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Interview with Katheryn Gronauer: Between Motherhood and Entrepreneurship - The Hidden Reality
Season 1 Episode 10
My guest of of this episode is with Katheryn Gronauer: executive coach, corporate trainer, and founder of the Tokyo-based networking community Leader…
15 hours ago
Interview with Tracy Northcott: A Mother's Journey - Hospitals, Paperwork & Life with a Newborn
Season 1 Episode 9
What is it really like to give birth in Japan as an international parent?
In this episode of Matcha Mum's, I'm joined by Tracey Northcott, who has cal…
2 weeks ago
The Japanese Birth Experience: What Surprised International Parents Most
Season 1 Episode 8
In this episode of Matcha Mum's, we explore what childbirth in Japan is really like: from choosing the right hospital or maternity clinic to creating…
4 weeks ago
Pregnant in Japan: My Experience with Check-Ups, Paperwork, and Cultural Surprises
Season 1 Episode 7
What is it really like to navigate pregnancy in Japan?
In this first episode of my Japan pregnancy series, I share my personal experience with the Jap…
1 month, 1 week ago
Interview with Katie Hurd: Building a Business During Maternity Leave in Japan
Season 1 Episode 6
In this episode of Matcha Moms, I’m speaking with Katie Hurd — coach, entrepreneur, and mother of two — about the realities of building a business wh…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Are We Doing This Right? Raising Bilingual/ Multilingual Children in Japan
Season 1 Episode 5
In this episode, I explore what research really says about raising bilingual and multilingual children and how it compares to our own experience rais…
2 months, 1 week ago
Interview with Denitsa: The Balance Mothers Actually Need — Lessons from Wabi Tabi Living
Season 1 Episode 4
In this episode, I’m speaking with Denitsa, founder of Wabi Tabi, a holistic health and wellness practice rooted in the idea of balance. As a certifi…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Strollers, Stations & Playgrounds: The Reality of Family Infrastructure around Tokyo
Season 1 Episode 3
What changes once you have a baby in Japan?
In this episode of Matcha Mums, I talk about everyday family infrastructure in the Tokyo area — from navig…
3 months, 1 week ago
Getting a Daycare Spot in Japan: Our Hoikuen Experience
Season 1 Episode 2
How does the childcare system in Japan work? In this episode, I explain the main types of childcare facilities and how parents apply for daycare. I w…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Matcha Mum's Intro
Season 1
Welcome to Matcha Mum’s, a podcast about raising children in Japan as an international family.
Matcha Mum’s explores the everyday realities of parenti…
4 months ago