How to Move Abroad: Your Guide to Start Living Abroad

By Mistelle Godlewski - Move Abroad Expert

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Welcome to How to Move Abroad (because Google is not a plan) — the podcast for Americans who are done “considering it” and ready to actually make the move happen. I’m Mistelle. I’ve moved abroad three times, I don’t have a magic second passport, and I’m not here to sell you a fantasy life on a cobblestone street. We’re talking the stuff that actually decides whether you can move: visas, budgets, timelines, jobs, kids, healthcare, paperwork, and the emotional chaos that shows up the second you try to do this with a partner (or a bank account that’s already tired). If you’ve been doom-googling, panic-saving Reels, and ending every research session with “well… that was horrifying,” you’re in the right place. Because moving abroad isn’t a vibe. It’s a project. And I’m here to help you build a plan that works in your real life.

Episode Date
Unscripted: What's it really like to live abroad?
Jun 08, 2026
What Healthcare Actually Looks Like When You Move Abroad
Jun 01, 2026
You Left America. Your Vote Still Counts
May 25, 2026
American Moving Abroad? The IRS Is Coming With You. Here's What That Means
May 18, 2026
Going Back to School Abroad at 30, 40, or 50: The Moving Abroad Visa Strategy Nobody Talks About
May 11, 2026
You've Done Everything Right. So Why Aren't You Moving Abroad Yet?
May 04, 2026
Schools Abroad: What I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before We Moved
Apr 27, 2026
Every Person You'll Tell About Moving Abroad (And How to Survive Them)
Apr 20, 2026
The Moving Abroad Reality Check Nobody Gives You (But Should)
Apr 13, 2026
You're Overcomplicating Moving Abroad. Here's Proof.
Apr 06, 2026
The Real Cost of Moving Abroad — And Why It's Still Worth It
Mar 30, 2026
How Much Do I Actually Need to Move Abroad? Hint... It's not $20K.
Mar 23, 2026
Moving Abroad on a Budget: How to Make Trade-Offs without a Shame Spiral
Mar 16, 2026
How People Accidentally Make Moving Abroad Way More Expensive Than It Needs to Be
Mar 09, 2026
The dreaded F work... Finances for Moving Abroad
Mar 02, 2026
Visa Appointments and Processing Times: How to Plan So You Are Not Screwed Later
Feb 23, 2026
Paperwork First: The Documents That Decide Your Moving Abroad Timeline
Feb 16, 2026
DIY vs Pay to Move Abroad: How to Stop Wasting Money and Actually Get Out
Feb 09, 2026
Proof of Funds Explained: What Counts and How to Plan for It (Without Spiraling)
Feb 02, 2026
Pick Your Visa Lane (Before You Pick a Country)
Jan 26, 2026
Moving Abroad in 2026? The 47-Tab Spiral Is Why You’re Stuck (Do This Instead)
Jan 19, 2026
The Only Packing Guide You Need for Moving Abroad
Jan 12, 2026
The Quiet Truth About Wanting to Move Abroad (And Not Doing It Yet)
Jan 05, 2026
Why You Can’t Google Your Way Through a Move Abroad (No, Seriously, You Can’t)
Dec 21, 2025
Moving Abroad: When did the Politics start looking like Hunger Games
Dec 19, 2025
Pay Yourself First If You Want to Move Abroad (Why Saving Isn’t Your Real Problem)
Dec 15, 2025
The Real Reason You Can’t Stop Thinking About Moving Abroad
Dec 07, 2025
The Truth About Money and Moving Abroad (That No One Wants to Admit)
Dec 01, 2025
How Much Do You Actually Need to Move Abroad?
Nov 23, 2025
How I Moved Abroad with $2,000 (and Paid Off $9K of Debt in Year One)
