The First 120 Days: Honesty, Hurdles, and Heart in the Dutch Expat Journey

What does it actually feel like to land in a new country and start a new life with a young child? In this episode, Eva sits down with Alexa Starks, who moved to the Netherlands just four months ago. We take a warm, honest, and direct look at the "immigrant identity crisis" that often hits international parents. Alexa shares her raw first impressions—from the practical chaos of navigating a new healthcare system to the emotional weight of building a "village" from scratch while in the thick of motherhood.We move past the highlight reels to discuss the small victories that keep you going and the unexpected challenges of settling into Dutch culture. Whether you are currently packing your boxes for a move to the Netherlands, or you’ve been here for years and still remember the sting of those early days, this conversation is a powerful reminder that while the transition is hard, your resilience is stronger.