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.<br>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.<br>Find more about Amanda and her programs here: https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com.
This Expat Life
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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.<br>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.<br>Find more about Amanda and her programs here: https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com.
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June 15, 2026
110: From the Expat Waiting Room to a new country: Soraya’s intentional move
<p>Before we dive in, did you know I’m running a FREE masterclass on June 22nd and 24th? If you’re ready to get out of decision purgatory, you don’t want to miss this one! <a href="https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com/decision-purgatory" target="_blank">Sign up here.</a></p><p>Soraya - a Belgian coach living in Spain - rated her life abroad as a 7 out of 10, but still felt stuck. So stuck that she felt like living in a waiting room. She knew Spain wasn’t here long-term place - but where was her place?</p><p>Months passed and she wasn’t investing in her home, relationships and more. Till she realized no one was coming to change it for her, and decided to get into action.</p><p>Fast forward to today, and she’s moving to a whole new country - one that was never the easy choice. </p><p><br></p><p>Listen to this episode to hear how Soraya made this happen!</p><p><br></p><p>Links & Resources:</p><p>📸 Connect on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amandamaxime/" target="_blank">@amandamaxime</a></p><p>🧳 Sign up for the priority list of <a href="https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com/priority-co-pilot" target="_blank">The Co-Pilot</a></p><p>📰 Subscribe to my <a href="https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com/email-opt-in" target="_blank">weekly Air Mail</a></p>
June 12, 2026
109: Who’s driving your life? The autopilot of your crossroads
<p>Before we dive in: did you know I’m running a FREE masterclass on June 22nd and 24th? If you’re ready to get out of decision purgatory, you don’t want to miss this one! <a href="https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com/decision-purgatory" target="_blank">Sign up here</a>.</p><p>Have you ever felt stuck at a crossroads, unable to make a decision no matter how much you think about it?</p><p>In this episode of This Expat Life, I explore something I see over and over again with expats and globally mobile professionals: the hidden autopilots that quietly influence our decisions.</p><p>What if the reason you're struggling to move forward isn't because you need more information - but because an unconscious pattern is running the show?</p><p>I share the five most common autopilots that keep people stuck, from overthinking and fear to busyness and guilt. You'll learn how these patterns show up in everyday life, why they can be so difficult to spot, and how to start making decisions from a place of clarity rather than autopilot.</p><p>If you're navigating a big life decision, feeling stuck between options, or wondering why you keep postponing the next chapter, this episode is for you.</p><p>Let me know which autopilot you recognized most in yourself!</p><p>Links & Resources:</p><p>📸 Connect on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amandamaxime/" target="_blank">@amandamaxime</a></p><p>🧳 Sign up for the priority list of <a href="https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com/priority-co-pilot" target="_blank">The Co-Pilot</a></p><p>📰 Subscribe to my <a href="https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com/email-opt-in" target="_blank">weekly Air Mail</a></p>
June 8, 2026
#108: Unmasking the driven expat: Martina Gastaldello’s road to alignment
<p>Before we dive in, did you know that I'm hosting a FREE masterclass very soon? This one is for you if you have been stuck at crossroads for a while and keep going back and forth on what you want next for your global life. Stay or go? <a href="https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com/decision-purgatory" target="_blank">Sign up here!</a></p><p>A few years ago, Martina and I met when she joined one of my coaching programs. At the time, she was deep in a burnout. After years of working in the humanitarian sector across the Middle East, South America, Eastern Europe, and Africa, her body had finally forced her to stop.</p><p>What struck me most about Martina wasn't just her impressive international career, but her willingness to honestly look at the patterns that had brought her to that point, like perfectionism and the belief that her worth was tied to how much she achieved.</p><p>In this episode of This Expat Life, Martina shares what burnout looked like from the inside, what recovery really required of her, and how her life has changed since.</p><p>We talk about working in high-pressure international environments, the warning signs she ignored for too long, and the mindset shifts that helped her rebuild her relationship with herself, her work, and her definition of success - especially now that she’s preparing for motherhood.</p><p>If you've ever struggled with burnout, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or the feeling that slowing down somehow means falling behind, I think you'll find a lot in this conversation.</p><p>Want to connect with Martina and hear her story? Tune in to the episode and let me know what resonates most with you.</p><p>Links & Resources:</p><p>📸 Connect on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amandamaxime/" target="_blank">@amandamaxime</a></p><p>💌 Share your reflections: <a href="info@amandamaximecoaching.com" target="_blank">info@amandamaximecoaching.com</a></p><p>🌐 Explore more: <a href="amandamaximecoaching.com" target="_blank">amandamaximecoaching.com</a></p><p>📰 Subscribe to my <a href="https://www.amandamaximecoaching.com/email-opt-in" target="_blank">weekly Air Mail</a></p><p><br></p>
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