Greek Parents, American Childhood: Tina Tzortzis on Identity, Culture, and the Realities of the Immigrant Parent Experience
This month, Patricia sits down with Tina Tzortzis to dive into what it’s really like growing up with Greek immigrant parents. From the high expectations to the unmatched family loyalty, Tina opens up about navigating two cultures at once — and how the immigrant parent experience shaped her identity,
Greek Parents, American Childhood: Tina Tzortzis on Identity, Culture, and the Realities of the Immigrant Parent Experience
This month, Patricia sits down with Tina Tzortzis to dive into what it’s really like growing up with Greek immigrant parents. From the high expectations to the unmatched family loyalty, Tina opens up about navigating two cultures at once — and how the immigrant parent experience shaped her identity,
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From English to Ellinika (y un poquito de español): Emily Intezokostas on Bilingual Parenting and Greek Culture
This month on the Koukles Podcast, Patricia sits down with Emily Intezokostas, educator, mom, and co-founder of GLE — Greek Language Experts. Emily opens up about raising bilingual and bicultural kids in New York City, keeping Greek language alive at home, and what it really takes to pass down cultu
From English to Ellinika (y un poquito de español): Emily Intezokostas on Bilingual Parenting and Greek Culture
This month on the Koukles Podcast, Patricia sits down with Emily Intezokostas, educator, mom, and co-founder of GLE — Greek Language Experts. Emily opens up about raising bilingual and bicultural kids in New York City, keeping Greek language alive at home, and what it really takes to pass down cultu
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Buttermilk Biscuits and Koulourakia: Megan Chacalos on Being Greek in Appalachia
Patricia sits down with Megan Chacalos to talk about growing half-Greek, and fully Appalachian. With humor and heart, Megan shares how buttermilk biscuits and koulourakia can tell the same story — one of family, tradition, and finding home in two cultures that value faith, food, and community.
Buttermilk Biscuits and Koulourakia: Megan Chacalos on Being Greek in Appalachia
Patricia sits down with Megan Chacalos to talk about growing half-Greek, and fully Appalachian. With humor and heart, Megan shares how buttermilk biscuits and koulourakia can tell the same story — one of family, tradition, and finding home in two cultures that value faith, food, and community.
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A Taste of Home: Meredith Santora on Greek-American Food, Family, and the Holidays
This November, Patricia sits down with Meredith Santora to talk all things Greek-American food, family, and faith. From growing up around the kitchen table to keeping cultural traditions alive during the holidays, Meredith shares how food connects generations and keeps the spirit of our heritage str
A Taste of Home: Meredith Santora on Greek-American Food, Family, and the Holidays
This November, Patricia sits down with Meredith Santora to talk all things Greek-American food, family, and faith. From growing up around the kitchen table to keeping cultural traditions alive during the holidays, Meredith shares how food connects generations and keeps the spirit of our heritage str
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S4 E1: Strength, Faith & Survival: Elaine Setas’ Journey Through Breast Cancer
In this heartfelt episode, Patricia sits down with Elaine Setas from Taste and Art of Greece, a proud Greek-American and breast cancer survivor, who opens up about her emotional journey—from diagnosis and treatment to rediscovering strength, faith, and gratitude. Elaine’s story is one of resilience
S4 E1: Strength, Faith & Survival: Elaine Setas’ Journey Through Breast Cancer
In this heartfelt episode, Patricia sits down with Elaine Setas from Taste and Art of Greece, a proud Greek-American and breast cancer survivor, who opens up about her emotional journey—from diagnosis and treatment to rediscovering strength, faith, and gratitude. Elaine’s story is one of resilience
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Season 3 Episode 3: Pascha in Greece vs The States with Georgia Psikarakis
Georgia Psikarakis from Aroma of Hellas joins Patricia to discuss the similarities and differences of celebrating Easter in Greece vs the States. Follow the Koukles @KouklesPodcast on Instagram.
Season 3 Episode 3: Pascha in Greece vs The States with Georgia Psikarakis
Georgia Psikarakis from Aroma of Hellas joins Patricia to discuss the similarities and differences of celebrating Easter in Greece vs the States. Follow the Koukles @KouklesPodcast on Instagram.
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Season 3 Episode 2: Talking About Wedding Planning with Thea Vaporis
Guest Koukla Thea Vaporis will join Patricia to discuss balancing wedding planning while being a mom, makeup artist and model.
