Maria Barciela
Almost Local
Kind Conversations about embracing Life Abroad; Honest reflections of expat life, one coffee and story at a time. Read more in our Journal at www.almost-local.com Maria’s ‘Almost Local’ podcast tackles something many of us experience but rarely discuss—the complex process of making a foreign country truly feel like home. Maria creates space for both the vulnerability and resilience that shape the immigrant journey. Thank you, Maria. Your podcast fills an important gap—giving voice to stories that connect us across cultures and borders. Karina from New Zealand.
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Episodes
EP 31 — Does Moving Abroad Change Who You Are? 08.07.2026 10:16
Send us Fan Mail Support the show 🎒 Download here the free Little Expat Workbook — a gentle guide to navigating life abroad with more clarity, reflection, and confidence. 🌍 Join the Almost Local | Women Living Abroad Facebook Community — a free space for honest conversations, shared experiences, and connection between women navigating life abroad. 🎙️ Want to share your story? Almost Local is a s...
EP 30 — From Canada, to the USA, Switzerland, and The Netherlands; Andrea's story. 24.06.2026 37:34
Send us Fan Mail Support the show 🎒 Download here the free Little Expat Workbook — a gentle guide to navigating life abroad with more clarity, reflection, and confidence. 🌍 Join the Almost Local | Women Living Abroad Facebook Community — a free space for honest conversations, shared experiences, and connection between women navigating life abroad. 🎙️ Want to share your story? Almost Local is a s...
EP 29 — Culture Shock in New Zealand: Honest Truths About Kiwi Life 10.06.2026 9:56
Send us Fan Mail Support the show 🎒 Download here the free Little Expat Workbook — a gentle guide to navigating life abroad with more clarity, reflection, and confidence. 🌍 Join the Almost Local | Women Living Abroad Facebook Community — a free space for honest conversations, shared experiences, and connection between women navigating life abroad. 🎙️ Want to share your story? Almost Local is a s...
EP 28 — Maria and Heike, from Germany to New Zealand - Belonging Across Borders 15.05.2026 20:02
Send us Fan Mail Support the show 🎒 Download here the free Little Expat Workbook — a gentle guide to navigating life abroad with more clarity, reflection, and confidence. 🌍 Join the Almost Local | Women Living Abroad Facebook Community — a free space for honest conversations, shared experiences, and connection between women navigating life abroad. 🎙️ Want to share your story? Almost Local is a s...
EP 27 — April Abroad: Reflections from Auckland, New Zealand 06.05.2026 5:09
Send us Fan Mail Support the show 🎒 Download here the free Little Expat Workbook — a gentle guide to navigating life abroad with more clarity, reflection, and confidence. 🌍 Join the Almost Local | Women Living Abroad Facebook Community — a free space for honest conversations, shared experiences, and connection between women navigating life abroad. 🎙️ Want to share your story? Almost Local is a s...
EP 26 — Maria & Yanina, Lessons on Identity, Home & Belonging 01.04.2026 56:44
Send us Fan Mail Support the show 🎒 Download here the free Little Expat Workbook — a gentle guide to navigating life abroad with more clarity, reflection, and confidence. 🌍 Join the Almost Local | Women Living Abroad Facebook Community — a free space for honest conversations, shared experiences, and connection between women navigating life abroad. 🎙️ Want to share your story? Almost Local is a s...
EP 25 — What Happens When International Women in Auckland Sit Around a Table 13.03.2026 9:16
Send us Fan Mail Support the show 🎒 Download here the free Little Expat Workbook — a gentle guide to navigating life abroad with more clarity, reflection, and confidence. 🌍 Join the Almost Local | Women Living Abroad Facebook Community — a free space for honest conversations, shared experiences, and connection between women navigating life abroad. 🎙️ Want to share your story? Almost Local is a s...
