House of Peregrine

Mickelle Weber
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Welcome to House of Peregrine, a podcast hosted by Mickelle Weber, the Founder & Auteur of House of Peregrine. Mickelle brings together a diverse range of experts, seekers, and fellow Peregrines to delve deep into the multifaceted aspects of living abroad. Through thought-provoking conversations, personal anecdotes, and expert insights, Mickelle and her guests navigate the intricacies of living abroad. They share their wisdom, experiences, and strategies for building meaningful connections, managing financial matters, nurturing relationships, and finding a sense of purpose and fulfillment in an unfamiliar environment. Whether you are a seasoned expatriate, an aspiring wanderer, or simply curious about the peregrine experience, this podcast offers invaluable guidance and inspiration. Each episode takes you on a journey of self-discovery, expanding your perspective and empowering you to thrive amidst the complexities of living abroad. We look forward to having you join us on the House of Peregrine Podcast as we explore the depths of the expatriate experience.  For more about our community, visit https://www.houseofperegrine.com/

  1. 5H AGO

    Ethical Non-Monogamy. What it is and what it isn’t.

    “Opening a shaky relationship won’t fix it - it magnifies it. Ethical takes more, not less.”In this episode of the House of Peregrine Podcast, Mickelle is joined by Victoria Onken of VictoriaOnken.com, a relationship coach based in Amsterdam, to explore what ethical non‑monogamy really is (and isn’t) when you’re living abroad. Victoria shares why “I want an open relationship” is never the full story; it’s an invitation into a deeper conversation about desires, fears, and the agreements that keep love safe. Together, they unpack how international life amplifies everything; identity shifts, loneliness, pressure, and the need for real communication. Victoria reframes “open relationship” as openness itself: the courage to stay curious about your partner’s inner world, to name what you need, and to build a relationship designed for the season you’re actually in. They also discuss jealousy as a signal, not a stop sign, often pointing to unmet needs like quality time, reassurance, or autonomy. And they explore why doing this well can create more intimacy, not less: stronger boundaries, clearer consent, and a more intentional bond. In this episode Ethical non‑monogamy = consent + clear agreements (not cheating) Why opening a shaky relationship magnifies issues rather than fixing them The “safety protocol”: role‑playing scenarios + specific agreements Jealousy as data: uncover the need beneath the reaction “Open” as a relational skill: sustainable love, vitality, and honesty Navigating kids, community, and visibility with stability and care Connect with Victoria: victoriaonken.com and Instagram @v.onken.  House of Peregrine is the network for International life, made by and for people living abroad.   Get started with a FREE account today to unlock exclusive content, connections, and opportunities: houseofperegrine.com/auth/signup Join a global circle of thinkers, creators, and doers. We host events, build products, publish guides, run a podcast, offer rewards and curated products — all within a vibrant ecosystem of experts and businesses to support your life abroad. Subscribe: houseofperegrine.com/subscribe Join our WhatsApp Group: HOP Community Explore Memberships: houseofperegrine.com/memberships Install the App: houseofperegrine.com/install Follow us for daily inspiration and updates: Instagram: @houseofperegrinepodcast YouTube: @HouseofPeregrineofficial LinkedIn:@company/house-of-peregrine TikTok: @houseofperegrinepodcast

    1h 8m

  2. APR 8

    How to Build a Business That Moves With You (with Bobby Casey)

    Freedom isn’t just geography, it’s structure. In this episode, Mickelle sits down with Bobby Casey, founder of BusinessAnywhere.io, to talk about what it really takes to build a life (and a company) that can move with you. Having lived in 10 countries and helped founders navigate the administrative maze of cross-border living, Bobby brings a grounded, unsentimental clarity to the realities behind the “digital nomad” dream. Together, they unpack why international entrepreneurship isn’t just about where you want to be, it’s about how money actually reaches you, what systems you’re tied to, and what invisible risks live inside “I’ll figure it out later.” Bobby explains the critical difference between physical residency and tax residency, why compliance is rarely perfectly black-and-white, and how one small oversight can quietly become an expensive detour. In this episode: Why location independence requires truly location-independent income How “how you get paid” determines company setup, banking, and processing The difference between physical residency and tax residency (and why it matters) Why crowdsourcing legal/tax advice online can backfire fast The reality of “gray area” decision-making across multiple jurisdictions Why planning 6–12 months ahead saves major cost and complexity For more visit: https://www.houseofperegrine.com/podcast/ep-086 House of Peregrine is the network for International life, made by and for people living abroad.   Get started with a FREE account today to unlock exclusive content, connections, and opportunities: houseofperegrine.com/auth/signup Join a global circle of thinkers, creators, and doers. We host events, build products, publish guides, run a podcast, offer rewards and curated products — all within a vibrant ecosystem of experts and businesses to support your life abroad. Subscribe: houseofperegrine.com/subscribe Join our WhatsApp Group: HOP Community Explore Memberships: houseofperegrine.com/memberships Install the App: houseofperegrine.com/install Follow us for daily inspiration and updates: Instagram: @houseofperegrinepodcast YouTube: @HouseofPeregrineofficial LinkedIn:@company/house-of-peregrine TikTok: @houseofperegrinepodcast

