The Move Abroad Coach Podcast

The best investment I ever made was the one I was most afraid to make. A few years ago, a $6,000 decision completely changed the trajectory of my business… And ultimately gave me the life of freedom I had been dreaming about. In this episode, I’m sharing: The story of how I went from making just $4,000 in a year to building a six-figure business. The mindset shift that helped me stop playing it sa...

You have a perfectly good explanation for why you haven’t moved abroad yet. For everyone else, there must have been no obstacles…right? But for you, there are 1-2 things that make it feel impossible. After helping hundreds of people relocate, I can tell you what's really hiding underneath the excuses. In this episode, I’ll cover: Why " it's not the right time " is keeping you s...

If you believe you need to replace your U.S. salary before moving abroad, this episode offers a different perspective on what it actually takes to create a financially sustainable and fulfilling life overseas. In this episode:  Evan shares his journey from a six-figure corporate career in the U.S. to living and working in Málaga, Spain. Why earning less has led to a higher quality of life and how...

Burnout isn’t a productivity problem - It’s an environment problem. If you're exhausted, stuck in a job you dread, and trying to build your escape plan with no energy left, moving abroad can create the space you need to recover, rebuild, and create a life you actually want. In this episode, we’re covering: Why working "harder" is often the worst solution to burnout The story of Ange...

What if you could create something once and get paid for it for years ? In this episode, I’m speaking with mother-daughter team Elke and Jen Clarke about how they built location-independent income through print-on-demand, allowing them to leave traditional career paths and design lives with more freedom. Takeaways from this episode: How Elke transitioned from a six-figure corporate career into ent...

Moving abroad comes with a long list of expenses: visas, flights, deposits, pet relocation, shipping, and more.  Instead of focusing solely on cutting costs, what if you focused on increasing your income?  In this episode, I share: Why building a business can be one of the fastest ways to fund your international move How business owners can create short-term offers and promotions to generate extra...

We're breaking down the mindset shift that will bring you the confidence and momentum to start making sales, and why waiting until everything is “perfect” is actually keeping you stuck. I’m covering: Why making your first $1 matters more than months of planning, researching, or building The hidden fear behind selling (and why asking for money feels so vulnerable) How confidence in business co...

More than ever, Americans are choosing to leave the U.S. behind in search of a different lifestyle abroad. We’re unpacking the “reverse migration” toward Europe, and the deeper fears, frustrations, and values that drive Americans to build new, permanent lives overseas. In this episode: Why the “American Dream” narrative is reversing for the first time in history The emotional shift from moving abr...

Are you sabotaging your move abroad with excuses about why it’s not “perfect?”  Moving abroad isn’t just about the benefits. It’s also about the adjustments. Today, I’m talking about the surprisingly emotional “dryer moment” that happens when you realize your dream country isn’t perfect… and why that’s actually a good thing. In this episode:  Why a conversation about clothes dryers in Spain sparke...

What does it really take to build a life abroad when your career, visa options, and personal circumstances don’t neatly fit the mold? In this episode, Ali Dubrow shares how she went from a U.S.-based reality TV career to designing a freedom-based life in France, with visa roadblocks, a big dog, and strong family ties. Key Takeaways The “move first vs. build first” decision isn’t one-size-fits-all....

Should you move abroad now and figure it out as you go, or stay put until your business is “ready”? If you’ve been stuck between building income and starting your life overseas, this conversation will help you cut through the noise and choose the path that actually works for your reality. Key Takeaways: The “move first vs. build first” decision isn’t one-size-fits-all. Your energy, finances, and l...

What does it look like for a queer couple (with 2 kids and 3 pets) to move from Massachusetts to the Netherlands? What does it take to move abroad as a family in general?  Grover and Nova are offering an honest look at the decision-making process and the reality of starting over. In this episode, we discuss: Life as a queer family in the Netherlands How their quality of life has changed after movi...

The irony of the Freedom Life entrepreneur realizing that she hasn't truly unplugged in a decade.  I’m sharing the uncomfortable truth behind my work habits, and the experiment I’m about to run: three full weeks completely offline. No Slack, no email, no “quick check-ins.”  Key Takeaways I haven’t taken a fully unplugged vacation in 10 years (and didn’t realize how much that mattered) “Half-w...

