Blondes Living Boldly - A snapshot of life in Italy (Jade and Emily)

In this episode we've decided to share with you our own personal struggles with mental and physical health.  Whilst we are still on a journey with both, find out what ways we have found so far to help us improve!
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"Tis the privilege of friendship to talk nonsense, and to have her nonsense respected" (Charles Lamb)
We love this quote and it definitely rings true for the both of us and we hope for our listeners too! Join us in this episode as we talk through all of the wonderful and wacky things that friendships, in particular female friendships mean to us, and how their meaning can change as we grow up and move away.

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Here we are discussing the pressures we feel society puts on women in relation to marriage, babies and having a career. Don't get us wrong times have definitely changed but they are still not where they should be. Join us with the tipple of your choice and let us know if you agree.

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This week's  episode is all about seizing the day, or not, as the case may be! Join us as we put the world of procrastination to rights! 

What do you do when you procrastinate? How do you avoid getting sucked into social media or netflix? 

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Join us for this episode with our 1st ever guest, this is very exciting for Blondes!!! 

Meet Meg who like us is also living abroad, but you will have to tune in to find out where she moved to, why she moved from the UK and how she is finding it being away from family and friends. Also with a few cultural differences thrown in for good measure, because you know we love a good talk about these.

However this is only Part 1 so stay tuned for Part 2, coming soon!!

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Welcome back to the 2nd installment of our Interview with the lovely Meg! 

In this returning episode we touch further on some of the more important/significant culture differences that ourselves and Meg have found since moving abroad. But don't be fooled there are still many stories for you to hear and have a good giggle at, we certainly do.

Listen now; grab a coffee, tea or alcoholic beverage of your choice and join us, look forward to seeing you there.

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This is exactly what the episode is all about, because we are not experts but we are sharing all our personal hiking dos and don'ts that we feel you should learn from. Trust us we have made many a mistake when going out hiking so take it from us this chat will serve you well. At least you will hopefully make a few less mishaps that us in the future.

We are giving our own 'non expert' advice on what we think are the best and worst things to do/take on a hike whether it be in winter or summer. We cover all the bases! 

So grab a g&t, we have and tune in to hear what advice we have for you if you are wanting/thinking of heading out on a hiking adventure!

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Time to get REAL. For this one we decided to share more about our personal opinions on what helps keep a relationship healthy, what we expect in our own relationships and of course plenty of laughs!

So put your feet up, grab a glass of whatever takes your fancy (we have gone with rose) and join in the chat!

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We're back!!! 

After our mini hiatus we are bringing you a great new spring edition episode all about change, from the seasons to routines and even momentous occasions. How do you deal with change? Are you someone who easily adapts? 

Grab a coffee and listen now; find out what changes are happening in our lives now spring is officially upon us.  Exciting adventures ahead :-)

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So as we know fashion trends have a funny way of making a come back (even when sometimes they shouldn't), it's all a vicious cycle of our 'favourite' styles being recycled. Whether it be lace ruffles from the Victorian era, to the power shoulder of the 80's or even the denim from the 00's showing their faces again.

In this bonus episode we get very girlie and discuss this seasons spring/summer fashion trends and whether we will be partaking in any of them. Hint: we do a lot of reminiscing and may have decided to purchase a few of those iconic items. Hahaha!

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We are going back to basics in this episode and sharing all our reasons why we chose the name boldly, what it means to us, what it could mean to you and how it is constantly changing depending on the day and our moods! As always we are being our true honest and bold selves with you, but perhaps a little more brutally than ever before! Grab a drink and join us for a chat!

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Our wonderful friend and fellow former seasonaire graced us with his presence a few weeks ago to share his thoughts on what makes someone an adult, why you should (or shouldn't) do a season and the realities of rejoining the 'real world' afterwards.. along with perhaps too many laughs! So - grab your favourite tipple and join us for a giggle!

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I think we can safely say we are not alone when it comes to self sabotaging, but why do we do it? 

We got inspiration for this weeks episode from fellow podcaster Aisha Zaza and her podcast 'The Mindset Mile'. After listening to one of her episodes whilst out walking, Jade knew this was a great topic of discussion for us. We have found that both of us are constantly having to battle with our inner saboteurs.

