Stories From Somewhere

About Stories From Somewhere

Stories about finding home, wherever life takes you. Every place changes us a little. Every person leaves something behind. Every season of life has a story. Welcome to Stories From Somewhere. Come with me as we explore the places, people and moments that shape who we become. 📍Currently Somewhere in Lisbon 🎙️ I'll meet you somewhere. ✨

Publisher

Stories From Somewhere

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Aug 2026

Latest episode

8 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

15 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Nov 2026

   My Favorite Rainy Day | An Unexpected Adventure in Tomar, Portugal

   I drove to Tomar, Portugal, hoping to escape weeks of nonstop rain. But the moment Bella and I arrived, it started raining again! What began as a change of plans turned into one of my favorite memories from finding shelter in a cozy restaurant to exploring the beautiful streets of Tomar once the rain stopped. In this episode of Stories From Somewhere, I reflect on life in Portugal, unexpected adventures, and how sometimes the moments that don't go according to plan become the stories we treasure most. ✨ Have you ever had a day that didn't go according to plan but turned out beautifully? I'd love to hear your story! Discover more at www.TheStoriesFromSomewhere.com (http://www.thestoriesfromsomewhere.com/)

2. 

   1 Nov 2026

   I Didn't Like Sintra at First… Until I Discovered Its Magical Forests |

   Can I tell you a story? About a place in Portugal I didn't particularly love the first time I visited… but now find myself returning to almost every week. When I first visited Sintra, I wasn't exactly enchanted. Between the tourists, the traffic, and those impossibly narrow two-way streets, I wasn't sure it was somewhere I'd want to visit again. But then I discovered a completely different side of Sintra. The magical forests. The winding hiking trails. The lush greenery and peaceful nature that make you feel like you've stepped into another world. And suddenly, I understood why this place was so special. In Story 13 of Stories From Somewhere, I'm sharing how exploring the nature and hiking trails of Sintra, Portugal, completely changed my perspective and why this once overwhelming destination has become one of my favorite places to escape into nature while living near Lisbon. This story is about changing first impressions, discovering hidden beauty, and realizing that sometimes a place has more to offer than what we see at first glance. Because sometimes the magic wasn't missing. We just hadn't found our way to it yet. 📍 Have you ever visited somewhere you didn't love at first, only to discover something that completely changed your mind? I'd love to hear your story. Tell me your somewhere. Stories about finding home, wherever life takes you. Until then... I'll meet you somewhere. ✨

3. 

   25 Oct 2026

   My Favorite Park | Finding Peace in Unexpected Places

   Sometimes the places that stay with us aren't the ones we were looking for. In Story 12 of Stories From Somewhere, I'm sharing the story of a beautiful park I recently discovered in Portugal and the unexpected sense of peace I found there. There's something special about stumbling upon a place that makes you slow down, breathe a little deeper, and simply enjoy being exactly where you are. This story is about discovering beauty in unexpected places, finding moments of stillness in everyday life, and realizing that even when we're building a home somewhere new, there's always more to discover. Because sometimes a place becomes unforgettable not because of what happened there, but because of how it made us feel. Where's a place that brings you an incredible sense of peace? I'd love to hear your story. Tell me your somewhere. Until then... I'll meet you somewhere. ✨

4. 

   18 Oct 2026

   My Favorite Café in Lisbon | Finding Comfort and Belonging Abroad

   Have you ever found a place that made a difficult season of life feel a little easier? In Story 11 of Stories From Somewhere, I'm taking you to my favorite café in Lisbon, Portugal a place that became so much more than somewhere to order a chai latte. When you move abroad and begin building a life in a new country, it's often the smallest routines that bring the greatest comfort. A familiar table. A favorite drink. A place where you can sit, breathe, and feel a little more at home. In this personal story about living in Portugal, finding belonging, and starting over, I reflect on how one ordinary café became a source of peace and familiarity during a challenging chapter of my life. Because sometimes the places that change us aren't extraordinary. They're simply the places that give us somewhere to go while we're figuring things out. And sometimes, finding home in a new country happens one chai latte at a time. I'd love to know: Do you have a café, park, bookstore, or special little place that has helped you through a chapter of your life? Tell me your somewhere. Stories From Somewhere is a collection of personal stories about moving abroad, life in Lisbon, Portugal, finding home, personal growth, and the ordinary moments that shape who we become. Until then... I'll meet you somewhere. ✨

5. 

