Quiero un Panino con Cheese - a Podcast for TCKs and Multicultural Families
by Gaia Striano - a TCK raising TCKs
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Building a Family Identity Beyond Borders - with Jovana from Real Moms Talking podcast
May 13, 2026
43m 38s
The Long Road of Endurance, Connection, and Cultural Crossing with David Green
Apr 29, 2026
50m 57s
From Connecticut to Madrid: Everything is "figure-outable" with Rebecca Cretella
Apr 15, 2026
47m 51s
Navigating Multicultural Partnerships on Neutral Territory with Angela Vitiello - MBA, MS Ed and founder of "The Expat Parenting Collective"
Apr 1, 2026
40m 17s
Growing Up Between Worlds — A Sibling Conversation on Identity, Culture, and Belonging
Mar 18, 2026
47m 25s
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| 5/13/26 | Building a Family Identity Beyond Borders - with Jovana from Real Moms Talking podcast | Send us Fan Mail 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 host of Real Moms Talking podcast. Together, we explore the realities of raising children across cultures, the beauty (and chaos) of managing multiple languages at home, and why emotional connection matters more than perfection and consis... | 43m 38s | ||||||
| 4/29/26 | The Long Road of Endurance, Connection, and Cultural Crossing with David Green | Send us Fan Mail 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 became as much about human connection as it was about endurance. From navigating borders on foot to forming unexpected bonds with strangers, David’s journey reveals powerful lessons about curiosity, humility, and what it truly means to ... | 50m 57s | ||||||
| 4/15/26 | From Connecticut to Madrid: Everything is "figure-outable" with Rebecca Cretella | Send us Fan Mail 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 Spain in search of a slower, more connected lifestyle. From navigating visas and selling everything they owned to raising “third culture kids” in a new country, Rebecca shares the real, unfiltered journey behind their move. This conversation d... | 47m 51s | ||||||
| 4/1/26 | Navigating Multicultural Partnerships on Neutral Territory with Angela Vitiello - MBA, MS Ed and founder of "The Expat Parenting Collective" | Send us Fan Mail 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 unique experiences of raising children in a neutral territory. The dialogue emphasizes the need for intentionality in relationships and the beauty of creating a family culture that blends different traditions. A highlight of the topics discu... | 40m 17s | ||||||
| 3/18/26 | Growing Up Between Worlds — A Sibling Conversation on Identity, Culture, and Belonging | Send us Fan Mail 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 processed our multicultural upbringing is very different. Growing up across continents meant that identity was never a simple question for us. We talk about what it was like navigating multiple languages, cultures, and expectations—and h... | 47m 25s | ||||||
| 3/4/26 | Stories of Riia - Multicultural Marriage, Identity Shifts, and the Weight of Living Abroad | Send us Fan Mail 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 being a "trailing partner," a term neither of us likes. She discusses the importance of cultural traditions, language dynamics, and the guilt often felt by expats. Through her experiences, Riia highlights the resilience and personal growth... | 36m 46s | ||||||
| 2/18/26 | Why a Global Mindset Matters - with Bernard Asnong, Author of "Be Awesome Be Global" | Send us Fan Mail 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 question: “Where are you from?” — and quickly unpack how complex that simple question becomes when you’ve lived across multiple countries and cultures. Bernard reflects on what “home” means to him today and how mobility shapes identity. We dive into the orig... | 36m 45s | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | Season 2 Teaser! Welcome back | Send us Fan Mail 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 commitments, she won’t be continuing into season two, and I wish her nothing but the very best. This new season marks a fresh chapter. I’ll be hosting solo, with a stronger focus on guest conversations featuring TCKs, parents, educators, creatives, a... | 2m 16s | ||||||
| 12/31/25 | HAPPY NEW YEAR!! | Send us Fan Mail 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 2025 has meant for us personally and creatively, the lessons we’ve learned along the way, and how this podcast has grown since its very first episode. From meaningful conversations to unexpected laughs, Season 1 has been full of moments we’ll never forget. We would al... | 38m 09s | ||||||
| 12/17/25 | Planes, Trains, amd Automobiles | Send us Fan Mail 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 their personal tips, quirks, and very real anxieties when it comes to getting from point A to point B. In a lighthearted and funny conversation, they break down how each of them approaches travel, from the planning and preparation beforehand to the ... | 38m 26s | ||||||
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| 12/3/25 | Happy Holidays??? | Send us Fan Mail 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 from multiple cultures—the holidays can quickly become complicated. They explore: Traditions vs. Flexibility: How much should you hold onto long-standing customs, and when is it okay to let them go?Creating Your Own Holidays: The ... | 42m 47s | ||||||
| 11/19/25 | Expat Guilt - with Elisabeth Hutman, multilingual psychotherapist | Send us Fan Mail 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: Do people even realize when they’re experiencing expat guilt?What are the signs, and how can we recognize it in ourselves?How is expat guilt tied to our sense of identity?Are certain cultures more susceptible to it?What role does empathy play in shaping these feelings?Are ther... | 32m 42s | ||||||
