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.

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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)

I'm getting really personal in this one. After 13 years of living abroad, moving to Spain with my husband and daughter, and having multiple team members living in the same city... I still felt lonely. And I didn't know how to admit it.

In this completely unscripted episode, I share what it's actually been like coming back to Málaga after being gone for three months, diving straight into bootcamp mode, and realizing that my business manager Evan had built this entire social life while I was gone… and I was jealous.

I talk about the moment I finally admitted to Evan that I felt left out and lonely, and what happened when I did. Spoiler: he told me he felt lonely too, even with all those friends. And that conversation changed everything.

What I cover:

• Why loneliness can happen even when you move abroad with a partner or family
• The scary moment I asked Evan to introduce me to his friends (and why it felt so awkward)
• How I forced myself to reach out to three people I'd only met once or twice (and what happened)
• Why we hold ourselves back from being vulnerable about loneliness
• The difference between locals and other expats when it comes to building community
• How admitting "I have no friends" at a meetup actually helped me make friends
• My "big asks" practice and how asking for what you need (even socially) is worth the discomfort

The big lesson: Loneliness abroad isn't a sign you made the wrong choice. It's a sign you're human. And the solution isn't going back home, it's reaching out.

This episode is raw, honest, and probably the most vulnerable I've been on the podcast. If you've ever felt lonely (or you're worried you will when you move), this one's for you.

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Links & Resources:

→ Move Abroad Coach Programs

→ 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:

#101 Enneagram & Moving Abroad: How Personality Shapes the Experience with Coach Lee Milligan (mentioned in the episode)

#132 Moving Abroad Alone, With a Partner, or With Kids: Which Is Actually Harder?

#140 Three Months In… Are We Still Loving Málaga?

#49 How to Make Friends and Meet People Abroad

Kalie from Expats Everywhere is back on the podcast to talk all things Portugal. Since her last appearance, she’s launched Slate & Key, a white-glove relocation service helping people move to Portugal.

In this episode, we talk:

• Why Portugal is such a popular destination for Americans
• Portugal vs. Spain
• The Portuguese digital nomad visa and why it can be complicated
• How to not lose your mind in the process of applying
• Kalie’s experiences living in Portugal
• Housing, taxes, and healthcare abroad
• How long the relocation process usually takes

From navigating visas to understanding healthcare, we break down the real logistics of making the move, and how having the right support can make a big difference.

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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?
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Links & Resources:

→ Slate and Key

→ Free Portugal Webinar

→ Follow my Spain life on Instagram

→ Follow Move Abroad Coach on Facebook

Connect with Expats Everywhere:

→ ExpatsEverywhere YouTube

→ ExpatsEverywhere Instagram

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:

#38 Country Spotlight: Moving to Portugal with Josh and Kalie from Expats Everywhere

#71 Which Visa Do You Need? Breaking Down Your Options

#73 Navigating the Visa Maze: The Inside Scoop on Digital Nomad Visas with Tim Marting

#87 We’re Moving! Here’s Why We’re Leaving Tbilisi and What Comes Next