Expatriotical (Chandra Alley)
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| 23 Jan 2024 | Expatriotical Trailer | 00:01:22 | |
Discover what Expatriotical is all about and how it can help you in your life as an expat and a traveler! Listen in and when you like what you hear, please subscribe on your preferred podcast app. Like what you hear? Text and tell me! "Live and Travel in the Know" with Expatriotical! | |||
| 21 Feb 2024 | Episode 1: Who I am & How I Started My Crazy Expat Life | 00:19:31 | |
In this inaugural episode of Expatriotical, host Chandra Alley, shares who she is and how she came to live her crazy beautiful expat life. Get to know Chandra, her trial by fire initiation into being an expat, and what her first take on the new country she had moved to was. (Spoiler Alert: there was initial disappointment with the dream destination.)
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| 28 Feb 2024 | Episode 2: Redefining "Trailing Spouse" | 00:20:20 | |
In this episode, Chandra shares her introduction to the horrid term, "trailing spouse" (which is given to the non-employee expat). She also attempts to flesh out redefining or renaming the term. There is also the first (of hopefully many to come) comical travel stories and Chandra shares a "delicious" quote and some inspiration from the life of a famous American expat.
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| 06 Mar 2024 | Episode 3: Traveling Tastefully for Less | 00:17:14 | |
This episode is fun! Tune in as Chandra shares some great travel tips on how to travel comfortably for less, along with cultural things to keep in mind as you transition into life in your new country. (Spoiler alert! New and different holidays may "force" you to travel more. Bummer! Just Kidding!) Plus hear a heart-warming quote from one of America's past leading funny man.
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| 13 Mar 2024 | Episode 4: Hospitalizations- Child Edition | 00:24:39 | |
Life as an expat doesn't always run smoothly, but what happens when it drives off a cliff (with your children in the backseat)? In this episode, Chandra shares her experience of having each of her four children hospitalized, at different times, for different reasons... and gives her take-aways on how to navigate it, all while living abroad.
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| 20 Mar 2024 | Episode 5: Language is Key with Sissi Arellano | 00:34:52 | |
Understanding the language in the country you are living in is vital! Listen in as host, Chandra Alley, interviews Sissi Arellano, a friend, fellow expat, and true veteran of language learning as she shares her experience in learning languages abroad. Plus, stay tuned as Chandra expounds on this episode's "Chan Selects" and how they've helped her to grow in her language learning journey.
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| 27 Mar 2024 | Episode 6: Lending a Helping Hand | 00:17:58 | |
Being an expat can be hard! You're away from family and friends and everything you know. So it can be amazing when someone reaches out a helping hand. Listen in as Chandra shares stories of a few wonderful people that have helped her family during their expat journey. And keep listening to discover ways that YOU too can be a beacon of light during the dark night of another's expatriate storm. Plus, if you're looking to de-stress in Paris, whether as an expat, native, or tourist; stayed tuned for this episode's "Chan Select"!
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| 03 Apr 2024 | Episode 7: Two Weddings and Two Funerals | 00:16:41 | |
Whether you're close to home, wherever that is, or have moved across the world. Life still happens, but how do you deal with it when you are far away. This week Chandra tells the story of (unexpected) deaths in her family as well the celebration of lives coming together, all starting before she had lived in Italy for even six months. She also shares a strategic way in this episode's "Chan Select" for being able to be financially prepared for those events. Listen in!
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| 10 Apr 2024 | Episode 8: Man of the House with Chris Buja | 00:39:04 | |
Today Chandra jumps into a conversation with former U.S. Navy soldier and 8 time marathon runner, Chris Buja, as he shares his experience as the Man(ager) of the House while living as an expat in Paris. Listen in as he shares his story, lessons learned, and a wise takeaway he has, looking back on his time living abroad. He has lots to say and you might just be surprised along the way. Tune in!
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| 17 Apr 2024 | Episode 9: Lost in Translation | 00:18:42 | |
Sometimes you just don't have the right words, but in a second language that can be a catastrophe! Listen in (and laugh) as Chandra shares her greatest lingual follies as well as her favorite "Chan Select" so far! It is definitely not to be missed!
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| 24 Apr 2024 | Episode 10: Hospitalizations- Chandra Edition | 00:24:32 | |
EMERGENCY!!! In this episode, Chandra shares the intimate details of her first visit to an emergency room (ever) in the middle of the Italian Covid lockdown of 2020 and reveals her thoughts and everything that took place after she suffered a stroke, only 4 weeks following that emergency room visit.
