moving abroad and nervous

Welcome back to another episode of The Move Abroad Coach Podcast! I am so excited to share a behind-the-scenes BONUS EPISODE with you! I am pulling back the curtain on the creation of the Freedom Life Experience (FLE) — my BRAND NEW 6-month program! 

In this episode, I am sharing the story of how the Freedom Life Accelerator program has evolved over the last few years, and now the insights I’ve learned that have led me to FLE. 

SO…are you super curious?! Let me fill you in! 

Whether you're interested in joining our programs or simply want a peek behind the curtain, this one's for you.

I am so excited to share this journey of growth and innovation with you! 

Are you ready to embark on your move abroad journey? The Freedom Life Accelerator and Experience programs are now open until Sunday, 2/25!

PS: We still have a few spots left for FLE but we're filling up fast. Once we're full I'll update the show notes to let you now :)

Resources Mentioned:
→ Freedom Life Accelerator or Experience
→ Book a Call with Richelle to talk about the Freedom Life Experience
→ Move Abroad Coach Crash Course 

Welcome back to The Move Abroad Coach Podcast!

I'm so excited you are here and for more than one reason — today our Freedom Life Accelerator program is OFFICIALLY OPEN!

Our signature 6-week group coaching program is designed to walk you through the entire process of moving abroad step by step so you can be living your dream life abroad in a year or less. If you've been waiting, NOW is the time!

Join right here: https://www.escapeplanbootcamp.com/joinfl

Today we are also releasing our BRAND NEW Freedom Life Experience program! I'll be sharing all the details in the Move Abroad Escape Plan Bootcamp today, but if you're interested in how you can work with the team for 6 months, be sure to book a call with me here!
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Now…onto today’s episode! Freedom Life Coaching alumn Monica Hay is joining me to talk all about her experience moving to the Netherlands… a few days ago!  

She hasn’t even been abroad for a week yet and is already joining me on the podcast to talk all about her experience: why she ultimately chose to move (no regrets, right?!), what she's doing for a visa, and how she prepared for the move. 

Here's what we talk about in today's episode:

• The process of moving to the Netherlands with her husband and 2 cats just DAYS AGO!
• Managing the move with ADHD 
• Funding her life overseas as a professional writing coach 
• Why did she ultimately choose the Netherlands over Spain and Portugal 

Finally, if you want to learn more about the Freedom Life Accelerator from someone other than me, a few of our alumni (including Monica!) have agreed to chat with you!

Hop on an (absolutely no pressure) call with one of our alumni here and ask any questions you have about the program.

For any questions regarding the NEW Freedom Life Experience, you can check out the link below to book that call with me!

Resources Mentioned:
→ Freedom Life Accelerator or Experience
→ Book a Call with Richelle to talk about the Freedom Life Experience
→ Book a Call with Monica to talk about the Freedom Life Accelerator 
→ Move Abroad Coach Crash Course

Get in Touch with Monica:
→ Website
→ Instagram
→ Work with Monica 

Welcome back to another episode of The Move Abroad Coach Podcast. Before we dive in, I wanted to tell you about something exciting coming up! You might have guessed it.... another round of our Escape Plan Bootcamp!

What exactly is this? The EPB is a 4-day intensive live training which includes:
— Hourly calls
— Exclusive Pop-up FB group
— Daily mindset FB live to check in with you
— Time for Q&A
— We’re going to create your personalized plan for moving abroad

You can also expect plenty of bonuses like live training on how to move with pets, securing healthcare abroad, guest speakers, and more!

The best part - only $37 for a ticket!!

Want more?! There is an opportunity to join our VIP experience. You can expect a small coaching group at our lowest price ever. For $97 total, you will get 5 days of exclusive 90-minute group coaching calls AND we will create your customized plan in our small group workshop.

Enrollment just opened yesterday, so make sure to grab your ticket here. 

We start Saturday, February 17th with a pre-party on February 16th.

NOW....let's jump into today's episode! I want to talk to you about facing your fears and where these fears actually come from. 

