From Connecticut to Madrid: Everything is "figure-outable" with Rebecca Cretella

Send us Fan MailWhat does it really take to leave everything behind and start a new life abroad—with kids?In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Cretella, an American mom who made the bold and intentional decision to move her family from the U.S. to Spain in search of a slower, more connected lifestyle. From navigating visas and selling everything they owned to raising “third culture kids” in a new country, Rebecca shares the real, unfiltered journey behind their move.This conversation dives into the emotional, logistical, and cultural layers of building a life abroad—and what “home” truly means when you redefine it from scratch.✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode What sparked Rebecca’s decision to leave the U.S.  How to move abroad as a family (without a job relocation)  The biggest logistical challenges (and how to handle them)  Different visa options for moving to Spain  The emotional reality of starting over in a new country  What it’s like raising third culture kids (TCKs)  How children adapt to new languages and cultures  Balancing your home culture with a new one  Why “home” becomes a feeling—not a place 🌍 Key Topics Discussed Work-life balance differences between the U.S. and Spain  Letting go of possessions and starting fresh  Navigating uncertainty and fear  Building community abroad  Supporting children through major life transitions Rebecca Cretella is the creator behind the Instagram page, Heart and Home Abroad, where she shares with her over 11K followers her family’s unfiltered journey of relocating to Spain. She also offers tools and coaching to help those families actually make the move. You can also find Rebecca on LinkedIn herePlease hit the follow button and enter this crazy, multilingual, international world and explore these questions and so much more as I open up about my personal experiences over a cup of coffee, Americano, espresso, cafe con leche, or whatever gets you moving!For more, please follow me also on Instagram at Quiero un Panino con Cheese