New Life in Australia

About New Life in Australia

The New Life in Australia podcast is here to inspire you to follow your dreams of relocating across the world. Host Karen Bleakley (Founder of SmartStepstoAustralia.com) moved to Australia with her family and, although it was life-changing, it wasn’t without its challenges. This podcast is about making the relocation and resettlement process easier for you, so you can enjoy this exciting adventure. Listen in as special guests share professional secrets and tips, learn from people who’ve made the move, and discover businesses that can help you realise your dreams. It’s all about ending the isolation, showing you what’s possible and sharing realistic expectations about starting a new life Down Under. Tune in for inspiration, tips and actionable advice to kickstart your journey so you can create the life you've always wanted.

Publisher

Karen Bleakley

Category

society & culture · society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Sept 2023

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

58 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 Oct 2026

   #57 Why I'll never be a ping pong pom

   “I live in Australia, I love Australia and this is my home.” Have you ever heard the term ping pong pom? It's used to describe people who move back and forth between Australia and the UK as they try to decide where they really want to live. In this episode, I'm sharing my own thoughts on why I'll never be a ping pong pom, even though I know plenty of people who have made the move back and forth. I'll also be talking about why there's no right or wrong answer when it comes to deciding where ho...

2. 

   30 Sept 2026

   #56 The Ultimate Travel Essentials Checklist for Long-Haul Travel

   “You’re not just going on a holiday. You’re returning to your old home while living somewhere new.” After travelling between Australia and the UK quite a few times, I’ve gradually worked out my travel essentials, so I wanted to share them in this episode. This is my ultimate travel essentials checklist for long-haul travel, including the things I always have in my hand luggage, what I’ve learned about packing for very different climates and a few things that have become essential parts ...

3. 

   16 Sept 2026

   #55 How buyer’s agents help you buy smarter in Australia with BuyersAgents.com.au

   “When it comes to purchasing a property, the biggest thing is finding the right location. You don’t want to put your money into the wrong street or the wrong property.” Thanks to Buyersagents.com.au for sponsoring this episode. Moving to Australia and trying to buy property can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re unfamiliar with suburbs, pricing and the fast-moving nature of the market. In this episode of the New Life in Australia podcast, Karen speaks with Leon and Eugen...

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