same name: ⁠⁠⁠Book Release Day...Other resources mentioned in this episode are:⁠⁠The book's home page on my website, with more information and endorsementsThe Amazon US purchase page (Remember to check Amazon in your region to decrease cost.)...More of my MK-related resources

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00:15:44

The Incredible Power of Positive Childhood Experiences

PONDERING PURPLE ·

2025/02/04

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs.··· This episode is based on an article by the same name: ⁠⁠The Incredible Power of Positive Childhood Experiences ... Other resources mentioned in this episode are: ⁠My previous article on TCKs, ACEs, and trauma⁠ ⁠TCK Training's research on TCKs and ACEs⁠ ⁠Misunderstood by Tanya Crossman⁠ ... More of my MK-related

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00:12:59

GPS - Transition Stress in Children: What Does Normal...

PONDERING PURPLE ·

2024/11/19

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs.··· This is the first installment in our Guest Post Series (GPS). The original article, written by Lauren Wells of TCK Training, first appeared in ⁠⁠A Life Overseas⁠, and is shared with permission. You can also read it ⁠⁠on my own website⁠⁠. ... More of my MK-related resources can be found at the following links: 1. My

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00:13:41

GPS - Eight Ways to Help Your TCK Grieve

PONDERING PURPLE ·

2024/10/14

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs.··· This is the first installment in our Guest Post Series (GPS). The original article, written by ⁠RachelAllord.com, first appeared in ⁠A Life Overseas, and is shared with permission. You can also read it ⁠on my own website⁠. ... More of my MK-related resources can be found at the following links: 1. My most-read articles

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00:11:52

GPS - To My Adult TCK Self - I See You

PONDERING PURPLE ·

2024/10/01

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs.··· This is the first installment in our Guest Post Series (GPS). The original article, written by Rachel Hicks, first appeared in A Life Overseas, and is shared with permission. You can also read it on my own website. ... The Michele Phoenix mentioned in this episode is: Exploring Home and Six Forms of Belonging. ... More of

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00:17:36

A Loving Letter to Missionary Parents

PONDERING PURPLE ·

2024/08/20

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs.··· This episode is based on an article by the same name: ⁠A Loving Letter to Missionary Parents⁠ ... Other resources mentioned in this episode are: The Five Cs That Explain MKs MKs and Distorted Faith Top Ten Practices for Parenting MKs ... More of my MK-related resources can be found at the following links: 1. My

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00:15:34

MKs & Sarcasm: Wielding Our Wit Wisely

PONDERING PURPLE ·

2024/06/11

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs.··· This episode is based on an article by the same name: MKs & Sarcasm: Wielding Our Wit Wisely ... More of my MK-related resources can be found at the following links: 1. My most-read articles listed on my⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠. 2. My ⁠⁠⁠⁠playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠ of video "nuggets" on Youtube. 3. My novel about a

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00:51:09

BOARDING SCHOOL - PART 2: Preparing and Parenting

PONDERING PURPLE ·

2024/05/14

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs.··· This episode is based on an article by the same name: ⁠Boarding Schools: Preparing and Parenting. The article on preparing for transition is here. The article on parents talking about sex is here. Scot McKnight's article on spiritual abuse is here. Schedule a Zoom chat on my Calendly link. You can also email

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00:54:33

BOARDING SCHOOL - PART 1: Making the Decision

PONDERING PURPLE ·

2024/04/30

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs.··· This episode is based on an article by the same name: Boarding Schools: Making the Decision⁠. The MK Safety Net organization, which I highly recommend, can be found here. ... More of my MK-related resources can be found at the following links: 1. My most-read articles listed on my⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠. 2. My

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