    44 min

  3. APR 1

    Moving Abroad, Motherhood, and the End of Old Rules (with Vanessa Bennett) | Ep 85

    What happens when motherhood cracks open the old “rules,” and moving abroad removes every last distraction? In this episode of the House of Peregrine Podcast, Mickelle Weber sits down with Vanessa Bennett; therapist, author of The Motherhood Myth, and co-host of Cheaper Than Therapy—for a candid, elegant conversation on partnership, power, and the brave work of rewriting your life. Vanessa shares how losing their LA home to wildfires became the unexpected catalyst for a one-year move to Costa Rica: a reset to grieve, downshift, and decide what comes next from steadier ground. Together, they explore how systems like patriarchy, capitalism, and colonialism operate as dominator models (someone “above,” someone “below”) and why the alternative isn’t matriarchy, but a partnership model built on sovereignty, care, and choice. They also unpack codependency vs interdependence, and why over-functioners often have to be the ones to put the rope down first. In this episode: Motherhood as a paradigm shift for couples Dominator systems vs partnership models Codependency (“if you’re good, I’m good”) vs interdependence Why some therapy can reinforce hierarchy and how to vet support Moving abroad as a truth-teller (“Costa Rica divorce”) Finding stability even when there is no plan Find Vanessa Bennett at https://www.vanessabennett.com and on Instagram @vanessa.s.bennett. Listen, follow, and subscribe to the House of Peregrine Podcast for more conversations designed to make expat life feel less lonely and far more intentional.https://www.houseofperegrine.com/podcast/ep-085 House of Peregrine is the network for International life, made by and for people living abroad.   Get started with a FREE account today to unlock exclusive content, connections, and opportunities: houseofperegrine.com/auth/signup Join a global circle of thinkers, creators, and doers. We host events, build products, publish guides, run a podcast, offer rewards and curated products — all within a vibrant ecosystem of experts and businesses to support your life abroad. Subscribe: houseofperegrine.com/subscribe Join our WhatsApp Group: HOP Community Explore Memberships: houseofperegrine.com/memberships Install the App: houseofperegrine.com/install Follow us for daily inspiration and updates: Instagram: @houseofperegrinepodcast YouTube: @HouseofPeregrineofficial LinkedIn:@company/house-of-peregrine TikTok: @houseofperegrinepodcast

    48 min

  4. MAR 25

    Burnout Isn’t “Tired” | A Most Played Episode Clip

    When your ambition collides with your humanity, the body always keeps the score. In this Most Replayed Moment, Mickelle is joined by Alicia Ingruber of Alicia Inspired, for a candid, deeply grounding conversation on what burnout actually is and why it’s so often misunderstood. Alicia shares her own story: a childhood shaped by constant relocation, the lifelong search for belonging, and the belief that “home” would finally be found in Amsterdam, until it wasn’t. In trying to build the dream life anyway, she went into overdrive: more work, more discipline, more effort, more proving. The warning signs arrived quietly (exhaustion, headaches, digestion issues, deep unhappiness)… until her nervous system collapsed into a multi-year burnout that stripped everything back. What followed became a turning point: learning to listen to her body, rebuild from the inside out, and dedicate her work to somatic healing, nervous system regulation, and sustainable success. In this episode: Alicia’s lived experience of burnout and what “collapse” can truly look like Why burnout isn’t “tired” or “overwhelmed,” but a full-body, emotional, and mental shutdown A clear nervous-system lens: regulated vs. fight/flight vs. dorsal collapse (numbness + depletion) Why modern culture expects burnout recovery to look like a cold and how that pressure prolongs healing The invitation on the other side: coming back into the body, building a life that fits, and learning a new pace If what is shared feels familiar,  let it be gentle confirmation: you’re not broken and you’re not alone. Listen to the full original episode here: https://www.houseofperegrine.com/podcast/ep-063 To connect with Alicia Ingruber and explore her work at Alicia Inspired, visit https://www.aliciainspired.com and follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aliciainspired. House of Peregrine is the network for International life, made by and for people living abroad.   Get started with a FREE account today to unlock exclusive content, connections, and opportunities: houseofperegrine.com/auth/signup Join a global circle of thinkers, creators, and doers. We host events, build products, publish guides, run a podcast, offer rewards and curated products — all within a vibrant ecosystem of experts and businesses to support your life abroad. Subscribe: houseofperegrine.com/subscribe Join our WhatsApp Group: HOP Community Explore Memberships: houseofperegrine.com/memberships Install the App: houseofperegrine.com/install Follow us for daily inspiration and updates: Instagram: @houseofperegrinepodcast YouTube: @HouseofPeregrineofficial LinkedIn:@company/house-of-peregrine TikTok: @houseofperegrinepodcast