Here's what we talk about in today's episode:

• The different types of fears and how they affect your move abroad
• What is your enneagram type? Learning more about which one you align with will help guide your next action steps.
• Digging deep and facing your fears at the root not just on the surface

Resources Mentioned:
→ Join Our Escape Plan Bootcamp - Happening LIVE Feb 17-20
→ CPS Enneagram Test
→ Move Abroad Coach Crash Course

Welcome back to another episode of the Move Abroad Coach podcast! I am so excited to share what we have coming up. Now is the time to jump right into our Escape Plan Bootcamp if you have been waiting for this! Another round of the Move Abroad Escape Plan Bootcamp is starting on Saturday, February 17th. 

In this bootcamp we'll create your own personalized move abroad plan! There will be plenty of bonuses too such as living training on how to move with your pets, and how to secure healthcare while abroad, and we will have guest speakers to help assure you that YOU CAN DO THIS! The best part is your ticket is ONLY $37. Be sure to pop your name on the waitlist so you don't miss out. 

Join Here: https://www.escapeplanbootcamp.com/

Today I want to talk to you about how to make sure you're ready to actually make this leap. We really need to DECIDE 4 major things:

1. What kind of lifestyle you want

2. How you’re making money

3. Where you’re going to move

4. Put your GTFO date on the calendar 

You may be questioning things like how will you work abroad. Or how do you make money? What type of visa do you need? That is why today’s episode is the perfect listen to help get you going in the right direction. After all, a thought with no plan is just a dream, right?

Resources Mentioned:
→ Join Our Escape Plan Bootcamp - Happening LIVE Feb 17-20
→ Episode 10 — OH NO! My Perfect Move Abroad Plan Doesn't Work...Now What?
→ Episode 12 — Escape the 9-to-5: Building A Life Of Freedom Through Freelancing with Kelly Dunning
→ Episode 13 — What The Heck Is A Digital Nomad Visa and How Do I Get One?
→ Episode 17 — Help! I've Applied To 50 Jobs and Haven't Heard Back From Any Of Them with Move Abroad Coach Marta
→ Move Abroad Crash Course

This is a very special episode as I have an extra special guest on today with me…my husband Chris is joining the fun! Chris is not new to the moving abroad life, but he also has a lot to say and thoughts about his overall experience when it comes to leaving his home country of Australia.

From his mental health and how it suffered while being home, how he made his living abroad by utilizing his natural skills and strengths, to navigating being “alone” in a new country and learning to make friends abroad, Chris describes how not overthinking it can be exactly what you need.


Resources Mentioned:
→ Join Our Escape Plan Bootcamp - Happening LIVE Feb 17-20
→ Move Abroad Crash Course
→ Episode 14 — My First Year Abroad Was A Total Disaster (Here Are 5 Things I Did Wrong)
→ Episode 38 — Country Spotlight: Moving to Portugal with Josh and Kalie from Expats Everywhere
→ Join Chris' D&D Discord — https://discord.gg/FKbzS8RrqM
→ Shadows of Africa Safari Company— https://www.shadowsofafrica.com
→ Contact Chris About Booking A Safari At — chris@shadowsofafrica.com 

With 2024 quickly approaching it's time to do some major planning for your big move. Today I'm going to teach you my strategy for breaking the move up with mini-deadlines so we can move abroad within the year. 

While 6 months or 1 year may feel like “forever” away, your move date is coming faster than you realize and that's when the stress and overwhelm kick in.

Today I am sharing with you what exactly you can do to better prepare to move abroad with a sneak peek at what I did with my Freedom Life clients last week. 

Are you ready to plan out your 2024 move? This episode is for you! 

Here's what we talk about in today's episode:

• Come up with a list of EVERYTHING you need to do to move abroad.
• Think of this move like project management — ever heard of the rock, pebble, and sand analogy?
• Pick your move date and create monthly to-do’s to get this done!

Resources Mentioned:
→ Episode 13 — What the heck is a Digital Nomad Visa and How Do I Get One?
→ Episode 32 — No You DON'T Have to Wait 2+ Years to Move Abroad
→  Move Abroad Crash Course
→ Freedom Life Course + Private Coaching Options

Hi everyone and welcome back to The Move Abroad Coach Podcast. On episode 33 of the podcast, I am breaking the stigma and fear that *may* be associated with manifestation and showing YOU exactly why you should be doing this as well as HOW to do this. Give it a chance before you judge this book by its cover — there is science that backs how implementing these thoughts and doing the work can lead you where you want to be.

