In this episode, I open up about a conversation with a Filipino mom, Vina and how the language barrier affects and impacted her son's education. This is one of the silent struggles many Filipinos face when raising children in a new culture. In today's bitesize episode from Episode #004, I will share practical tips for moms navigating this journey. If you’re a Filipino parent, an expat or immigrant, part of an interracial family, or just a fellow kababayan curious about life here abroad, this kuwentuhan is something you wouldn’t want to miss!
Watch full episode of our interview:
https://youtu.be/w_430phgI-k?si=CaVrz-FHPh_FZBVU
Welcome to Kuwentuhan with Pinay mom’s Blogs, your go-to Filipino podcast po for moms, expats, and anyone curious about life here in Europe, particularly The Netherlands. My podcast dives deep into the realities of buhay abroad —from navigating everyday challenges in the Dutch Society to parenting interracial kids, this podcast is for you! With 25 years of living abroad, I share firsthand experiences, practical tips, and hand-me-down wisdom from other Filipino moms to help fellow Filipinos moving to the Netherlands or anywhere abroad avoid the same struggles we faced.
Beyond this podcast, you can also check out my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@pinaymomsblogs and my blogging website www.pinaymomsblogs.com where I share even more insights on adjusting to life in the Netherlands. Let’s make this journey smoother po from one kabayan to another!
Thank you and see you next time!
Have you ever felt used after helping someone—especially a fellow Pinay abroad? In today’s bitesize podcast from episode #020, babalikan po natin ang aking kuwentuhan with Mabel from Haarlem as she shares the experience when her kindness gets taken for granted. She learns the hard way that finding true friendship could start with tiwala at pakikisama but could end with disappointment. This episode is for every Filipino mom, OFW, or expat woman who’s ever asked herself: “Was I too kind and too trustworthy? Did I let someone cross my boundaries?”. A must-listen especially for those who’s ever felt torn between helping others and protecting her peace.
Watch full episode of our interview:
https://youtu.be/f4C7ivy2KvA?si=MLGLwahO-GBKZ42Z
Welcome to Kuwentuhan with Pinay mom’s Blogs, your go-to Filipino podcast po for moms, expats, and anyone curious about life here in Europe, particularly The Netherlands. My podcast dives deep into the realities of buhay abroad —from navigating everyday challenges in the Dutch Society to parenting interracial kids, this podcast is for you! With 25 years of living abroad, I share firsthand experiences, practical tips, and hand-me-down wisdom from other Filipino moms to help fellow Filipinos moving to the Netherlands or anywhere abroad avoid the same struggles we faced.
Beyond this podcast, you can also check out my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@pinaymomsblogs and my blogging website www.pinaymomsblogs.com where I share even more insights on adjusting to life in the Netherlands. Let’s make this journey smoother po from one kabayan to another!
Thank you and see you next time!
For this clip from episode #010, we ask the question, what happens when a working woman—used to structure, goals, and independence—suddenly becomes a full-time mom, not by plan but by circumstance? I will share my own reflection and will share again with you my interesting conversation with Sheila, a fellow mom who made that unexpected transition living abroad. Whether you're navigating this shift yourself or know someone who is, this episode offers empathy, real talk, and a reminder that motherhood isn’t the end of your story—it’s a bold, new chapter.
If you’re a Filipino parent, an expat or immigrant, part of an interracial family, or just a fellow kababayan curious about life here abroad, this kuwentuhan is something you wouldn’t want to miss!
See the full video of this episode here:
https://youtu.be/Iudcg_C19_s?si=dV52qMcgQCR3A4Yi
Welcome to Kuwentuhan with Pinay mom’s Blogs, your go-to Filipino podcast po for moms, expats, and anyone curious about life here in Europe, particularly The Netherlands. My podcast dives deep into the realities of buhay abroad —from navigating everyday challenges in the Dutch Society to parenting interracial kids, this podcast is for you! With 25 years of living abroad, I share firsthand experiences, practical tips, and hand-me-down wisdom from other Filipino moms to help fellow Filipinos moving to the Netherlands or anywhere abroad avoid the same struggles we faced.
Beyond this podcast, you can also check out my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@pinaymomsblogs and my blogging website www.pinaymomsblogs.com where I share even more insights on adjusting to life in the Netherlands. Let’s make this journey smoother po from one kabayan to another!
Thank you and see you next time!
In this episode, I’m opening up about something I’ve carried quietly for years—wondering if I’m still “Filipina enough” after living abroad for so long. I share my story of leaving the Philippines for abroad, becoming a Dutch citizen, and the complicated feelings that came with giving up my Philippine passport. If you’re a Filipina living overseas, feeling a little disconnected from home, this one’s for you. Let’s talk about identity, guilt, love for our culture, and why we’re still Filipina—no matter where we are.