    13 min

  5. MAR 18

    Take a Sabbatical! Prevent Burnout and Realign with Your Purpose | Ep 84

    What if sabbaticals aren’t just for college professors and burnout isn’t a personal failure or even a rest deficit? Burnout might just be a quiet signal that life and work have drifted out of alignment and a sabbatical could be an important step in all careers? In this episode, Mickelle sits down with Lyndall Farley, co-founder of BreakSpace, to reframe career breaks as an intentional bridge between chapters. Lyndall shares how she’s taken 12 sabbaticals (including one that reshaped her entire life in Amsterdam) and why BreakSpace exists: to offer both a roadmap and a community, so you’re not navigating the “messy middle” alone. Together, they explore the dignity of transition: how to plan for change before it becomes a crisis, how to anchor your break in themes (not productivity goals), and how to return to a life you don’t need to escape from. In this episode: Why burnout is often structural misalignment (and why rest alone isn’t enough) The reality of non-linear careers and shifting life priorities Founders, identity fusion, and the pull to default into “the next thing” How to design a break with themes, not goals Lyndall’s 5 psychological phases of a sabbatical, from decompression to re-entry Learn more: https://gobreakspace.com  Connect with Lyndall on LinkedIn  (DMs welcome). Grab details for the discount at houseofperegrine.com/podcast/ep-084

    54 min

  6. MAR 11

    Finding the School That Fits Your Family | A Most Played Episode Clip

    Choosing a primary school is one of the first and most emotionally charged decisions families face when relocating to the Netherlands. In this most‑played moment from Episode 026, Mickelle revisits a standout conversation with Annebet van Mameren of New2NL, whose decade of experience supporting international families brings calm, clarity, and perspective to the process. Together, they explore why children’s happiness is foundational to a successful move, how the Dutch school system is designed around choice rather than rankings, and what really matters when selecting a school, especially for internationally minded families navigating language, culture, and community for the first time. This clip is an essential listen for parents at the beginning of their journey and a grounding reminder for those already immersed in the Dutch education system. Links to the full episode, the Amsterdam School Lottery guide, and the supporting app can be found in the show notes. In this episode: Why children’s happiness directly impacts family and professional wellbeing How the Dutch school system prioritizes choice over “best school” rankings What international families should look for when choosing a primary school The role of community, language, and parental involvement in school fit Annebet van Mameren is the founder of New2NL, a relocation consultancy that supported international families for over 10 years. While the company has since closed, the insights shared here remain highly relevant. 🎧 Full episode: https://www.houseofperegrine.com/podcast/ep-026📘 School Lottery Guide: https://www.houseofperegrine.com/journal/ams-school-lottery-nav House of Peregrine is the network for International life, made by and for people living abroad.   Get started with a FREE account today to unlock exclusive content, connections, and opportunities: houseofperegrine.com/auth/signup Join a global circle of thinkers, creators, and doers. We host events, build products, publish guides, run a podcast, offer rewards and curated products — all within a vibrant ecosystem of experts and businesses to support your life abroad. Subscribe: houseofperegrine.com/subscribe Join our WhatsApp Group: HOP Community Explore Memberships: houseofperegrine.com/memberships Install the App: houseofperegrine.com/install Follow us for daily inspiration and updates: Instagram: @houseofperegrinepodcast YouTube: @HouseofPeregrineofficial LinkedIn:@company/house-of-peregrine TikTok: @houseofperegrinepodcast

