Bonjhola

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Aimee shares another laugh-and-learn expat moment at the butcher in Girona where she's warned that "her meat is too hot." Then she pivots and gets real about befriending the beggar on the bridge as part of choosing how to see the world. Using curiosity to close the gap between her world and the life of the Man On The Bridge, she talks about what mov...

Send us Fan Mail Bonjour! In this episode Rebecca shares the details of what it's like to go through the OFII Medical Visit required for her French visitors visa - an important milestone in her visa journey. Prepare to be topless, and just trust the system... Where to find Aimee:  Instagram: @vibrancenutrition Nutrition Coaching: vibrancenutrition.com Podcast on Nutrition: Blasphemous Nutriti...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Aimee and Rebecca show their "human side." Rebecca shares what sparked some emotional eating while adapting to life in Paris and, thanks to Aimee's work as a professional nutritionist, they chat about the biological and emotional triggers behind comfort food cravings, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness in managing stress (whether or not yo...

Send us Fan Mail Where to find Aimee:  Instagram: @vibrancenutrition Nutrition Coaching: vibrancenutrition.com Podcast on Nutrition: Blasphemous Nutrition Substack on Nomadic Life: NomadicNomMom Where to find Rebecca:  Instagram and her life in Paris: @beseriouslyhappy Podcast for Interior Design-preneurs: Stuff Interior Designers Need to Know Biz Coaching for Interior Designers: seriouslyhappy.co...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Description:  In this episode, Aimee gets real about what it feels like to let her 10-year-old son roam the streets of Girona, Spain, a departure from the overprotective parenting norms of the US. Drawing from her own upbringing in the 80s, Aimee explores the cultural shift in parenting styles, influenced by societal fears and the insights of psychologist Jonathan Haidt&ap...

Send us Fan Mail Where to find Aimee:  Instagram: @vibrancenutrition Nutrition Coaching: vibrancenutrition.com Podcast on Nutrition: Blasphemous Nutrition Substack on Nomadic Life: NomadicNomMom Where to find Rebecca:  Instagram and her life in Paris: @beseriouslyhappy Podcast for Interior Design-preneurs: Stuff Interior Designers Need to Know Biz Coaching for Interior Designers: seriouslyhappy.co...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Desciption: In this episode, Aimee and Rebecca reflect upon their initial expectations of how they would respond to expat life vs the reality once they've arrived and are integrating. Rebecca dons her therapist hat and Aimee gets some support on the chasm that lies between what she expected and what she's actually been able to accomplish.  Where to find Aimee:  I...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Description:  In this episode, Aimee and Rebecca explore the challenges and opportunities of living abroad, from navigating bureaucratic hurdles to cultural adjustments. They chat about everything from the intricacies of shutting down a business and navigating visa uncertainties to grocery shopping experiences and adapting to metric measurements. Aimee struggles with the d...

Send us Fan Mail Where to find Aimee:  Instagram: @vibrancenutrition Nutrition Coaching: vibrancenutrition.com Podcast on Nutrition: Blasphemous Nutrition Substack on Nomadic Life: NomadicNomMom Where to find Rebecca:  Instagram and her life in Paris: @beseriouslyhappy Podcast for Interior Design-preneurs: Stuff Interior Designers Need to Know Biz Coaching for Interior Designers: seriouslyhappy.co...

Send us Fan Mail Rebecca records under duress, as they have 48 hours until departure and Murray the cat still has no health certificate from the USDA.  Where to find Aimee:  Instagram: @vibrancenutrition Nutrition Coaching: vibrancenutrition.com Podcast on Nutrition: Blasphemous Nutrition Substack on Nomadic Life: NomadicNomMom Where to find Rebecca:  Instagram and her life in Paris: @beseriouslyh...

Send us Fan Mail Aimee revisits her grief after watching the finale of Ted Lasso (warning: spoiler alerts) and Rebecca and Aimee discuss the complicated feelings around saying goodbye.  Where to find Aimee:  Instagram: @vibrancenutrition Nutrition Coaching: vibrancenutrition.com Podcast on Nutrition: Blasphemous Nutrition Substack on Nomadic Life: NomadicNomMom Where to find Rebecca:  Instagram an...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rebecca reflects upon Peace Corp memories which have been coming up a lot as she wraps things up in the USA, giving her food for thought as she embarks to Paris. A nuanced discussion about the value of comfort food and emotional eating is had.  Where to find Aimee:  Instagram: @vibrancenutrition Nutrition Coaching: vibrancenutrition.com Podcast on Nutrition: Blasp...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary: In this flashback episode, Aimee shares some early integration experiences and discomforts as she begins to settle in her new hometown. The two discuss how community is appearing in their lives in their respective hellos and goodbyes and Aimee shares her experience of sitting in the discomfort of not knowing precisely how to expand her practice in Europe.  Where t...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary: In this episode, Rebecca reveals the outcome of her visa application process and shares some struggles found in the end stages of packing up to leave their home. The conversation also touches on the uncertainty of expat life and the need to embrace each day. Aimee and Rebecca highlight the importance of being mindful and grateful for the opportunity to live as exp...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Rebecca askes Aimee what she feared would be true and hoped would be true, and Aimee shares that, and what really happened, sharing insights about navigating visa challenges. Discover how Aimee's initial worries about visa approval turned into a smoother-than-expected process, and explore the unexpected delights of settling into a new culture.  Reflecting on h...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Rebecca and Aimee chat about how our (expat) environment shapes our eating habits, covering everything from how we crave comfort through food to how hidden influences (from aggressive advertising tactics to societal norms) shape our dietary choices. (Watch out: Rebecca asks Aimee a question which leads to a salty nutritional rant. 😆 ) Curious about the intersectio...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Rebecca shares the nerve-wracking journey of submitting her French visa paperwork at the visa processing center in San Franscico, dishing out the bureaucratic deets and sharing the nail-biting nervous feelings that come with handing off one's US Passport.  😬 And of course, Rebecca's expat tale wouldn't be complete without a sprinkle of pet adventur...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary: Aimee and Rebecca discuss the challenges they faced during the visa application process, and Aimee shares her struggle with the Spanish heat and the importance of reaching out to expat communities for support. Rebecca talks about finding pet-friendly housing in France and Both hosts highlight the importance of having an immigration lawyer to navigate the complex v...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Rebecca rides the rollercoaster of visa applications and faces whisker-worrying moments of getting her cat Murray ready for the big move.  From decoding visa jargon to playing detective for a vet who's not on vacation 😩 Aimee and Rebecca arm you with much-needed knowledge for your own expat escapades.  Where to find Aimee:  Instagram: @vibrancenutrition Nutri...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode  Aimee shares how she unexpectedly found her family a place to live in Gerona thanks to a stroke of luck from a fellow expat leaving for Australia. They delve into the complexities of navigating the rental market in a bustling European city, where seasonal fluctuations and cultural nuances play a significant role. The conversation takes a spooky turn as Aimee share...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, with only 65 days until departure, Rebecca tackles an important tasks in her French visa journey: securing health insurance for her impending move to Paris! Join Rebecca and Aimee as they chat about the complexities of international insurance, from deciphering policy requirements to navigating language barriers, while talking about the cultural disparities in heal...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the first episode of "Bonjhola," where hosts Rebecca and Aimee share their journeys as they uproot their lives and move from the United States to Europe. In this introductory episode, Rebecca, a seasoned interior designer, and Aimee, a practicing nutritionist, discuss their upcoming moves to Paris, France, and Gerona, Spain. Expect candid conversations about t...