In this episode, Amy and Bernie welcome back Anna Danforth, exploring the latest research on fostering resilience in Third Culture Kids (TCKs). Anna shares practical strategies, and hope-filled insights for parents, caregivers, and team members, revealing how eight positive childhood experiences can transform TCK resilience. Whether you’re raising kids overseas or supporting global families, this episode offers encouragement and actionable steps to help children thrive.

What are ACEs and PCEs (from TCK Training)

Anna’s Article in the Capacity Building Series

Anna’s Website

Anna’s Book (Her new book will be here in Spring 2026!)

How to Communicate Change to Supporters (Podcast episode with Anna)

Global Trellis: The Podcast

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In this episode, hosts Amy Young and Bernie Anderson welcome special guest Lizabet Nix from Thrive Today to explore the "feel, share, quiet" practice—a simple, science-backed approach to handling emotions and building relational skills. Lizabet shares practical insights and real-life stories, offering listeners accessible tools to tend their souls and foster meaningful connections, especially for those living and working cross-culturally.

Thrive Today – Free resources and online groups for building relational skills: https://thrivetoday.org

Free resource for listeners related to the "feel, share, quiet" practice: https://thrivetoday.org/emotions-resources/

Global Trellis: The Podcast

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In this episode we are joined by Anna Danforth to discuss the challenges of navigating and communicating change with supporters as cross-cultural workers. Anna shares personal experiences and practical advice on handling ambiguity, maintaining threads of continuity, and extending grace to ourselves and others during times of transition. This episode offers encouragement and actionable insights for those facing ministry pivots and changes in the field.

Anna’s Article on A Life Overseas

Anna Danforth’s website

The Messy Middle (Amy Young’s Website)

Global Trellis: The Podcast

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