Let's clear up a big misconception—not everyone who moves abroad hates their home country. You can absolutely love your country, be frustrated by it, and still want to fix the things you don’t like. And guess what? You can do all that while living overseas.

In this episode, we’ll explore the concept of running towards something you desire, instead of just running away from what you don’t. It’s all about focusing on what you want in life and designing your dream lifestyle abroad. Plus, I’ll address that common line, "If you don’t like it, leave," and explain why critiquing your country is actually a form of patriotism and a push for change.

Living abroad doesn’t mean abandoning your roots. You can still be politically active and advocate for change from anywhere in the world. We'll also touch on the privileges and opportunities that come with being from the US, and how these can coexist with your desire to experience life abroad.

Tune in to hear more about how you can love your home country, live abroad, and advocate for change all at the same time. Let’s get into it!

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→ Human Freedom Index 2023

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Trigger Warning: gun violence, mass shootings, kidnapping, and trafficking.

In this episode, I dive deep into a pretty scary experience I had at a grocery store on my most recent visit to the US and use it as a springboard to talk about the bigger issue of gun violence and safety here compared to living abroad. It's a heavy topic, but one that's so important, especially given how often mass shootings and gun-related incidents seem to happen in the US.

I share more personal stories of feeling unsafe in the US and contrast that with my experiences in other countries where safety isn’t such a major concern. From the stark differences in everyday safety and vigilance to the challenges of dealing with culture shock and reverse culture shock, we cover a lot of ground.

Plus, I chat about everything from how the food here affects my body, to work culture and political tensions in the USA and compare it to my experience living overseas.

Resources Mentioned:
→ Contact us for Coaching Options
→ Join the Move Abroad Crash Course
→ Follow Move Abroad Coach on Instagram

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• #18 Why I'm having my baby abroad (and not in the USA)

In this episode, we're diving deep into the power of choice and taking ownership of our decisions.

I'll share personal stories about how I once felt stuck and envious of others living their dreams while I was tied down by a job I didn't love and student loans. But then I realized I had the power to choose a different path.

While we can't control everything that happens to us, we can control our reactions and how we show up in tough situations. I'm here to encourage you to own your choices and make empowered decisions to create the life you truly want.

Ready to "choose" professional help making your dream life abroad a reality (see what I did there)? Tap this link and book a call with our team!

Resources Mentioned:
→ Contact us for Coaching Options
→ Join the Move Abroad Crash Course
→ The Freedom Life Course

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• #5 The 5 Biggest Excuses I Hear About Why You Can’t Move Abroad
• #2 What If I Move Abroad and I HATE It??!