The Move Abroad Coach Podcast

Hi everyone and welcome back to the Move Abroad Coach Podcast, episode 25! On today’s episode, I am talking to Kara Schmucker about what steps she took to move her cat from China to Tbilisi, Georgia. There is so much information available about how to move your pet(s) from the USA to another country but was a bit more difficult finding out the details for this transition.  Kara is talking about ho...

Humans aren’t wired to be happy, we are wired to be comfortable . Read that again, friends. On episode 24 of the Move Abroad Coach Podcast, I am talking all about the comfort zone and what is actually holding you back from making that next big move in your life vs. what you think is holding you back. I know this sounds silly, but sometimes we are the ones who talk ourselves out of what we want to...

On episode 23 of the Move Abroad Coach Podcast, I am breaking the myth that living abroad is more expensive when it comes to healthcare — Americans are the most worried about this and I want to tell you that yes, it is possible to have healthcare that is affordable . Join me on today's episode as I share with you my personal experiences with my healthcare abroad, how much I have actually paid...

Here you are…dreaming of finally moving abroad and you are so excited for this moment. You tell your friends and family about it, and perhaps a little doubt begins to creep in. Are you being selfish for leaving your current or home country? What about your family and friends, will you still be able to nourish those relationships? On episode 22 of the Move Abroad Coach Podcast, I am challenging you...

On episode 21 of the Move Abroad Coach Podcast, I am talking with one of my past coaching clients from Freedom Life, Michelle, who took the leap and decided to move abroad with her husband and two school-aged kids. The original plan was to relocate to China, but COVID quickly pivoted the plan.  I am diving into the details of how Michelle’s husband was so hesitant to move, that he backed out ( alt...

You have these big plans of moving abroad but are worried about your pet coming with you! This is totally normal and we expect you to be somewhat freaking out! Remind yourself that we are not living in the ‘dark ages’ and there are resources to make this possible.  On episode 20 of the Move Abroad Coach Podcast, I am breaking the thought of  “Oh no, my pet can't come with me”,  as you plan to...

Okay, you have thought about moving abroad and are in the process of making it happen, but what if you don't love it? Or what if your timeline doesn't happen how you imagined it would?! Your thoughts may go to thinking you're a failure, but I am here to tell you, you are NOT! In today's episode, I'm setting the tone and helping you define what a "failure" is and...

I get it, having a baby and opting NOT to have it in the US may seem kind of strange, right?! In today's episode, I'm here to tell you exactly   why my husband and I have opted to have our baby in Georgia (the country) and not in our home countries the USA and Australia.  While this topic may seem controversial, having a say in your healthcare absolutely matters when it comes to bringing...

So you want to move abroad, but landing a job is the one thing standing in your way...  Well in this episode, I have Marta Abel from the Move Abroad Coach team here to chat with us about how to find and land a job that will actually allow us to move abroad!  Here's what we cover in the episode:  What you might be doing wrong with your job applications  How to create a targeted resume and Link...

When you think about all of the insane amounts of things that you need to do before you move, it makes you want to have a panic attack and hide under your bed only to never emerge again. I need to fix up my resume and LinkedIn, apply for jobs, research visas, sell and store my stuff, figure out what city I'm moving to... and what about international shipping? Can I homeschool my kids? What ab...

Raise your hand if you feel like you don't have enough money saved in order to move abroad. Yeah, I thought so.   But here's the thing, whenever I ask HOW MUCH money you need saved in order to move... most people don't know the answer. So in this episode, I'm going to myth bust the idea that you need a ton of money saved in order to move abroad AND I'm going to show you ho...

My first year living abroad was a total DISASTER.  I had absolutely no idea what I was doing, and I learned a lot of lessons the hard way.  Thankfully, I'm here to show you the error of my ways so that you can have an incredible move abroad journey without making my mistakes.  So in this episode, I'm going to fill you in on the entire very entertaining saga of my first year abroad, AND t...