Take a listen and find out more on why we feel we self sabotage and when in our lives we do it. We have been taking inspiration from the lovely Lilly Sabri to help with our exercise regimes (this is a big area for us where we would normally self sabotage) and touch wood, so far we haven't been defeated by our inner demons.

Are you like us? Or are there other ares of your life you let your inner saboteur take control? What are you doing to combat this?  We would love to hear from you. 

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We have been enjoying this topic SO much recently and so we thought it was high time we shared it with our wonderful listeners! In this weeks episode, where we talk all things arsehole (or asshole), what makes someone an arsehole, examples both from reddit and from our own experience of times where perhaps we haven't been our best selves.
This episode is all about the laughs and not taking ourselves too seriously, we hope you enjoy it as much as we did and don't forget to let us know if you agree or disagree, and feel free to share with us a time where you think you 100% were or weren't the A-hole!

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In this weeks episode we are revisiting a favourite topic of ours; Culture. And more importantly the differences we have found between the British and Italian cultures , with some other countries thrown in for good measure. All whilst trying to make lives for ourselves in this beautiful country. 

Living abroad no matter where you choose is never as easy as you might initially think, a few curve balls always get thrown in your direction when you least expect them, just to test how well you think you are doing.  We feel we have coped pretty well so far, but we are always finding fun new things that surprise us every day.

Tune in to find out how we are getting on, we are sharing with you some funny stories we know you will enjoy. Grab a drink and listen now! 

Also we would love to hear some of your culture shocks/funny anecdotes of living in a foreign country, so leave us a comment or message.

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This week's episode is all about work or anti work! We are answering the question of what we do for work, why we work, how much we work and what work means to us! Britney may have told us all to Work B*tch - but what are you working for? What would you do if you didn't have to work, and would you really be happy if all you had was free time? Is Anti Work just a bunch of lazy people who don't want to do anything? Could society survive if we all became Anti work?

SO many questions, it almost feels like hard work! But don't worry our usual jokes and laughter are still a feature in today's episode!

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Firstly do you like to get out and hike? Are you a solo hiker or group hiker? What's on you tick sheet for hiking?

We know everyone has different preferences when it comes to getting out and having a good old stomp around but should that entitle us to having opinions on it? It should be a case of each to their own, right? However we all like to share our thoughts on what we think other people should and shouldn't be doing and the hiking community is not excluded from this. 

Whether it be for what others are wearing, what equipment they have with them or even how far/high they are hiking. We cannot escape the judgement! In this episode we are discussing exactly this, are you one of someone who likes to be a bit judgy? Top up your beverage and take a listen, you can find our where we lie on the judgement spectrum. 

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Today we decided to talk more about our relationships with partners, family and friends and how things can so easily change when there is distance between you. As two Brits in Italy this is something that is a DAILY struggle so in this episode we wanted to share with you guys how and why we made the  decision to move here. PLUS going over the many, many, many mistakes we made on our path here in previous relationships as well as  the things we need to improve at when it comes to maintaining our long distance relationships with family and friends.  Don't be distant - grab a tipple and join us! 

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We've decided that once a month we are going to sit down and have some real girl chat with you all, apologies to any of the male listeners out there (you can still listen if you would like) but as 2 women we feel this is a necessary addition to our podcasting episodes. There are so many topics out there that should be talked about and brought to every ones attention, so we have taken it upon ourselves to do just that with you.

In this 1st episode we are asking; are you a princess or tomboy when it comes to dressing up or carrying out your day to day tasks? We then move on to discuss the idea of standing only clothes due to facing a minor discomfort when wearing the wrong thing and having to sit for long periods of time. You can find out exactly what we are referring to by listening now! We have chosen a G&T for this weeks episode, what will you choose?

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Today's episode is all about fitness, health, diet and the fitness industry.. Do you track your steps? How "active" are you? Are abs really made in the kitchen? Are you tracking calories?
Sometimes  we get SO caught up in whether or not we are doing what we "should" be, having a summer body or looking "thin" for an event.
But where does that pressure come from? and is what we want really achievable alongside maintaining a career, social life and all the rest of it?
Join us for a chat and and cheers and let us know what you think!

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Whether you are a seasoned hiker like ourselves, just starting out or it's on your to do list, then this episode will be right up your street! We also understand that not everyone is into hiking but we still feel you will enjoy and have a goof laugh at our stories either way.

