Thoughts On Never Moving Back to the US

We are TIRED this week! Pardon the exhausted voices on this one. Nilah's going through a phase where the bedtime routine is taking about two hours every night. She's tap dancing all over our nerves, so we're working on being more patient:-) Also this week: - Chris trusted his instincts and left a major project. - Natalie was a little overwhelmed during a school trip and is feeling more signs that she wants to pursue another career. - VERY SERIOUS: Eliana was approached by a strange man who's apparently been hanging around schools trying to talk to kids. We're proud of the way she handled herself. For our listeners in Mannheim, we've shared links below to contact the Polizei. Lastly, we talked briefly about the Roe vs. Wade decision being overturned by the Supreme Court in the US. It's a major step back for women's abortion rights, while furthering a white supremacist agenda. Just do a little research and you'll be shocked at the connections. - Jane Elliot explains the connection between abortion rights & racism: https://youtu.be/WD0kIFp_zzI - Remarks by GOP Rep. Mary Miller at "Save America" rally: https://www.businessinsider.com/mary-miller-trump-roe-v-wade-abortion-white-life-2022-6 Links to contact the Polizei in Mannheim: - Polizei Baden-Württemberg: https://www.polizei-bw.de/internetwache_formular/ - Polizei Mannheim on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PolizeiMannheim

Happy Juneteenth & Happy Father's Day for our listeners in the US! A lot of things happened this week, but we chose to touch on the most important topic which was Eliana struggling with her introverted nature, and Chris helping her understand it. It's a deep subject for him since he dealt with extreme anxiety and depression during his adolescent and early adult years. The extroverted nature of the world can make an introvert feel like an outcast, so it's important to learn how to navigate that properly. This difference drove a wedge between us this week because Natalie is naturally a more outgoing person and couldn't fully understand why Eliana acts and feels the way she does. Lastly, we briefly mentioned the current stock and crypto market turmoil, and our decision to buy and hold rather than panic. Opportunity is abundant, and this is likely only the beginning. Again, we are not financial advisers and encourage everyone to do their own research on this subject.

In our first episode following our new format, we talked about what we faced this week in our family and business lives, what we did well, and how we can improve. One thing to note since we touched on investments a bit, is that we are NOT financial advisors! Please do your OWN research and make decisions that are best for you and your situation. We just spoke about what works for us. Links to things we mentioned: - Life Path Numbers: https://www.numerology.com/articles/your-numerology-chart/life-path-number-meanings/ - Kitchen table from Ikea: No longer available☹️ - Coffee table (oder Couchtisch) from Ikea: https://www.ikea.com/de/de/p/hemnes-couchtisch-weiss-gebeizt-hellbraun-30413495/ - Solid source for investment knowledge (but ALWAYS do your OWN research!!): https://instagram.com/themasterinvestor

Okay, so it’s been almost two years, but we’re finally back! In this episode we briefly discuss what happened during our absence, and our plans for the podcast moving forward. There’s actually a lot to cover, but we wanted to keep this one short and to the point. We appreciate everyone, and are always open to questions if you’d like to know more about anything we discuss.

(Part 1 of 2) In this episode we dive right into the current situation in the US following the tragic lynching (yes lynching) of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. A revolution was sparked and the systemic racism in place since the country’s inception has begun to unravel. Since it’s been some time since our last episode, we also touched on the COVID-19 crisis and how it’s affected our family life. If you would like to support the fight against racial injustice, please follow and donate to some of the organizations listed below: Until Freedom: https://www.untilfreedom.com/ National Bail Fund Directory: https://www.communityjusticeexchange.org/nbfn-directory List of Bail Funds for Protesters: https://bailfunds.github.io/ Equal Justice Initiative: https://eji.org/ Further Reading: Without Sanctuary: Lynching Photography in America: https://www.amazon.com/Without-Sanctuary-Lynching-Photography-America/dp/0944092691/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriedandmixedup Email Us: [email protected] Natalie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natalsche Chris’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3130design

In this episode we respond to a listener who asked why moving back to the US isn’t an option for us. We touch on the sacrifices US service members must make (particularly for families) and why that wasn‘t the best path for us. The Show Me What You Got Show: https://www.eventsbymahogany.com/ SMWYG on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theshowmewhatyougotshow Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriedandmixedup Email Us: [email protected] Natalie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natalsche Chris’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3130design

In this episode we recount a situation where our daughter googled a suggestion from a classmate, and how we responded. We also dive into safety on the Internet and showing vs not showing your kids on social media. Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marriedandmixedup Email Us: [email protected] Natalie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natalsche Chris’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3130design

In this episode we discuss a recent experience our oldest daughter had at school where a child made what would clearly be considered a racist remark in an adult setting, and how we chose to deal with it so that she never feels inferior. Natalie’s Instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/B7eTgikF_SE/?igshid=34tt0w1y0cc6 Chris’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3130design Email Us: [email protected]

In our first episode we talk about holding down a marriage after abandoning the “safety” of a stable job, pushing through fear by being on a national German TV show and plans for 2020. Mein Kind, Dein Kind (Season 7, Episode 84): https://bit.ly/2G5rtM5 Natalie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natalsche Chris’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3130design Email Us: [email protected]