The irony of the Freedom Life entrepreneur realizing that she hasn't truly unplugged in a decade.

I’m sharing the uncomfortable truth behind my work habits, and the experiment I’m about to run: three full weeks completely offline. No Slack, no email, no “quick check-ins.”

Key Takeaways

• I haven’t taken a fully unplugged vacation in 10 years (and didn’t realize how much that mattered)
• “Half-working, half-living” has been my default, and it’s the reason everything feels harder than it should
• Building a Freedom Life means actually living it, not recreating hustle culture in a new country
• True rest isn’t just time off: It’s mental disconnection from responsibility
• You deserve time off, even (and especially) if you work for yourself

This three-week break is my experiment in stepping fully away, and trusting that everything will be okay. Consider this your wake-up call: when was the last time you truly switched off? Not worked from a prettier location, but actually rested?

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Links & Resources:

→ Follow me on Instagram to see my travels in Andalucia with my family

→ Follow Move Abroad Coach on Facebook

Recommended Books:

→ Clockwork: Design Your Business to Run Itself

→ Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire

→ Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork

→ Profit First: Transform Your Business From a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine

Your move abroad just got a serious upgrade. The Move Abroad Master Plan is an 8-lesson, self-paced course that helps you:

• Create your personalized move abroad plan
• Gain clarity without the overwhelm
• Take action immediately

Plus, when you complete the course, you get a free 20-minute Master Plan Success Session with my team — your roadmap to actually making it happen.

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#138 I Moved to Spain to Slow Down… But My Old Workaholic Habits Came With Me

#147 The Biggest Lessons of 2025, and the Intentions I’m Setting for 2026

#145 Meet Your 2026 Self: The Version of You Who’s Already Living Abroad and Thriving in Business

My family spent two months traveling across Greece, Italy, and Spain - visiting 8 cities with a toddler - all to figure out where in the world we actually wanted to live next.

I’m breaking down the real experience of a scouting trip: how we chose destinations, what surprised us, the emotional rollercoaster of not finding “the one” right away, and how we ultimately made our decision.

If you’re trying to choose where to move abroad (and feeling overwhelmed), this episode will help you think about it in a much clearer, more grounded way.

What I cover:

• How we narrowed the world down using visas, lifestyle priorities, and real-life constraints
• Why doing “normal life” (not tourist activities) is the key to a successful scouting trip
• The emotional reality of not loving your first (or second… or third) destination
• Why some places felt amazing (hello, Chania) but didn’t work in real life
• The unexpected red flags we only noticed once we were there
• How we chose between Valencia, Málaga, and Chania (and what tipped the scales)
• The biggest lessons: what we did right, what we’d do differently, and whether or not you should do a scouting trip

You’re not just choosing a city; you’re choosing a lifestyle. And often, the “right” place isn’t the most beautiful or exciting, or even the one you expected to love the most… It’s the one that fits your everyday life the best.

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Links & Resources:
→ Scouting Trip Checklist

→ Evan’s YouTube

→ Follow my Spain life on Instagram

→ Follow Move Abroad Coach on Facebook

Your move abroad just got a serious upgrade. The Move Abroad Master Plan is an 8-lesson, self-paced course that helps you:

• Create your personalized move abroad plan
• Gain clarity without the overwhelm
• Take action immediately

Plus, when you complete the course, you get a free 20-minute Master Plan Success Session with my team — your roadmap to actually making it happen.

This is your chance to turn your move abroad dreams into a plan you can actually follow. Register Now!

Want to Hear More Episodes Like This? What to Listen to Next:

#105 Before We Move Abroad, We Need a Scouting Trip - Here’s How We’re Planning It (ft. My Husband Chris)

#102 I Used ChatGPT to Find My Next Country - Here’s How You Can Too!

#119 Valencia, Málaga, or Chania? We Made Our Choice (and We’re Spilling Everything)

Tad Hopp is joining us today! Tad is a sobriety coach for gay men, and he recently moved to Amsterdam on the DAFT visa. His story is about finally taking action after decades of waiting, getting on the same page as his husband, and building a new community abroad.

Tad and I are covering:

• Why he finally made the move (after ~30 years)
• His husband’s initial hesitancy and how he gradually came around, especially after seeing Tad take action
• The right timing: How the current political landscape and new access to resources played their roles
• Why the Netherlands DAFT visa was the best path
• How relationships can take time to align for big changes
• The move isn’t always smooth: pushing through the “what have I done?” phase
• Community and putting yourself out there is everything once you make it over

Big moves aren’t perfect. They're messy and uncertain, but waiting isn’t risk-free either. Tad’s advice: take the leap, figure it out as you go, and trust that it’ll all work out.

Subscribe and Review
If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more visionaries who need these insights. 🎙

Want to join Freedom Life Experience?
Hop on a call with Katti No matter when you’re ready to start, we’ll help you find the right fit.

Links & Resources:
→ Tad’s Live Event on April 11

→ Tad’s TikTok

→ Tad’s Instagram

→ Follow my Spain life on Instagram

→ Follow Move Abroad Coach on Facebook

Your move abroad just got a serious upgrade. The Move Abroad Master Plan is an 8-lesson, self-paced course that helps you:

• Create your personalized move abroad plan
• Gain clarity without the overwhelm
• Take action immediately

Plus, when you complete the course, you get a free 20-minute Master Plan Success Session with my team — your roadmap to actually making it happen.

This is your chance to turn your move abroad dreams into a plan you can actually follow. Register Now!

Want to Hear More Episodes Like This? What to Listen to Next:

#44 Fresh Off the Plane! Moving to the Netherlands (with a husband and two cats) featuring Monica Hay

#122 Afraid to Start? This Freedom Life Client Moved Abroad and Launched a Business Anyway — with Bryce Althouse

#136 How to Build a Business AND Move Abroad (Without Losing Your Mind)