This week we are discussing the many excuses made by us "Blondes" and most probably you guys too, on why we don't want tot get out and enjoy a good hike. Sometimes you're just not in the mood or your don't have anyone else to go with. But we all need to stop this and just get out there!

If you are new to the hiking scene and it's something you've always wanted to try but keep choosing the same reason not to,. stop listening to those voices inside your head and get out exploring. Why not listen to this episode while you do and we can be your moral support. 

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WE ARE BACK!! This is an episode we have wanted to do for a while SO.... What do you think of when you hear the word Expat? Does it make you want to roll your eyes,  or fill you with thoughts of the Costa del Sol???  
We are here to tell you that the reality, at least for us, is a lot less glamorous than you may think and involves a lot more than working on our tans by the pool! 
Being an expat (or someone who lives abroad - as we normally choose to say to avoid offending people) isn't just for the elite or wealthy or multilingual, and we aren't here to avoid tax (trust, we live in Italy!!) . Today we are talking through top misconceptions and stereotypes that go with being a British Expat!

 

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This weeks episode is all about getting older.. more specifically turning 30 and all the things that go along with joining a new decade! We hear so much about (mostly women) turning 30 and having freak-outs or worrying about where we should be at different points in your life.. but why is that?! In this episode we decided to have an HONEST talk about all the things that have changed or that the media tells us SHOULD change as we get older, the positives, the negatives and the difference between life in your 20's vs your 30's.. if there even is one! 
All things body, mind, sex, hangovers and social pressure, nothing is off the table!

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Calling all female hikers!!  (or non hikers, we don't mind) 
What do you think are the main differences to our male counterparts for when we are out and about on a hike? How many adventure pees do you take? Whats do you  include in your rucksack? (Men out there you are not getting off lightly we would love you to listen and share your opinions too)

As two girls who have found a love for hiking and just getting out there in nature we have however realised its not as easy for us to do just that. There's the preparation before hand; like what to wear? what to take just in case? and obviously the worry about what to do if you need the loo. Grab a drink, listen now and hear all about "hiking like a girl" and what that entails, including all the nitty gritty. Disclaimer: we may or may not discuss the topic of periods. Sorry not sorry!

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Milestones are prominent throughout all our lives, starting from the moment we are born. Whether it be the significant ages we reach, important levels within our careers or even what you should be doing/have done by a certain point in your life. 

Why do we have these supposed 'milestones'? Why do we all feel the pressure to conform to them? In this weeks episode, as Jade has officially joined the 30 club, we thought what better way to mark this occasion that to discuss with you what turning 30 means, or even 40 or 25. Where we thought we would be at this point in our lives vs where we actually are.  We've chosen a G&T to help with the flow of this discussion, by all means join us with one or if its too early then any beverage of your choice will do. We would love to hear your thoughts too, so why not subscribe to our email list and interact with us more. 

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For this episode we decided to do something a little different with some help from some fellow expats here in Piemonte Italy.  3 wonderful volunteers agreed to get involved and answer a few questions which we will be sharing on this episode as well as answering ourselves.  No matter where you live or what type of expat you are, living abroad comes with plenty of challenges, along with plenty of joy!
So today we are asking, what does being an expat mean? Will we ever feel fully integrated into our new chosen country? Is it worth the sacrifices you have to make?

It was great to hear a few other peoples (written) voices and how even though we are all female and have all chosen Italy as our home, our experiences here vary and we loved getting to explore that!

Out of the 3 lovely ladies we asked one is in fact working to help anyone wanting to visit or move to Italy, so if you're already living here or just thinking about it - make sure you check her website out! https://collineallemontagne.com/

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This weeks episode is all about 'Girl Power' and women empowerment.
This topic of discussion came to us after watching the England women's football team beat Germany in the final of the euros. We were in awe of these amazing female athletes and how inspirational their efforts were and will continue to be for generations to come. 

This got us thinking about all the other women who have inspired us throughout our lives. Including the most important; our mothers/grandmothers and  of course we couldn't miss out the biggest girl band of the 90s! We even had another Blonde join us for the occasion and made it a proper girly chat.

Why not join the conversation and let us know who the most inspirational figure is/was in your life. 

