Episode 13: Living in Peru, Part 4: Integrating back in the U.S.

What happens when you uproot your family, move to another country, and build an entirely new life … only to come home changed?In this deeply personal episode, Angela and James reflect on their year living in Peru — the adventure, the stretching, the beauty, and the unexpected growth that shaped their marriage and their kids in profound ways.In this episode (part 4 of the 4-part series on their year abroad, they share what it felt like to return home after “creating a whole life in Peru,” why the transition back was more emotional than expected, and how intentional reintegration helped their family process the shift. From educational decisions to nervous system healing, from resilience in their children to strengthening empathy and worldliness … this conversation explores what it really means to embrace change as a family.You’ll hear about:The surreal experience of coming home after living abroadHow challenging experiences build resilience in kidsWhy joy and sadness can coexist in a rich, meaningful lifeThe importance of ritual and closure during major transitionsHow navigating uncertainty together strengthened their marriageIf you’ve ever considered taking a leap … making a bold move … or stepping outside your comfort zone as a couple or family — this episode is an invitation to trust that growth lives on the other side of change.Because sometimes the greatest transformation doesn’t happen in comfort … it happens when you choose adventure together.