   11 Oct 2026

   What I Don’t Miss: The Surprising Things I Left Behind When I Moved Abroad

   What happens when you move abroad and realize there are things about your old life you don't miss at all? In Story 10 of Stories From Somewhere, I'm exploring the other side of leaving home. After moving from Los Angeles to Lisbon, Portugal, I started noticing things about my life in the United States that I had once considered completely normal but no longer wanted to carry with me. From everyday routines and the pace of life to the unexpected freedom of slowing down, this is a personal story about living abroad, starting over, and discovering what really matters. Because moving to another country doesn't just teach you what you miss. Sometimes, it shows you what you're relieved to have left behind. Portugal isn't perfect, and neither was my life in Los Angeles. But living somewhere different gave me a new perspective on both. Maybe starting over isn't about rejecting your past. Maybe it's about deciding what deserves to come with you and what you're finally ready to leave behind. What's something from an old chapter of your life that you don't miss? I'd love to hear your story. Tell me your somewhere. Until then... I'll meet you somewhere. ✨

6. 

   5 Oct 2026

   What I Miss Most: The Things You Don’t Appreciate Until You Leave

   What do you miss most when you leave a place you once called home? When I moved abroad, I expected to miss certain things. But the longer I’ve lived away, the more I’ve realized that what I miss most isn’t really things at all. It’s people. Familiar routines. Spontaneous plans. Places I once passed without thinking twice. And ordinary moments I didn’t know I should be paying attention to while I was living them. In Story 9 of Stories From Somewhere, I’m reflecting on what it means to miss a life you were completely ready to leave and why missing something doesn’t mean you want it back. Sometimes it simply means it mattered. Maybe finding a new home doesn’t erase the homes that came before it. Maybe we just learn to carry pieces of them with us. So, what do you miss most? Not the obvious answer the tiny, ordinary thing you never expected to miss. Tell me your somewhere. I’ll meet you somewhere. ✨

7. 

   28 Sept 2026

   The Loneliest Afternoon: Loving the Life You Chose and Still Missing Home

   Can you love the life you chose…and still feel lonely in it? In Story 8 of Stories From Somewhere, I’m telling you about one very ordinary afternoon in Lisbon when, despite being happy with the life I had built, I suddenly felt incredibly far away from the people I loved. Nothing terrible happened. There was no dramatic turning point. Just one of those quiet moments when distance feels a little heavier than usual. This is a story about loneliness, independence, missing the people who already know you, and learning that two things can be true at once: you can be grateful for where you are and still miss what and who you left behind. Maybe loneliness isn't always a sign that something is wrong. Sometimes it's simply a reminder that connection matters. If someone came to mind while listening, send the message. Make the call. Tell them you've been thinking about them. What helps you feel connected when you're far away from the people you love? Tell me your somewhere. Until then... I’ll meet you somewhere. ✨

8. 

   21 Sept 2026

   The Walk I Know by Heart: How Lisbon Became Familiar

   There’s a walk in Lisbon I’ve taken so many times that my feet seem to know the way on their own. But once, every one of these streets was unfamiliar. In Story 7 of Stories From Somewhere, I’m taking you along my favorite walk and reflecting on the quiet ways a new place slowly becomes yours. Maybe belonging doesn’t arrive in one big moment. Maybe it happens one familiar street, one ordinary day, and one walk at a time. Do you have a walk or little place that feels like yours? Tell me your somewhere. Until then... I'll meet you somewhere. ✨

9. 

   14 Sept 2026

   Table for One: Learning to Be Alone Without Feeling Lonely

   When was the last time you wanted to do something but wished you had someone there to do it with you? For me, one of those things was dinner. A table for one. An empty chair across from me. And that slightly uncomfortable feeling that maybe I wasn’t supposed to be there alone. But somewhere along the way, living abroad began to change my relationship with solitude. In Story 6 of Stories From Somewhere, I’m talking about learning the difference between being alone and being lonely and what happened when I stopped waiting for someone else before allowing myself to experience my own life. It started with dinner. Learning to enjoy my own company didn't mean I stopped wanting friendship, love, community, or people to share my life with. It simply meant I stopped needing someone beside me before giving myself permission to live. Maybe independence isn't about never needing anyone. Maybe it's knowing that when the chair across from you is empty, nothing is necessarily missing. And maybe “table for one” can sound a little less like loneliness… and a little more like freedom. If there's something you've been waiting for someone else to do with you, this story is your invitation to try going anyway. You might discover you're pretty good company. Until next time… I'll meet you somewhere.✨

10. 