Season 3 Episode 2: Talking About Wedding Planning with Thea Vaporis
Guest Koukla Thea Vaporis will join Patricia to discuss balancing wedding planning while being a mom, makeup artist and model.
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Season 3 Episode 2: Teaster Talking About Wedding Planning with Thea Vaporis
Guest Thea Vaporis will join Patricia to discuss balancing wedding planning while being a mom, makeup artist and model.
Season 3 Episode 2: Teaster Talking About Wedding Planning with Thea Vaporis
Guest Thea Vaporis will join Patricia to discuss balancing wedding planning while being a mom, makeup artist and model.
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Season 3 Episode 1: Teaser The Greek Mother-Daughter Dynamic
Guests Irene and Margo Gianos from Honestly Margo will join Patricia to discuss what it is like being a mother-daughter team while building their brand and balancing home life.
Season 3 Episode 1: Teaser The Greek Mother-Daughter Dynamic
Guests Irene and Margo Gianos from Honestly Margo will join Patricia to discuss what it is like being a mother-daughter team while building their brand and balancing home life.
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Season 3 Episode 1: The Greek Mother-Daughter Dynamic
Guests Irene and Margo Gianos from Honestly Margo join Patricia to discuss what it is like being a mother-daughter team while building their brand and balancing home life. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcast, iHeart Radio and more! Follow the Koukles on social media at KouklesPodcast.
Season 3 Episode 1: The Greek Mother-Daughter Dynamic
Guests Irene and Margo Gianos from Honestly Margo join Patricia to discuss what it is like being a mother-daughter team while building their brand and balancing home life. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcast, iHeart Radio and more! Follow the Koukles on social media at KouklesPodcast.
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S2E16 The Male Perspective With Levendi G
Danae, Despina, Laurel and special guest George join Patricia this week to share insight into the male perspective of dating as a Greek-American in our current world. Send in your stories to KouklesPodcast@gmail.com and follow @KouklesPodcast on Instagram and TikTok
S2E16 The Male Perspective With Levendi G
Danae, Despina, Laurel and special guest George join Patricia this week to share insight into the male perspective of dating as a Greek-American in our current world. Send in your stories to KouklesPodcast@gmail.com and follow @KouklesPodcast on Instagram and TikTok
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S2E15 Breanna from Yiayia's Kitchen Children's Books
Danae, Despina, Laurel and special guest Breanna Koukos, author of Yiayia's Kitchen Children's Books series join Patricia this week to chat about her books, and learning how to bake and cook with Yiayia.
S2E15 Breanna from Yiayia's Kitchen Children's Books
Danae, Despina, Laurel and special guest Breanna Koukos, author of Yiayia's Kitchen Children's Books series join Patricia this week to chat about her books, and learning how to bake and cook with Yiayia.
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S2E14 Greek and Non Greek Moms
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to discuss what it was like being raised by Greek Moms vs Xeni-Moms.Send in your stories to KouklesPodcast@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @kouklespodcast 
S2E14 Greek and Non Greek Moms
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to discuss what it was like being raised by Greek Moms vs Xeni-Moms.Send in your stories to KouklesPodcast@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @kouklespodcast 
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S2E13 Keeping the Patrida in Our Hearts with Anastasia
Danae, Despina, Laurel and special guest Anastasia from CosmosFM's Paper Circus and Common Sense Diary Podcasts join Patricia this week to talk about Anastasia's family history in the United States. Follow Anastasia at @common_sense_diary and @paper_circus91.5Follow the Koukles @kouklespodcast
S2E13 Keeping the Patrida in Our Hearts with Anastasia
Danae, Despina, Laurel and special guest Anastasia from CosmosFM's Paper Circus and Common Sense Diary Podcasts join Patricia this week to talk about Anastasia's family history in the United States. Follow Anastasia at @common_sense_diary and @paper_circus91.5Follow the Koukles @kouklespodcast
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S2E12 New Year, New Koukla
Happy New Year! Wishing you all the best 2023! Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to share their resolutions and talk about the New Year.@kouklespodcastKouklesPodcast@gmail.com
S2E12 New Year, New Koukla
Happy New Year! Wishing you all the best 2023! Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to share their resolutions and talk about the New Year.@kouklespodcastKouklesPodcast@gmail.com
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S2 E11 A Koukles Xristougenna
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to talk about their Christmas plans.Follow @kouklespodcast on Instagram & TiktokSend in your stories to: KouklesPodcast@gmail.com
S2 E11 A Koukles Xristougenna
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to talk about their Christmas plans.Follow @kouklespodcast on Instagram & TiktokSend in your stories to: KouklesPodcast@gmail.com
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S2 E10 Cleaning for the Holidays
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to discuss cleaning hacks and preparing for the holiday season. 
