05: From Utah to Scotland: Kennedy Forbes Journey of Leaving Her Life in The States for True Love

What if the love of your life lived across the Atlantic, and pursuing that relationship meant giving up the successful career you worked so hard to build? Today's special guest is Kennedy Forbes, an American who (in her own words) knew "nothing about" hockey but ended up marrying a Scottish player, Alex Forbes, and moving her life overseas.  How do you cope with the deep "embarrassment" of being unable to work due to complex visa laws, and what happens when family members judge your life choices? Kennedy breaks it all down in this one, and you are going to want to miss what she has to say…. Kennedy takes us through the hilarious cultural shocks, from confusing cilantro with coriander to dealing with the terrifying reality of driving on narrow Scottish country roads. She reveals the profound personal sacrifices, like putting a career on hold and the constant emotional toll of having "three homes" while dealing with the guilt of leaving family behind. She also shares the essential partner survival guide: realizing you don't have to be "best friends with everyone" and learning to block out the noise of outside pressure, and a whole lot more.  This conversation is an honest look at the chaotic, yet fiercely loving, life of a hockey partner dealing with international borders, cultural divides, and finding her own identity. Press play to hear how Kennedy found her footing and why she ultimately wouldn't trade this unpredictable life for anything in the world!  Did something in this conversation I had with Kennedy resonate with you? I'd love to hear about it, so let us know over on Instagram, @wereinonepod, and we'll see you back soon for another hard-hitting episode!  Just some of the highlights you'll hear:  How an American girl who had never watched a hockey game in her life ended up meeting and falling for a Scottish player in Utah The behind-the-scenes of Kennedy's decision as an 18-year old to fly across the world for a boy she hadn't introduced to her mother to The reason couple briefly broke up and the what led to them reuniting and moving forward with their relationship How she's learned that the only way to survive the mental strain of the hockey partner lifestyle is to block out the noise of outside judgment Kennedy's insights on being married to a player from a different country, having three different homes and dealing with the constant feeling of being pulled in a million different directions Why the family-oriented atmosphere of the Glasgow team stood out so much to her compared to the initial social struggles of their first year in Coventry The raw truth about the financial and personal sacrifices of the hockey lifestyle, specifically putting your own dreams on hold for years What the biggest culture shock was for Kennedy when moving to Scotland, the big realization she made about coriander and cilantro, and why Halloween is such a special time for her How terrifying it was for Kennedy to learn to drive on the opposite side of the road, while dealing with aggressive drivers on narrow country lanes  LINKS:  Kennedy's Instagram  04: Living in the Moment: A New Hockey Wife's Guide with Audrey Somoza