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EPISODE · Nov 26, 2025 · 26 MIN

#92 Are you living in the Expat Waiting Room?

from This Expat Life · host Amanda Maxime

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about those chapters in life where everything looks “fine” from the outside - yet something deep inside whispers that this isn’t really your place anymore. Not because anything is dramatically wrong, but because you know you’re meant for something different… something more aligned.In this episode of This Expat Life, I dive into a concept that came up inside The Co-Pilot and instantly struck a chord: the waiting room. It’s that in-between phase where life feels like a 6/10 - functional, familiar, even comfortable - but not truly fulfilling. The kind of place you don’t choose, but somehow drift into. I share how the waiting room has shown up in my own expat journey, how easy it is to stay there longer than you intend, and the subtle ways we end up waiting for clarity, timing, or external signs before we permit ourselves to move. If you’ve ever felt like you’re hovering between chapters, knowing you want change but not knowing when or how to start, this episode will speak to you. It will help you see where you might be giving your power away - and what becomes possible once you decide you’re done waiting. I’d love to hear if this resonates. Send me a DM on Instagram at @amandamaxime, or email me at [email protected]. And if you want to get OUT of the waiting room... Your next door to open is my signature program The Co-Pilot, starting again in June 2026. Sign up for the priority list now so you'll be the first to hear the news and an exclusive offer!Links & Resources:  📸 Connect with me on Instagram: @amandamaxime  💌 Share your reflections with me: [email protected] 🌐 More at: amandamaximecoaching.com

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about those chapters in life where everything looks “fine” from the outside - yet something deep inside whispers that this isn’t really your place anymore. Not because anything is dramatically wrong, but because you know you’re meant for something different… something more aligned.In this episode of This Expat Life, I dive into a concept that came up inside The Co-Pilot and instantly struck a chord: the waiting room. It’s that in-between phase where life feels like a 6/10 - functional, familiar, even comfortable - but not truly fulfilling. The kind of place you don’t choose, but somehow drift into. I share how the waiting room has shown up in my own expat journey, how easy it is to stay there longer than you intend, and the subtle ways we end up waiting for clarity, timing, or external signs before we permit ourselves to move. If you’ve ever felt like you’re hovering between chapters, knowing you want change but not knowing when or how to start, this episode will speak to you. It will help you see where you might be giving your power away - and what becomes possible once you decide you’re done waiting. I’d love to hear if this resonates. Send me a DM on Instagram at @amandamaxime, or email me at [email protected]. And if you want to get OUT of the waiting room... Your next door to open is my signature program The Co-Pilot, starting again in June 2026. Sign up for the priority list now so you'll be the first to hear the news and an exclusive offer!Links & Resources:  📸 Connect with me on Instagram: @amandamaxime  💌 Share your reflections with me: [email protected] 🌐 More at: amandamaximecoaching.com

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