My family spent two months traveling across Greece, Italy, and Spain - visiting 8 cities with a toddler - all to figure out where in the world we actually wanted to live next. I’m breaking down the real experience of a scouting trip: how we chose destinations, what surprised us, the emotional rollercoaster of not finding “the one” right away, and how we ultimately made our decision. If you’re tryi...

Tad Hopp is joining us today! Tad is a sobriety coach for gay men, and he recently moved to Amsterdam on the DAFT visa. His story is about finally taking action after decades of waiting, getting on the same page as his husband, and building a new community abroad. Tad and I are covering: Why he finally made the move (after ~30 years) His husband’s initial hesitancy and how he gradually came around...

I'm getting really personal in this one. After 13 years of living abroad, moving to Spain with my husband and daughter, and having multiple team members living in the same city... I still felt lonely. And I didn't know how to admit it. In this completely unscripted episode, I share what it's actually been like coming back to Málaga after being gone for three months, diving straight...

Kalie from Expats Everywhere is back on the podcast to talk all things Portugal. Since her last appearance, she’s launched Slate & Key, a white-glove relocation service helping people move to Portugal. In this episode, we talk: Why Portugal is such a popular destination for Americans Portugal vs. Spain The Portuguese digital nomad visa and why it can be complicated How to not lose your mind in...

I just wrapped up my winter bootcamp, and for the first time ever, things didn’t go according to plan. Signups were slow, ads were wildly expensive, and we started the bootcamp nearly $13K in the red. Not exactly the launch you hope for. But what happened next completely changed how I think about growth, niching down, and building a business that actually works. In this episode, I share: Why 350 a...

You may have to look inward and realize it’s not about visas, taxes, or possibility. It’s about deciding that this dream is going to become your life, and knowing that not choosing is a choice.  Today, we’re covering: Why familiar feels secure, but familiar doesn’t always mean stable or aligned. The real risk: Is moving the scariest option? Or is staying stuck in place? How saying “I need more mon...

How long have you been thinking about moving abroad? A year? Five? Twenty?  You’ve thought about this before. You’ve researched it. You’ve imagined the life. You’ve probably had a Google Doc titled “Move Abroad Plan.” And you’re still here. So how do you make it different this time? In this episode, we cover: The cycle you keep repeating How the people who actually moved got to that point (hint: i...

Are you in the U.S. earning decent money, but somehow barely getting ahead? This episode breaks down the real financial (and beyond financial) costs of waiting to move abroad. Today, we’ll cover: The hidden cost of “someday:” how high rent, taxes, healthcare, and cars quietly drain your income. How the same salary can go 2-3x further abroad and accelerate savings, debt payoff, and wealth. Why it’s...

If you’ve been “researching” moving abroad for months (or years) and still haven’t made it happen, this episode is for you.  Spoiler: you don’t have a research problem. You have a decision problem. The over-research rabbit hole is a hiding place, and the first step out of the rabbit hole is clarity. Let’s get you to finally move from thinking to doing. In this episode, we unpack: The D.R.E.A.M. mo...

Many Americans are feeling scared and desperate to leave the U.S. right now, and that fear makes sense. In this episode, we slow the panic and talk about how to move abroad intentionally , not reactively , so your move feels empowering instead of traumatic. We also discuss the important distinction between running away from the life you have versus running toward the life you want. In This Episode...

Australian swearing, barefoot adults, kangaroo meat, and a husband who cannot be trusted with a microphone. We’re not here to f* spiders. Richelle and Chris break down the things you’d only know if you actually visited Australia - and yes, it gets weird fast. This is not a “should you move to Australia?” episode. This is the REAL deal: the food, the bugs, the language, and the cultural chaos no on...

There’s no shortage of advice online about moving abroad, and most of it sounds responsible and well-intentioned. But after helping hundreds of people plan real moves across different countries, visas, timelines, and life situations, I’ve noticed something important: Moves rarely fall apart because people aren’t serious enough. They fall apart because of a handful of very common, reasonable mistak...