starting before you're ready & taking that first step

dealing with loneliness and finding community abroad

In this episode, we're talking about the inevitable feelings of loneliness that come with moving to a new place, what to do about FOMO at home, and how to approach making new friends. I'll tell you about the types of people you'll meet and my best advice for finding and creating community in a new place. Plus, you'll hear a few of my stories, good and not so good!

cultural integration and how to do it right

In this episode, I sat down with Magie (my best friend) to indulge in our favorite fruit, durian. We talk you through the right and wrong ways to eat it and how that translates to the right and wrong ways to integrate into a new culture. It's non-stop laughter as we reflect on the mistakes people have made (ourselves included), as well as methods for integrating with intention, such as acting like a guest and giving as much as you take. This episode is my favorite yet, and I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we did! Shownotes:Book: Never Give Up [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24996.Never_Give_Up]: Vignettes from Sub-Saharan Africa in the Age of AIDS Volunteer Opportunity: WWOOF [https://wwoof.net/] (Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms)

the humbling experience of starting over and how to integrate with intention

In this episode, we're diving into the heart of what this season is all about: the unspoken challenges that come with moving abroad or even just moving away from home for the first time. First up, the humbling experience of starting over in a new place and what it's really like to be a beginner again. I'll share stories about my first days/weeks in Thailand and offer my best tips for integration so that you, too, can start to find your footing in a new place.

the logistical challenges of moving abroad

This week is all about the initial challenges you face when moving abroad. In this episode, I outline many of these hurdles and my advice for overcoming them both when preparing to move and after you arrive. This includes everything from gathering paperwork, navigating visa applications, and choosing the right insurance company to finding a place to live and accessing your finances while abroad. I also talk about navigating transitions once you’re already abroad, using my own experience transitioning from teaching to working full-time online as an example and talking for the first time about how and why I decided to make that change.

recognizing burnout and knowing when it’s time to make a change

This week, we’re taking a step back to talk about recognizing when it’s time to make a big change and how to explore your options before moving forward. Plus, papaya! If you’re dreaming about moving or traveling abroad, this episode is packed with stories, tips, and tricks to help you turn that dream into a reality.