Your Best Life Abroad

Join me for an inspiring conversation with Solveiga Jaskunas , who shares her powerful journey from Lithuania to building a thriving career in American HR & public speaking. Solveiga opens up about the real challenges of immigrating—from navigating job searches in a new country to adjusting to cultural differences that aren't always visible on the surface. This episode goes beyond the typi...

Hey YBLA listeners! I'll be taking the next two weeks off to rest & reflect on 2025 (it's been a wild one!), savor the Christmas markets here in Madrid, and enjoy the holiday season with my husband and new friends. YBLA Season 2 will be back on January 7th, 2026!

There's a mistake I see people making all the time in their move abroad plans—and most don't even realize it's a mistake. They start with action as the first step, when action should actually be the last step. In this episode, I'm breaking down the two crucial phases that need to happen before you take action, so you don't end up overwhelmed, anxious, and confused in your move abroad journey. Tune...

A lot of people are worried about if they'll regret moving abroad. But what about if you'll regret not moving abroad? Yeah, I said it. After nearly a decade abroad, and countless conversations with other expats & people who want to move abroad I dive into the three signs that you'll regret moving abroad. Tune in to learn: Why you should start taking your "inexplicable desire&q...

How to get over the fear & uncertainty of moving abroad ?! I get this question all the time. I see it aalll the time on Social Media. You name it - the question is there, waiting paciently for an answer. Tune in to today's episode as I dive into my top tips to navigate the fear & uncertainty that come with moving abroad! Ready to get clarity on your move abroad? Book a free 30-minute consu...

Recently, someone booked a coaching call with me and when I asked what they wanted to get out of it, they wrote one word: clarity. This happens all the time, people reach out wanting to move abroad but feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or confused about their next steps. In this solo episode, I'm breaking down the three biggest things that actually get in the way of you getting that clarity you'...

Join me for my chat with Andrea , who shares her inspiring journey from the Philippines to New Zealand. Andrea Halal is a marketing leader, storyteller, and founder of Big Leap Energy, a platform that empowers women to show up bigger, bolder, and braver in their personal and professional lives. Originally from the Philippines and now based in New Zealand, Andrea took her career to new heights thro...

In this episode of Your Best Life Abroad , I sit down with Megan, an international career coach, to talk about what it really takes to build a global career without losing sight of yourself along the way. Megan shares her journey of working across 10 countries (yes—10!), and what she’s learned about the power of networking, staying persistent, and crafting a clear story around your career. We also...

In this episode, I sit down with Vivian from FTB Home , a professional home organizer, to talk about the deep connection between home organization, personal identity, and life transitions. Vivian shares how creating a living space that truly reflects your desired lifestyle can make all the difference—especially during big life changes like moving abroad. We dive into the emotional side of declutte...

Anyone who's ever felt alone in a sea of people knows: Making friends abroad doesn't always fix loneliness. In this episode, I dive into my take on why making friends doesn't always fix the loneliness you may feel in your life abroad. I share my story of being so busy with what felt like a thriving social life that I didn't make time to connect to myself - and what I did to reconne...

Tune in to learn 3 of my go-to micro mindset shifts to make the challening parts of expat life a bit lighter. & Stay until the end to hear a special bonus one! ✨Connect with Mary Martha: → Book a free 1:1 chat: ⁠ ⁠⁠ book a free 1:1 chat here!⁠ ⁠⁠ → LinkedIn: ⁠⁠ ⁠ Mary Martha Kipcak ⁠

In this episode, I explore the emotional and practical challenges of feeling torn between two places, drawing from my personal experiences of living in Chile and Spain. I share insights on how to navigate the 'should I stay or should I go' dilemma, emphasizing the importance of aligning decisions with personal values and life goals. ✨Connect with Mary Martha: → Book a free 1:1 chat: ⁠ ⁠⁠...

Tune in to learn the one thing you need to move & thrive abroad. That no one is really talking about - but they totally should be! ✨Connect with Mary Martha: → Book a free 1:1 chat: ⁠ ⁠⁠ book a free 1:1 chat here!⁠ ⁠⁠ → LinkedIn: ⁠⁠ ⁠ Mary Martha Kipcak ⁠ Dealing with friends & family not supporting your move abroad? Then you can't miss Episode #31: The move abroad advice I'd give...