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As summer is kind of officially over and both Jade and I have finally been on our beach holidays we thought why not discuss the topic of the 'summer/beach' body.

Are you like us and have felt this pressure to make your body look a certain way just for a summer holiday? Why do we feel the need to all have the same type of body, when we all know everyone is different and that's the most beautiful thing.

However having a fit and healthy body is a different thing all together. For us it has mainly been a summer of hiking and doing home workouts.  (15) growwithjo - YouTube is a great fitness person to check out if you want something fun to do whilst getting in shape.  What kinds of things do you do to keep in shape?

Tune into this weeks episode and find out how we feel about the whole 'summer body' motion and if social media is making it easier for us to fall into the bottomless pit of self loathing. Grab a bevvy and listen now.

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Is anyone else sick of seeing posts and reels about hiking? No? Good cause we aren't either!!

That being said with hiking everywhere these days there are some things that we have to say about the real world of hiking, beyond what you see on your feed.  Plus we thought it might be fun to check out some opposing opinions to ours! So tune in to hear what hiking looks like behind the lens, and to  hear our thoughts about those who are anti hiking!

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This week we asked our lovely fellow expats and friends a few more questions to hear how they have managed creating  their families Italy and what the main benefits and difficulties can be. As always we are giving our humble childless opinions on what we have noticed from afar!

This topic was really interesting for us to talk about and something a little different! Whilst we are certainly not experts in the family field, we have heard that  the fear of starting over anew when you have responsibilities and a family to support can really stop you from taking the leap, so speaking to 3 ladies who have done just that was so inspiring!


Evelyn is also an amazing help for anyone looking to move to or travel to Italy - check out her website here ;https://collineallemontagne.com/

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It's girl chat time again, Yay!
So this weeks episode is a Italy vs the UK situ, with us delving into the differences we have noticed between Italian women and men vs their British counterparts. From how they act, look, dress and even flirt. Who knew there could be such contrast between the lads and ladies.

Why not join us with a glass of seccy and hear all about our encounters and experiences, be warned some stereotypes are used but all in good jest.  You can always give this episode a download and save for later when you can grab a proper drink and laugh along with us. 

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So the seasons have well and truly changed, we thought it was time to talk about whether its the weather for the great outdoors or the great indoors! Once the warm weather disappears do the hiking boots get put away along with the summer dresses and shorts or are you in it whatever the weather?? ALSO.. which is better, the photo of the adventure or the adventure itself?? Which stays in your memory, are photos as useful as we think?

SO many questions, so little time.. so grab a coffee and join us for the conversation!

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With winter fast approaching is "hibernation" on the agenda for you?

In this week's episode we are discussing if locking yourself inside in the warm with a good film or book is better than getting out in the brisk fresh air this autumn/winter? I think we can all agree staying cosy is very tempting, but it definitely comes with it's repercussions. For us getting outside come rain, shine or snow always makes us feel better and we can highly recommend doing the same. However, we know sometimes your body just needs a rest. So listen to what it needs but don't be too lazy!

Listen and find out the other ways we like to move our bodies and stay healthy both physically and mentally during the colder months, we know it's more of a chore the colder it gets. We both love a good dance around our apartments with ... (31) growwithjo - YouTube who if you are like us then go check out her YouTube channel, she will not disappoint. The James Smith Podcast (jamessmithacademy.com) is a good listen and also gives insight into how to get moving; especially gals check out his episode on how periods have a massive impact on how we train. We were in shock when we found out quite how much.

So go grab a bevvy and join us. It can even be a nice hot cup on cocoa if you like.haha

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Listen, we bloody love Halloween.. and Bonfire Night but as a Brit in Italy the traditions at this time of year just aren't the same! So we thought we'd be British about it and have a bit of a moan / compare the two!

What are your favourite things about this time of year? Or are you just counting the days until Ch*stmas (cant say it before at least November) So grab a goblet and lets get spooky!

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It's that time again... Girl chat at your service!

We love it when the time for a bit of girl chat rolls around as for us it's got to be one of the most natural things we do. I mean we have had a lot of practice.  

This week's episode is all about the opposite sex (guys yes that's you) and we thought what better way to kick off the start of a new month than by sharing with you our; teenage crushes, the "red flags" when it comes to the dating game and a question we are all dying to know the answer to ... You will need to listen to find out what that is! No clues here.

