Two Expats Abroad

In Part 2, Sam Raiano goes deeper. We get into the patterns he's noticed over 5 years of running Freedom Warriors. Why people quit in summer, what "the process" actually means, and why your goals are never really the point. Plus Sam opens up about the real struggles of moving abroad, loneliness, and what it took to find his feet in Poland. Raw, honest and genuinely useful. 🔔 Subscri...

Sam Raiano is an Italian entrepreneur, high performance coach and founder of Freedom Warriors — a radical accountability community helping business owners stop talking and start doing. In Part 1, Sam opens up about moving to Poland, hitting rock bottom, not leaving his house for 3 months, and accidentally building one of the most energetic accountability communities in the property space. This is...

In Part 2 of our conversation with travel writer and author Nathan Thomas, we dive into a rapid-fire round covering travel, writing habits, digital nomad life, and the realities of building a life across countries. Nathan shares why he believes Poland remains one of the most underrated countries in Europe, what it is like travelling internationally with a young child, and the unexpected trade-offs...

Part 1 of our interview series with Nathan James Thomas. Nathan is the Editor of Exisle Publishing, founder of Intrepid Times, and the communication powerhouse behind the 7-figure microbrand TRASKA Watches. After a decade navigating the intersection of global travel and high-stakes business, Nathan has traded the suitcase for a more permanent foundation. Now settled in Poznań, Poland, with his you...

In this episode of Two Expats Abroad, Rob and Kieran dive deep into why your education shouldn’t end the moment you walk out of the school gates. Most people fall into the trap of a "fixed mindset" by age 45, but true success, whether it’s building a property empire, moving abroad, or staying relevant in the age of AI comes down to one thing: Lifelong Learning. We discuss the "unlea...

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by your goals or find yourself distracted by "shiny objects" instead of following your plan? In this episode, Rob and Kieran dive into the psychology of getting things done and why building self-esteem starts with the simplest tasks, like drinking a glasses of water. We break down the core concepts from three life-changing books: "Eat That Frog" by...

Do you actually know what you're meant to do today — or are you just reacting to noise? In Part 1 of our Productivity Series, we reveal the "Sunday Night CEO" routine that saves us 10+ hours every week. As expats, aiming at building a house in Poland while running businesses, we share the exact systems that keep us focused: linking 3-year visions to daily actions, Getting Things Done...

Is Christmas better in Poland or the UK & Ireland? 🎄🤔 In this special Christmas episode, we’re putting our traditions to the test! From the "Quality Street vs Celebrations" debate to the reality of Carp vs Turkey, we’re diving into the funny, weird, and wonderful differences between our cultures. We’re stepping away from the "mindset" talk for a moment to just enjoy the h...

Rob and Kieran pull back the curtain on the massive, life-altering decisions that made them leave Ireland and the UK forever — and build a dramatically better life in Poland. In this episode we go deep on: - How Ireland’s record-breaking harsh lockdowns made Rob’s escape decision almost automatic - Kieran’s “I’m just visiting” trip that turned into “I’m never going back” - The honest 2025 reality:...

Most of us swear we don’t have “issues” with money… until we realize we’re still afraid to invest, still waiting for permission to buy something nice, or still sitting on cash “just in case the world ends tomorrow.” This episode is about the money curse you never saw written down anywhere, yet it still runs your life: the sound of your parents arguing about bills through thin walls, the endless ch...

Endless scrolling at 2 a.m., comparing your real life to everyone else’s highlight reel? That’s not coincidence, it’s by design. In Episode 4 we expose exactly how social media algorithms weaponize comparison, anxiety, and FOMO through toxic consumption patterns—and hand you the tools to break free without deleting your accounts. We spill the tea on:- How to audit & ruthlessly curate your feed...

Join us this week on Two Expats Abroad as we tackle fear, especially the fear of failure in life, business failure, and investment failure. We dive into the CTFAR coaching model (Circumstances, Thoughts, Feelings, Actions, Results) to explore how our mindset shapes our response to setbacks. From reframing failure and lessons learned to overcoming the shame and judgments tied to it, this episode of...

When life forces you to stop, it gives you a choice — stay stuck, or start over. In this episode, Rob shares the story of the morning that changed everything — the moment that became the catalyst for transformation and personal growth. This is Episode 2 of Two Expats Abroad — a conversation about how to move forward when you feel trapped in old patterns, stuck in your head, or unsure of what’s nex...

What if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t your circumstances, your resources, or even your location… but your mindset? In this very first episode of Two Expats Abroad , we explore the hidden cost of living with a fixed mindset — the quiet ways it keeps you stuck, limits your potential, and convinces you to play small. We unpack how shifting into a growth mindset can completely change what y...