Welcome to Kuwentuhan with Pinay mom’s Blogs, your go-to Filipino podcast po for moms, expats, and anyone curious about life here in Europe, particularly The Netherlands. My podcast dives deep into the realities of buhay abroad —from navigating everyday challenges in the Dutch Society to parenting interracial kids, this podcast is for you! With 25 years of living abroad, I share firsthand experiences, practical tips, and hand-me-down wisdom from other Filipino moms to help fellow Filipinos moving to the Netherlands or anywhere abroad avoid the same struggles we faced.
Beyond this podcast, you can also check out my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@pinaymomsblogs and my blogging website www.pinaymomsblogs.com where I share even more insights on adjusting to life in the Netherlands. Let’s make this journey smoother po from one kabayan to another!
Thank you and see you next time!
In today's episode from S1E1, I will go back to my chat with Hya. Her story is about a young Filipino mom who moved to the Netherlands with her husband and toddler after he landed a job abroad. She shares her experience of adjusting to life as an expat mom in a new culture, far from family and familiar routines. Finding her footing as a parent, she opens up about the emotional and practical challenges of raising a child overseas. She also reflects on the strong support she found in the local community, embracing the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.”
If you’re a Filipino parent, an expat or immigrant, part of an interracial family, or just a fellow kababayan curious about life here abroad, this kuwentuhan is something you wouldn’t want to miss!
See the full video of this episode here:
https://youtu.be/h1ZzZDU-_Qc
Welcome to Kuwentuhan with Pinay mom’s Blogs, your go-to Filipino podcast po for moms, expats, and anyone curious about life here in Europe, particularly The Netherlands. My podcast dives deep into the realities of buhay abroad —from navigating everyday challenges in the Dutch Society to parenting interracial kids, this podcast is for you! With 25 years of living abroad, I share firsthand experiences, practical tips, and hand-me-down wisdom from other Filipino moms to help fellow Filipinos moving to the Netherlands or anywhere abroad avoid the same struggles we faced.
Beyond this podcast, you can also check out my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@pinaymomsblogs and my blogging website www.pinaymomsblogs.com where I share even more insights on adjusting to life in the Netherlands. Let’s make this journey smoother po from one kabayan to another!
Thank you and see you next time!
On today's clip from S2E1, babalikan po natin ang aking kuwentuhan with Rona, a Filipino mom living in Denmark. With many Filipinos dreaming of building a new life abroad, what happens when years of living in a country still do not guarantee residency? Paano na yon? Rona has lived for almost 8 years in Denmark but is still facing the challenges of securing permanent residency. She opens up about the realities of studying, working, and raising a family in Denmark, and what Filipinos should know before making the big move.
If you’re a Filipino parent, an expat or immigrant, part of an interracial family, or just a fellow kababayan curious about life here abroad, this kuwentuhan is something you wouldn’t want to miss!
See the full video of this episode here:
https://youtu.be/gYoZ7Jyxs7I?si=11psNTC5xZIL48lS
Welcome to Kuwentuhan with Pinay mom’s Blogs, your go-to Filipino podcast po for moms, expats, and anyone curious about life here in Europe, particularly The Netherlands where I live. My podcast dives deep into the realities of buhay abroad —from parenting interracial kids and navigating everyday challenges in the Dutch society, this podcast is for you. I share firsthand experiences, practical tips, and hand-me-down wisdom from other Filipino moms to help fellow Filipinos moving to the Netherlands or anywhere abroad avoid the same struggles we faced.
Beyond this podcast, you can also check out my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@pinaymomsblogs and my blogging website www.pinaymomsblogs.com where I share even more insights on adjusting to life in the Netherlands. Let’s make this journey smoother po from one kabayan to another!
Thank you and see you next time!
In this episode po, I’ll talk about the ever-relevant issue of screen time and how it impacts our preteens’ behavior at home and our family dynamics. As an interracial Filipino-Dutch family living in the Netherlands, we recently switched to a negotiation parenting approach — inspired by Dutch culture — to solve (or at least try to solve) our screen time issues and improve discipline here at home. I’ll compare Filipino parenting values with Western practices and reflect on the West vs East culture gap. If you're on the same boat as me, also struggling to find that balance, this episode offers a new perspective on parenting in a tech-heavy world! Happy listening!
Article on the Business Insider (requires a subscription)
https://www.businessinsider.com/encourage-my-child-to-argue-with-negotiation-based-parenting-2018-8?international=true&r=US&IR=T
Welcome to Kuwentuhan with Pinay mom’s Blogs, your go-to Filipino podcast po for moms, expats, and anyone curious about life here in Europe, particularly The Netherlands. My podcast dives deep into the realities of buhay abroad —from navigating everyday challenges in the Dutch Society to parenting interracial kids, this podcast is for you! With 25 years of living abroad, I share firsthand experiences, practical tips, and hand-me-down wisdom from other Filipino moms to help fellow Filipinos moving to the Netherlands or anywhere abroad avoid the same struggles we faced.
Beyond this podcast, you can also check out my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@pinaymomsblogs and my blogging website www.pinaymomsblogs.com where I share even more insights on adjusting to life in the Netherlands. Let’s make this journey smoother po from one kabayan to another!
Thank you and see you next time!