So go grab that tipple of choice and press the download button, the 'real talk' is about to start.

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Bonus Episode time and Happy 5th November!

In the spirit of bonfire night/spooky season we thought we would bring you some bonus material in the form of a quiz. Because why not, everyone loves a quiz!

SO, get your pen and paper ready to test your knowledge on all things Halloween and Bonfire night. We are answering the questions with you so let's find out just how much we actually know. Who will be the winner?!

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Staying active ain't no walk in the park.. so what is the "right" thing to do for you? Is it "better" to be a gym bunny or a home workout.. squirrel? We all have different bodies, as much as 'they' try to convince us we should all fit into one mold, we know it don't work like that!
So join us as we discuss what works best for us, our past failures and goals for the future when it comes to a workout routine.. and don't mind us if we enjoy a g&t whilst we do it, it is all about balance after all!

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In this week's episode we are talking about 'The Universe', spirituality and our inner saboteurs. 

I think it's safe to say the majority of us struggle with negative thinking. We are no exception to this and have shared with you before our struggles with these inner voices. We know how hard it can be to ignore them, so we have been looking into some alternative ways to combat these limiting thoughts/beliefs.

Thanks to some fellow podcasters, Francesca Amber in particular and her podcast: Law of Attraction Changed My Life on Apple Podcasts we have been learning about manifestation and how/if it really works.  Are you a believer? Something else we are trying out that we had never heard of before now is EFT tapping. Poppy Delbridge and her rapid tapping (Rapid Tapping — POPPY DELBRIDGE/RapidTapping | Tapping Into Your Best Life) have totally opened our eyes to a whole new way of unblocking those negative energy channels. We would highly recommend.
Now it wouldn't be a talk about the Universe if we didn't mention the moon, and more specifically how it affects us depending on what stage it is at in its cycle.  Calling all women; check out Stardust app for a 'lunar' experience when it comes to tracking your own cycle. 
 
If like us you are down to trying new things, check out this episode and hear our experiences so far, you too might just feel inspired to give these new practices a chance.

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An apple a day keeps the doctor away.. or at least we hope! But sometimes going to the doctors is unavoidable.. so lets talk healthcare!

Going to the Doctors is never a fun task, so you can imagine adding a language barrier doesn't make the process any easier and given a recent experience both of us had, we decided to dedicate  this episode to the difference between the famous NHS and the Italian healthcare system that we have discovered so far in our new lives in Italy! Be warned we are talk boobs, smear tests, and for some reason haircuts.. 

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It's that time of the (podcast) month; Girl chat time! So... Excuses: why do we make them? 
This week's episode is all about why we put off doing things, big or small and the excuses we tell ourselves in doing so. There are so many types of excuses, and reasons as to why we use them. Is it so you don't have to do something, or so you will? 

We are all used to making justifications or allowances for the things we do/don't do, whether it be on a daily basis or just a one off. But is there a knock-on effect when we do? Is it just a way of us absolving? 

Grab a drink, get cosy and take a listen. We will be answering all these questions and sharing our own reasons as to why we make "excuses".

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It's Christmas time, so what's on your plate?! We've been feeling merry and looking forward to all the wonderful treats that go along with this time of year.. but indulging has often come hand in hand with guilt in terms of our relationships with food, but this year things are changing! It's time to embrace all the good things without fear of eating all the goodness!

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The countdown is on, only 11 days till Christmas! Are you as excited as we are?

We thought for this week's episode we would continue with the Christmas spirit, including with our drink's choice. And let you in on a few of our childhood memories around the big day, from our 1st meetings with the man of the hour to what we used to get in our stockings. There is also time for some stories, both Christmassy and not. No hints or clues as to what the random story for today is about. Listen and find out, then let us know what you think. Laughs are guaranteed! 

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas, cheers!

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Your Christmas present from us... Possibly the most random episode we have ever done.. what can we say? We were feeling merry as F*ck! So enjoy the festive mix of a Christmas Quiz, Chats about our feelings on Christmas Cards and many a waffle!

Merry Christmas from us Blondes!!!

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Happy New Year! Hope you enjoyed the holidays if you were celebrating and has the much needed time off.

Welcome back to Blondes Living Boldly, this is the start of Season 3, Yay!!

