Life in Paradise on a Shoestring

Why not start your day off with a calming meditation practice? "Meditation has many health benefits, but only if you commit to a regular meditation practice and do it regularly." I was motivated to create a daily meditation practice after hearing about all the health benefits it can have. I started meditating decades ago and now I do it every day. It's helped me to become more purpo...

In the 1970's the Dalai Lama said that we can physically change and rewire our brains by thought alone, and recent scientific research has proven this to be true. If you're looking for a mood boost, exercise may be just what you need. "Extensive scientific research has proven what the Dalai Lama said in the we can physically change and rewire our brains by thought alone." In th...

Do you want to be happier? Follow these steps to create more happiness in your life. In this episode you will learn: 1. The history of positive psychology and the shift from focusing on negative aspects of human behavior to positive aspects. 2. The importance of gratitude in creating happiness, and how gratitude can lead to success. 3. How to change your brain to focus on positive aspects of your...

Do you want to live a fuller and more adventurous life after retirement?  Do you know what comes next after the sale of a business you love? In this episode, you will learn: 1. What it's like to sell a business overseas;  2. The joys of retiring or semi-retiring to a life of travel and adventure;  3. What it's like to be a volunteer for a turtle conservation effort - or manage it. "...

Find your purpose to create a happy, healthy and more joyful life. In this episode, you will learn: 1. The importance of having a sense of purpose in life and creating it during your Midlife Awakening 2. How Jem Fuller's experiences traveling the world have shaped his perspective 3. The benefits of having a sense of meaningful work or purpose in one's life "Most humans I meet and ta...

In this episode, you will learn: 1. How Chris and Susan Beesley went from being successful accountants to losing everything in the 2008 financial crash, and then having to start over 2. How the Beesleys were able to turn their situation around by reframing their mindset and focusing on solutions 3. The importance of sharing your story and helping others through difficult times. "The best thin...

If you're feeling stuck in a cycle of unhappiness and you're not sure how to get out, then this episode is for you! "Happiness is an inside job. There is no one who can give it to you. There are people who can support your journey. There are people who can inspire you to keep going. There are people who can educate you about relevant concepts, but nobody can do the work for you&quot...

In this episode Dawn provides an overview and results of a recent released study, Longevity and the New Journey of Retirement .  Age Wave and Edward Jones surveyed more than 11,000 North American adults, largely pre-retirees and retirees, to explore how  the journey of retirement unfolds, the patterns of people’s experience in retirement, and the keys to thriving along the way. Some highlights inc...

"I just found myself in a situation where I was challenged with that decision. Are you going to choose you or are you going to continue on in this fashion and then potentially make things worse for yourself, put yourself in the hospital or even worst case scenario." Dr. Virginia LeBlanc is the owner and operator of Defining Paths and Next Steps coaching. She's known as a pivot maest...

Retirement is not what it's cracked up to be for those who don't understand the four phases of retirement and how to find satisfaction in later life. "The successful ingredients of a good retirement have to include an assumption, which I always make in my workshops, that good health has to be a given and so does a fairly stable financial situation." Dr. Riley Moynes is an autho...

In this episode Dawn dives into the Power of Belief and its impact on making dreams a reality. There are two components and that they are equally as important 1) Dreaming Big; and 2) Acting Daily - so we break them down. Dawn also discusses the #1 Dream Killer to look out for and how to remove obstacles that keep us from living our dream life.  Remember the saying "you are what you eat?"...

Ten years ago, no one in the United States thought a civil war was a possibility, much less talked about it. In recent polls, nearly 50% of Americans think a civil war is coming.  For over 240 two years, America was a shining example to the world of how the peaceful transition of power works in a democracy.  The Shining Beacon on the Hill sadly has lost its luster. Hopefully it will not only be re...

One of my mentors, John Addison said: "if it's easy, it's sleazy." He was on to something, because I see it all the time now that I'm out of the network marketing industry. People try to sell me on get-rich-quick schemes, but I know better. I know that there's always a price to pay for everything in life. Take inflation, for example. It's running rampant and it d...

