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Expecting Expats

Hosts Kari and CJ podcasters.spotify.com
A podcast about motherhood abroad.
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Episodes

Cool facts about being a mom!

In this week’s episode, Kari and CJ discussed a book that CJ has read describing all the cool medical facts on what happens to mom‘s bodies after birth… From lowering cancer rates to growing part of your brain! tune in today ☺️ like and subscribe!

Apr 12, 202419 minSeason 2Ep. 17

Sex after two kids!

In this week’s episode, Kari and CJ chat about keeping the intimacy with your partner alive after having two kids! Tune in today and subscribe @expectingexpats

Mar 08, 202418 minSeason 2Ep. 16

Identity changes after two kids

In this week’s episode, Kari and CJ, discuss how their identity has changed, either for the better or worse after having two kids and living abroad. Tune in and subscribe to @expectingexpats !

Feb 23, 202425 minSeason 2Ep. 15

How the holidays really went!

In this week’s episode, Kari and CJ discuss how their holidays went and how difficult they were with sick kids. Tune in today for the update and subscribe to @expectingexpats !

Feb 09, 202421 minSeason 2Ep. 14

New Year’s resolutions part 2!

In this weeks episode, Kari and CJ, discuss more on their New Year’s resolutions, and what they’re planning on doing with their families while living abroad! Tune in today and subscribe to @expectingexpats

Jan 19, 202418 minSeason 2Ep. 13

New Year’s resolutions!

In this weeks episode, Kari and CJ discussed their New Year’s resolutions, both personally and professionally. Tune in today to hear what they’re planning on changing in the new year! @expectingexpats

Jan 05, 202418 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Maternity leave with 2 kids!

In this weeks episode, Kari and CJ, discuss how they’re handling maternity leave with two kids! Tune in and subscribe today @expectingexpats

Dec 09, 202323 minSeason 2Ep. 10

The First Few Weeks with Two Kids!

In this week’s episode, Kari and CJ discussed the first few weeks with having two kids - dealing with postpartum mental and physical changes While having a toddler to look after! Tune in today and subscribe @expectingexpats

Nov 10, 202347 minSeason 2Ep. 9

CJ’s Birth Story - Oscar

In this weeks episode, CJ tells us her birth story when delivering her son, Oscar. Tune in to hear the highs and lows, and how CJ found out she had a boy! @expectingexpats

Nov 03, 202348 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Kari’s Birth Story with Ragnar

In this weeks episode, Kari tells us about her birth story with Ragnar and having a vaginal birth, after her C-section with Dagny. Listen in to hear the ups and downs, and the funny points in between. Tune in today and subscribe to @expectingexpats

Oct 13, 202354 minSeason 2Ep. 7

The Final Second Pregnancy Update!

In this week’s episode, CJ and Kari are in their late third trimester and giving us an update! They dive into if they’re trying to naturally induce, how they’re preparing, and how they’re feeling! Tune in and subscribe today @expectingexpats

Sep 29, 202340 minSeason 2Ep. 6

What’s in our hospital bags?

In this weeks episode, we chat about what’s in our hospital bags and how we are better preparing for our second time in a German hospital (e.g. snacks!). Tune in today and subscribe! @expectingexpats

Sep 22, 202339 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Keeping the romance alive with kids!

In this weeks episode, CJ and Kari, discuss how to keep an emotional and romantic connection with your partner while having a little ones. Tune in and subscribe today! @expectingexpats

Sep 15, 202336 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Preparing for your second birth!

In this week episode, CJ discusses her preparation for baby number 2. We dive in to questions on what we learned in our past deliveries and what to do with your other kid during the birth - especially when you’re living abroad and no family near by. Tune in and subscribe today! @expectingexpats

Sep 08, 202320 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Preparing for a VBAC!

In this weeks episode, Kari and CJ discuss how Kari is preparing for a VBAC (vaginal birth after C-section) - we discuss the course Kari took and also what the hospital in Germany recommends. Tune in and subscribe today! @expectingexpats

Aug 25, 202335 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Summer Holiday - Break

CJ and Kari will be on holiday for the next two weeks. We look forward to seeing you all in the next weeks with lots of new content!

Aug 11, 20232 minSeason 1Ep. 43

Update in our third trimester

This weeks episode, Kari and CJ discuss the updates in their pregnancies and how they’re feeling in their third trimester. Tune in today and subscribe! @expectingexpats

Jul 28, 202331 minSeason 1Ep. 42

Expat friendships, with special guest Jessica!

This week, CJ and Kari have Jessica on the podcast where they chat about expat friendships and what they mean. Jessica is soon to be leaving Germany - so this episode is all about life long friendships! Tune in today and subscribe at @expectingexpats

Jul 21, 202339 minSeason 1Ep. 41

Postpartum depression - symptoms and support.

In this weeks episode, CJ and Kari, discuss, postpartum depression - including the symptoms, the causes, where to find support, preventative measures, and how your family and friends can support. Trigger warning on death. Tune in to this very important episode!

Jul 14, 202339 minSeason 1Ep. 40

Dealing with body changes during pregnancy and after!

And this weeks episode, CJ and Kari discuss how they dealt with body changes during their first and their second pregnancy and after. Did they have a deadline to bounce back? Did they worry about the major body changes before getting pregnant? Tune in today to hear what they have to say! @expectingexpats

Jul 07, 202331 minSeason 1Ep. 39

Does the world need more children?

In this weeks episode, Kari and CJ discuss the Economist’s article on infertility rates, and how they will impact the economy in the world as we know it. Do we need more children? Tune in today! @expectingexpats

Jun 16, 202335 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Finding your “new” identity after becoming a mom

In this week’s episode, Kari and CJ discuss how and if their identity has changed after becoming a mom. The good and the bad… Tune in today and subscribe @expectingexpats

Jun 09, 202339 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Dealing with pregnancy in the summer months - in Germany!

In our most recent episode, CJ and Kari, discuss tips and tricks on dealing with pregnancy in the hot summer months… Especially in Germany when there’s no air conditioning! Tune in and subscribe today! @expectingexpats

Jun 02, 202331 minSeason 1Ep. 34

Weird and interesting pregnancy symptoms!

In episode 33, Kari and CJ discuss weird and interesting pregnancy symptoms and hope to cope. Subscribe and tune in today! @expectingexpats

May 26, 202338 minSeason 1Ep. 33

The Eltern Hub - the one stop shop for parents living abroad in Germany!

In this weeks episode, we have special guest, Maria , who is the founder of the Eltern Hub - the one stop shop for parents living abroad in Germany. We discussed with Maria how she came up with the idea of the Eltern Hub, which provides English resources and support for new parents living abroad in Germany. As we know, Germany can be complicated with their bureaucracy… and the Eltern Hub makes it easy. Tune in today to hear all about it and subscribe!

May 19, 202347 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Regretting Kids: the Ultimate Taboo

A recent article, 1 in 5 Germans regretted having kids. In this episode, CJ and Kari discuss why one would regret having children and their thoughts on the piece. Tune in and subscribe today! @expectingexpats

May 12, 202341 minSeason 1Ep. 31
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