For today's episode we decided to keep it short and sweet, easing you back into our nattering because we are nice like that. You might find you learn something new this week in the form of an Italian holiday we hadn't heard of until we moved here. Listen and find our more about 'Befana', the witch who visits on the night of the 6th Jan. Strange right and no we are not lying, she also apparently predates the big man in red. Hope you enjoy and raise a glass with us!

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A little look at the advice we have received since living abroad along with the advice we never took and advice we wish we had had when we first moved out here. Living abroad or away from 'home' comes with challenges but that doesn't mean it isn't worth it! So if you're living abroad, want to move abroad or just wanna hear about our many mistakes give this episode a listen! 

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After blue Monday we thought we would use this episode to get some things off our chests. Mainly having a little moan regarding stigmas surrounding January and fitness.

Why does Jan have to mean the start of a new fitness journey? or a new 'Diet'? 
We know its the beginning of a new year but we feel its better to start when you are ready not when someone deems it the 'best time' to start. Also what if joining a gym or new fitness app isn't for you, why should we feel the pressure to follow this trend?

Join us for our moan/rant if you too are also struggling with motivation at this moment. The dark mornings/afternoons are really not helping! 

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After a mini break we are back talking all things Friendship, what we value and what makes us wanna run for the hills (or mountains in our case). From never buying a round to wayy too much physical contact, it turns out we have a fair few friendship red flags! Are we too fussy?? We also had a little chat about making friends as an adult (It's less acceptable to ask someone to be your friend once you're over 10) and in particular making friends abroad!

So lets make friends and let us know what you think!

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February means Valentines is nearly upon us, eek!!!

Whether you celebrate this supposed "holiday" or not you won't be able escape the heart shaped balloons or soppy music being played where ever you go. We are lucky that the Italians even though they are known for their love and passion do not go big for this  overly commercialised show of LOVE!

We can openly admit we are not the biggest fans of this romantic day so if like us you prefer to treat the 14th like any other day then tune in to hear all about our Valentines day fails and why we detest the day so much.

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Sorry it's a day late! 
This week's episode is all about the reality of a "seasonaire" lifestyle, what to expect, what to avoid and many stories of our experiences back in the day when we were still classed as living the seasonaire life, (although SOME people still think we live that life!)

So grab a drink and join us!

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We have lived in many apartment since moving to the Italian Alps, some of which have been great and others not so but we've had fun times regardless.

When you've moved as many times as we have you soon learn what to look out for when renting a place or at least where you will compromise and where you won't. We have certainly learnt from the latter. It's now very much a case of knowing what we like and what we don't. Are you the same?

Follow along to hear the real estate disasters we have come across and the houses we one day dream of building/owning. What's on your wish list?

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Today we thought we would take a minute to appreciate our own Mothers.. and to discuss whether the Italian Mother In Law stereotype is actually accurate.. we haven't done much testing in the field but we sure do have our own opinions!

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What are your greatest fears and where the hell do they even come from? Today's episode is all about our funny fears, our big worries and our terrifying mental blocks that come with living life abroad.

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Are you a New Years Resolution kind of person? If so whats on the agenda for you? Also find out if we have made any.
In this episode we are discussing; why make resolutions? are they a good or bad idea? and the types of resolutions people generally make come 1st January. 

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Or so the saying goes, but what do you do when you have two places where you simultaneously feel at home and all alone? In this episode we are sharing our thoughts and experiences on the often ignored subject of homesickness within the expat community so if you're feeling lonely grab a beverage of your choice and join us!

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Welcome to Blondes Living Boldy; an introduction into who we are, where we are, how we met and whats to come. 

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In this episode we are delving into the differences between us Brits and the Italians, the small nuances of making a life in a tiny mountain town, along with our struggles with bureaucracy and social interactions. From silly to scary, we are sharing with you the honest and occasionally ugly truth of life abroad. You know what they say - nothing worth having ever does come easy!

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In a time when it feels like social media is our main form of connection with the world, are the voices we are hearing/seeing always so helpful and positive?

Join us today for a glass of fizz and a light hearted chat about what we feel are the 
pros/cons of sharing our lives on Instagram, how much is too much information? And how do you avoid comparing yourself to others? Was it simpler back in the days of MSN?

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