Surviving the Unexpected: Adapting to Life's Chaos as a "Third Culture Kid" ft. Maria Garaitonandia

Surviving the Unexpected: Adapting to Life's Chaos as a "Third Culture Kid" ft. Maria Garaitonandia

April 7, 2026 · 59 min · Episode 81

About this episode

Maria Garaitonandia discusses how her upbringing as a 'third culture kid' has equipped her to handle life's unexpected challenges.

What happens when life throws you across the globe, shatters your expectations, and tests your resilience as a mother? Cross-cultural expert Maria Garaitonandia reveals how a chaotic upbringing as a "third culture kid" became her secret weapon for navigating sudden medical tragedies, surviving life as a solo entrepreneur, and mastering the unspoken rules of global communication.

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