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Meet the Expats

Meet the Expats
Expat Life
London
Expats
Couple Dynamics
New York City
Carom
Cultural Integration
Germany
Psychology
Mental Health
Paris
Immigration
Language Learning
Family
San Francisco
Mexico
Italy
Cultural Differences
Community Support
Dissident Club

In Meet the Expats, expat podcast, you will hear stories from expats all over the world as they share their motivations, challenges and unique experiences in the new place they have decided to call home, for a few years, months or a lifetime. šŸŒ From making new friends, and dating, to kids and looking for a new job, these expats will share how they got through the challenges of moving their lives ... more

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Meet Umberto,

Born and raised in Italy, he grew up with a picture of his grand father in Brooklyn, and that became his life goal. Travelling to New York, he started networking in the airport, while waiting in line to board the plane, little did he k... more

Meet Selena, an American expat who moved from Texas to Madrid at just 24, despite never having visited the city before.

Eight years later, Selena is still living in Spain and has gone through quite the expat journey, from teaching English and learni... more

Meet with Urmi,

an Italian with Bengali roots who grew up in Italy, spent time in the UK, and has now been living in Montreal, Canada for the past decade.

Urmi is a Third Culture Kid, and her story is one of navigating different identities. Growing... more

Meet Denison Smith, an American novelist who recently traded the wide-open landscapes of New Mexico for the rolling countryside of Portugal’s Alentejo region.

In this episode, Denison shares the story behind her move from the United States to Portug... more

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Recent Guests

Umberto Marino
Italian-born American citizen who moved to New York and works in commercial sales
Episode: Meet Umberto : his American Dream in New York
Dennison Smith
American author and novelist
Author of The Westward Hours
Episode: Meet Dennison: Life Beyond the Golden Visa
Maddalena Avario
Relationship and dating coach
Episode: Meet Maddalena : dating as an expat
Yolanda Rishima Sigmula
Expat who relocated multiple times and hosts The Places We Call Home podcast
The Places We Call Home
Episode: Meet Yolanda: from loneliness to belonging in the US
Nancy Hunter
American expat who has lived in Switzerland and Denmark, dealing with family health crises and loss
Episode: Meet Nancy: dealing with grief abroad
Megan Nichols
Language coach currently based in Mexico, previously lived in Germany, and a digital nomad.
Megalanguage Coach
Episode: Meet Megan: learning languages and building confidence
Dr. Elefant-Yanni
Psychologist specializing in expat and international couple dynamics living in Singapore.
Psychologist in Singapore
Episode: Meet Dr Elefant-Yanni: the affective toll of expat life
Rehka Magon
Co-founder of Boundless Life, focusing on enabling families to live abroad
Boundless Life
Episode: Meet Rekha: making nomad life easy for families
Timothy Scott
An American expat who moved to Mexico to reunite with his family and author of the memoir, "Stumbling Into the Dark, Looking for the Light Switch."
Episode: Meet Tim: reuniting with his family in Mexico

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Pauline
Host of Meet the Expats, often guiding conversations and coordinating guest lineups.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Everything expat!

    What a wonderful podcast especially listening to stories of people with all different experiences and all over the world. Pauline is a wonderful host and loved listening to her own personal story. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andi10503
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Best expat podcast ever!

    I love this podcast. You'll find amazing expat storis, but also very good tips and hacks on how to be an expat and what to expect.

    I just LOVE it and recommend it to anyone eho is interested in the topic!

    Fanny from Vis Ta Meilleure Vie

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarieAnne_
    France4 years ago
  • Conforting for expats

    A podcast that conforts expats that they are not the only ones going through the rollercoaster of emotions and challenges

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LauraBR01
    France4 years ago
  • Best podcast intro music ever!

    As a serial expat and repat, I find these conversations soothing. They bring up memories of my own experiences and also remind me that each expat is on a unique journey. If you wonder what it’s like to live abroad, you can learn a lot from Pauline and her guests about the opportunities and challenges that this lifestyle provides.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LarokoORD
    United States5 years ago
  • Love it!

    Love this podcast, makes me travel, learn practical tips out of each episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anna7515
    France6 years ago

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This show comforts expats that they are not alone in the emotional rollercoaster of moving.
You'll find amazing expat stories, plus useful tips and hacks for living abroad.
Love this podcast for travel, practical tips, and inspiration for new expat adventures.
Very well-run show with interesting expat guests; highly recommend to anyone curious about expatriate life.
The intro music is excellent and the episodes are soothing for serial expats, reminding listeners that each journey is unique.
Everything expat! Pauline is a wonderful host and tells diverse expat stories worldwide.

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Meet Umberto : his American Dream in New York
Q: Can you talk us through a little bit? It's a topic that comes through every single expat, but tell us a bit more about your experience of how you've seen yourself evolve and build that resilience.
Umberto says he learned to listen more, understand the people and culture in each place, and adjust how he communicates and presents business opportunities. His work across diverse Caribbean communities reinforced the importance of adapting rather than imposing his own habits.
Meet Umberto : his American Dream in New York
Q: Was there any time a point where you're like, I just can't, I want to go back?
Umberto says he experienced difficult situations, especially when visa dependence gave employers leverage, but he left Italy seeking the U.S. environment and its performance-based opportunities. He describes adapting well overall and says his experience was shaped by needing more challenge and a place where work experience could matter more than formal education.
Meet Maddalena : dating as an expat
Q: What advice would you give to expat women about forming connections?
Increase awareness by journaling patterns, lower self-criticism, and gradually lower barriers to allow authentic closeness while being honest about one's needs and non-negotiables.
Meet Maddalena : dating as an expat
Q: How did you change your approach to dating after Dublin?
I started to value alignment over chemistry, asking deeper questions about values, emotional availability, and long-term visions to ensure genuine compatibility.
Meet Maddalena : dating as an expat
Q: What patterns did you notice in your dating life as an expat?
I realized I often idealized men or chose partners based on status or external validation, driven by fear and a barrier I had built; I learned to view patterns as avoidances rather than personal rejections.

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A global expat-focused series that shares personal migration stories, practical relocation tips, and cultural adaptation experiences. Episodes spotlight moves to places like Portugal, France, Germany, the US, and beyond, blending travel lore with insights on housing, jobs, relationships, and community-building. Notable angles include the emotional journeys of belonging, the realities of bureaucracy, and entrepreneurship in new countries, often enriched by guests who speak from lived, first-hand experience. The show tends to attract curious potential expats and professionals seeking real-world guidance on relocation, language learning, and integrating into new communities while balancing family, work, and identity.

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Recent guests on Meet the Expats include:

1. Umberto Marino
2. Dennison Smith
3. Maddalena Avario
4. Yolanda Rishima Sigmula
5. Nancy Hunter
6. Megan Nichols
7. Dr. Elefant-Yanni
8. Rehka Magon

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