# Surviving the Unexpected: Adapting to Life's Chaos as a "Third Culture Kid" ft. Maria Garaitonandia

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Podcast: [What's Your Story with Jaime & Stan](https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-s-your-story-with-jaime-stan-7110537)
Published: 2026-04-07T10:00:00+00:00
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What happens when life throws you across the globe, shatters your expectations, and tests your resilience as a mother? Cross-cultural expert Maria Garaitonandia reveals how a chaotic upbringing as a "third culture kid" became her secret weapon for navigating sudden medical tragedies, surviving life as a solo entrepreneur, and mastering the unspoken rules of global communication.

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