Personal Growth Episodes

Oct. 8, 2024

Walking the World: Tom Turcich on Adventure, Growth, and Overcoming Fear through Travel

Have you ever thought about walking around the world? Famed traveler Tom Turcich shares his experience of walking around the world for seven years, the transformative impact it had on his life, and how travel can change you, too.
Aug. 20, 2024

Escape the 9-to-5: How to Plan a Life-Changing Career Sabbatical

Need a break but aren't sure how or if you can afford it? Tune in to learn why you need a sabbatical, how to save up for one, and how it can change your life! Get all the tips, advice, and motivation you need from Katrina McGhee.
May 15, 2024

Be Your Authentic Self While Traveling the World with Erick Prince, The Minority Nomad

Erick Prince returns for another candid conversation about the global changes that have happened since we last chatted 4 years ago and how these changes have impacted his world view and perception of travel.
April 30, 2024

Living in Europe, Side Hustle Struggles, and Remote Work Real Talk - Live Call with Kristin

Listen to Kristin talk with her Patrons about living in Europe (Greece, Portugal, Albania), their side hustle struggles, and the reality of working remotely around the world.
Aug. 8, 2023

How To Move Overseas With Confidence - Bigger, Better World

The host of International Living's Bigger, Better World podcast interviews Kristin about living overseas, how she got started in a travel lifestyle, escaping burnout, and the highs and lows of living abroad and adapting to different cultures.
July 11, 2023

The Easy Way To Live a Better Life

Kristin shares a key she found to unlocking a better life - especially when it comes to your physical and mental health. She also dives deep on how your country's culture and current location or environment affect your beliefs and habits.
June 6, 2023

Peak Performance Tips from the Top Female Free Diver in the World - Interview by Matt Bowles of The Maverick Show

Kristin hands over hosting duties to Matt Bowles, host of The Maverick Show podcast, as he interviews the #1 all-around female free diver in the world, Jessea Lu. Get Jessea's tips on achieving peak mental and physical performance and travel.
March 29, 2023

Celebrating 200 Episodes of Badass Digital Nomads Podcast

Kristin celebrates the huge milestone of publishing 200 podcast episodes. She reflects on the journey so far, how it all started, and what's next for Badass Digital Nomads.
Feb. 14, 2023

Learning Languages Faster and Coping with Culture Shock in Colombia

An expat in Colombia joins Kristin to talk about the reality of learning languages abroad and coping with culture shock in Colombia and Germany.
Feb. 7, 2023

How To Earn Passive Income Through Turnkey Real Estate (Even If You Don't Live There)

Do you want to own income-producing rental properties but don't know which markets to invest in? In today's episode, find out how you can invest in turn-key, passive income-producing real estate properties throughout the US, even if you live in a different city, state, or country!
Guest: Matt Bowles
Jan. 24, 2023

Becoming a Self-Made Entrepreneur and Creative with Niklas Göke

Author and Top Medium Writer, Niklas Göke, based in Germany, joins Kristin to talk about the journey of becoming a self-made entrepreneur and making a living from your creativity.
Guest: Niklas Göke
Jan. 17, 2023

How To Find or Become a Virtual Assistant in 2023

Have you ever wondered how to get hired as a virtual assistant? Or, have you ever considered hiring a VA so you can save time and increase productivity? Tune in to learn from Ethan Bull, Co-Founder of ProAssisting, about how to find or become a virtual assistant or remote executive assistant.
Guest: Ethan Bull
Jan. 10, 2023

How to Improve Your Health & Wellness By Moving Abroad

Can moving abroad improve your health and wellness? Tune in as Kristin speaks with a registered nurse about how different lifestyles in different countries impact your health, wellness, and quality of life.
Dec. 28, 2022

2022 Year in Review

Kristin shares her biggest insights, lessons, and takeaways from 2022 and looks forward to 2023.
Dec. 13, 2022

Finding Love Abroad, Living in Mexico as an Expat Family, and Coping With Burnout With Amy Scott of Nomadtopia Radio

Amy Scott, a seasoned digital nomad and Host of Nomadtopia Radio, opens up about expat life and shares her advice on traveling the world as a digital nomad.
Guest: Amy Scott
Dec. 6, 2022

How To Find Community Abroad With the Co-Founder of WiFi Tribe

Kristin sits down with Julia Kallweit, Co-Founder of WiFi Tribe, a community of remote professionals, freelancers, and entrepreneurs from 62 nationalities who have embarked on an unconventional style of travel.
Nov. 1, 2022

Why I Left the US (Again) and Moved to Portugal

Kristin left the United States (again) and moved back to Europe. This podcast explains why - with reflections on how she arrived at this decision and tips on how you can get clarity around making tough choices in your life.
Oct. 25, 2022

How To Make More Money Online With the Host of the Money Magic Podcast

Struggling with money or wanting to level up your online income as a freelancer or entrepreneur? Listen in as Kristin chats with the host of the Money Magic podcast about how to make consistent money online, build wealth, pay off debt, and form better money habits.
Oct. 18, 2022

The Expat Lifestyle and Cost of Living in Oaxaca, Mexico

How much does it cost to live in Mexico? Are expats ruining Oaxaca and Puerto Escondido? Solo traveling expat and entrepreneur, Vangile Makwakwa, reports back from her digital nomad home base on the Pacific Coast of Mexico.
Oct. 4, 2022

Leaving Canada To Retire in Albania as a Solo Female Expat

After a divorce and moment of clarity, Canadian expat Karen Espig decided to make drastic changes in her life. She retired early and moved from Canada to Albania to lower her cost of living and pursue her love for art full-time. It wasn’t all smooth sailing, however, as she struggled with culture s…
Guest: Karen Espig
Sept. 20, 2022

From Blue Collar Worker to Becoming a Financially Free Digital Nomad

Kristin speaks with a self-made digital nomad who left his blue collar job in Canada to become a financially independent entrepreneur in Costa Rica. Learn how Andrew transitioned from working for the railroad and coast guard to becoming a nomadic/expat online business owner.
Aug. 30, 2022

How To Make Thousands of Dollars per Month Writing on Medium

Medium's top earning writer, Ayodeji Awosika, has made nearly half a million dollars writing on Medium. In this podcast, he shares why you should consider writing on Medium (even if you're not a writer) and how much you can make.
July 12, 2022

Sailing the World as a Financial Trader and Family Man With Author Patrick Schulte

Hear how a financial trader from the US Midwest and his wife taught themselves to sail and RV the world with their kids. Kristin and guest, Patrick, banter about travel insurance, the cost and quality of medical care in Mexico, having kids abroad,...
July 5, 2022

How To Change Careers and Find Community Anywhere in the World With Patrick Farrell

If you've ever wanted to pivot in your career or work for yourself but were unsure about making a change in your life, this episode is for you. Kristin talks with her friend and fellow digital nomad, Patrick Farrell, about how he reinvented himself...