You may be thinking that you are not ready or may not know exactly everything that you want quite yet, and that is okay. The first step is to literally just start — take the first leap by opening your mind to this practice and watch where it can lead you! So, what are you waiting for? In this episode I am showing you exactly how and what to do, I have a little challenge for you to assist in motivating you, as well as sharing my meditation that helps realign what I want in life. So join me and listen to today’s episode!

Here's what we talk about in today's episode:

• Taking the time to close your eyes and visualize what it is you want
• By doing this action step, you are more likely to make this happen!
• The Challenge — try this meditation every single day for a week! Yes, you read that right.
• The Meditation — We begin at 19:05, join me!
• Did you meditate? How do you feel? What did you see? Let me know by DM’ing me on IG!

Resources Mentioned:
→ Episode 3 — How to Choose the Right Country For You (7 Things to Think About)
→  Episode 10 — OH NO! My Perfect Move Abroad Plan Doesn't Work...Now What?!
→  Move Abroad Crash Course
→ Freedom Life Course + Private Coaching Options

BLACK FRIDAY DEALS:

Are you ready for some CRAZY Black Friday deals on all our products and programs. Introducing our Fast Track to Freedom Sale for this week only! Not only do we have a daily deal on a new program each day, but you can also join our Move Abroad Crash Course all week for just $18 (50% off). 

Finally, if you’ve been thinking about joining our Freedom Life Online Course or Freedom Life Coaching Programs, we’re offering a GIANT discount for this week only. So if you’ve been sleeping on private coaching, you can join our Freedom Life Private Coaching Program for $500 off!!! Holy Crap. 

We quite literally never do sales like this, so if you’re looking for a Black Friday deal reminiscent of the 90s, this is it. 

Hi everyone! On episode 32 of The Move Abroad Podcast, I am asking you the hard questions…WHY do you need more than a year to plan your actual move to another country?! You might think you need more than a year, but I am here to tell you that you actually don’t need that long. 

The reality is — anything longer than a year is NOT a goal…it is a vision, and I want you to know and understand the difference. A goal is something short-term, something you are working on implementing in the NOW. A vision is something that you are just imagining and are not quite exactly putting the work into making happen. It is important to know that if you want to see a change, you must quit with the excuses and make it a priority now! Join me as I dive into this further on today’s episode. 

Here's what we talk about in today's episode:

• There is no perfect time and there never is going to be a perfect time
• The reality is, you could move abroad and work freelance or remote in just 2 months!
• You say you will move in 2 years, but what can you ACTUALLY do to get started? 
• If you take TOO much time to “plan for the move”, you won’t do it. 

Resources Mentioned:
→ Daily Deal Fast Track to Freedom Sale
→  50% OFF — Move Abroad Crash Course
→ MAJOR Deals on Freedom Life Course and Coaching Programs
→ Episode 26 — The 5 Biggest Ways We Self-Sabotage When it Comes to Moving Abroad

Have questions about any of this?! Email Us: support@moveabroadcoach.com

On episode 31 of The Move Abroad Coach Podcast, Elizabeth Lavis joins us to talk about her experience of being a traveling writer and how she made that work when she decided that it was time to leave her hometown of Buffalo, NY. At 35 years old, Elizabeth decided that life was simply too short to not do what we wanted to do — so she moved abroad! 

With a plan of just 6 months abroad to live abroad, Elizabeth’s plans quickly shifted as she discovered just how much she loved it. With leaving her sales job behind, her family and friends supporting this endeavor, and no plan ahead, she took the leap of doing what makes her happy! So how did she do it exactly? How did she land freelance gigs? What about figuring out those next steps? Tune in to today’s episode to learn exactly what she did.

Here's what we talk about in today's episode:

• It is NEVER too late to go after what you want in life.
• Rejection? Don’t let it scare you! Keep moving forward.
• So how does one pitch themselves exactly?
• Does Elizabeth regret making this jump in life? Find out for yourself.