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| 01 May 2024 | Episode 11: Chandra Answers Your Burning Questions | 00:19:35 | |
This is the first ever episode where Chandra answers your questions! Everything from "What do you miss in the USA?" to "Have your political views changed?", Chandra answers each question that was submitted in this ground breaking, okay maybe that's pushing it, episode of "Burning Questions"!
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| 08 May 2024 | Episode 12: Take it at Your Own Pace with Michelle Packer | 00:40:22 | |
Adjusting to your new country can be challenging. And what if you don't have any automatic "ins", like work or school or children, to try to connect? Today's guest, owner of Woolneedlethread and Chandra's dear friend, Michelle Packer, shares some practical tips on how to make connections, but also take it at your own pace.
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| 15 May 2024 | Episode 13: What's Saving My Expat Life Right Now | 00:19:01 | |
Sometimes it's the little things in life... and that's what this episode focuses on. Chandra shares 11 things (plus a bonus) that are helping her to navigate life more easily right now. Some are more expat-centric and some are accessible to absolutely everyone!
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| 22 May 2024 | Episode 14: What Saved My Expat Life in Italy | 00:23:08 | |
In the spirit of last week's episode, Chandra shares what saved her life (for 4 years) during her first expat adventure in Italy. Some of these cherished "life savers" have carried over to today, could be super helpful for you also, and may continue to be "life savers" well into the future!
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| 29 May 2024 | Episode 15: Bucket List Travel As An Expat | 00:21:29 | |
Do you have a destination in the world that you have been dreaming of going to? Longing to see? In this episode, Chandra shares her tips for traveling tastefully (for less). From airlines, to accommodations tune in and learn how to make a trip to your bucket list destination possible!
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| 05 Jun 2024 | Episode 16- Pregnancy and Child Birth Abroad with Abby Helms | 00:37:15 | |
Big life events don't just stop when you move abroad! So what happens when one of those big events hits you with a double whammy?? In today's episode, Chandra interviews Abby Helms, who shares her story of discovering that she was going to be delivering, not just one, but TWO babies (that's right- twins) while living abroad! In this episode there is laughter, wisdom, and all of the good things in between.
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| 03 Jul 2024 | Episode 20: Learning to Pivot with Mallory Steinbach | 00:40:16 | |
Expat life can keep you on your toes and many times you have to pivot. In this episode, Chandra interviews her fellow expat, friend, and pivoting expert, Mallory Steinbach. Mallory shares her experience and lessons she's learned as she's journeyed from country to country, sometimes on a bit of a short notice.
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| 10 Jul 2024 | Episode 21: Starting a Business Abroad with Katie Donnelly | 00:33:02 | |
Being an entrepreneur can be challenging, but doing it as an expat is a whole other story. In today's episode Chandra sits down with successful photographer and business owner, Katie Donnelly, as she shares how she started her business and grew it from the ground up. Katie shares her successes and her struggles and just a ton of insights on what to do when your dream is to strike out on your own! Spoiler Alert: you may have already guessed who this week's "Chan Select" is! Listen in!
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| 17 Jul 2024 | Episode 22: Fighting Cancer While Living Abroad with Katie Donnelly | 00:40:12 | |
Life doesn't stop when you move abroad. For good or for bad, the world keeps spinning... people get married, babies are born, but people get sick too. In this episode, Katie Donnelly is back to share with Chandra, the harrowing story of her fight against cancer. She is open, she is candid, she is inspiring!
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| 12 Jun 2024 | Episode 17: Explore! Diving into Your Surroundings | 00:16:46 | |
Curiosity may have killed the cat, but as an expat it can be your friend! Join Chandra, as she walks you through the idea of exploring your city in a variety of new ways. She shares personal experiences and gives ideas for people in many geographical areas, on how you can get to know your new "town".
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| 19 Jun 2024 | Episode 18: Self-Care As An Expat | 00:21:02 | |
Everyone should practice self-care, but expats should even more. With the stresses of just every day living when you're abroad, you need to take time to rest, replenish, and renew. In this episode, Chandra shares some of her personal practices for self-care to help you discover things that might work in your own life.
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| 26 Jun 2024 | Episode 19: What Kids Think About Living Abroad with My Kids | 00:25:39 | |
Moving abroad has its ups and downs, but ever wonder what that is like as a kid? Join Chandra for the first of her Summer Sit Down interviews where she talks to her own children to find out their likes and dislikes about living as a "kid expat". You will walk away with some fun and surprising takeaways.
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| 24 Jul 2024 | Episode 23: Moving Abroad and Travel As a Solo Girl with Nikki | 00:40:14 | |
Do you desire to move abroad, but don't want to go alone? Or are you blooming where you're planted, but dream of traveling and no one else's schedule aligns with yours? Then this is the episode for you! Listen in as Chandra interviews her good friend Nikki and they unpack how to navigate both of these things successfully (and safely)!
