Tea, Trials and Moving Miles-A Podcast
Tea, Trials and Moving miles-A Podcast Welcome to ”Tea, Trials, and Moving Miles” We’re Kirsty and Jemma—two Brits who traded drizzle and Jaffa Cakes for the land of endless sunshine and marshmallow-infested salads. 18 months ago, two families packed up their lives in the UK and landed in the USA with no idea what we were doing. Seriously, we could have used a podcast back then! Through a Facebook group, we found each other, started comparing stories, and realized navigating life here is like an extreme sport. From school systems and grocery stores to visas and trying to figure out why on Earth Americans eat biscuits with gravy—it’s been a ride.
Episodes
Season 2, Episode 10 - Interview with Susie
This week is all about moving for love. Susie met her husband on a US military base in England and followed him to the states, a country that she hadn’t even visited for a holiday (vacation for our US listeners). She now lives in NC with her beautiful young family.
Season 2, Episode 9 – "It’s Just a Little Matter (of Man Flu)"
Sick kids, suspicious sniffles, and a full-blown case of husband man flu — it’s been a week. ET might’ve phoned home, but we were too busy cleaning up tissues and chaos. It’s just a little matter really… and of course, we had a little chat (or a full-on moan) about it all.
Series 2, Episode 8 - Interview with Rebecca
Today we have a little chat to another Brit Abroad and how her and her young family ended up here. Evie did a great job keeping her 2 year old entertained with endless Bluey, while we discussed how Rebecca went with the flow and started a new life in NC. Thanks Rebecca who was great and also baked for us!
Series 2, Episode 7 - Just a little chatty one
Today we thought we had nothing to talk about but when we got started, we had plenty. Jemma’s teeth, 4th July and mad weather. Just a little catch up between friends.
Season 2, Episode 6
Haylie-Jo and the British Ladies Around Raleigh
Haylie-Jo formed the Facebook community the BLAR 10 years ago and this became an invaluable support for many expat women desperate to find support, advice, and mostly importantly, someone to share a proper brew with. Haylie-Jo was kind enough to share her story and we loved having a natter and a biscuit with her.
Series 2, Episode 5 - Fiona’s questions and wisdom teeth.
This week we tried to tackle some pet related questions sent in by Fiona who is about to make the move. Also, poor Jemma is about to have her wisdom teeth out. Let’s hope she can still record next week!
Series 2, episode 4 - Interview with our new Scottish friend Mel
Today the lovely Mel joined us for a chat over a cup of tea, and brought with her a gift of delicious Scottish delights. I have already gobbed up a few chocolate toffees but a photo of the rest can be found on Insta. Mel shared with us her tale of being stuck in California during Covid and finding love state side.
Series 2, episode 3 - Just a little natter
Join us for a quick catch up where we discuss all the things, some fun and some a bit boring, that we have been up to this week. We also tell you about our mission to collect stories.
Season 2, Episode 2 - Podcast on tour - Meet Steph
Today we interview another Brit living abroad, Steph. Steph moved from St Helen’s to Pinehurst NC and was kind enough to share her story, her experiences and even her chocolate digestive biscuits.
Season 2, episode 1
It’s been a few weeks but we are back with a new episode. Jemma has returned from England with a suitcase full of crisps, pants (not trousers) and cadburys chocolate. We also tell you about our Mother’s Day glamping weekend at Goose Creek State park.
Episode 14 - Jemma’s birthday bonanza
It’s Jemma’s birthday and we want to make the most of all the freebees. Free cookies, cheesecake, and cake and how to get them. We also had a go at axe throwing whilst drinking cocktails. A possibility lethal combination.
Episode 13 - Holding on to our essential Britishness
This week we discuss how we still feel connected to our Britishness and how we will always be British girls at heart. We also chat about our Spring Vacations. Tally hoo and see you next time!
Episode 12 - Going O T T on every holiday American’s seem to love celebrating a holiday season and when we say holiday, we don’t mean the summer holidays. We mean Valentine’s presents for every kid in the class, special T-shirts for St Patrick’s day and getting out the Fall Box. No episode next week as it’s Spring break. Join us in 2 weeks time.
Episode 11 - Chin wag and a chat about telly
Today is mostly a general, ramble on about nothing and everything chat. What we have been up to including having a go at Pickleball (the fastest growing sport in America) and looking looking forward to spring break. Then we reminisce about good old British telly!
Episode 10 - our beefcake journey with special guest, lovely Lisa
Today our wonderful friend Lisa joins us. She shares her story of how her and her family ended up in the States. She also tells us about her mission to get fit and we share our own on-going fitness attempts too.
Episode 9 - Packing 📦🚚🧳
An actual subject request! We were very excited by Janine’s message - what to pack and what to leave. We review our moves and what we wish we had packed with hindsight. Could we have squeezed more tea bags in our suitcases? Should we had got more Marmite from Tesco? Enjoy y’all!
Episode 8: Perfect days
What does a magical, perfect day look like in the UK and imagining how we would spend a day in the US, in all the places we have visited. We don’t let practical things like money, or full tummies get in the way of our dreams. Future trips and snake proofing a cabin are also up for discussion. All enjoyed with a cup of tea.
Episode 7 - Friends and the emotional journey
Saying goodbye to close friends and family is the hardest thing we ever did, and making news friends as middle age women is a whole new challenge. Today we discuss how we made new friends and how much you have to rely on them when you can feel isolated.
Episode 6 - All things Medical!
We are definitely not experts on this subject but share our experiences of the medical side of living here. Understanding our options and not being afraid to say no to drugs that may send you do-lally!
Episode 5 - School Spirit! In this episode we tell you all about our experiences of schools in North Carolina. Enrolling our kids, car pool, the school bus and everything else that totally through us. For us, every day is a school day.
We also have Evie our special guest who give us an insight to teenage life in highschool.
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