Poco a Poco with Dave and Jennifer

When Dave and Jen first packed up their three kids and moved to Spain, they thought they knew what lessons were coming. But after four months abroad, they're here to share the surprising truths they never saw coming.

Their biggest revelation? Sometimes less really is more - from shorter workouts and baby beers, to tiny fridges that force fresher food choices. Through their daughter Quinn's academic transformation, they discovered ...

Fifteen weeks into their Spanish adventure, Dave and Jen reflect deeply on how living abroad has unexpectedly transformed their marriage. What started as a family adventure has become a profound journey of rediscovering their friendship within their decade-long partnership. Through candid conversation, they explore how sharing this experience - from stomach bugs to daily adventures - has brought them closer than traditional relatio...

In this episode, Dave and Jen kick off by admitting they really didn't want to record - but as often happens, their hesitation gives way to one of their most meaningful conversations.

What unfolds is a deep dive into the challenge of creating personal space while building a new life in Spain. Jen opens up about her struggle to find alone time since moving abroad, realizing her tendency to be the family "high watch" (always alert, a...

After experiencing an unexpected disappearance from their children's football manager in Spain, Dave and Jen explore the art of "clearings" - intentional conversations designed to reset and strengthen relationships.

They share their framework for preparing and conducting these crucial conversations, from identifying pain points to distinguishing between character and behavior. The episode offers practical insights on how to initia...

In episode 7, Dave and Jen share their experience of reaching a significant milestone - submitting their Spanish visa applications just 48 hours before their tourist visas expire. This achievement creates space for the family to regroup and realign after a chaotic period.

Through their son Kalem's screen time challenges, they explore different approaches to family communication and demonstrate how understanding someone's unique wa...

Dave and Jen hit the halfway point of their first season and reflect on where they expected to be versus where they actually are in their Spanish journey. What started as a hopeful transition period has instead become a series of unexpected challenges - from stolen bikes and broken computers to visa complications and natural disasters disrupting their kids' activities.

But through their Spanish language lessons, they discover a pow...

In episode 5, Dave and Jen share a week of significant contrast in their Spanish adventure, from hosting their first extended family visit to experiencing the devastating impact of natural disaster in their new community.

When Quinn and Kalem's father Aaron arrives to stay with the family, what begins as a potentially awkward situation evolves into a meaningful turning point in their blended family dynamic. Their experience highli...

Episode 4 of "Poco a Poco" opens with an accidental hostage situation - Dave locking Jen and their toddler on a hotel balcony for two hours while he works, blissfully unaware in his noise-canceling headphones. Instead of letting this turn into a relationship crisis, they use it to demonstrate their growth in handling mistakes and communication.

The episode dives into the reality of their Spanish adventure, particularly how Jen's le...

Dave and Jen dive into the complexities of building a new life in Valencia as they approach their first major milestones - Jen's birthday and their first visitor from home. They open up about the countless challenges of establishing basic life systems in a new country, from multiple attempts at opening a bank account to navigating visa complications with seemingly endless document requirements.

Through these daily frustrations, the...

In this candid episode of "Poco a Poco," Dave and Jen dive into the unexpected ways their move to Valencia is transforming their family life. Seven weeks into their Spanish adventure, they unpack the concept of "forced optimization" and how changing where you play can profoundly impact how you live.

The couple explores how environmental constraints have led to surprising health benefits. From walking 14 kilometers a day to adapting...

In this inaugural episode of "Poco a Poco," Dave and Jen Inglis invite you into their daring adventure of relocating their family of five from Canada to Valencia, Spain. With raw honesty and infectious enthusiasm, they unpack the whirlwind of their first three weeks in a new country, culture, and way of life.

Discover how this couple navigated the delicate balance of excitement and trepidation as they uprooted their teenagers and t...