Nov 16, 2025
Your Job Title Doesn't Mean Sh*t Abroad
Nov 09, 2025
Why You’re Not Getting Hired Abroad (and It’s Not About You)
Nov 03, 2025
The Limits Aren’t Real: What Running a Half Marathon Taught Me About Fear, Waiting, and Moving Abroad
Oct 27, 2025
Paperwork Panic: The Documents You Actually Need for Your Visa (and the Ones You’ll Forget)
Oct 20, 2025
Stop Chasing Easy Visas
Oct 13, 2025
Visa First or Job First? Trick Question
Oct 07, 2025
Visa Lies They Don’t Want You to Know
Sep 30, 2025
Before You Move Abroad: What Actually Gets Hard (and Better)
Sep 22, 2025
Job Seeker Visa Explained: The Real Path to Working Abroad (Not a Digital Nomad Fantasy)
Sep 15, 2025
Moving Abroad With Pets: Cargo vs. Cabin, Paperwork, Costs & What Actually Works
Sep 08, 2025
How to Apply for Jobs Abroad Without Looking Like a Walking Red Flag
Sep 01, 2025
Privilege Abroad: The Uncomfortable Truth About Moving Overseas
Aug 25, 2025
The Truth No One Will Tell You About Living Abroad (But I Will)
Aug 18, 2025
Why Your Dream Destination Might Not Be Your Best Move
Aug 12, 2025
The American Dream Was a Lie—And It’s Okay to Walk Away
Aug 05, 2025
Raw & Unfiltered (Visit to the US)
Jul 29, 2025
What the Hell Do I Do With All My Stuff? (Moving Abroad Without Losing Your Mind or Your Grandma’s China)
Jul 14, 2025
How I 'Summer' While Living Abroad
Jul 07, 2025
How to Move Abroad Without Being That American A**hole (Privilege, Gentrification & Real Talk)
Jun 30, 2025
You Don’t Need a Remote Job to Move Abroad (And I’m Tired of Pretending You Do)
Jun 23, 2025
You’re Not Overreacting — You Might Just Need to Move Abroad
Jun 16, 2025
Starve the Poor
Jun 09, 2025
Moving Abroad: Tough Love Edition
Jun 02, 2025
How to Move Abroad When You're Broke, Terrified, and Have No Clue Where to Start
May 26, 2025
Stop Wasting Time: 5 Job Search Mistakes Americans Make When Trying to Move Abroad
May 19, 2025
How I Landed My Jobs Abroad
May 12, 2025
It’s Not You — The Process Is This Confusing
May 06, 2025
How to Find Your People Abroad (Without Feeling Like a Total Weirdo)
Apr 28, 2025
Before the Visa, Fix Your Brain: Mindset Shifts for Moving Abroad Without Losing It
Apr 22, 2025
Real Ways to Land Work Abroad Without Selling Your Soul to LinkedIn
Apr 14, 2025
Budget Series: How Much Do You REALLY Need to Move Abroad? (Spoiler: Not a Yacht)
Apr 07, 2025
Budget Series: Proof of Funds: How Much Do You Need to Move Abroad?
Mar 31, 2025
Budget Series: How to Move Abroad Without Going Broke: Budgeting Hacks That Actually Work
Mar 24, 2025
Budget Series: Hidden Costs (and how to avoid them)
Mar 17, 2025
Finding a Job Abroad
Mar 10, 2025
Moving Abroad with Pets: Because Leaving Fluffy Behind is NOT an Option
Mar 03, 2025
How to Legally Stay Abroad Without Selling a Kidney or Marrying a Local
Feb 17, 2025
...But I only speak English...
Feb 10, 2025
Choosing Where to Live
Feb 03, 2025
Healthcare Abroad
Jan 20, 2025
Life Abroad through a 7-year-old's Eyes
Jan 13, 2025
What Do You Do When You Don’t Have a Tribe?
Jan 06, 2025
Holidays Abroad—Making the Most of Christmas Away from Family
Dec 16, 2024
Visa - It's not the Credit Card
Dec 09, 2024
Managing Guilt
Dec 02, 2024
Nomad Thanksgiving
Nov 25, 2024
...but I need to know the language!
Nov 18, 2024
The Myth of "Ready"
Nov 11, 2024
What do you actually need to bring with you?
Nov 04, 2024