EP 24 — Two Suitcases: What We Leave & What We Carry 27.02.2026 12:36
Send us Fan Mail Support the show 🎒 Download here the free Little Expat Workbook — a gentle guide to navigating life abroad with more clarity, reflection, and confidence. 🌍 Join the Almost Local | Women Living Abroad Facebook Community — a free space for honest conversations, shared experiences, and connection between women navigating life abroad. 🎙️ Want to share your story? Almost Local is a s...
EP 23 — Maria & Sandra: Expat reflections from Dubai 07.02.2026 47:17
Send us Fan Mail Support the show 🎒 Download here the free Little Expat Workbook — a gentle guide to navigating life abroad with more clarity, reflection, and confidence. 🌍 Join the Almost Local | Women Living Abroad Facebook Community — a free space for honest conversations, shared experiences, and connection between women navigating life abroad. 🎙️ Want to share your story? Almost Local is a s...
EP 22 — New Year Resolutions When Living Abroad 22.01.2026 11:17
Send us Fan Mail Support the show 🎒 Download here the free Little Expat Workbook — a gentle guide to navigating life abroad with more clarity, reflection, and confidence. 🌍 Join the Almost Local | Women Living Abroad Facebook Community — a free space for honest conversations, shared experiences, and connection between women navigating life abroad. 🎙️ Want to share your story? Almost Local is a s...
EP 21 — End of the Year Reflections on life abroad with Maria 18.12.2025 9:33
Send us Fan Mail Support the show 🎒 Download here the free Little Expat Workbook — a gentle guide to navigating life abroad with more clarity, reflection, and confidence. 🌍 Join the Almost Local | Women Living Abroad Facebook Community — a free space for honest conversations, shared experiences, and connection between women navigating life abroad. 🎙️ Want to share your story? Almost Local is a s...
EP 20 — Returning to New Zealand: A Year Reflections 12.12.2025 13:24
Send us Fan Mail Support the show 🎒 Download here the free Little Expat Workbook — a gentle guide to navigating life abroad with more clarity, reflection, and confidence. 🌍 Join the Almost Local | Women Living Abroad Facebook Community — a free space for honest conversations, shared experiences, and connection between women navigating life abroad. 🎙️ Want to share your story? Almost Local is a s...
EP 19 — Navigating Holiday Guilt: Embracing Life Between Two Worlds 05.12.2025 10:25
Send us Fan Mail Support the show 🎒 Download here the free Little Expat Workbook — a gentle guide to navigating life abroad with more clarity, reflection, and confidence. 🌍 Join the Almost Local | Women Living Abroad Facebook Community — a free space for honest conversations, shared experiences, and connection between women navigating life abroad. 🎙️ Want to share your story? Almost Local is a s...
EP 18 — From Colombia to Sydney: Finding Home Again (and Again) 28.11.2025 15:46
Send us Fan Mail Support the show 🎒 Download here the free Little Expat Workbook — a gentle guide to navigating life abroad with more clarity, reflection, and confidence. 🌍 Join the Almost Local | Women Living Abroad Facebook Community — a free space for honest conversations, shared experiences, and connection between women navigating life abroad. 🎙️ Want to share your story? Almost Local is a s...
EP 17 — Why Community Matters Abroad. 21.11.2025 11:37
Send us Fan Mail Support the show 🎒 Download here the free Little Expat Workbook — a gentle guide to navigating life abroad with more clarity, reflection, and confidence. 🌍 Join the Almost Local | Women Living Abroad Facebook Community — a free space for honest conversations, shared experiences, and connection between women navigating life abroad. 🎙️ Want to share your story? Almost Local is a s...
EP 16 — Maria & Andrea: Embracing the Almost Local Journey. 14.11.2025 17:39
Send us Fan Mail Support the show 🎒 Download here the free Little Expat Workbook — a gentle guide to navigating life abroad with more clarity, reflection, and confidence. 🌍 Join the Almost Local | Women Living Abroad Facebook Community — a free space for honest conversations, shared experiences, and connection between women navigating life abroad. 🎙️ Want to share your story? Almost Local is a s...