Happy Summer Solstice and let’s Make Some Magic! “You’re not thinking Big Enough!”  Thinking Big is a skill. Think of it as a muscle we need to rep. Dawn  will share how we can develop this skill to improve ALL areas of our life.  How our Overseas Life Redesign Community Core Values create the perfect environment to "Dream Big and Act on it Daily".   Connect with me: Instagram: https://w...

Aristotle used  "eudaimonia" to describe the highest good humans can strive toward – to describe a life ‘well lived’. Some translate it as ‘happiness’. For Aristotle, it meant practicing virtues like courage, wisdom, good humor, kindness, and moderation. Perhaps "flourishing" or "prosperity" is a better word. They conjure an image of one who’s successful, healthy, and...

Alex started her career in hospitality, a service industry. She quickly realized it was not employee friendly and decide to make a change. She now runs a thriving business she can run from anywhere! As a result she and her partner Conner (also a remote worker) decided to try a two month beta test in Tulum, Mexico. In this episode, you will learn the following: 1. What it's like to live overse...

The United States spends 18% of Gross Domestic Product on health care consumption. Other developed nations spend about about half that amount.  While the US is #1 in spending, it ranks a paltry #37 in quality. If you want Top Shelf medical care, you won't find it in the US. From drug shortages to opaque pricing, doctor, nurse and medical provider burn out to  poor patient outcomes - the US sy...

Special May 16th Virtual Anniversary Party (19 Years!) with Dawn & Tom . We kick it off with Tom sharing how he manifested Crewing on the Winning Sailboat in the Classic Foxy’s Wooden Boat Regatta in the British Virgin Islands. It's Quite a Story! Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlifeinparadise/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawndfleming/ LinkedIn: https://www...

How do you define work? We dive into the financial and personal role of work in our lives. Cultural differences in how communities view work. How moving overseas increases your options and choices about how we work.  Here are links to the books Dawn mentioned Your Money or Your Life and The New Retirementality . Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midlifeinparadise/ Facebook: htt...

FIRE stands for, financial independence retire early.  The movement started a little over a decade ago, some books were written about the concept and then the millennials really climbed onboard. A big part of it is that people are really frustrated  - that has lead to The Great Resignation.  We just don’t want to have to work at a job (they hate) forever and never be able to retire.  There are a l...

Lisa Godfrey-Hayes had a passion for travel, even though she had never left Alabama.  Some of her medical industry colleagues worked in Saudi Arabia. She decided to apply, and was hired. She found herself leaving the country for the very first time - to work abroad on a two year contract.  Afterward, her budding itch to travel was in full bloom.  Lisa heard about Isla Mujeres, Mexico on a " B...

It's not how much you make, it's how much you keep that matters. Taxes are BY FAR your biggest expense.. In this episode Dawn explains the Great American Tax Loophole: How to Earn over $200,000 a year (per couple) and pay ZERO taxes...Legally.  See IRS information here. Taxes are a game, so learn the rules and play to WIN! Did you get your Free Copy of Dawn's book yet? Connect with...

We believe in a world where when we’re on our deathbed, we never look back and think “what if?” What if you go for it, but it doesn't work out? What are the 3 biggest reasons why overseas retirement doesn't work out? Have a listen and find out, along with information about how to make sure it does work out!  To view the video (audio in podcast) about Paul & Diane's fairy tale Dr...

What is Wealth? At what point are we “Rich”? How much stuff must we accumulate before we have “won”? In this episode we dive into the hot topic of “Wealth”.  In many cases, lack of income is the #1 reason those who want to move overseas, don't. Who do you listen to for financial advice? Do you make an effort to educate yourself, instead of simply relying one "experts". Do your trust...

When Social Worker Karen Rosenberg and a business partner hosted yoga retreats in Isla Mujeres, Mexico they befriended a young man in his mid 30's who died unexpectedly from undiagnosed diabetes. She decided to take action when another local woman ended up in a diabetic coma and founded the Isla Diabetes Clinic.  Karen and co-director Giovanni have hosted free clinics that drew 500 people to...