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EPISODE · Sep 22, 2025 · 36 MIN

#86 Should I stay or should I go? The Expat Dilemma

from This Expat Life · host Amanda Maxime

Doors to The Co-Pilot are open NOW! Until this Tuesday only.This is the only room built for high-functioning expats at crossroads. If you're ready to stop being a passenger in your own life, this is your moment to finally take the driver's seat. I'm closing doors for the rest of the summer and this price won't come back. Sign up now and get started today! https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com/the-co-pilotHave you ever found yourself lying awake at night, whispering the question: “Should I stay or should I go?” I bet you have!In this solo episode of This Expat Life, I dive into one of the biggest dilemmas expats face: the tug-of-war between staying where you are, moving on to a new chapter, or returning home. What I’ve seen through my coaching (and lived myself) is that this question isn’t just about location - it’s about identity, belonging, and the version of yourself you want to grow into. Together we’ll explore:  ✨ The Expat Paradox: why life abroad can look perfect on the outside but feel unfulfilled inside  ✨ The Expat Dilemma: how one decision about work, relationships, or location can spiral into a web of options  ✨ The 3 most common ways this dilemma shows up for expats  ✨ Why overthinking keeps you stuck - and how decisions don’t have to take yearsIf you’re stuck at a crossroads in your expat life and wondering which path is truly right for you, this episode is for you. And need a little more help?Doors to The Co-Pilot are soon opening! Go to https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com to know more.

Doors to The Co-Pilot are open NOW! Until this Tuesday only.This is the only room built for high-functioning expats at crossroads. If you're ready to stop being a passenger in your own life, this is your moment to finally take the driver's seat. I'm closing doors for the rest of the summer and this price won't come back. Sign up now and get started today! https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com/the-co-pilotHave you ever found yourself lying awake at night, whispering the question: “Should I stay or should I go?” I bet you have!In this solo episode of This Expat Life, I dive into one of the biggest dilemmas expats face: the tug-of-war between staying where you are, moving on to a new chapter, or returning home. What I’ve seen through my coaching (and lived myself) is that this question isn’t just about location - it’s about identity, belonging, and the version of yourself you want to grow into. Together we’ll explore:  ✨ The Expat Paradox: why life abroad can look perfect on the outside but feel unfulfilled inside  ✨ The Expat Dilemma: how one decision about work, relationships, or location can spiral into a web of options  ✨ The 3 most common ways this dilemma shows up for expats  ✨ Why overthinking keeps you stuck - and how decisions don’t have to take yearsIf you’re stuck at a crossroads in your expat life and wondering which path is truly right for you, this episode is for you. And need a little more help?Doors to The Co-Pilot are soon opening! Go to https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com to know more.

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