EP 15 — Four Months of Belonging 07.11.2025 7:48
Send us Fan Mail Support the show 🎒 Download here the free Little Expat Workbook — a gentle guide to navigating life abroad with more clarity, reflection, and confidence. 🌍 Join the Almost Local | Women Living Abroad Facebook Community — a free space for honest conversations, shared experiences, and connection between women navigating life abroad. 🎙️ Want to share your story? Almost Local is a s...
EP 14 — Time Zone Tales with Maria 31.10.2025 3:59
Send us Fan Mail Support the show 🎒 Download here the free Little Expat Workbook — a gentle guide to navigating life abroad with more clarity, reflection, and confidence. 🌍 Join the Almost Local | Women Living Abroad Facebook Community — a free space for honest conversations, shared experiences, and connection between women navigating life abroad. 🎙️ Want to share your story? Almost Local is a s...
EP 13 — The Six Stages of Moving Abroad 24.10.2025 7:39
Send us Fan Mail Support the show 🎒 Download here the free Little Expat Workbook — a gentle guide to navigating life abroad with more clarity, reflection, and confidence. 🌍 Join the Almost Local | Women Living Abroad Facebook Community — a free space for honest conversations, shared experiences, and connection between women navigating life abroad. 🎙️ Want to share your story? Almost Local is a s...
EP 12 — Home Is Here: An Expat’s Journey 17.10.2025 47:02
Send us Fan Mail Support the show 🎒 Download here the free Little Expat Workbook — a gentle guide to navigating life abroad with more clarity, reflection, and confidence. 🌍 Join the Almost Local | Women Living Abroad Facebook Community — a free space for honest conversations, shared experiences, and connection between women navigating life abroad. 🎙️ Want to share your story? Almost Local is a s...
EP 11 — No Ikea, No Problem: Home Inheritance 10.10.2025 4:54
Send us Fan Mail Support the show 🎒 Download here the free Little Expat Workbook — a gentle guide to navigating life abroad with more clarity, reflection, and confidence. 🌍 Join the Almost Local | Women Living Abroad Facebook Community — a free space for honest conversations, shared experiences, and connection between women navigating life abroad. 🎙️ Want to share your story? Almost Local is a s...
EP 10 — Navigating Life Abroad — 3 Lessons from Ines 03.10.2025 20:54
Send us Fan Mail Support the show 🎒 Download here the free Little Expat Workbook — a gentle guide to navigating life abroad with more clarity, reflection, and confidence. 🌍 Join the Almost Local | Women Living Abroad Facebook Community — a free space for honest conversations, shared experiences, and connection between women navigating life abroad. 🎙️ Want to share your story? Almost Local is a s...
EP 9 — #3 Lessons on Transitions (and Tsunamis!) 26.09.2025 5:44
Send us Fan Mail Support the show 🎒 Download here the free Little Expat Workbook — a gentle guide to navigating life abroad with more clarity, reflection, and confidence. 🌍 Join the Almost Local | Women Living Abroad Facebook Community — a free space for honest conversations, shared experiences, and connection between women navigating life abroad. 🎙️ Want to share your story? Almost Local is a s...
EP 8 — Home, Heart, and Life Abroad: Karina’s Story 19.09.2025 42:47
Send us Fan Mail Support the show 🎒 Download here the free Little Expat Workbook — a gentle guide to navigating life abroad with more clarity, reflection, and confidence. 🌍 Join the Almost Local | Women Living Abroad Facebook Community — a free space for honest conversations, shared experiences, and connection between women navigating life abroad. 🎙️ Want to share your story? Almost Local is a s...
EP 7 — A Love Letter to Biking (Not Just About the Bike) 12.09.2025 6:17
Send us Fan Mail Support the show 🎒 Download here the free Little Expat Workbook — a gentle guide to navigating life abroad with more clarity, reflection, and confidence. 🌍 Join the Almost Local | Women Living Abroad Facebook Community — a free space for honest conversations, shared experiences, and connection between women navigating life abroad. 🎙️ Want to share your story? Almost Local is a s...
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