KOUKLES Podcast
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Episodes
This month on the Koukles Podcast, Patricia sits down with Julie Karatzis of Cartoules Press for a heartfelt conversation on motherhood, cultural identity, and raising children with intention, connection, and pride in their roots.
From living as a Greek in California to creating products inspired by her own experiences and heritage, Julie shares how culture, family, and creativity shape both her motherhood journey and the stories be...
This month on the Koukles Podcast, Patricia sits down with Stephanie Plakas for an honest and thought-provoking conversation about cultural identity, belonging, and what it really means to be part of the Greek diaspora. Stephanie opens up about navigating the in-between — not always feeling “Greek enough” or “American enough” — and how those feelings shape the way we see ourselves and our place in the community.
Together, they refle...
This month on the Koukles Podcast, Patricia sits down with Kelly Kritsotakis for a powerful and deeply emotional conversation about motherhood, resilience, and raising a son with physical challenges. Kelly opens up about navigating medical systems, preparing her son for adulthood, and the strength it takes to advocate for your child every step of the way.
Her story is one of love, grit, and the unshakeable bond between a Greek mothe...
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, values, and sense of home.
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 culture in a modern world.
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.
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 strong — one recipe at a time.
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 and hope, reminding us of the power of community, self-advocacy, and the importance of early detection.
Georgia Psikarakis from Aroma of Hellas joins Patricia to discuss the similarities and differences of celebrating Easter in Greece vs the States.
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Guest Koukla Thea Vaporis will join Patricia to discuss balancing wedding planning while being a mom, makeup artist and model.
Guest Thea Vaporis will join Patricia to discuss balancing wedding planning while being a mom, makeup artist and model.
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.
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
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.
Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to discuss what it was like being raised by Greek Moms vs Xeni-Moms.
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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_circus91.5
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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.
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Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to talk about their Christmas plans.
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Danae, Despina, and Laurel join Patricia this week to discuss cleaning hacks and preparing for the holiday season.
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