On today’s clip from S1E2, I will go back to my chat with Eva, a Filipino mom in The Netherlands, who has chosen to raise her daughter with a 60-40 parenting approach, favoring Filipino values over the Dutch culture. Pag-uusapan po namin ang mga rason why she made this choice, what were her challenges, and how did it affect her relationship with her husband. Eva shares her unique experience raising their biracial child while staying true to her roots.
If you’re a Filipino parent abroad, part of an interracial family, or just curious about a different kind of parenting style, this kuwentuhan is something you wouldn’t want to miss!
See full video episode
https://youtu.be/QdhtS4sHvr0?si=zIo5aQqiq5Ewki_F
Welcome to Kuwentuhan with Pinay mom’s Blogs, your go-to Filipino podcast po for moms, expats, and anyone curious about life here in Europe, particularly in The Netherlands where I live. My podcast dives deep into the realities of buhay abroad —from parenting interracial kids and navigating everyday challenges in the Dutch society. I share firsthand experiences, practical tips, and hand-me-down wisdom from other Filipino moms to help fellow Filipinos moving to the Netherlands avoid the same struggles we faced.
Beyond this podcast, you can also check out my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@pinaymomsblogs and my blogging website www.pinaymomsblogs.com where I share even more insights on adjusting to life in the Netherlands. Let’s make this journey smoother po from one kabayan to another!
Thank you and see you next time!
How easy or difficult is it to buy a bicycle in the Netherlands? Are there things you first need to consider or basta bumili ka nalang kung ano ang gusto mo? In this episode, I'll delve into the essential considerations we typically discuss before making a bicycle purchase, as these decisions can significantly impact our budget.
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On this episode we will talk about our personal experiences moving to a new country. Join me and my sister as we reminisce our times of excitement and awe leaving the Philippines with our whole family when we were young to live in the middle east, to the challenges of adapting to life as adults living in different countries here in Europe with different cultures and for different purposes.
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Join us as we explore the lives of Filipino immigrants and overseas contract workers. One seeks new horizons driven by dreams, facing the weight of expectations in foreign lands. While the other leave out of necessity, braving separation from loved ones to send remittances home. Meron nga po ba sila talagang pinag-kaiba? As they they grapple with identity in the face of adversity and criticisms, drawing on resilience to navigate the hardships of migration?
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Join us as we talk about the intricate tapestry of Filipino migration experiences, exploring how individuals adapt their cultural behaviors, traditions, and identities upon relocating abroad. Is it in a good way or a bad way? We'll discuss what makes people grapple with issues of identity and belonging, shedding light on the resilience, complexities and interesting transformations that defines each and every individual's global journey.
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It's summer season once again and I bet you, some of us might be taking for granted these must knows during these warm months. So let me share with you what you need to watch out for lalo na po if you live here on this side of the pond... (Europe area, I mean). I bet you didn't even consider tip number 5! Find out what it is by listening in! Share this podcast to people you know and share the lesson learned! Spread the love!
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No man is an island, sabi nga po nila. And the best way to make new friendships is to first meet people. Where and when will be the topic of this episode and for sure, to some of our listeners, they can relate to one or two of the ways that are discussed on this podcast. Hopefully to others naman po, meron kaming maitutulong or ideas na mai-share sa inyo. Hopefully this podcast will help those interested to create new friendships and build their own new communities, their new home away from home.
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I'd like to share with you an article with a list of 26 things that you should not say or do when you're in the Netherlands. Do I agree or disagree to all of them, or baka naman po they're too much? Let me also know what you think...
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After so many attempts of coming back, here's turning 180 degrees and instead of doing more of our interviews with our other kababayans, let's try it this season to share my views and opinions on certain topics that interest me and might interest you!
How does a mom who love to shop handle her expenses at home? And what are the ways that can help a household organise and control their spending as a family?? Here’s 6 ways to organise your family finances for this coming new year! Listen in as we discuss these 6 tips and let’s see how this can be applied to the household of our guest for this episode, Ms. Eva from Heerlen, the Netherlands.
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After another long break we are back with another podcast and this time I'd like to share with you some strategies on how to handle your busy life on a daily basis based on interviews and conversations with busy moms living in different parts of Europe.
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On this episode of our podcast, makaka-kwentuhan po natin si Ms. Gerlie SB and Ms. Jamie Hernandez. They're both mother's of two, both living here in the Netherlands. We'll discuss about their challenges as their first born faces a new milestone: going to preschool. We will discuss about how their schedules at home have changed, the little sacrifices and adjustments to daily routine. We will also talk about how they dealt with separation anxiety and will share their experience on how to deal with bullying at an early age.
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Meet Carla Base-Eriksson from Stockholm, Sweden. Carla is originally from Rizal, Philippines. And as we guest her on our podcast, we will learn from her that our dreams might be what we think is ideal, but actually something better might just come along. And ofcourse, merong kaunti naman pong sacrifice when it comes to the choices that we make and the relationships we build, but in the end, it’s all about faith, trust and enjoying the journey.
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