Resources Mentioned:
→ Episode 12 — Escape the 9-to-5: Building a Life of Freedom through Freelancing with Kelly Dunning
→ www.elizabethlavis.com
→ Move Abroad Crash Course
→ Escape Plan Bootcamp Waitlist
→ NEW — Lonely Planet Costa Rica
→ Lonely Planet Experience Costa Rica
→ Email Elizabeth — elizabethlaviswriter@gmail.com
→ MyTEFL —  http://www.adventuresaroundasia.com/mytefl

Hi everyone! On episode 29 of The Move Abroad Podcast, I am talking about something that you may have thought about but are unsure if you should do it. You are at the point of deciding to move, but now you are curious if you should take a scouting trip...and I say go for it! Of course, you can watch YouTube videos, read up on blogs, and join social media groups, but if you can swing it, I think it is very smart to explore the new city and country that you are moving to or even considering.

Consider how your everyday life would look like in the new city. Now actually do those things. The tourist activities can wait — it is time to actually figure out if you can adjust to that way of living. What are your non-negotiables? What about things you would be flexible on? There is so much to consider.

REMEMBER — you do NOT  have to do a scouting trip, but they are awesome!

Here's what we talk about in today's episode:

• You visit a country you thought you would love, but you hate it. That's okay! Move on to the next.
• Is a scouting trip absolutely necessary? No, but it is a great way to get your feet wet before making this huge decision. Perhaps entertain the idea.
• Do you get a good vibe or happy energy from your city of interest? Really sit on that.
• Make sure to talk to the locals and ask questions. Really make sure you are getting to know the area that you will be living in.

Resources Mentioned:
→ Move Abroad Crash Course
→ Escape Plan Bootcamp Waitlist
→ Freedom Life Course + Private Coaching
→ Episode 21 — The Ultimate Leap: Relocating to Mexico with School-Aged Kids Ft. Michelle Melville Kashon

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 do the most.

 As humans, we are all most settled in the comfort of what we know and are familiar with, but are you actually happy with that? Comfort is nice, but how excited are you for what is going on in your life? If you find yourself with the desire to make a change, don’t let anyone talk you out of that. I have some techniques and suggestions for you on today’s episode about ways you can get through this fear. What are you waiting for? Listen in now! 

Here's what we talk about in today's episode:

• Yes, you are comfortable, but are you happy? Really think about that.
• Breaking your routine and shaking things up can be scary, but settling is even scarier.
• Acknowledge your minds fear, thank it, and then let that mess go.
• Tips on how to not let your friends or family’s concerns prevent you from living your best life.

Resources Mentioned:
→ Freedom Life Course + Private Coaching Options
→ The Mountain Is You
→ Move Abroad Crash Course

💥 Happy International Podcast Day (on 9/30)💥Enjoy up to 30% off ALL courses with the code "podcast30" at checkout. Good through 10/15/23 💥

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 for health related services, and what programs I suggest looking into for your very own coverage.

Here's what we talk about in today's episode:

• The exact dollar amount I spent on a medical procedure in China....which is mind-blowing!
• The different types of insurance coverage you can get while living abroad
• How does healthcare compare from Tbilisi, Georgia vs. USA?!
• Are my medication(s) available in the country I want to move to? I have some suggestions on how to find out! 
• We are taught that medical care in the USA is the best in the world, but is it really?

Resources Mentioned:
→ Ep. 18 — Why I'm Having My Baby Abroad (and not in the USA)
→ World Nomads Travel Insurance
→ Move Abroad Crash Course

💥 Happy International Podcast Day (on 9/30)💥Enjoy up to 30% off ALL courses with the code "podcast30" at checkout. Good through 10/15/23 💥

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 to look inward and ask yourself are you someone who does most things for everyone else, but not for yourself? If you feel like moving abroad is selfish, let me tell you…it’s NOT! This is your life, end of story. Your happiness matters and today I am talking you through it. Join us for more.

Here's what we talk about in today's episode:

• It is impossible to do for others when your own cup is empty
• Nervous you will miss important events? Just fly home! It’s easier than you think.
• Are your friends guilting you, or are YOU guilting you? Think about that. 
• You may get funny looks from your close circle — be prepared with answers. 
• How will I stay connected to my best friends? Plan Zoom dates! 

Resources Mentioned:
→ Freedom Life Course + Private Coaching Options
→ Move Abroad Crash Course

• You are NOT a failure if your move gets pushed back!
• Are you holding yourself back from moving?
• What if you move but then you hate it?
• How to navigate the uncertainties that can come with this big leap in life!