S2 E10 Cleaning for the Holidays
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to discuss cleaning hacks and preparing for the holiday season. 
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S2E9 "Greek" Chain Restaurants
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to discuss their thoughts on "Greek" chain restaurants. Share your stories @kouklespodcast or email kouklespodcast@gmail.com
S2E9 "Greek" Chain Restaurants
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to discuss their thoughts on "Greek" chain restaurants. Share your stories @kouklespodcast or email kouklespodcast@gmail.com
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S2 Episode 8: Greek Pets with Vicki from @ApollotheGreekDood
Danae, Despina, Laurel and special guest Vicki from @apollothegreekdood join Patricia this week to discuss Greek pets, and Vicki's instafamous dog Apollo. Tag us this week in your Greek pet photos on Instagram @kouklespocast
S2 Episode 8: Greek Pets with Vicki from @ApollotheGreekDood
Danae, Despina, Laurel and special guest Vicki from @apollothegreekdood join Patricia this week to discuss Greek pets, and Vicki's instafamous dog Apollo. Tag us this week in your Greek pet photos on Instagram @kouklespocast
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S2 Episode 7: A Koukles Thanksgiving
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to talk about all things Thanksgiving!Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Tag us in your thanksgiving photos @kouklespodcast on instagram!
S2 Episode 7: A Koukles Thanksgiving
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to talk about all things Thanksgiving!Have a Happy Thanksgiving! Tag us in your thanksgiving photos @kouklespodcast on instagram!
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S2 Episode 6: The True Greek Olympians
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to discuss which sports they played growing up...and shocker...it was not just the traditional "Greek girl" sports of Soccer and Volleyball. Tune in and listen to Koukles Podcast- new episodes available on Wednesdays.Follow @kouklespodcast on Instag
S2 Episode 6: The True Greek Olympians
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to discuss which sports they played growing up...and shocker...it was not just the traditional "Greek girl" sports of Soccer and Volleyball. Tune in and listen to Koukles Podcast- new episodes available on Wednesdays.Follow @kouklespodcast on Instag
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S2 Episode 5: Caregivers for Loved Ones with Dementia
Danae, and special guest Arianna Neromeliotis from @justbeyondboundaries join Patricia this week to discuss what it is like being a caregiver of a loved one who has dementia. This episode is dedicated in memory of Aurora Neromeliotis who passed away shortly after this episode was recorded. May her m
S2 Episode 5: Caregivers for Loved Ones with Dementia
Danae, and special guest Arianna Neromeliotis from @justbeyondboundaries join Patricia this week to discuss what it is like being a caregiver of a loved one who has dementia. This episode is dedicated in memory of Aurora Neromeliotis who passed away shortly after this episode was recorded. May her m
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S2 Episode 4: All The Single Koukles
Laurel joins Patricia to discuss what it is really like to be single as a Greek-American in her thirties. Episode 4 airs on Wednesday November 2 on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Anchor and Google Podcasts. Koukles Podcast is a lifestyle podcast as we explore and examine our lives as Greek-American & Greek
S2 Episode 4: All The Single Koukles
Laurel joins Patricia to discuss what it is really like to be single as a Greek-American in her thirties. Episode 4 airs on Wednesday November 2 on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Anchor and Google Podcasts. Koukles Podcast is a lifestyle podcast as we explore and examine our lives as Greek-American & Greek
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S2 Episode 3: Tricki-Treat Greek Halloween
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to talk about all things Halloween.Lifestyle podcast as we explore and examine our lives as Greek-American & Greek-Canadian women.
S2 Episode 3: Tricki-Treat Greek Halloween
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to talk about all things Halloween.Lifestyle podcast as we explore and examine our lives as Greek-American & Greek-Canadian women.
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