Episodes
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- 19 August 2026
If you’ve been a listener of the show and heard me talk about working together, perhaps you were thinking: “But I don’t need help with the expat things in my life”. Yes - AND I would still tell you to hire a coach.In this episode I tell you why I believe every expat should work with a coac...
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- 12 August 2026
“Make your big decisions more with your intuition” but what if you don’t know what your intuition is saying?! I got this question in different variations in the last weeks so I’m dedicating an episode to it.Because when you are a global citizen moving around, you have a ton of decis...
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- 05 August 2026
What if you’re increasingly feeling like an outsider with your old friends from back home? This is not an episode where I give you practical tips on how to stay in touch - instead we’re looking at the undertow that might be happening in the dynamic between you and the group. And I give yo...
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- 29 July 2026
Grab your pen and journal! This isn’t a regular episode where you get to listen, but one where I’m prompting you to reflect.The episodes where I ask you two sets of questions at the end of the year are always popular, and since I very much enjoyed my own mid-year review, I’m now bri...
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- 22 July 2026
Why is it that so many expats start to wonder about their life choices in summer? I’m bringing back a popular episode from two years ago in which I give my perspective - plus tips on what to do with it, of course.And would you like support to move out of expat decision limbo, decide...
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- 15 July 2026
Before we dive in, last chance: doors to The Space - my DIY solo retreat for expats - close in a few days, on July 31st!For years, business coach Elke van Eijk has built an international life shaped by curiosity,...
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- 08 July 2026
At the halfway point of the year, I opened my journal, looked back at the 3 big goals I'd set in January, and asked myself one simple question:Am I becoming the person I wanted to become?In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of my first six months of 2026. I'm sha...
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- 22 June 2026
Laura had been living in Berlin for more than nine years, but after returning from a three-month sabbatical, she realized she couldn't ignore the feeling anymore. She was deeply unhappy in her corporate job and knew she wanted to move back to the UK - but instead of taking action, she found herse...
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- 20 June 2026
What is the most expensive mistake I see high-functioning expats make? In this episode I share my observations!Links & resources:Visit my website
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- 15 June 2026
Before we dive in, last chance to get your DIY solo retreat designed for expats! Get your two-day reset for just €149 (forever access). Doors close on July 31st. Sign up here: https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com/the-space Soraya - a Belgian coach living in Spain - rated her life abroad as...
About This Expat Life
While life abroad is often amazing, it is not only rainbows & butterflies - as all experienced expats very well know. From the pleasures of drinking from fresh coconuts to dealing with a personal crisis, This Expat Life opens up space for all facets of life abroad. And more importantly: what you can do to thrive in it.
Certified coach, former diplomat and forever globetrotter Amanda Molenaar dives into the good, the bad & the ugly of expat life. Expect hands-on tips, deep dives, and relatable stories by fellow expats. Whether you're about to take off on your first international adventure or have been repatted already: This Expat Life is your place to find real understanding and to grow from the inside out.
Find more about Amanda and her programs here: https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com.
Certified coach, former diplomat and forever globetrotter Amanda Molenaar dives into the good, the bad & the ugly of expat life. Expect hands-on tips, deep dives, and relatable stories by fellow expats. Whether you're about to take off on your first international adventure or have been repatted already: This Expat Life is your place to find real understanding and to grow from the inside out.
Find more about Amanda and her programs here: https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com.