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Quiero un Panino con Cheese - a Podcast for TCKs and Multicultural Families
Ever tried answering the question “Where are you from?” and gave a 10-minute monologue? Ever caught yourself switching between three languages in the middle of a sentence? Ever wondered what home really means when you’ve had more than one?
If so, welcome to Quiero un Panino con Cheese, the podcast for parents, kids, and families living the beautiful chaos of multicultural life.
Season 2 will be hosted by Gaia Striano, a TCK mom who has raised 3 TCKs across borders, cultures, and languages.
This show explores the joys and challenges of Third Culture Kids—kids who grow up between cultures, languages, and identities.
Episodes
28 episodes
Building a Family Identity Beyond Borders - with Jovana from Real Moms Talking podcast
What happens when Serbian, Cuban, and German cultures collide under one roof—and four languages are spoken daily?In this episode, I sit down with Jovana, a speech processing engineer, mom of three, multilingual parenting advocate, and ho...
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The Long Road of Endurance, Connection, and Cultural Crossing with David Green
Ready to be inspired by a journey that goes far beyond physical limits? In this episode, entrepreneur and endurance athlete, David Green, shares the extraordinary story of running across 12 European countries in just 99 days—an experience that ...
From Connecticut to Madrid: Everything is "figure-outable" with Rebecca Cretella
What does it really take to leave everything behind and start a new life abroad—with kids?In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Cretella, an American mom who made the bold and intentional decision to move her family from the U.S. to S...
Navigating Multicultural Partnerships on Neutral Territory with Angela Vitiello - MBA, MS Ed and founder of "The Expat Parenting Collective"
In this engaging conversation, Angela and I explore the joys and complexities of multicultural partnerships, particularly focusing on parenting and cultural identity. We discuss the importance of communication, setting boundaries, and the uniqu...
Growing Up Between Worlds — A Sibling Conversation on Identity, Culture, and Belonging
In this episode, I sit down with my brother Riccardo for a conversation that feels both deeply personal and surprisingly universal. As siblings, we share the same family, the same roots, and many of the same experiences—but the way we’ve each p...
Stories of Riia - Multicultural Marriage, Identity Shifts, and the Weight of Living Abroad
In this episode, Riia shares her journey of living in a multicultural relationship, raising a child in "neutral territory" (neither hers nor her partner's), and navigating the complexities of identity and emotional challenges that come with bei...
Why a Global Mindset Matters - with Bernard Asnong, Author of "Be Awesome Be Global"
In this episode, I sit down with Bernard Asnong, author of Be Awesome Be Global, for a thought-provoking conversation about identity, belonging, and what it really means to live beyond borders.As always, I begin with the qu...
Season 2 Teaser! Welcome back
Season 2 of Quiero un Panino con Cheese is almost here.After a heartfelt and meaningful first season, I want to express my deep gratitude to my co-host, Hazel, whose energy and care helped shape this podcast. Due to professional...
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
As the year comes to a close, we’re also wrapping up Season 1 of Quiero un Panino con Cheese — and what a year it’s been. This episode serves as a year-end recap, where we share our honest thoughts on what ...
Planes, Trains, amd Automobiles
Traveling—especially during the holiday season—can be exciting, chaotic, and downright stressful all at once. In this episode of Quiero un Panino con Cheese, Hazel and Gaia dive headfirst into the highs and lows of travel, sharing thei...
Happy Holidays???
In this light-hearted episode, Hazel and Gaia dive into the joys and challenges of navigating the holiday season as part of a multicultural, globally-scattered family. With relatives spread across countries and time zones—and traditions coming ...
Expat Guilt - with Elisabeth Hutman, multilingual psychotherapist
In this episode, we sit down with Elisabeth Hutman, a multilingual psychologist based in Madrid, to explore a topic many expats quietly struggle with: expat guilt.Together, we unpack questions such as:
The Life of an "Embassy Kid" - with author J.K. Amerson López
Today we sit down with J.K. Amerson López, author of Embassy Kid: An American Foreign Service Family Memoir — the first book to tell the story of Foreign Service life from the perspective of a child.Kelly, as she l...
Parenting and Educating Across Borders with Kat Simison – Brewster Madrid
In this inspiring episode, we chat with the wonderful Kat Simison from Brewster Madrid. Kat wears many hats — she’s Brewster’s Director of Enrollment and External Affairs, an educator, and a mom raising a daug...
Building a TCK Community with Markian Benhamou
Markian Benhamou on the TCK Experience and Building Global CommunityIn this episode, we sit down with Markian Benhamou — creator, content entrepreneur, and founder of the Smile Squad — to...
Our Top Culture Shocks
Have you ever traveled somewhere and found yourself in a situation that felt completely foreign—even uncomfortable—because it was normal for the locals but so unusual for you? That’s culture shock. And that’s exactly what Hazel and Gai...
The Name Game
Naming a baby should be one of the most joyful parts of expecting. But when families cross borders, cultures, and languages, this “fun” task can quickly turn into a puzzle. In this episode of Quiero un Panino con Cheese
Expating, but 65 years ago - with Nicoletta Loewenherz
What would it be like to leave everything you’ve ever known — your family, your hometown, your traditions — at just 23 years old and start a life abroad? Now imagine doing it 65 years ago, without the internet, Google Maps, cell phones, Duol...
TCK Stories with Chiara
In today’s episode of our series, TCK STORIES , we sit down with Chiara — Gaia’s middle child and a true Third Culture Kid. Born in Paris to Italian parents, Chiara's journey spans multiple countries: from Ro...
When Going Home Gets Tough with Annegret Bertsch, CPC
After years of living abroad, returning home might seem like the easy part—but for many, it’s the hardest transition of all. In this episode, we dive deep into the often overlooked phenomenon of reverse culture shock—what it is,...
When Crisis Hits...
In this heartfelt and candid episode, Hazel and Gaia tackle a tough but important topic: what happens when life takes a scary turn and you're thousands of miles away from your loved ones? Whether it's a personal emergency or a crisis back ho...
TCK Stories with Giulia
Today, we sit down with Giulia, Gaia’s daughter, the talented graphic artist behind Quiero un Panino con Cheese, and a quintessential Third-Culture Kid. Born in France to Italian parents and having lived in France, Ita...
WE'RE MOVING!!!! With Angela Vitiello - MBA, MS Ed and founder of "The Expat Parenting Collective"
In this episode, we dive into the emotionally complex and often delicate topic of telling our families, "We're moving." Joining us is Angela Vitiello, founder of The Expat Parenting Collective. Angela brings a wealth o...
Finding Your Tribe - With Julia Marcos
In today's episode of Quiero un Panino con Cheese, we're excited to welcome our very first guest, Julia Marcos, a close friend of Hazel’s who has navigated the challenges of raising children in a foreign country, far from her family and supp...