EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 53 MIN
Episode 150: From America to Barcelona: Building a Queer Life Abroad
from Everything & Anything...and a bit gay Podcast · host Zach Randes-Friedman
Show NotesWhat we coverDual citizenship + Spain: Why Spanish citizenship may require a verbal U.S. renunciation—and why the U.S. doesn’t recognize itWhy not New Zealand? The “barrier to entry” and long-term stability factorWhy Barcelona: Water, big-city energy, queer-friendliness, and lifestyle fitVisiting before moving: How Kyle and his husband did a “tourist + neighborhood” test tripFamily reactions: From panic and fear to support (and the power of one cousin’s reality check)Big moves and big feelings: Distance, grief, adjustment, and staying connected across time zonesRelationship impact: How moving abroad affects communication, stress, and day-to-day patienceMedication, neurodivergence, and routine: What happens when structure disappears overnightCareer + purpose: Kyle’s dance coaching background—and building a competitive dance program in BarcelonaInternational competitions: Why returning to Orlando annually could become part of the planMaking friends fast: TikTok connections, expat communities, and immigrant-to-immigrant friendshipsQueer life in Barcelona: Visibility, safety, and the difference Kyle notices immediatelyCulture shocks Americans don’t expect: Urgency vs. European pace, and how “no one else is in a rush” hits differentAir conditioning reality check: Heat waves, metro AC, and learning when to go out (and when to hide indoors)Moving with a cat: Sedation, food changes, and the “Mediterranean retirement” glow-upFood in Europe: Why produce tastes like it’s in “high definition”Links / Follow KyleTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kyle.in.motionInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kyle.in.motion/YouTube: @kyle.in.motion Podcast song by SIXFOOT 5: https://www.sixfoot5prod.com Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sixfoot-5/1551774977 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rHMzoU0G0fLhaBsrQiOOY?si=laSZ5hiKTYubJJyhrzf2JQ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What this episode covers
What does it really look like to pack up your life and move to Spain—especially when the decision is fueled by fear, politics, and the need to feel safe? In this episode, Zach Randles-Friedman sits down with Kyle Mosler (aka @kyle.in.motion) to talk about the real logistics and emotions behind relocating to Barcelona with his husband and their cat. Kyle breaks down what he’s learned so far—from the confusing “yes but not really” reality of U.S. vs. Spanish citizenship rules, to why Barcelona beat out Madrid and New Zealand, to what it’s like navigating language, culture shock, and the pressure of finding permanent housing on a ticking clock. They also get personal: family reactions, relationship stress, neurodivergence and routine disruption, the joy of rediscovering creativity, and why queer visibility in Spain feels different in a way Kyle can actually feel walking down the street. If you’ve ever daydreamed about leaving the U.S., starting over abroad, or building a life somewhere that feels safer—this conversation is honest, funny, and incredibly human.
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Episode 150: From America to Barcelona: Building a Queer Life Abroad
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