Beyonder - The Podcast

This episode is about much more than travel. What if the places you visit could completely change the way you see yourself and your life? In this conversation, your host Vee sits down with bestselling author and international speaker  Freeman Fung  to explore the difference between simply traveling and using travel as a catalyst for personal transformation. We dive into what it truly means to beco...

In this solo episode of  Beyonder – The Podcast , your host Vee introduces the concept of the  Inner Carry-On : the invisible emotional baggage, limiting beliefs, habits, fears, and stories we carry with us wherever we go. While we carefully prepare our passports, suitcases, and travel plans, we often forget to prepare the person making the journey. Whether you’re moving abroad, navigating a major...

What does it really take to leave behind a conventional life and create one on your own terms? In this episode of Beyonder – The Podcast , your host Vee sits down with full-time nomad, travel advisor & group travel host Julie Rose to explore her journey from the traditional American Dream to a life without a permanent home. What started as a one-year experiment after selling her house in 2020...

Have you ever reached a point where you know something needs to change, but you have no idea what comes next? You wonder what your next chapter could look like, but you have no idea what to do? In this solo episode of Beyonder – The Podcast , your host Vee explores the experience of being in the in-between phase, the space between who you were and who you’re becoming. Based on her own journey of m...

What happens when life throws you a curveball after you've built a new life on the other side of the world? In this personal episode of Beyonder – The Podcast, your host Vee and her husband Nilson reflect on their first six months back in Sydney after relocating from Europe. What started as a long-awaited return to Australia became a season of both beautiful new beginnings and profound loss. T...

Have you ever wondered: did I move abroad for the right reasons? Or am I just running away? In this episode of Beyonder - The Podcast , your host Vee is diving into the online debate that sparked this conversation: the idea that people who move abroad are just "escaping" their lives, and that the grass isn't really greener on the other side. But what if both can be true at the same t...

In this episode of  Beyonder – The Podcast , your host Vee sits down with Cristina Esteve for a heartfelt conversation about self-love, emotional healing, presence, and the connection between our inner world and physical health. Together, they explore how stress, emotional suppression, and constant busyness can disconnect us from ourselves — and how learning to slow down, become present, and pract...

You chose this life. You moved abroad. And yet sometimes you sit alone and feel completely lonely. You don't talk about it, because you don't want to sound ungrateful. Sound familiar? In this episode of Beyonder – The Podcast , your host Vee talks about one of the most common — and least spoken-about — experiences of living abroad: loneliness . Not just the obvious kind, but also the subtle versio...

What if the life you’re living… looks perfect on paper, but feels completely wrong on the inside? In this episode of Beyonder – The Podcast , your host Vee sits down with international brand photographer and strategist Jessy for an honest conversation about leaving corporate life, taking a leap into the unknown, and building a business while traveling the world. Jessy shares how she went from a hi...

Does the place you live in support your future vision? Does it energize you or drain you? How do you know when it's time to make a change? In this solo episode of  Beyonder – The Podcast , your host Vee shares the deeply personal story behind her decision to leave the Netherlands and move to Australia. Not once, but twice. What started as a temporary relocation in 2018 turned into a life-changing...

What happens if you trust the process? And embark on a journey of resilience, following your intuition on an unexpected path? What if things not working out… is actually part of the plan? In this episode of Beyonder – The Podcast , your host Vee sits down with social impact storyteller, documentary filmmaker & media consultant Michael Serpell for a real and honest conversation about trusting y...

Do you ever wonder: "Am I behind in life?" Do you feel like you rush from one thing to another? Chasing a timeline? Doubting your life choices? Whether it’s your career, relationships, the country you live in, or the path you’ve taken so far… you’re not the only one. In this solo episode of Beyonder – The Podcast, your host Vee explores where this feeling actually comes from and why it m...

There’s a reason why some places feel like home… and others just don’t. In this episode of Beyonder – The Podcast , your host Veerle Beelen Da Costa David (Vee) is joined by transformational travel coach Sonia Cruz Oro to explore the fascinating world of astrocartography. A powerful tool that combines astrology and geography to help you understand how different places in the world can influence yo...

You moved abroad… but now you’re questioning everything. Should you stay where you are — building a life with more freedom and possibility? Or go back home — to stability, familiarity, and what feels like the “right” next step? In this solo episode of  Beyonder – The Podcast , your host Vee explores one of the most common (yet rarely talked about) dilemmas of living abroad: deciding whether to sta...

What does it really take to build a life that feels like yours — anywhere in the world? In this episode of  Beyonder – The Podcast , your host Vee sits down with creative business consultant and photographer Avieta Claessens. Avieta shares her journey of moving across countries, reinventing herself along the way, and learning how to stay grounded through constant change. Together, Vee and Avieta e...

There are moments in travel that completely change how you see the world. In this episode of  Beyonder – The Podcast , host Vee shares a deeply personal and unexpected experience of being stranded in Dubai during a sudden escalation in the region, while traveling from Australia to Europe for a family funeral. What started as a straightforward journey quickly turned into days of uncertainty, flight...

How can traveling inward be just as transformative as traveling the world? In this episode of  Beyonder , Vee is joined by holistic health therapist Felicia for an open, honest conversation about plant medicine journeys. What they are, what they’re not, and how they can profoundly expand your perspective. Felicia had just arrived in Sydney to begin an open-ended adventure, embracing the unknown ex...

Moving abroad has the power to do both. But not always in the ways you expect. In this episode of  Beyonder , Vee is joined by her first special guest, her husband David, for an honest conversation about what really happens to your relationships when you move countries. From starting their love story in Sydney to navigating an unexpected move to the Netherlands and eventually finding their way bac...

There’s a phase in life that many of us go through but few people talk about honestly. The phase where your old life no longer fits, but your next chapter isn’t clear yet. In this episode of  Beyonder , Vee explores what is often called  the in-between phase . A time that can feel confusing, restless, and uncomfortable, especially during life transitions like moving abroad or changing careers. Dra...

You can travel to the most beautiful place in the world and still feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unfulfilled. Because changing your location doesn’t automatically change your life. In this first full episode of  Beyonder , Vee shares why moving abroad is often seen as a “reset”, and why real transformation only happens when you intentionally redesign how you live, not just where you live. Drawing fro...

This is the start of a new journey and I'm so happy you're here! In this short intro episode I share what Beyonder The Podcast is all about and what you can expect going forward. Your support means the world to me. Click the follow button to stay up to date on all future episodes. Let's dive into inner & outer journeys and go beyond the ordinary.