    7 Sept 2026

    The Suitcase I Almost Didn’t Pack: Choosing Courage Over Fear

    Have you ever wanted something badly…and still almost talked yourself out of it? Before there was Portugal, before there was Lisbon, before any of this became my life there was a suitcase. And I almost didn’t pack it. I had made the decision to move abroad. I knew what I wanted. But as leaving became real, so did the fear. The questions started getting louder. What if I’m making a mistake? What if this doesn’t work out? What if I’m not ready? And for a moment, staying with the life I already knew felt a lot easier than stepping into one I couldn’t predict. Story 5: The Suitcase I Almost Didn’t Pack is about that moment. About fear, second-guessing yourself, leaving your comfort zone, and discovering that courage doesn’t always feel courageous when you’re in the middle of it. Sometimes courage looks surprisingly ordinary. Sometimes it’s buying the ticket. Sometimes it’s closing the door behind you. And sometimes…it’s simply packing the suitcase anyway. If you’re standing at the edge of something you want but fear is giving you a hundred reasons not to do it, maybe this story will remind you that you don’t have to know exactly how everything will turn out before you take the first step. Every Monday, I’ll share another story about the places, people, and moments that shape who we become. Until then… I’ll meet you somewhere.✨

11. 

    31 Aug 2026

    Why I Left the U.S.: Choosing the Life I Wanted to Live

    What happens when the life you have is no longer the life you want? Leaving the U.S. wasn't one sudden decision. It was a question that kept getting louder. What if there was another way to live? I wasn't running away from a life I hated. I was moving toward something I wanted to experience a different pace, a different perspective, and the chance to discover who I might become somewhere else. In Story 4 of Stories From Somewhere, I'm sharing why I ultimately chose to leave the United States and build a life abroad. Not because I believed another country would magically solve everything. Not because starting over would be easy. But because eventually I realized that wondering “what if?” scared me more than actually going. This is a story about listening to the quiet voice that tells you something needs to change, giving yourself permission to want a different kind of life, and realizing that sometimes we have to leave what we know to discover what else might be possible. You don't have to hate the life you're leaving to know you're ready for something different. Every Monday, I'll share another story about the places, people, and moments that shape who we become. Until then... I'll meet you somewhere.✨

12. 

    24 Aug 2026

    The Hardest Goodbye: What I Left Behind When I Moved Abroad

    What do we leave behind when we choose a life somewhere else? I wanted to move abroad. I was excited about the life ahead of me, and I knew I wanted to go. But none of that made leaving easy. Because moving abroad isn't only about discovering somewhere new. It's also about saying goodbye to the people you love, the places you know, the routines that feel familiar, and the comfort of a life where you already know where you belong. In this story, I'm talking about the part of moving abroad we don't always talk about the grief that can exist right alongside the excitement. And what I've learned is that missing what you left behind doesn't mean you made the wrong decision. You can be ready for the next chapter and still grieve the one you're closing. This is a story about friendship, family, familiarity, letting go, and finding the courage to choose the life you want—even when choosing it means saying goodbye. Every Monday, I'll share another story about the places, people, and moments that shape who we become. Until then... I'll meet you somewhere.

13. 

    17 Aug 2026

    How Lisbon Quietly Became Home: A Story About Belonging

    When does somewhere stop feeling foreign and start feeling like home? For me, there wasn't one big moment when Lisbon suddenly became home. It happened quietly. In familiar streets. Favorite cafés. Ordinary routines. And somewhere along the way, I stopped counting how long I'd been here and simply started living. This is a story about moving abroad, finding belonging in an unexpected place, and realizing that maybe home isn't just where we're from. Maybe home is also the place where we begin to recognize ourselves. If you've ever found home somewhere you didn't expect to, this story is for you. Every Monday, I'll share another story about the places, people, and moments that shape who we become. Until then... I'll meet you somewhere.✨

14. 

    10 Aug 2026

    Moving Abroad Changed My Life: Here's What I'd Tell Myself

    What would you tell the version of yourself who was about to change their life forever? If I could move abroad again, here's what I'd tell myself before taking that first step. This is a story about moving abroad, building a life in Portugal, and discovering that finding home is often less about a place and more about who we become along the way. Every Monday I'll share another story about the places, people, and moments that shape who we become. Until then... I'll meet you somewhere.

15. 

    4 Aug 2026

    I'll meet you somewhere

    This podcast explores stories about finding home, wherever life takes you. Some places stay with us long after we've left them. Some conversations quietly change the direction of our lives. Some ordinary moments become the ones we remember forever. Welcome to Stories From Somewhere.This is a place for thoughtful stories about moving abroad, finding home, embracing change, and discovering beauty in everyday moments. Whether you're dreaming of a new adventure, missing a place you've loved, or simply looking for a quiet moment in your day, I hope you'll find something here that feels familiar. Every Monday, we'll explore another story from somewhere.Until then...I'll meet you somewhere.

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