Armchair Expat (Shannon Acton)
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| 27 Mar 2025 | Armchair Expat Promo | 00:00:44 | |
What really happens when you leave everything familiar behind and start over in a new country? Armchair Expat is a podcast about moving abroad, living overseas, and building a life you love on your own terms. Hosted by Shannon Acton of @BargainHomesAbroad, each episode features real stories from people who have relocated internationally—whether for work, retirement, lifestyle, or love. Guests include everyday expats, digital nomads, and entrepreneurs who share honest insights, practical advice, and personal reflections on what it really takes to move abroad and thrive. But this show isn’t just about logistics—it’s about the inner journey, too. From identity shifts and culture shock to healing, intuition, and transformation, Armchair Expat explores how living abroad can change you in ways you never expected. If you’re dreaming of moving to another country or curious about expat life, this podcast will inspire, inform, and guide your journey—no passport required. | |||
| 08 Apr 2025 | How to Move Abroad At Any Age with Cepee Tabibian | 00:47:09 | |
In this episode, Cepee shares how a restless career path and a big leap abroad led her to create She Hit Refresh—a thriving community for women over 30 ready to reinvent their lives overseas. We dive into the highs and lows of her expat story, what it really takes to start over in a new country, and why community is the secret ingredient to a successful transition. Plus, Cepee shares inspiring refresh stories from women in her network and practical advice for anyone dreaming of a bold new chapter abroad. Key Takeaways
If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and leave a review. It helps us reach more future expats and keep these stories coming. Where to Find Cepee: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shehitrefresh Move Abroad Masterclass affiliate link: https://shehitrefresh.kartra.com/affiliates/411713 Refresher’s Lounge Waitlist: https://www.shehitrefreshacademy.com/loungewaitlist She Hit Refresh Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shehitrefresh She Hit Refresh Podcast: https://shehitrefresh.com/category/podcast/ She Hit Refresh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SheHitRefresh Resources/Links Home Exchange (affiliate): https://spn.so/digk6ev9 Trusted Housesitters affiliate link (Use our code BHA25 for 25% off membership): trustedhousesitters.pxf.io/POzVMY Host a Sister Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hostasister Sabbatical Homes: https://www.sabbaticalhomes.com About the Podcast Armchair Expat is hosted by Shannon Acton, founder and Chief Bargain Huntress of Bargain Homes Abroad
If you're interested in sponsoring or partnering with Armchair Expat, please reach out to Shannon at the following email: info@bargain-homes.com | |||
| 01 Apr 2025 | Wanna Move Abroad? Your Exit Strategy Starts Here with Jen Barnett | 00:34:36 | |
Welcome to the very first episode of Armchair Expat. In this kickoff conversation, host Shannon Acton chats with Jen Barnett about her journey from Alabama to Mérida, Mexico—and how she turned her relocation experience into a powerful resource for others through her platform, Expatsi. Jen opens up about the political motivations behind her move, the surprises and challenges of settling into a new country, and the reality of building a business abroad. From housing headaches to hugs at Costco, this episode is packed with both inspiration and practical insight for anyone considering life beyond U.S. borders. What You’ll Learn:
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Armchair Expat is hosted by Shannon Acton, Founder and Chief Bargain Hunter of Bargain Homes Abroad
If you're interested in sponsoring or partnering with Armchair Expat, please reach out to Shannon at the following email: info@bargain-homes.com Enjoy this episode? Please like, subscribe, and leave a review—it helps us reach more future expats and keep these stories coming your way. Until next time… remember: the adventure starts right from your armchair. | |||
| 15 Apr 2025 | Astrocartography 101: Finding the Best Place to Live, Love & Thrive with Helena Woods | 01:01:52 | |
What if your birth chart could tell you where in the world you're meant to thrive? In this episode of Armchair Expat, Shannon chats with world traveling professional relocation astrology specialist Helena Woods about the weird, sometimes woo-woo, and yet wildly accurate world of astrocartography— otherwise known as the “astrology of place”.
They dive into why where you are matters, and how planetary lines can influence everything from career clarity to finding “the one.”
Helena shares how trusting her gut (and the stars) led her to a life-changing move abroad—and how you can use your unique astro-map to make bold, aligned decisions.
From relocation timing tips to the surprising magic of remote activation, this convo covers what most people get wrong about astrology, what not to do on your Mars line, and how moving abroad can crack you wide open in all the right ways.
Whether you're craving a fresh start, seeking your soul city, or just tired of forcing it where you are—this episode will have you rethinking everything you thought you knew about moving.
Takeaways
Connect with Helena Website: https://helenawoods.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@helenawoods
Resource Links Free Astrocartography Cheat Sheet: https://helenawoods.com/cheatsheet GTFO Workshop: https://helenawoods.com/gtfo Other Courses: helenawoods.com/courses Book a Reading with Helena: https://helenawoods.com/readings Reader Directory: helenawoods.com/directory
Armchair Expat is hosted by Shannon Acton, founder and Chief Bargain Hunter of Bargain Homes Abroad
If you're interested in sponsoring or partnering with Armchair Expat, please reach out to Shannon at the following email: info@bargain-homes.com | |||