Born outside Boise, Idaho (USA) but raised overseas, Ben Voegele spent his formative years in Hong Kong and Taiwan. An advocate for Third Culture Kids (TCKs) and the ex-pat life in general, Ben has also lived and worked professionally in Shanghai, China, as the Director of Admissions at Shanghai Community International School. Currently finishing up his master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Ben is passionate about combating the stigma associated with men’s mental health issues and the well-being of TCKs and ATCKs. Ben is a teacher, coach, published author, ex-pat facilitator, podcast host (BenThere), speaker, and blog writer (BenThere.org). A proud Boise State University graduate, Ben lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, with his wife, Emilee, and their dogs, Kayla and Wrigley.