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| 31 Jul 2024 | Episode 24: Moving Abroad and Travel As a Solo Girl with Nikki- Part 2 | 00:39:06 | |
Today, Chandra continues an interview with her friend Nikki, where they take a deeper dive in "solo girl travel" and Nikki shares some unbelievable stories! There's laughter and wisdom, and just a bunch of great stuff in here. So grab yourself a glass of cold lemonade, iced tea, or rosé and listen in, to the final episode of the Summer Sit Down interview series!
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| 07 Aug 2024 | Episode 25: Home Leave Trips | 00:18:30 | |
Homeward Bound! It's summer (in the northern hemisphere) and during this season many expats take their annual Home Leave Trip. In this episode, take an intimate look into Chandra's Home Leave Trips, past and present. How they have changed, how they've stayed the same, and some important "take-aways" for your next "Home Leave" trip!
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| 14 Aug 2024 | Episode 26: When the Olympics Come to Your City | 00:22:08 | |
The EXCITEMENT! The ENERGY! The Olympics! In this episode Chandra shares what it was like to go to two different Paris 2024 Olympic events, along with insider tips of what to do and what not to before and after the games. Plus, Chandra shares about the surprise celebrity sighting she experienced during the games!
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| 21 Aug 2024 | Episode 27: 7 Things I Wish I'd Known as a Virgin Expat | 00:23:06 | |
Talking about things you wish you'd know in your 20s is a current trend. How about things you wish you'd known when you packed up your whole life and moved to another country!
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| 28 Aug 2024 | Episode 28: Celebrating 6 Years as Expats- A Conversation with Chris Alley | 00:37:49 | |
Celebrating milestones is important!! Join Chandra Alley and her special guest, Chris Alley (you guessed it- her husband), as they look back on the beginning of their expat adventure, how far they've come, and what Chris would say to someone who is offered the once-in-a-lifetime chance to be an expat.
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| 04 Sep 2024 | Episode 29: Travel as an Expat | 00:22:11 | |
Travel!!! It's kind of a big deal! But as expats, do we travel more? Join Chandra as she explores what may make travel as an expat different and stay tuned to the one thing that she hopes for and that inspires her when she is planning a trip.
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| 11 Sep 2024 | Episode 30: The 8 Different Types of Expats | 00:22:02 | |
Not all expat gigs are the same. In fact, some are drastically different than others, but there are elements that weave through the core of them all. What type of expat are you? Join Chandra as she delves into the 8 different types of expatriates and discover which type you are or maybe which type you hope to be!
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| 18 Sep 2024 | Episode 31: Empowering Girls to Explore the World with Doni Belau | 00:41:15 | |
Have you ever wanted to go on Safari, but no one else seemed interested? Have the streets of Paris been calling you, but you don't want to stroll them alone? Never fear! Girl's Guide to the World is the solution!
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| 25 Sep 2024 | Episode 32: What's Saving My Expat Life- Summer's End Edition | 00:22:13 | |
Sometimes there are just things that brighten your day or simply make your life SO much easier. From restaurants, to products, to markets, and more! Tune in today as Chandra reveals what has "saved" her life at the end of summer and beginning of autumn.
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| 02 Oct 2024 | Episode 33: Becoming a Stay at Home Expat with Teresa Kodiak | 00:38:53 | |
Becoming an expat can be extremely challenging! But what happens when that life transition is coupled with another huge transition that carries its own weight... pausing your career? Join host, Chandra Alley, as she sits down with friend and fellow expat, Teresa Kodiak, who in 2023 took a break from her career as a Nurse Practitioner in the United States, so that her family could have the adventure of a lifetime together in Paris.
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| 09 Oct 2024 | Episode 34: Chaos, Catastrophes, and Insurance | 00:23:37 | |
Lions and tigers and bears, OH MY! Okay, well it's maybe not that serious, but vandals and fires and break-ins, oh why?!? These are the issues that host, Chandra Alley covers today as she tackles the topic of insurance.
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| 16 Oct 2024 | Episode 35: Solo Parenting as an Expat with Kim Ross | 00:34:42 | |
Parenting isn't easy! But solo parenting in a foreign country can take things to a whole new level! Join host Chandra Alley as she sits down with friend and fellow expat, Kim Ross, and has a heartfelt conversation about the ins and outs and ups and downs of parenting alone, while living abroad.
