FRUIT FRIDAY

One of the things I get asked about most often, and the topic of this week's episode, is what it's like to date abroad. I'm sharing some of my own experiences as a foreign woman dating in Thailand and the joys and challenges that come with.I'll talk about the three segments of the dating pool abroad, the pros and cons of each once. Plus I'm offering my five best tips for cross-cultural dating and how my perspective on dating has changed after six years living abroad.

In this episode, we're talking about the inevitable feelings of loneliness that come with moving to a new place, what to do about FOMO at home, and how to approach making new friends.I'll tell you about the types of people you'll meet and my best advice for finding and creating community in a new place. Plus, you'll hear a few of my stories, good and not so good!

In this episode, I sat down with Magie (my best friend) to indulge in our favorite fruit, durian. We talk you through the right and wrong ways to eat it and how that translates to the right and wrong ways to integrate into a new culture. It's non-stop laughter as we reflect on the mistakes people have made (ourselves included), as well as methods for integrating with intention, such as acting like a guest and giving as much as you take. This episode is my favorite yet, and I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we did!Shownotes:Book: Never Give Up: Vignettes from Sub-Saharan Africa in the Age of AIDS Volunteer Opportunity: WWOOF (Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms)

In this episode, we're diving into the heart of what this season is all about: the unspoken challenges that come with moving abroad or even just moving away from home for the first time. First up, the humbling experience of starting over in a new place and what it's really like to be a beginner again. I'll share stories about my first days/weeks in Thailand and offer my best tips for integration so that you, too, can start to find your footing in a new place.

This week is all about the initial challenges you face when moving abroad. In this episode, I outline many of these hurdles and my advice for overcoming them both when preparing to move and after you arrive. This includes everything from gathering paperwork, navigating visa applications, and choosing the right insurance company to finding a place to live and accessing your finances while abroad. I also talk about navigating transitions once you’re already abroad, using my own experience transitioning from teaching to working full-time online as an example and talking for the first time about how and why I decided to make that change.

This week, we’re taking a step back to talk about recognizing when it’s time to make a big change and how to explore your options before moving forward. Plus, papaya!If you’re dreaming about moving or traveling abroad, this episode is packed with stories, tips, and tricks to help you turn that dream into a reality.

We're kicking off this season with mango, a few of my favorite stories, and my thoughts on why it's so important to start before you're ready. Plus, advice for taking those first steps.Whether you want to move abroad or you are itching to make another big change, this episode might be just the push you need to get started.

Welcome to Fruit Friday!While this isn't the official release of FRUIT FRIDAY, this quick teaser episode is a quick introduction to me and what this podcast is all about. For anyone dreaming of making a big move, but isn't sure where to begin...For those currently navigating that big transition and struggling to find their footing...Or for those who have been living the immigrant life for years, but have struggled to put the experience into words...This podcast is for you!