Personal Growth Episodes
April 26, 2022
What Can I Help You With?
Kristin wants to hear from you! Let her know what you're struggling with and what you want to hear more of in the podcast. Bonus: Respond by May 3, 2022 and register to win a free consultation with Kristin!
April 19, 2022
Why I Quit YouTube (and Overcoming Fear)
Kristin speaks on a variety of topics, including why she quit YouTube (and when she’ll be back), the situation in Ukraine, and how to overcome fear and burnout in life.
April 12, 2022
Is It Possible To Fully Integrate With a Foreign Culture?
Do you ever really fit in with the locals in a foreign country? Kristin explores the answer to this question through the fascinating story of a famous chef who moved to Japan (and what happened next). Note: This episode includes some profanity.
April 5, 2022
The Best Way To Learn a Foreign Language (Fast)
Want to learn a new language and fit in with foreign cultures? Kristin shares how she learned Spanish in one month and how you can become fluent in another language - fast. Plus, her tips on living with locals abroad and how to learn a language from home (if you can't travel yet).
March 22, 2022
My Reflections on Two Years Since the Coronavirus Lockdowns (Surreal)
It's been two years since Covid-19 changed the world as we know it. Kristin reflects on what she's learned during this challenging and crazy time. She also explains how it's changed her outlook and deepened her understanding of the world - despite not having left home.
Feb. 23, 2022
How To Become a Digital Nomad for Dummies
Digital Nomads for Dummies is NOW AVAILABLE for pre-order! Get a sneak preview of Kristin's first book, Digital Nomads for Dummies, and how to pre-order.
Jan. 18, 2022
What Kind of Expat or Nomad Are You?
What kind of expat or digital nomad are you? Find out what the four main types of expats or nomads are and the pros and cons of each. Plus, why you decide to be any of them (or none of them) at any time.
Jan. 11, 2022
Your Perfect Day-in-the-Life as an Expat Abroad
What does your ideal "day in the life" as an expat living abroad look like? Find out in this visualization exercise from Kristin's relocation coaching program, Ready to Relocate.
Jan. 4, 2022
Life is Short. Seize the Day. No Regrets.
Kristin reflects on the passing of one of her first YouTube subscribers and patrons. She analyzes the concept of "regret" in life and how to keep things from holding you back in 2022.
Dec. 15, 2021
How To Live Like a Local Anywhere in the World With Brent and Michael Are Going Places
How can you adapt to a foreign culture when you don’t even speak the language? Travel writers and authors, Brent Hartinger and Michael Jensen, share their best advice for living like a local abroad (even as “gringos”).
Nov. 30, 2021
Crushing Your Goals in 2022 and the Digital Nomad Week
Learn Kristin's Top Two keys to CRUSHING your goals in 2022. Plus, how to attend Digital Nomad Week Dec 6-8 for FREE! It's the largest celebration of digital nomad culture ever.
Nov. 23, 2021
Living in Costa Rica Since 1999 with the Founder of CRSurf.com
Thinking of moving to Costa Rica to live the pura vida lifestyle? Today’s guest, Greg Gordon, is an expert in expat living. He’s been living in Costa Rica since the 1990s as the founder of the country’s first online surf report, CRSurf.com.
Nov. 9, 2021
Eco-Friendly Travel: How To Travel the World Sustainably
Want to travel more sustainably? There are plenty of ways to reduce your carbon footprint while satisfying your wanderlust. When Luana and Tom Simonson first met on Tinder, she was a Cirque du Soleil costume designer and he was a South Florida surfer. Today, they are the founders of Lutom World, an…
Oct. 5, 2021
Living Abroad in Taiwan with Amazon Prime's "Expats International Ingrams"
Meet the Ingrams – a “typical” American family who documented their journey to become expats living abroad in London, Singapore, and Taiwan. Their new reality TV show, “The Expats International Ingrams,” has been streamed more than 2.3 million times on Amazon Prime, but it wasn’t always that way…
Sept. 21, 2021
Moving Abroad? Avoid These 10 Mistakes
You wouldn’t be to blame if you didn’t know *everything* there is to know about moving to another country. (After all, this isn’t a topic that’s taught in school.) Moving abroad is a complex logistical feat, but here are some common mistakes to avoid.
Aug. 24, 2021
How To Be Great and Live Your Best Life With Steph Smith io
How can you advance in your career and have freedom at the same time? What are some practical ways to design your ideal life? Kristin speaks with Steph Smith from the popular digital nomad and remote work blog, StephSmith.io, to share her tips on lifestyle design, productivity, long-term travel, no…
March 9, 2021
What I Dislike About Living Abroad (After 20 Years in 60 Countries)
In this podcast, I talk about what I hate (more like strongly dislike) about living abroad while sharing stories and examples of how moving to a foreign country has challenged me, caused me to miss out on important events back home, and has made me...
Jan. 26, 2021
How To Overcome Your Fear of Anything With BBC Travel’s Mike Corey
Learn how to overcome your deepest fears, find happiness, and achieve your dream career and lifestyle with Mike Corey, Host of The BBC Travel Show and YouTube’s Fearless and Far.
Jan. 19, 2021
How To Overcome Loneliness While Traveling
Loneliness is something I’m asked about frequently. It's intimidating to set off on an adventure without knowing how long you’re going to be traveling for or when you'll be "home." And, nearly one year into life under the pandemic, now is the perfect time to address this topic.
Nov. 17, 2020
On Life, Death, and Coping with Grief
Reflections on life, death, and how to cope with grief, guilt, or regret after the passing of a loved one. Lessons learned from my grandparents, advice from Steve Jobs on how to seize the day, a song to make you think, and quotes from my favorite...
Oct. 6, 2020
How to Live Your Best Life at Any Age with Entrepreneurial Ski Bum, Steve Rout
Steve Rout is a British journalist, ski bum, tour guide, online marketer, and world traveler. Steve’s long-term travel adventure began in 1982 when he put his successful journalism career on hold to travel the world. After years of traveling to different continents to ski, rock climb, and paraglide…
Aug. 25, 2020
How to Overcome Depression, Find Happiness, and Get Jobs You Aren’t Qualified For With John Gorman
John Gorman was "dead broke" until 32. But in the span of a few years, he went from being a homeless bar singer in Austin, Texas to making six figures per year as one of Medium's top writers.
May 12, 2020
One Year of Badass Digital Nomads - Lessons and Reflections on a Fulfilling Life and Why We Travel
I traveled by bike to a historical site near my current home base in Miami, FL to sit under the trees and reflect on a year of podcasting and a lifetime of travel while recording this one-year anniversary episode of Badass Digital Nomads.
April 28, 2020
How to Make 5-Figures per Month Writing on Medium with Ayo the Author
Ayodeji Awosika is one of the top professional bloggers in the world who consistently earns 5-figures in passive income per month through writing in the Medium Partner Program. He is the author of three self-help books, has more than 55,000 followers on Medium, and is also now a YouTuber. Find out …