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.Plus stay tuned to the end for this week's "Chan Select" which will leave you saying "Opa!!"This week's "Chan Select": KazarmaFollow on Instagram: @ExpatioticalEpisode Reference: Ep...

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.Plus later in the episode, stay tuned for this week's "Chan Select" where Chandra shares a fun and fresh experience that she just had in Paris!Listen in!This episode's "Chan Select": The Baking...

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.Plus later in the episode, she shares a "Chan Select" that is accessible to everyone, no matter where you live! Listen in!This episode's "Chan Select": The Paris Library by Janet...

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".Plus, she shares how this mindset led to her discovery of today's "Chan Select". Listen in!This episode's "Chan Select": Brasserie CharlieFollow us on Instagram: @expatrioticalCheck out: Space Inv...

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.Plus! This episode's "Chan Select" is so delicious, you may not be able to wait to the en...

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!Plus keep listening to the end to hear about this week's delicious "Chan Select"!This episode's "Chan Select": Le Relais de Venise L'Entrecôte.Follow on Instagram: @ExpatrioticalEpisode Reference: Episode 2: Rede...

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!Plus stay tuned until the end where you can learn about a special new feature on the Expatriotical podcast and have a chance to get free "merch" when you help us test it. This is a super fun episode you guy...

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!Plus, listen in as Chandra shares her recent hilarious experience for this episode's "Chan Select". This episode is a must-listen and you can get it in, in under 20 minutes! Check it out!This episode's "Chan Select": Comedienne Julie Co...

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.And keep listening until the end when Chandra shares a delicious pick for this week's "Chan Select". This episode is full of wit and wisdom, so listen in!This episode's "Cha...

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"!Plus, stay tuned to this episode's "Chan Select", where you will hear about something that helped to inspire her to start Expatriotical. This is a great and super fun episode, so listen in!This episo...