Beach Commute - Digital Nomad Experts

The dark side of digital nomad life that nobody talks about | Ep 227

This episode dives into the uncomfortable truths beneath the Instagram gloss of digital nomad life...loneliness, decision fatigue, shallow connections, and the emotional cost of constant mobility. Jeff and Marisa crack open the paradox of “freedom” that often leaves people more disconnected, overstimulated, and rootless than they expected. The “Replace, Upgrade, Move On” Trap: How consumer culture trains nomads to treat cities, friendships, and even partners like disposable products. Perpetual First Dates: Why relationships rarely deepen when you're always leaving in four days. Menu Anxiety, But for Life: The paradox of choice - too many destinations, too many options, too many apps - leads to chronic dissatisfaction. Community Erosion: Every time you pack a bag, you lose a layer of belonging you didn’t realize you were building. Lonely in Paradise: Why having “everything you want” on paper can still feel emotionally empty on the road. Nomad Time Warp: The way constant movement stretches and distorts friendships - some intensify fast, some vanish instantly. Emotional Velcro Problems: No city or person feels quite right, because nothing sticks long enough to matter. The Secret Longing: The quiet craving for routine, depth, and people who actually know your history - not just your next itinerary. Identity Whiplash: Reinventing yourself in every new city sounds freeing… until you realize you’ve slipped away from yourself. Freedom Fatigue: The overlooked emotional weight of making every decision - where to live, how to socialize, who to trust, what comes next - alone. A message from our sponsor GigSky [https://www.gigsky.com/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=Podcast_Campaign]: Tired of paying high roaming fees on your phone when you travel abroad? 📱🛩️ Try GigSky, with mobile data coverage in over 200+ regions — even on cruise ships! So you can get fast, reliable, high-speed internet on your phone while you travel (at a fraction of the cost!) Special holiday event: save up to 40% on most GigSky data plans [https://www.gigsky.com/?utm_source=Podcast&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=Podcast_Campaign]…

The 7 most common jobs digital nomads actually do | BC Classics

One of our all-time favorite, and most listened to episodes for folks looking to start working from wherever in the world they want. What's the first job you think of when I ask "what's the most common digital nomad job?" Most people would think "Instagram influencer" or "Travel blogger." Right? Turns out this this is rarely accurate. Jeff and Marisa pulled the latest digital nomad statistics, job salaries, and first-hand data from their 1k+ digital nomad network to come up with the top seven most common jobs they see in the digital nomad community. They also provided salary ranges you can expect and experience needed for each. This is not the regurgitated list you will see circulating around the internet - this is what you will actually see in the wild! This is first-hand knowledge and advice on how to get out there and working and traveling ASAP. Want help getting a fully-remote job? Our Remote Job Fast Track program was designed by digital nomad career coaching experts specifically to get you hired with a company that lets you work from anywhere in the world. Apple Here! [https://form.typeform.com/to/d6Vvtaa8] https://form.typeform.com/to/d6Vvtaa8

9 Locations to live as a digital nomad for under $2k | BC Classics

One of our all-time favorite, and most listened to episodes for current and digital nomads looking for their next destination. Contrary to many people's beliefs, becoming a digital nomad often makes your cost of living more affordable rather than more expensive. The reason being is that the majority of major digital nomad destinations have a relatively low cost of living. As a matter of fact, it's one of the biggest criteria when digital nomads choose their destinations. In this episode, Jeff, Marisa and Diego selected 9 awesome locations to live as a digital nomad. The criteria they used were: * Cost of living under $2k per month, including rent. * A digital nomad presence/community. * Reasonably safe. * Strong internet. * Easy to navigate/travel to the destination. Need help finding a remote job that lets you become a digital nomad? We help people like you find legitimate remote jobs every day! Join our email list and get remote jobs sent directly to your inbox. https://beachcommute.com/email/

Your brain wasn’t built for a 9 - 5: The science behind creativity & productivity w/Sasha Farley | Ep 225

In this episode, Jeff sits down with Sasha Farley, a remote work expert and consultant, to break down what most managers, teams, and companies get totally wrong about productivity, focus, collaboration, and remote work. There is science and biology behind the traditional 9-5 doesn't make sense for your brain or body. In this episode you’ll learn: What do people still misunderstand about “productivity” with knowledge work and why your brain doesn't work like a manufacturing plant. Why many meetings are wildly inefficient and ineffective. How remote workers actually think, process, and create Why bosses still get concerned about employees “doing laundry” and “chores” during the workday? The science behind burnout, context-switching, and Zoom fatigue Why “just power through it” is terrible advice for your brain It’s neuroscience… and wildly relevant for anyone who works online. You can find Sasha on her website: https://www.sashafarleyconsulting.com/ [https://www.sashafarleyconsulting.com/] And LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sashafarley/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sashafarley/]

Your biggest questions answered: Healthcare, housing & the death of the American Dream | Ep 224

This week Jeff and Marisa answer your most-asked questions about life as a digital nomad. From healthcare abroad to giving up your home base, they're breaking down the logistics that keep people from taking the leap. No fluff, just honest answers from people who've lived it. Here's what they covered: 🌍 Digital immigrants vs. digital nomads — Are remote workers settling down abroad for good? The shift is happening. 🏠 The home base dilemma — Keep paying rent back home or cut ties completely? There's no right answer, but there are patterns. 💰 Is the American Dream actually dead? — The numbers are brutal. We talk about what's replacing it and why people are looking elsewhere. 🏥 Healthcare abroad — The fear that stops most people. What it's really like, what it costs, and the stories you need to hear. 😨 "What if something goes wrong?" — Real talk about the risks, the unknowns, and how to think about them differently. 🛂 The post-national generation? — Tax residency, passport games, and whether digital nomads are creating a whole new identity. Want daily remote job alerts sent to your inbox? Sign up here: www.beachcommute.com/email [http://www.beachcommute.com/email] Want our support that can help you land a fully remote job faster? ⚡️ Apply to Remote Job Fast Track here: www.beachcommute.com/apply [http://www.beachcommute.com/apply]