Moving Countries 101 Clare Kay

In this episode, Clare is joined by Charme to discuss being settled when you move countries or move to a different region in your new home. Charme has recently moved from Brussels to Bruges, she explains why that meant she needed to learn a 3rd language and learn about a new culture.

Charme likes to throw herself into new situations and has travelled to 60 countries. She explains what not being afraid to try something new has taught her and the skills she has developed as a result of this approach.

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Stay curious and excited with life and count your blessings.
You need to be true to yourself but also be open to taking inspiration from your surroundings.
Throwing yourself into new situations, builds your confidence and teaches you to trust your instincts.
When you get frustrated take a step back and narrow down what you can do about the situation and look for the positive.
Putting yourself in new situations teaches you to adapt and cope better when things don´t go your way in life.
Everything starts within, if you are not in the right mindset, it does not matter where you are, you will not be happy.
Give your time to the ones you love and help your community.

 

 

 

BEST MOMENTS

‘I really like to knock on doors and see which ones open for me. ´

‘We should also try to learn to travel within us.’

‘Time is the most expensive gift I can give to somebody and also the most expensive gift I can receive.’

 

 

ABOUT THE HOST – CLARE KAY

 

Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy. 

 

Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others’ work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development.

 

 

CONTACT METHOD

 

www.kayproofreading.com 

www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay  

https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading

 

Podcast Description

 

When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries.

 

Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.

In this episode, Clare is joined by Jennifer Brester of Joy Coaching a wellness and transition coach from Oregon who now lives in Mexico. Jenny specialises in helping people who want to address their health holistically.

She shares how her holistic approach to well-being works and how you can use it to protect and improve your health when moving countries. Equipping you to handle what is usually a stressful change well.

KEY TAKEAWAYS


If you want to rent long-term in a tourist destination you need to get in before properties start to be booked for the year by vacationers.
Mental and physical health are best addressed together. One feeds the other. Jenny shares several examples of this during the podcast.
When you move country, you may struggle to maintain some of your healthy habits.
If you can´t take care of yourself the same way when you move, look at it as an opportunity to craft something even better e.g. try new fitness activities.
Be realistic, moving will impact your mental, emotional, and physical health.
Give yourself time to pause, think, reframe, and get things in perspective.

BEST MOMENTS

‘it took a little while to get out of that mind space, that I am not on vacation.’

‘Your new habit can be letting those good habits go.’

‘Stress is basically resistance, it´s wanting something to be different than it is.’

 

GUEST AND EPISODE RESOURCES

https://www.jenniferjoycoaching.com

Email: jennifer@jenniferjoycoaching.com

https://www.facebook.com/jenniferjoycoaching

https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjoycoaching/

www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-j-brester-cpc-eli-mp-a4b504a

ABOUT THE GUEST  – JENNIFER JOY

Jennifer is a certified professional coach,  who works with people all around the world to help them break out of autopilot and optimize their health through conscious wellness practices and education, so they can create and experience their second half of life with true vitality and fulfilment.

ABOUT THE HOST – CLARE KAY

Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy. 

Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others’ work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development. 

CONTACT METHOD

www.kayproofreading.com 

www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay  

https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading

Podcast Description

When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries. 

Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.

In this episode, Clare is joined by Lena Sheehan who is from Ireland and now lives in America and has raised her family there. She works for Boston University of Massachusetts in the Department of Journalism. Clare and Lena discuss what ties us to our home country and can make us reluctant to fully settle in a new country.

Lena spent several years living emotionally in two countries, she explains why that happened, the negative impact it had and how she eventually solved that problem. She also talks about the differences between the American and Irish cultures and how being an immigrant changes your perspective.

KEY TAKEAWAYS


What ties you to your home country evolves over time, especially if you arrive in a new place without the intention to stay there permanently.
Once your family understands that you will never live in your home country again, the relationship shifts.
Accepting the life you have now and taking advantage of the opportunities it offers helps you to settle.
Immigrants are very driven. They have a strong desire to succeed and fit in.
Eventually your emotional connection becomes weaker so that when you return to your home country, you feel like a holidaymaker.

BEST MOMENTS

‘I was still caught up in this notion that I was going to return to Ireland. ´

‘I got very tired of the freelancing, it can be very demeaning and demoralising.’

‘You can choose the bits that you want to keep from both places.’

‘I don't mind if they want to pretend to be Irish. But you have to do the work. You know, look at a map.’

 

ABOUT THE HOST

Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy. 

Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others’ work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development. 

CONTACT METHOD

www.kayproofreading.com 

www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay  

https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading

Podcast Description

When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries. 

Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.

In this episode, Clare is joined by Andrew Thomas, a retired fire officer who is also a serving magistrate who recently moved from the UK to Antigua. He and Clare discuss why Andrew made the move and how CoVid brought the move forward.

Andrew talks about the differences between the culture of the UK and Antigua and how he and his wife have adapted to and learned to enjoy living on “island time.” 

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Andrew was born, raised, and lived in London, but recently moved to Antigua where his and his wife´s parents were born.
Being able to bring your family out to stay really helps keep everyone close.
Everything on Antigua happens on island time. When someone says Monday, they actually mean Thursday.
You need to accept that things are different, once you do and go with the flow more, you feel better and soon learn to do it the new way.
There is no rat race in Antigua. It is a much more friendly place.
Any training you have had in the UK is viewed as valuable on the island, which is something you can leverage to earn a living.
If you want to move to another country, don´t just talk about it, sit down, and physically write out a plan to do it. Once you do that it is far more likely to happen.
Create a couple´s dream. 

BEST MOMENTS

‘We know it was god´s plan because it worked. ´

‘Chase them, but don´t be annoyed when chasing them.’

‘You´ve got to do it, you can´t just talk about it.’

 

ABOUT THE HOST – CLARE KAY

Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy. 

Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others’ work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development. 

CONTACT METHOD

www.kayproofreading.com 

www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay  

https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading

Podcast Description

When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries. 

Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.

In this episode, Clare is joined by Jihyun from South Korea who is a high performer in the world of E-Commerce, and who now works as a mindset coach. She helps high-performing professionals to step things up even further while staying healthy and happy.  Jihyun moved from South Koria to  New Zealand then the UK.

Clare and Jihyun explore the differences between the cultures of South Korea and the UK. Jihyun explains how moving to New Zealand, then the UK improved her self-perception and confidence. A transformative experience that eventually led to her becoming interested in psychology and launching her mindset coaching business.

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Language revolves around the culture. So, learning it helps you to fit in better on all levels.
South Korean culture is all about food, this is reflected in the language.
The language you use with older people is more formal which reflects how they are viewed in society.
South Korea is far more technologically advanced.
In South Korea there are still strong societal hierarchies. In the UK, it is much easier to be your true self.
Having a perfect appearance is important in South Korea.
South Korean dramas have started to challenge perceptions and societal norms.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Overall societal belief systems are the same in every country.’

‘I had a very hard time to love myself and to accept myself.’

‘People accept me as who I am.’

 

GUEST AND EPISODE RESOURCES

Korea Town UK - https://www.cordonbleu.edu/news/online-learning-student-article-sarah-geard/en

ABOUT THE HOST

Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy. 

Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others’ work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development. 

CONTACT METHOD

www.kayproofreading.com 

www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay  

https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading

Podcast Description

When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries. 

Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.

In this episode, Clare is joined by Christine Mullaney who is a TEDx speaker and the host of the Connected Communication podcast. Christine shares her journey which took her from Ireland to China, Australia, The Outback, Poland, and now Spain. 

She explains what was behind each of these moves, how she adapted, and the role empathy and the language of the universe have played in helping her communicate and feel at home in all of these countries.

KEY TAKEAWAYS


Use your regrets to learn lessons in life and stop yourself from missing more opportunities.
There are stages to culture shock. Understanding what they are and preparing for them will help you to settle in faster.
Culture shock happens when you move back to your home country as well as when you move abroad.
You need to learn to adapt, but you have to be careful not to over-adapt and lose yourself.
Empathy and authenticity matter, people across the world respond positively to those qualities.
Empathy enables you to communicate effectively, often, despite language barriers and significant cultural differences.
When you feel fear, acknowledge that you are feeling it, ask where it comes from, and decide what to do about it.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Spain is where my soul sings. ´

‘Opportunity costs. There is always. a cost to pursuing opportunities.’

‘Language isn´t  just words.’

 

GUEST AND EPISODE RESOURCES

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/connected-communication/id1678060305

Christine TedX - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMJpC0HOdXs

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinemullaney?originalSubdomain=es

The Alchemist - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Alchemist-Paulo-Coelho-ebook/dp/B00U6SFUSS

Culture Shock - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Culture-Shock-Living-Working-Abroad/dp/1606088106

Terrence Howard Hidden Frequency Rhythms - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPN17LvF4BU

ABOUT THE HOST

Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy. 

Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German, and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others’ work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development. 

CONTACT METHOD

www.kayproofreading.com 

www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay  

https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading

Podcast Description

When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship, or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries. 

Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.