The Comin’ Home Podcast with John Alan

Between Two Countries - episode 197 with my guest Sandra Lynn Gartner

When a person returns home from living abroad he or she often feels stuck between two countries. Adjusting to life at home can be more complex than adjusting to life abroad. I talk with Sandra Lynn Gartner as she shares her research, personal stories, and strategies to help understand and cope with reverse culture shock. Is it possible for employees, students, and all others who return from overseas along with their loved ones to turn a problematic period of repatriation into a beautiful time of growth and personal development?
Sandra Lynn Gartner is the author of her book Back From Abroad and the founder of Never Stop Learning
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Exploring Clarity and Courage - episode 196 with my guest Elizabeth Sturdy

Clarity and Courage. Two things that I enjoyed discussing and exploring with Elizabeth Sturdy.
After 10 years of teaching, in June 2021, Elizabeth Sturdy started a new chapter in her life. She began as a virtual instructional coach. In February 2022, she established Sturdy Coaching AS, which offers individual Mindset Coaching and workshops. Elizabeth's work is based on the belief that we can all grow our mental fitness.
Find out more about her work, and contact Elizabeth Sturdy at https://www.sturdy-coaching.com/
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Eyes on His Comedy - episode 195 with my guest Jim Swann

British-born & Norwegian-raised comedian Jim Swann recently opened for Russell Peters and gained new fans, followers, and opportunities. We talk about how it happened and what it means for his future.
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Taxing Americans Who Live Overseas: UNFAIR? - ep.194 with my guests Keith Redmond and John Richardson

This is part 1 of a conversation with Keith Redmond and John Richardson about the fairness or unfairness of the United States government's tax law which taxes Americans who live overseas. Many of these Americans have no assets in the United States, no residence in the United States, and live permanently overseas. Is it fair that these Americans must live under the U.S. tax code?
John and Keith are co-founders of https://seatnow.org/
John RICHARDSON can be contacted at www.citizenshipsolutions.ca and citizenshipsolutions@proton.me
Keith Redmond can be contacted at https://www.facebook.com/groups/AmericanExpatriates and US_Overseas_Advocate@outlook.com
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Norwegian Musicology - episode 193 with my guest Raymond Olsen

Raymond Olsen is the lead singer, vocalist, and founder of the band Elderwoods. Check them out at @elderwoods.music on Instagram and @elderwoods on Facebook. 
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It Happens to Men, Too - episode 192 with my guest Mats Lasse Jangås

Mats Lasse Jangås is my guest. Listen in as Mats tells his story of experiencing abuse and trauma and how he found release, growth, and healing from it. Mats Lasse has created a documentary titled FOUR LETTER WORD, which will be released on 14 October. Tune in to his Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/mats.jangas and stay updated.
We need more men telling more of these stories.
Mats Lasse Jangås is an actor, podcaster, as well as documentary producer, and director. 
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Episode 192 CHAPTERS:
(00:00:00) Hello
(00:11:05) A Sense of Community
(00:24:31) The Ethics of Sponsorship
(00:30:30) Autism Diagnosis as an Adult
(00:41:44) His Story in His Words
(01:06:42) Contacting His Abuser, Years Later...
(01:39:50) Gallows Humor
(01:44:30) How to Comfort?
(01:54:30) Mats Lasse Jangås Is..?
(01:59:15) Goodbye...