The move abroad advice I'd give you if I weren't afraid of hurting your feelings. In this epsiode I talk about: Why not everyone can support your dream of moving abroad Why it's a good idea to not share with people who are unsupportive of you moving abroad Why the phrase"too good to be true" is actually blocking you from believing that moving abroad is possible for you Why do...

Tune in to learn the one step that you can't skip if you want to move abroad! (That's not another move abroad checklist). ✨Connect with Mary Martha: → Book a free 1:1 chat: ⁠ ⁠⁠ book a free 1:1 chat here!⁠ ⁠⁠ → LinkedIn: ⁠⁠ ⁠ Mary Martha Kipcak ⁠

Today I’m breaking down 8 questions to ask yourself before choosing your new country. This episode is for the person wanting to turn their dream of moving abroad into a reality to current expats planning their next move. These questions will help provide you clarity on what countries are for you, & which ones aren’t. So that by the end of answering these 8 questions you’ll end with a narrowed...

Have you ever found yourself wondering "Is it me or is it the country?" Everything about the country you’re living in “doesn’t work”  You find yourself saying things like “In my country x works better, we do it this way” or thinking “ugh if only the food were different, the people were different, the social culture was different” etc etc etc. This episode is for you if you’ve ever been i...

After 9 years overseas and working as a certified life coach for expats, I've learned that good mental health abroad isn't about having it all figured out or forcing gratitude for your "dream life." It's about having simple, reliable habits that keep you grounded when everything else feels uncertain. Tune in to learn my 6 simple mental health habits that I keep going back to:...

Living abroad isn’t always the dreamy highlight reel we see on Social Media (and that doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong)! In this episode, I’m sharing 5 simple but powerful mindset shifts that have helped me feel more grounded through the uncertainty, identity shifts, and messy growth living abroad brings. These are the reminders I come back to whenever I’m feeling lost, stuck, or like I should “...

You have your go-to coffee shop, you know how to navigate the public transportation system & they know you at the grocery store. But something still feels off?... Maybe, you’ve stopped sharing the hard parts with your friends & family back home. Maybe you’re afraid of looking like you’re complaining all the time, failing at living abroad or not thriving abroad.  Whatever the reason it is -...

If you've ever thought "I'm an experienced expat, this next move should be easy" or you're beating yourself up for struggling when you feel like you "should know better," this one's for you. We're getting real about why experience doesn't always equal easy, and why that's totally okay. I talk about: How I got completely humbled by Spanish Spanish (tu...

Birthday's can bring up a lot of emotions. Especially when you're navigating the external challenges of living abroad. In today's episode, I dive into the 10 questions I asked myself to turn around age anxiety abroad (hello 34!) & welcome this new year with a fresh perspective. I talk about: Redefining what "enough" feels like to me in this current season of life Where in...

Let's get real for a sec. How do you feel about personal branding on LinkedIn?... If growing your network, while creating a personal brand that's all you is something you want (but the idea of actually doing it feels too cringe) - then this episode is for you! In today's episode, I'm joined by Juvi Rivera, B2B Marketer & Expat to dive deeper into what really goes into building a future-proof c...

As I'm preparing to make another move abroad... I've been thinking about all the things I wish I would’ve known before moving abroad. Tune in to learn the 7 things I wish I would've known before moving abroad, so I would've been not just prepared practically but also emotionally & mentally. ✨ Connect with Mary Martha: → LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marymarthakipcak/⁠⁠⁠⁠ → Book a f...

Tune in to learn my feelings on reverse culture shock, being the long-distance daughter/sister, going through different phases of life abroad (aka being a “real adult now”), & realizing that I never want to move back to the U.S. ✨ Connect with Mary Martha: → LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/marymarthakipcak/⁠⁠⁠⁠ → Book a free call: ⁠⁠⁠https://calendly.com/coachwithmm/30min Missed last...