I keep hearing about these “digital nomad visas” where I can move to a country and work remotely for a year.  Is this really a thing? Are they hard to get? What if I want to stay longer than a year?? In today’s episode, I’m going to give you the breakdown: What the heck is a digital nomad visa is. How to get one, and what countries have them.  PS - We're having a special "Richelle's...

So you want to support yourself overseas, but you're also sick of the 9-5, micromanaging, and asking your boss for permission to take a few days of vacation (let alone live abroad!).  You crave a life of true freedom where you can live anywhere, work the hours you want to work, AND have a good income.  It's time to stop sleeping on Freelancing!  In this episode, professional freelance co...

"I'm SO busy! I don't have time to plan an entire move abroad right now!!" Does that sound like you? So you push your move off, again, and again, and again, hoping for some magical time in which you are miraculously un-busy and have all the time in the world to work on moving abroad. But... that never happens. So if you're a super busy person, how can you possibly move abr...

So you’ve decided on your perfect move abroad plan You know what kind of lifestyle you want, where you want to move, and how you’re going to make money But then you realize the pieces don’t work together Or you’re not qualified for the visa you wanted  Now your perfect plan is in shambles! What do you do?? Do I have to start over or should I just give up? In this episode, I'm going to teach y...

You've made the decision to move abroad.  Maybe you invested in immigration help or a move abroad coach. Or you finally booked your flights.  Or you landed that job that will finally allow you to live abroad.  And then you PANIC!! What the hell am I doing? Am I really going to leave my perfect cushy life to move abroad? My friends, my family, my job? If you're feeling this way, firstly I...

So you’ve wanted to move abroad for YEARS, but why haven’t you made it happen yet?  Maybe it’s because you can’t find the right job, or you’re just too “busy” to make the time to do all the research, or a challenge pops up and you feel so discouraged you don't know what to do.  So you put your dreams on hold again, and again and again. Well, today I’m going to talk about the 3 main things tha...

I really want to move abroad... but I've heard stories about how the locals hate us and want us to go home.  I don't want to gentrify an area, ruin housing prices, or make life worse for the locals! Is it possible to live abroad and not be problematic?  This is something that comes up time and time again, both from people who are concerned about their own impact and... in the form of ang...

In this episode, I'm going to be spilling some major tea on all the move-abroad programs... Whether it's that fun-looking teach abroad program, getting your TEFL for free in exchange for a few months of teaching, or those digital nomad programs where you all move around the world together while working remotely, I'm not a fan.  Why do I have such an issue with all of these programs...

Excuse??! No way Richelle, I have a really good reason why I can't move abroad! Here's the thing, I hear a lot of reasons why people can't move abroad, and I'll be real with you: 99% of them are excuses. Now, I don't say this to be mean. Our brains LOVE to come up with reasons why we can't go after our dreams because making a change is scary and staying in our comfort...

Moving your entire life overseas can be SO OVERWHELMING, especially if you think of it as one huge project, and don’t break it down step by step.  If you don’t have any sort of structure, it can feel impossible to even get started. In this episode, I'm going to walk you through step one of the move abroad process: Decide.  This is where we actually sit down and design our dream life abroad! W...

What if I give up my whole life to move abroad and then I HATE it and I have to come home a failure?!! This is one of the most common fears I see around moving abroad. What if I do all this work and I hate it? What if it doesn't work out and I have to come back home? What if I "fail" at moving abroad? What if I give up all of these things in my life to move and I can't get them...

The world is your oyster... but the options are overwhelming! How do you choose the right country to move to? How do you figure out WHERE you even can move?! In this episode, I'm going to break down the 7 things you need to look for when choosing a country to move to so you can choose the right starting country for your adventure! We're also going to check in with what really matters mos...

Welcome to the Move Abroad Coach Podcast! This podcast is specifically designed to help you finally move abroad, with actionable advice, deep dives into the fears keeping us stuck, and motivation to help you feel empowered around making this move. In this episode, I'm going to tell you all about what to expect from this podcast and my coaching in general. We're also going to dive into my...