Moving abroad sounds glamorous, but behind the Instagram reels and dream-home photos, there’s a very real side that often goes untold.
In this episode, I’m joined by Stacy Ennis, bestselling author, book coach, and host of the Beyond Better podcast, who has lived in four countries outside the U.S.—the Dominican Republic, Vietnam, Thailand, and now Portugal.
Stacy gets brutally honest about international relocation: the visa headaches, unexpected cultural adjustments, health scares, and what it takes to build a thriving career and family life overseas. We also talk about how she built a location-independent business as a writer and book coach, the lessons learned from each move, and why it’s okay to change course when a country—or season of life—no longer fits.
If you’ve ever dreamed about moving abroad but wondered whether you’re cut out for it, this conversation will give you both the inspiration and the reality check you need.
In This Episode:
- Stacy’s journey from Idaho to Portugal (and everywhere in between)
- The hardest parts of moving abroad no one talks about
- How to avoid rookie mistakes when relocating
- Raising kids in a different culture and education system
- Building a career you can take anywhere
- Why “it’s normal” to make big life changes
Connect with Stacy:
Website: stacyennis.com Instagram: @stacyennis Beyond Better Podcast: https://stacyennis.com/category/podcast/
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