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| 06 Nov 2024 | Episode 38: Discovering Your Next Career as an Expat Partner with Shannon MacDonald | 00:38:42 | |
So you're an Expat Partner/C.I.P. (completely irreplaceable partner), now what? Yes there's adventure, yes there's new cultural, but what if you want more? What if you want a career again? Join host, Chandra Alley, today as she talks with expat career coach, Shannon MacDonald, about how she helps people rediscover passions and interests and turn that into a career that matters!
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| 23 Oct 2024 | Episode 36: Expats... We're Everywhere! | 00:21:35 | |
We are expats! And there are a lot of us, you guys! Today I ( your host- Chandra Alley) dive into the some amazing facts about expatriates and and shares them with you in "real time". From, how many of us are "out there" to the "Best and Worst Destinations for Expats in 2024". It's fascinating information and it's coming at you "live". (Well as "live" as a podcast can be anyway!)
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| 30 Oct 2024 | Episode 37: An Intimate Peak at Moving to Italy | 00:15:58 | |
In this unorthodox episode, host Chandra Alley shares a glimpse into her first encounter with Italy. Read from an unedited chapter of her (unpublished) memoir, Chandra shares what surprised her and whether Italy lived up to the fantasy she had created in her mind, on the very first day "they met".
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| 13 Nov 2024 | Episode 39: Making Friends All Over the World | 00:18:31 | |
Making friends may not be easy, but as an expat it is SO essential! Today Chandra shares not only about why friendships have been so crucial for her (and her family) abroad, but also an important lesson she learned early on as an expat in Italy.
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| 20 Nov 2024 | Episode 40: Finding My Favorite Place in France | 00:20:37 | |
Finding your favorite place in your new country can take time as an expat. It took host, Chandra Alley, over two years! But in this episode she shares all about her favorite place in France. A place you may have never heard of...
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| 27 Nov 2024 | Episode 41: Hosting Company Expat Style | 00:18:52 | |
How do you host company? There are no right or wrong answers, but here is an episode that might be helpful as you step into (or continue) hosting company abroad!
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| 04 Dec 2024 | Episode 42: Navigating the Holidays as an Expat | 00:17:57 | |
The holiday season can be stressful for everyone! But as an expat, what happens when you no longer live near family to celebrate? In this episode, join Chandra as she helps you to navigate your options and reminds you that what you decide this year, you don't have to stick with forever.
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| 11 Dec 2024 | Episode 43: International “Amour” with Heather Dawes- Part I | 00:37:35 | |
So... you met someone! They are funny and smart and kind, they have a good job, they contribute to society, and you think that they might be, the one. The only problem is, they don't live in the same country as you do or you don't live in your native country- you live in theirs. What do you do?!?
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| 18 Dec 2024 | Episode 44: International “Amour” with Heather Dawes- Part 2 | 00:50:07 | |
In this episode… Listen in for Part 2 of this funny, fascinating, and heartwarming conversation with Heather Dawes; as she shares the rest of her love story and some encouraging words, not only for “love birds”, but for everyone regardless of your stage of life.
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| 25 Dec 2024 | Episode 45: Joyeux Noël | 00:07:45 | |
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! Join host Chandra Alley in this short and sweet episode, as she shares the Christmas story in the most "un-Charlie Browniest" of ways.
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| 20 Dec 2024 | Bonus: More Good Expat Stuff with Heather Dawes | 00:10:15 | |
Extra! Extra! Tune in today for a bonus episode and the conclusion of Chandra's interview with friend and veteran expat, Heather Dawes, as they talk about building community and taking the good stuff back "home" with you at the end of your expat journey. Listen in!
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| 01 Jan 2025 | Episode 46: What Saved My Expat Life in 2024 | 00:17:54 | |
Before jumping into all things "New Year's", Chandra takes a minute to reflect on the things that were truly life-saving for her in the last year. There are practices, people, and definitely everyday things that are available to anyone. Listen in and walk away with ideas for making your 2025 a little bit better!
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| 08 Jan 2025 | Episode 47: 10 Things That Worked For Christmas Travel | 00:21:31 | |
In this episode, Chandra reports back on the "Things That Worked", for her family as they traveled back to America from Europe for Christmas for the very first time (at Christmas). There are practical tips and travel hacks AND listen all the way until the end when Chandra shares her first ever stateside "Chan Select", you won't want to miss it!
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| 15 Jan 2025 | Episode 48: Mistakes I've Made as an Expat | 00:32:07 | |
When you become an expat for the first time OR even as a veteran expatriate moving to yet another new country, mistakes are bound to happen. And from causing minor inconveniences, to potentially having horrific consequences, host, Chandra Alley has made plenty! In this episode she shares the mistakes she's made over the years as an expat, as well as ways that you can avoid those same errors.
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