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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: amandamaximecoaching.com.
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#125 Your questions answered! Practical tips on patterns, decisions, love, and more
Before we dive into it, I'm running my popular masterclass Out of Expat Decision Limbo again! It's helped 1200+ internationals before, and now is your chance to join live. Limited spots available, secure your seat here for free! (https://ww
#124 We watched Anne take the leap - now we get to see her land
Before we dive into it, I'm running my popular masterclass Out of Expat Decision Limbo again! It's helped 1200+ internationals before, and now is your chance to join live. Limited spots available, secure your seat here for free! (https://ww
#123 The art of reinventing yourself with Julia Panchkowry
Before we dive into it, I'm running my popular masterclass Out of Expat Decision Limbo again! It's helped 1200+ internationals before, and now is your chance to join live. Limited spots available, secure your seat here for free! (https://ww
#122 The 3 things I'm doing differently as I’m moving abroad again
Before we dive into it, I'm running my popular masterclass Out of Expat Decision Limbo again! It's helped 1200+ internationals before, and now is your chance to join live. Limited spots available, secure your seat here for free! (https://ww
#121 Peter Panning through life abroad - or adulting differently? With Kathleen O’Donnell
Before we dive into it, I'm running my popular masterclass Out of Expat Decision Limbo again! It's helped 1200+ internationals before, and now is your chance to join live. Limited spots available, secure your seat here for free! (https://ww
#120 Dealing with the pre-move chaos + a personal update
Before we dive into it, I'm running my popular masterclass Out of Expat Decision Limbo again! It's helped 1200+ internationals before, and now is your chance to join live. Limited spots available, secure your seat here for free (https://www
#119 Why should you hire a coach as an expat?
Before we dive into it, I'm running my popular masterclass Out of Expat Decision Limbo again! It's helped 1200+ internationals before, and now is your chance to join live. Limited spots available, secure your seat here for free! (https://ww
#118 How to strengthen your intuition - 5 practical tips
Before we dive into it, I'm running my popular masterclass Out of Expat Decision Limbo again! It's helped 1200+ internationals before, and now is your chance to join live. Limited spots available, secure your seat here for free! (https://ww
#117 Feeling like an outsider with old friends? 3 tips
Before we dive into it, I'm running my popular masterclass Out of Expat Decision Limbo again! It's helped 1200+ internationals before, and now is your chance to join live. Limited spots available, secure your seat here for free! (https://ww
#116 12 mid-year questions to reflect on what’s been - and what you’re calling in
Before we dive into it, I'm running my popular masterclass Out of Expat Decision Limbo again! It's helped 1200+ internationals before, and now is your chance to join live. Limited spots available, secure your seat here for free! (https://ww
#115 Why is it that so many expats start to question their life choices in summer? (+ tips)
Before we dive into it, I'm running my popular masterclass Out of Expat Decision Limbo again! It's helped 1200+ internationals before, and now is your chance to join live. Limited spots available, secure your seat here for free! (https://ww
#114: Can you raise a child and still live free? Elke van Eijk's story
Before we dive in, last chance: doors to The Space (https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com/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 lif
#113: Am I on track for my 3 big 2026 goals?
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 o
#112: From Berlin to a new beginning: Laura’s year of transformation
Before we dive into it, I'm running my popular masterclass Out of Expat Decision Limbo again! It's helped 1200+ internationals before, and now is your chance to join live. Limited spots available, secure your seat here for free! (https://ww
#111: The most expensive mistake high-functioning expats make
What is the most expensive mistake I see high-functioning expats make? In this episode I share my observations! Links & resources: Visit my website (https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com) Book a call for The Co-Pilot (https://calendly.com/am
#110: From the Expat Waiting Room to a new country: Soraya’s intentional move
Before we dive into it, I'm running my popular masterclass Out of Expat Decision Limbo again! It's helped 1200+ internationals before, and now is your chance to join live. Limited spots available,secure your seat here for free! (https://www
#109: Who’s driving your expat life? The autopilot of your crossroads
Before we dive into it, I'm running my popular masterclass Out of Expat Decision Limbo again! It's helped 1200+ internationals before, and now is your chance to join live. Limited spots available, secure your seat here for free! (https://ww
#108: Unmasking the driven expat: Martina Gastaldello’s road to alignment
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! (https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com/the-space) Doors close on the 31st. A few years a
#107 The joy of returning home: Charlotte van ‘t Wout’s story unfolds
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 Charlotte (https://www
#106: A 3AM text, a Santa Barbara harbor, and a dream project - How to know when to say yes to a big investment
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
#105 Amplifying your most authentic self with Rianne Klein Geltink
Wow, I absolutely loved this interview. I met Rianne at my business conference in April last month where she delivered a talk on how you can use two Dutch words to amplify your most authentic self the next time you need to perform. And she
#104 The #1 quality high-functioning expats have in common (and why it’s also your trap)
What’s the ONE quality high-achieving expats have in common? As a coach having worked with 240+ expats personally (aside from my DIY courses), I see this one quality again and again. And… I also see where it’s becoming a trap. In this episo
#103 How to keep momentum when you aren’t feeling good
A question came in from someone inside The Co-Pilot (https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com/the-co-pilot) recently for our hot seat coaching call - and the moment I read it, I knew it needed its own episode. Because I've been there myself, mo
#102 A new chapter requires a new you
Most expats focus on the decision or crossroads that’s in front of them: should I stay or should I go, apply for a new role, relocate, or go for my big scary goal? And it makes sense that most of your attention goes here, but… what few peop
#101 How to not feel lonely when you arrive somewhere new
In this episode, I’m answering a question I recently received while I was in Mexico City: how do you not feel lonely when you arrive somewhere new on your own? It’s such a real question - and if you’ve ever moved abroad, even temporarily, y
#100! A personal conversation on outgrowing places, letting go, and following your inner compass
And then you’ve reached episode 100, wow! To celebrate this special episode, for the first time ever, I’m the one being interviewed on my own podcast 👀 Tune in to hear how my dear friend Coco Hofs (one of the very first guests on the show)
#99 When a decision stops weighing on you (+ sharing my own!)
Before we dive into it, I'm running my popular masterclass Out of Expat Decision Limbo again! It's helped 1200+ internationals before, and now is your chance to join live. Limited spots available, secure your seat here for free! (https://ww
#98 The 3 things I say to myself to stay my course after a decision
Before we dive into it, I'm running my popular masterclass Out of Expat Decision Limbo again! It's helped 1200+ internationals before, and now is your chance to join live. Limited spots available, secure your seat here for free! (https://ww
#97 Navigating expat life decisions as a couple, with Wiebke Anton
Before we dive into it, I'm running my popular masterclass Out of Expat Decision Limbo again! It's helped 1200+ internationals before, and now is your chance to join live. Limited spots available, secure your seat here for free! (https://ww
#96 My 3 goals and a big decision for 2026!
The start of a new year is always very exciting to me as I set 3 big goals for the year that I can't wait to work on. But sitting here in Mexico City, beginning 2026 far away from my usual routines, I’ve been reflecting deeply on what this
