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Quiero un Panino con Cheese
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.
Hosted by Gaia Striano and Hazel Swayne, two moms who have raised children across borders, this show explores the joys and challenges of Third Culture Kids—kids who grow up between cultures, languages, and identities.
Quiero un Panino con Cheese
Expatting, 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, Duolingo, or even reliable landlines.
That’s the incredible journey of our guest, Nicoletta Loewenherz, who “expatted” long before the word was even common. Now 87 years old, Nicoletta shares wonderful stories and timeless wisdom from a life lived across countries, continents, and cultures.
In our conversation, we talk about:
✨ The mix of fear and excitement she felt when moving abroad for the very first time
✨ Her early experiences with culture shock in new countries
✨ The unexpected reverse culture shock she faced when returning home
✨ What it was like to raise three children while constantly moving around the world
Nicoletta’s closing advice to anyone considering this lifestyle is absolutely golden — inspiring, practical, and heartfelt.
🎙️ This is an episode you won’t want to miss!
Please hit the follow button and enter our crazy, multilingual, international world and explore these questions and so much more as we open up about our personal experiences over a cup of coffee, Americano, espresso, cafe solo, or whatever gets you moving!