Armchair Expat

About Armchair Expat

What really happens when you leave everything familiar behind and start over in a new country? Armchair Expat is a podcast about moving abroad, living overseas, and building a life you love on your own terms. Hosted by Shannon Acton of Bargain Homes Abroad, each episode features real stories from people who have relocated internationally—whether for work, retirement, lifestyle, or love. Guests include everyday expats, digital nomads, and entrepreneurs who share honest insights, practical advice, and personal reflections on what it really takes to move abroad and thrive. But this show isn’t just about logistics—it’s about the inner journey, too. From identity shifts and culture shock to healing, intuition, and transformation, Armchair Expat explores how living abroad can change you in ways you never expected. If you’re dreaming of moving to another country or curious about expat life, this podcast will inspire, inform, and guide your journey—no passport required. Website: https://www.bargainhomesabroad.co/armchair-expat Contact Us: Info@Bargain-Homes.com

Publisher

Shannon Acton

Category

education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Mar 2025

Latest episode

16 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

27 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Dec 2025

   Wherever You Go, There You Are: Lessons from a Life Abroad with Laura Baringer

   Laura Baringer discusses her international journey across multiple countries with Shannon Acton, revealing how cultural experiences shape identity and the importance of values when building a life abroad in this interview.

2. 

   9 Dec 2025

   The Expat Tax + Financial Survival Guide with Arielle Tucker

   Arielle Tucker, a cross-border financial expert, discusses expat tax and financial planning with Shannon Acton, covering common mistakes, building a financial team, and navigating international money decisions in this interview.

3. 

   18 Nov 2025

   HOW TO MOVE TO ITALY: Lessons from ViaMonde Founder Jennifer Sontag

   Host Shannon Acton interviews Jennifer Sontag, ViaMonde Founder, about her journey rebuilding her life in Sicily and helping others relocate to Spain and Italy, revealing the emotional and logistical layers of moving abroad.

Who has been a guest on Armchair Expat

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Laura Baringer
• Arielle Tucker
• Jennifer Sontag
• Mary Alice Duff
• Kelly Cutchin

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

4,605,915

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

18 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 49 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

21

Social presence

97

YouTube

93

Engagement

51