Episodes
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E120
- 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 want to use that space of summer constructively, and to come back...
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E119
- 15 July 2026
Before we dive in, did you know that doors to The Space - my DIY solo retreat package for expats - are open just for the month of July?For years, business coach Elke van Eijk has built an international life shaped...
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E118
- 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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E115
- 22 June 2026
Before we dive in, did you know that doors to The Space - my DIY solo retreat package for expats - are open just for the month of July? 😌Laura had been living in Berlin for more than nine years, but af...
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E114
- 20 June 2026
What is the most expensive mistake I see high-functioning expats make? In this episode, I share my observations!And did you know that doors to The Space - my DIY solo retreat package for expats - are open just for the month of July? 😌
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E113
- 15 June 2026
Soraya - a Belgian coach living in Spain - rated her life abroad as a 7 out of 10, but still felt stuck. So stuck that she felt like living in a waiting room. She knew Spain wasn’t here long-term place - but where was her place?Months passed and she wasn’t investing in her home, relationsh...
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E112
- 12 June 2026
Have you ever felt stuck at a crossroads, unable to make a decision no matter how much you think about it?In this episode of This Expat Life, I explore something I see over and over again with expats and globally mobile professionals: the hidden autopilots that quietly influence our decisi...
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E111
- 08 June 2026
Before we dive in, did you know that doors to The Space - my DIY solo retreat package for expats - are open just for the month of July? 😌 Book it here!A few years ago, Martina and I met when she joined...
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E110
- 02 June 2026
From being a desert girl in Sedona, Arizona to now a single mom by choice of two back in Amsterdam, with a stop in NYC in between: in this episode I catch up with Charlotte van ‘t Wout.Charlotte (also known as Celine Char...
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E109
- 28 May 2026
How do you know when to say yes to a big investment, scary step or invitation?I was in California when I got a text at 3AM from a friend: he needed to make a decision around a financial investment - could I advise him? Coincidentally, that day I too had to make a decision about a big inves...
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.