    15 min

  7. MAR 4

    College Ready, Debt Free | Ep 83

    Mickelle is joined by Shellee Howard of CollegeReadyPlan (collegereadyplan.com) for a calm, practical masterclass on getting teens “university ready” without signing up for years of debt. With four kids through college debt‑free (and deep experience across the US + Europe), Shellee makes the process feel both elevated and doable. Her North Star is identity: when a student knows who they are, what matters, and can prove it, they waste less time, choose majors with intention, and become far more scholarship‑ready. She shares a simple “million‑dollar in 24 hours” game that surfaces core values without the eye‑roll. Together they map the international reality: US admissions are holistic, leadership and initiative matter, while many European pathways are more GPA‑driven and can track students earlier. Shellee also demystifies SAT vs ACT focus, IB vs AP tradeoffs, and why starting early is the quiet advantage. In this episode A core‑values game that unlocks better decisions How self‑knowledge reduces debt (and stress) What universities value: leadership > “sign up and show up” SAT vs ACT: diagnose, pick one, then train US vs Europe admissions: holistic vs GPA‑driven Scholarships (even in middle school) + the role of FAFSA For more and for all Shellee’s links visit https://www.houseofperegrine.com/podcast/ep-083 House of Peregrine is the network for International life, made by and for people living abroad.   Get started with a FREE account today to unlock exclusive content, connections, and opportunities: houseofperegrine.com/auth/signup Join a global circle of thinkers, creators, and doers. We host events, build products, publish guides, run a podcast, offer rewards and curated products — all within a vibrant ecosystem of experts and businesses to support your life abroad. Subscribe: houseofperegrine.com/subscribe Join our WhatsApp Group: HOP Community Explore Memberships: houseofperegrine.com/memberships Install the App: houseofperegrine.com/install Follow us for daily inspiration and updates: Instagram: @houseofperegrinepodcast YouTube: @HouseofPeregrineofficial LinkedIn:@company/house-of-peregrine TikTok: @houseofperegrinepodcast

    1h 7m

  8. FEB 25

    A Teachers Tells all about International Moves and Kids with Jessica Lander | Ep 82

    Moving across borders changes who we are and how our kids learn. In this very current, eye opening  conversation, Mickelle sits down with award‑winning teacher and author Jessica Lander to unpack what real belonging looks like in schools: not a vibe, a design. From reframing “English first” to seeing multilingual students as the cultural navigators they already are, Jessica brings clarity, hope, and practical wisdom. We explore her research for Making Americans, the eight pillars of belonging, and why family–school partnerships should be a school’s responsibility, not a parent’s side‑hustle. We also touch the shifting U.S. policy climate and how to help kids become upstanders, age‑appropriate action that restores agency. In this episode: Strengths over deficits for multilingual learners The 8 pillars of belonging (safety, advocates, voice, and more) Family engagement that actually works Policy context: Plyler v. Doe and school safety Practical frames for hard conversations with kids Upstander habits for every age Connect with guest Jessica Lander at https://www.jessicalander.com and on Instagram @JessicaLander9. Explore House of Peregrine memberships and resources at https://www.houseofperegrine.com.  House of Peregrine is the network for International life, made by and for people living abroad.   Get started with a FREE account today to unlock exclusive content, connections, and opportunities: houseofperegrine.com/auth/signup Join a global circle of thinkers, creators, and doers. We host events, build products, publish guides, run a podcast, offer rewards and curated products — all within a vibrant ecosystem of experts and businesses to support your life abroad. Subscribe: houseofperegrine.com/subscribe Join our WhatsApp Group: HOP Community Explore Memberships: houseofperegrine.com/memberships Install the App: houseofperegrine.com/install Follow us for daily inspiration and updates: Instagram: @houseofperegrinepodcast YouTube: @HouseofPeregrineofficial LinkedIn:@company/house-of-peregrine TikTok: @houseofperegrinepodcast

    1h 9m
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Welcome to House of Peregrine, a podcast hosted by Mickelle Weber, the Founder & Auteur of House of Peregrine. Mickelle brings together a diverse range of experts, seekers, and fellow Peregrines to delve deep into the multifaceted aspects of living abroad. Through thought-provoking conversations, personal anecdotes, and expert insights, Mickelle and her guests navigate the intricacies of living abroad. They share their wisdom, experiences, and strategies for building meaningful connections, managing financial matters, nurturing relationships, and finding a sense of purpose and fulfillment in an unfamiliar environment. Whether you are a seasoned expatriate, an aspiring wanderer, or simply curious about the peregrine experience, this podcast offers invaluable guidance and inspiration. Each episode takes you on a journey of self-discovery, expanding your perspective and empowering you to thrive amidst the complexities of living abroad. We look forward to having you join us on the House of Peregrine Podcast as we explore the depths of the expatriate experience.  For more about our community, visit https://www.houseofperegrine.com/

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  • Creator
    Mickelle Weber
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    104
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mickelle Weber
  • Show Website
    House of Peregrine