House of Peregrine

We are closing out this season with a look at the themes that have shaped the last six months of the House of Peregrine podcast. From the emotional landscapes of parenting and relationships to the practicalities of finance and the deeper quest for meaning, we have weaved together the conversations that are building the #1 podcast and network for those living abroad.

We take a look behind the scenes at what’s been coming to life this...

In honor of Keti Koti, the Dutch remembrance of the abolition of slavery, this week’s House of Peregrine Podcast features a powerful conversation with Rashi Favier, content creator, activist, and stand-up comedian.

Rashi moved from India to the Netherlands just before the pandemic. In her words, she “became a person of color overnight.” What follows is a raw and revealing reflection on race, privilege, and identity, from navigating ...

Mickelle shares a pivotal moment from her TEDx talk, Can Blockchain Be Used to Decode the Future of Economics? A story that begins in a bank while getting a mortgage and unfolds into a raw realization about the value we create in relationships.

She invites listeners to reflect on the often-invisible labor that the entire world economy runs on most especially in international moves, and why it's essential to have value conversat...

In this episode of the House of Peregrine podcast, Mickelle is joined by Doris Dario, relocation coach, speaker, and founder of dorisdario.com. With personal experience living across 5 continents, 9 relocations, and raising her trilingual children across 90 countries, Doris brings an elegant blend of insight, structure, and warmth to what can otherwise feel like a chaotic transition: moving abroad.

Doris shares how relocation coachi...

Nina Aziz Justin is a Malaysian-born, Amsterdam-based strategist and founder of The Resilience Mentor. A TEDx speaker and host of Business Bites with Nina Justin, Nina shares the personal and professional journey that led her from startup life in London and Germany to her current work helping entrepreneurs build sustainable, profitable businesses without burning out or selling out.

This episode explores the tension many purpose-driv...

In this episode of the House of Peregrine Podcast, Mickelle welcomes burnout and somatic empowerment coach Alicia Ingruber for a deep, honest conversation about what it really means to rebuild after a burnout. Alicia shares her personal journey of collapsing after years of high achievement and international moves, and how her slow, body-led recovery became the foundation for the work she now offers to sensitive, driven women.

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In this episode of the House of Peregrine podcast, Mickelle sits down with Eva Noelle Fassbender, founder of The Sardinian, to explore the romantic and courageous journey that led Eva to Sardinia and to a life she never planned but always felt called to. What began as a quest to uncover her family roots through a decades-old postcard became a sweeping story of reconnection, unexpected love, and finding freedom in the rhythms of isl...

Mickelle welcomes back Alex Ingrim, founder of Liberty Atlantic, for a powerful and grounded conversation on the emotional and financial complexities of building a life abroad. Together, they explore how cross-border living is more than tax codes - it’s a full-spectrum transformation of values, identity, and wealth planning.

Alex shares insight from years of guiding Americans moving to Europe, noting a growing trend of intentional m...

In this episode of the House of Peregrine podcast, Mickelle welcomes Dr. Rachel Cason, a therapist, writer, and fellow Third Culture Kid (TCK), whose work through Explore Life Story helps globally mobile individuals make sense of their richly layered identities. Together, they dive into what it means to grow up between cultures, how movement shapes attachment, and why telling our life story - honestly and fully - can be the most he...

In this highly anticipated episode of House of Peregrine, Mickelle is joined by the brilliant Magali van Maanen, a seasoned international divorce lawyer and mediator from De Boorder Advocaten in Amsterdam. With nearly 20 years of experience in international family law, Magali brings clarity and wisdom to one of life’s most complex transitions - divorce abroad.

Together, they explore the emotional and legal intricacies of separation ...

Mickelle is joined by Brooklyn Brownstone, founder and CEO of The Labour Dept, a pioneering community designed to support parents and parents-to-be through the profound transition into parenthood. Brooklyn shares her journey from global marketing professional to motherhood in Amsterdam, and how her personal challenges inspired her to build a new model for supporting families  -  one rooted in education, empowerment, and deep commun...

Astrid Niels is a certified relationship coach and founder of Happy Thinking. She explores the intricate dynamics of love, partnership, and personal growth. From her deeply moving childhood in Belgium to becoming an internationally trained coach, Astrid shares how her early life experiences sparked a life-long quest to understand what it truly means to love and be loved. Together, they unpack how cultural context, subconscious prog...

In this episode of House of Peregrine, Mickelle welcomes Jen Barnett, co-founder of Expatsi, a company helping Americans move abroad with clarity, confidence, and heart. Jen shares her journey from Alabama to Mérida, Mexico - a move sparked by values, political shifts, and the need for a gentler, more aligned life. What began as a quiet cabin retreat with her husband evolved into Expatsi: a thriving platform guiding thousands towar...

In this episode, Mickelle welcomes Melissa and Chris Bruntlett - urban storytellers, authors, and advocates for human-centered cities. Together, they unpack how a bold decision to ditch their car in Vancouver sparked a global journey toward urban vitality. As parents, they saw firsthand how city design affects daily life and mobility, especially for women, children, and caregivers - and their experience blossomed into a mission: to...

Yann Ghisalberti is a French expat and ADHD coach who works with teens and adults in both English and French. Founder of Coach 4 ADHD, Yann shares his deeply personal journey from IT specialist to ADHD coach, shaped by the challenges of expat life, late-in-life neurodivergent diagnoses, and a drive to help others thrive beyond survival mode.

We talk about the effect of living in survival mode for decades and how discovering one’s ne...

Adis Sofie Fremont is the founder of Beyond Boundaries Consulting and a leader in bringing the globally renowned Designing Your Life (DYL) methodology to the Netherlands. With a background in corporate sales, marketing, and innovation, Adis now helps internationals navigate life’s transitions with clarity and intention. She shares her personal evolution—from a fast-paced corporate career to embracing parenthood and ultimately redef...

Sam Frearson Tubito is the global nomad and memoirist behind Beneath a Borrowed Sky. With a life spanning continents—from the West Indies to Africa, Asia, Europe, and beyond—Sam shares how a childhood of constant movement shaped her sense of identity, belonging, and ultimately, the way she raised her own four children across the world. Together, she and Mickelle explore the beauty and complexity of creating a deep sense of home—one...

American Warren Gregory, best known as the Flower Bike Man, creates vibrant, floral-adorned bicycles that have become an iconic part of Amsterdam’s streets. Warren shares his deeply personal journey—from overcoming a debilitating injury to rediscovering movement and purpose through cycling. His story takes a poignant turn as he recounts moving to the Netherlands with his wife, Michelle, whose epilepsy and memory loss made Amsterdam...

Arielle Tucker is a European-based cross-border financial planner and founder of Connected Financial Planning. Arielle has her own story.  She moved from the U.S. to Switzerland and Germany, revealing how a love for numbers and a knack for tax strategy led her to help Americans navigate the complexities of international finances. Together, they break down the unique tax challenges U.S. citizens face when living overseas—and why str...