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Expat experiences, information and advice for anyone moving or living abroad. Visit Expat Focus at expatfocus.com for more.

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Co-Founder of My Expat Mind Anna Zhadan joins the Expat Focus Podcast to talk about expat mental health. After leaving Belarus at just nine years old and making many international moves since, Anna knows first-hand the psychological toll that living ... more

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Victoria Pearce, the writer behind A Life Away, joins the Expat Focus Podcast to talk about moving abroad after 40. Victoria has lived in the UK twice — once as a young grad student, and again in her 40s with a husband and an 11-year-old in tow. Her ... more

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Yolanda Reshemah, host of The Places We Call Home Podcast, joins the Expat Focus Podcast to talk about building authentic community when you move abroad. Yolanda's expat journey began at just 10 years old when she moved from the Caribbean to the UK, ... more

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Relocation and lifestyle consultant Laura Poggioli joins the Expat Focus Podcast to talk about what it really takes to settle into life abroad. Laura is the founder of La Relocation Group, which operates across Switzerland, Spain, South Africa, and s... more

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Recent Guests

Anna Zhadan
Founder of My Expat Mind, helps expats find therapists
My Expat Mind
Episode: Looking After Your Mental Health While Living Abroad
Victoria Pearce
American in the UK who has moved twice and redesigned her career
Independent; UK-based
Episode: An American In The UK – The HONEST Truth About Moving Abroad In Your 40s
Yolanda Reshemah
Founder of The Places We Call Home podcast
Independent/Podcast host
Episode: The Secret To Expat Happiness – Building Friendships Abroad
Laura Poggioli
Founder of La Relocation Group, relocation and lifestyle consultant
La Relocation Group
Episode: How To Really Feel At Home In A New Country – Tips From A Lifestyle Consultant
Susana Yang
CEO and founder of immigration agency The Golden Portugal
The Golden Portugal
Episode: Moving To Portugal? Visas, Costs And A Citizenship Deadline You Need To Know
Tom Zachystal
President of International Asset Management at IM Advisors
IM Advisors
Episode: US Expats - How To Get Your Money Out Of The USA (And Why You May Not Want To)
Lisa Denmark
A retired military nurse who moved from Germany to Thailand for a lower cost of living.
Episode: Could You Retire In Thailand For Less Than €400 A Month?
Travis Drews
Founder of the Global Citizen Hub
Global Citizen Hub
Episode: How To Move To Europe On A Student Visa (No Job Required)
Simone Collins
Aussie expat, founder of Our Year in Bali consultancy
Our Year in Bali
Episode: Could You Live in Bali? Here's What It's Really Like

Host

Carly
Host of Expat Focus Podcast. Regular interviewer on relocation, visas, and expat finances.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 78 ratings
  • Lots of good information, but…

    I’ve been listening to this podcast for a few years now. There are are some real gems of information here.

    But beware of contacting any of the experts being interviewed here. I contacted a tax expert who was interviewed about pensions about a complicated international government pension situation I had that he had actually touched upon in the interview. I got some useful initial advice, then lots of requests for money for research being undertaken, but very small real results. I ended up solv... more

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    4
    Bilas Peles
    United Statesa year ago
  • Lacks substance

    Listened to a handful of episodes, didn’t learn much. Moving on.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    fitmomAZ
    United States2 years ago
  • This was wonderful really great information, would love to have it updated to post pandemic interview

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Mike Cooley
    2 years ago
  • Great content that is ruined with audio quality

    The content is great but the uneven sound volume make it barely listenable. The host's sound level is always much higher than that of the guest so I find myself constantly fidgeting with the volume knob going up and down trying not to destroy my hearings. Not good while driving.

    So if I could make any constructive criticism would be to invest in better editing, mic placement, and volume leveling software. Uneven sound levels are one of the biggest podcast killers.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    220volt1974
    United States4 years ago
  • Overall delightful, only small critiques

    I have thoroughly enjoyed about 5 or 6 episodes so far over the past 2 days. Some of the older ones have volume discrepancies between the speakers, which can be a little annoying. Most of them have been great & relatively natural interview type conversations. Some feel a little too short, as it seems difficult to really explain all of the aspects of certain parts of moving or living in another country without rambling, but the grittty details are some of my favorite parts. I usually come away wi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crich2010
    United States6 years ago

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Some reviews caution about engaging with experts and pay-for-service concerns.
Listeners praise the practical, actionable guidance for moving abroad.
Audiences note variable audio quality and production inconsistencies.

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Looking After Your Mental Health While Living Abroad
Q: How does My Expat Mind work and who is it available to?
It functions as a directory where expats can filter therapists by language, location, and expat experience, then contact therapists directly without the platform taking a cut.
Looking After Your Mental Health While Living Abroad
Q: What is one packing tip that you swear by to help settle in?
Unpack a few essential items that create a sense of home—like a candle, mug, or a book—to establish a familiar routine and environment in the new place.
Looking After Your Mental Health While Living Abroad
Q: And what are some of those specific struggles that come up in your experience?
Loneliness, homesickness, identity shifts, and the stress of fitting in are common among expats, with career slowdowns and relationship strain also appearing as people adapt to new countries.
An American In The UK – The HONEST Truth About Moving Abroad In Your 40s
Q: So how did you find it, US to UK schooling?
The system is much more formal and sometimes draconian in appearance to a US parent, with clear differences like GCSEs and stricter rules; the key is to be upfront about not knowing and to ask questions whenever needed, which helps both parent and child adjust.
The Secret To Expat Happiness – Building Friendships Abroad
Q: What changes when you move as an adult versus as a child, and do you have a current process for grounding yourself and finding community?
Her current approach centers on knowing what she needs to feel anchored, building communities through meaningful, substantive interactions, and balancing travel with time in place to maintain a sense of home while staying open to new environments.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Expat Focus

What is Expat Focus about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on practical guidance for living abroad, featuring guests who are relocation experts, macro and micro financial advisors, visa specialists, and seasoned expats. Episodes blend personal relocation stories with actionable tips on navigating housing, schools, healthcare, visas, and cultural integration across multiple countries. A standout trait is the breadth of real-world, hands-on advice from practitioners who help listeners plan, budget, and adapt to new environments, from Portugal and Spain to Bali and Thailand. The format often pairs a host with a guest to unpack complex, country-specific nuances, making it a valuable resource for aspiring expats, relocation professionals, and sponsors targeting globally mobile audience... more

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2. Victoria Pearce
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7. Lisa Denmark
8. Travis Drews

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