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Get the Boots

Get the Boots

By: Stephanie Cook
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This is the follow-on podcast from "Transcontinental Overload".

Everyone faces tough times. Some are chosen, others are forced upon us. What matters most is how we respond.


This podcast is about real people who have faced real challenges — setbacks, obstacles, loss, or life-altering changes, such as a move abroad — and found a way forward. Each episode dives into a personal story of resilience, courage, and sometimes transformation. My guests share what they went through, what shifted their mindset, and how they learned not just to survive, but to grow.

If you’ve ever wondered how others manage to rise from difficult moments with new strength and perspective, this is the space for you. Honest conversations. Practical wisdom. Hope for the journey ahead.


I'm Stephanie, and I love talking to people and hearing their stories. Moving on from my old podcast, "Transcontinental Overload", where I talked to guests about their experiences of moving and living abroad, I'm expanding my focus to include those who haven't moved countries. After all, life's challenges hit us all sooner or later, whether we've stayed in one country or not.

Join me as we uncover what it truly means to overcome, and how the toughest moments can sometimes open the door to the strongest versions of ourselves.

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Episodes
  • 89. Giving visibility to the trailing spouse - with Dominique Narciso Kim

    89. Giving visibility to the trailing spouse - with Dominique Narciso Kim
    May 20 2026

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    My guest today is a 6 times expat, podcaster, author, international keynote speaker, global purpose coach and business mentor, amongst other things! - meet Dominique Narciso Kim.

    If you've ever been upset to be called the "trailing spouse", or struggled with your identity shifts during a move abroad, our conversation is for you. Dom gives the term "trailing spouse" a new and definitely more positive spin.

    Find Dominique on LinkedIn or Instagram to follow her journey. Not only does she have a new country to move to, she also has tons more projects in the pipeline.

    More information about her work can be found on her website.

    Books mentioned:

    Tal Ben Shahar: The Pursuit of Perfect

    Dominique Narciso-Kim: Live Your New Story: Discover Your Best Self and Live Your Best Life

    We talked a little bit about the peace corps, for more information, head straight to their website.

    For more information about my memoir, Transcontinental Overload, head to my website, or find my Substack, Steph Gets the Boots.
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • 88. The beautiful world of multilingualism - with Louise Sverud

    88. The beautiful world of multilingualism - with Louise Sverud
    Apr 2 2026

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    Today's guest brings a fresh breeze of energy and positive vibes! Louise, originally from Sweden, has lived in Lanzarote for over 25 years and has made the Spanish island her and her children's home.

    We discuss the wonders and challenges of multilingualism and what it looks like to try and raise your children with more than one language.

    For more information about Louise, or maybe you're in need of a multilingual virtual assistant with a good dose of expat experience, head to LinkedIn or Instagram.

    My book, "Transcontinental Overload - a Memoir of Movement, Meltdowns & Making a Life In Between", is widely available as paperback (ISBN 9798999488800) and Ebook. Audiobook and German edition will be out soon! Check my website for purchase links.
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    58 mins
  • 87. The beauty of solitude - with Megan Nicholls

    87. The beauty of solitude - with Megan Nicholls
    Feb 27 2026

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    We have a special treat today: Megan from the UK is taking us on the Camino de Santiago!

    After working on cruise ships and then briefly back in England, Megan decided to head down to Portugal to walk the Camino - all by herself. To get clarity, to experience being alone, to test her limits.

    If you've ever thought about walking the Camino yourself, or if you've never heard of it, this is the episode for you. Enjoy!

    You can find out more about Meg and her language-coaching business, Mega Language Coach, on her website, or find her on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok.

    Find out more about me and my book on my website, Instagram, or head straight to my all-encompassing Linktree.

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    51 mins
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