| 11/5/25 | The Life of an "Embassy Kid" - with author J.K. Amerson López | Send us Fan Mail 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 likes to be called, shares vivid memories of growing up as the eldest daughter of a U.S. Foreign Service officer during a turbulent era beginning in the late 1950s. From moving between countries to adapting to new cultures, she reflects on what it meant for her and ... | 41m 38s | ||||||
| 10/22/25 | Parenting and Educating Across Borders with Kat Simison – Brewster Madrid | Send us Fan Mail 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 daughter between two homes: Spain and the USA. Our conversation dives deep into what it means to raise and educate children across cultures. Kat shares insightful stories that weave together her personal journey as a parent of a bi-cultural, bilingual child and her professio... | 36m 26s | ||||||
| 10/8/25 | Building a TCK Community with Markian Benhamou | Send us Fan Mail Markian Benhamou on the TCK Experience and Building Global Community In this episode, we sit down with Markian Benhamou — creator, content entrepreneur, and founder of the Smile Squad — to explore what it means to grow up as a Third Culture Kid (TCK) and how that experience has shaped his mission to build community across cultures. Markian shares his journey of growing up between worlds, the challenges of identity and belonging, and how his multicultural background inspired... | 34m 27s | ||||||
| 9/24/25 | Our Top Culture Shocks | Send us Fan Mail 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 Gaia dive into in today’s episode. Having lived in various countries around the world, they’ve both had their fair share of moments where local customs clashed with their own expectations—sometimes leading to hilarious, sometimes eye-opening situat... | 39m 14s | ||||||
| 9/10/25 | The Name Game | Send us Fan Mail 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, we explore the complexities of choosing a name that works across multiple worlds. From avoiding awkward translations to navigating legal requirements in different countries, to finding names that kids won’t get teased for, we dive into the challenges (and com... | 34m 00s | ||||||
| 8/27/25 | Expating, but 65 years ago - with Nicoletta Loewenherz | Send us Fan Mail 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 “expated” long before the word was even common. Now 87 years old, Nicoletta shares wonderful stories and timeless wisdom from a life li... | 35m 08s | ||||||
| 8/13/25 | TCK Stories with Chiara | Send us Fan Mail 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 Rome to Madrid, then across the ocean to the U.S. for college and work, and now back to Spain. Chiara opens up in a raw and heartfelt conversation about what it’s like to grow up feeling like an outsider, navigating identity, and the challenges of reverse culture ... | 42m 03s | ||||||
| 7/30/25 | When Going Home Gets Tough with Annegret Bertsch, CPC | Send us Fan Mail 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, why it hits harder than expected, and how to navigate it with more awareness and compassion. We’re thrilled to welcome Annegret Bertsch, a solution-focused coach certified through Erickson International, with a background in Mathematics and English. A... | 33m 25s | ||||||
| 7/16/25 | When Crisis Hits... | Send us Fan Mail 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 home, being far from family adds a layer of fear and helplessness that’s hard to shake. While we can't always prevent difficult moments, we can prepare ourselves emotionally and practically. In this episode, we discuss: The emotional impact ... | 34m 00s | ||||||
| 7/2/25 | TCK Stories with Giulia | Send us Fan Mail 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, Italy, and Spain, Giulia shares her unique perspective on what it means to grow up between cultures and across borders. In this episode, we explore: What it really means to be a Third Culture Kid (TCK)The complexities of navigating cultural identityThe constant cha... | 35m 49s | ||||||
| 6/18/25 | WE'RE MOVING!!!! With Angela Vitiello - MBA, MS Ed and founder of "The Expat Parenting Collective" | Send us Fan Mail 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 of experience as an expat parent, having lived in four countries across three continents, traveled to nearly 40, and worked with globally mobile families since founding The Expat Parenting Collective based out of Brussels, Belgium. She is an INSEAD Business Schoo... | 34m 58s | ||||||
| 6/4/25 | Finding Your Tribe - With Julia Marcos | Send us Fan Mail 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 support system. Julia shares her remarkable journey, detailing how a planned three-month stay in the U.S. unexpectedly evolved into a 22-year adventure. She opens up about the difficulties she and her partner faced in those early days and how ... | 38m 34s | ||||||
| 5/21/25 | The Learning Gypsies | Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Today on “Quiero un Panino con Cheese” — we dive deep into the future of education through the inspiring journey of Hazel and her husband Iñaki. After growing disillusioned with traditional schooling, they made a bold decision: to leave everything behind and embark on a three-year nomadic adventure in search of the most effective and meaningful ways to educate their children. In this heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation, Gaia sits down with Hazel to explore: What s... | 42m 26s | ||||||
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