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πŸŽ™οΈHow We (Americans) Belong (Living Abroad)

Published 21 days agoΒ β€’Β 1 min read


Hey Reader,

When was the last time you had a daydream about moving far, far away?

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Maybe that fantasy looked like owning a little beach house in Costa Rica, a gorgeous flat in Paris, or going off the grid and living in a remote part of the world.

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Of all the knee-jerk fears your mind may bring to the forefront when you entertain making that daydream a reality, I guarantee one of them is:

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But how will I fit in?

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And that, Reader, is the basis of today's podcast episode!

​Madeline is from the US, and has lived in many countries; her current landing spot? England!

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She's also the founder of Knomii, and joined me on ​​this week's podcast to discuss how we find a sense of belonging when living abroad.​

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In this episode, Madeline shares:

  • her personal experience as a fish out of water in a new country, in good times and bad
  • why belonging and fulfillment is a privilege AND a choice
  • why the word "expat" is OUT and the nuance in how it became part of our language

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One of my favorite quotes from Madeline in this episode: "perspective shifts do not require a passport" πŸ€―πŸ’―

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I learned so much from Madeline in this episode and I hope you do too!

-Kylie

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PS -- I would *love* to hear your honest feedback on the show! This is made for you, for the collective good. Sharing your thoughts can only help πŸ™‚

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