For several years I've been interviewing women like myself who packed up everything to start a new adventure in another part of the world. 

One of the core values that I talk about is that we will never have this day again -- make it matter. It's my softer way of saying 'If you died tomorrow, would you be satisfied with how you lived this day?' 

I knew I didn't invent this way of thinking but I didn't realize that Stoics have been talking about this for thousands of years until I learned about the greatest philosopher king, Marcus Aurelius, who ruled until 180 A.D. 

He said, “You could leave life right now. Let that determine what you do and say and think.” (Greg Hays translation). 

Marcus wrote down many words of wisdom, and I want to share his story today because he's an ideal example of how we can all live a good life, no matter what obstacles come our way.


I'm joined again by Stoic expert Donald Robertson, author of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor, which explains the Stoic philosophy via Marcus' fascinating story. It's my favorite book on Stoicism! Get the audiobook for free if you're new to Audible by signing up for a trial at audibletrial.com/postcard

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Even though I haven't lived in the U.S. for 10 years, I've been in Italy and England for most of this time, I still pay close attention to my home country.

At the time of this recording, it's 2020. The U.S. just ended the most contentious and vitriolic political campaign season I've seen in my lifetime.

I see the divisiveness and bitter partisanship. People are becoming more tribal. Canceling out opposing views. At the same time people seem desperate for connection and to be part of something greater than themselves.

And then I look around and see what they're gravitating toward. If they're not religious, it seems social media and YouTube are sucking them into extremist groups, gangs, and conspiracy theories.

I wondered what it would it look like if we could offer them a peaceful, compassionate, hopeful alternative idea to believe in.  Then I realized this idea already exists in Stoicism, a 2,300-year old philosophy that essentially says: Live your values. Don’t worry about things that are beyond your control. Be a person of good character who looks out for other people.

It's a practical philosophy on how to live a good life and will be one of the primary ideas I'll discuss on this show. Because like the Enneagram, Stoicism gives us the tools we need to increase our self awareness, be more present, and to respond to life in a mindful way and not out of emotion or habit.

Consider this episode Stoicism 101.

I couldn't think of a better person to talk to about this than Donald Robertson, a Stoic expert and a cognitive behavioral therapist. He's written my favorite books on modern Stoicism, including Stoicism and the Art of Happiness and How to Think Like a Roman Emperor. AND, he's an expat/world wanderer: a Scotsman who moved in Canada but has been appropriately hanging out in Athens for a good part of this year.

Enjoy the show!

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Digital nomad Jeremy Enns is Canadian. His girlfriend is American. Due to visa situations, to stay together they have to travel (which they love anyway). 

But traveling and living the nomadic life isn’t as easy during a global pandemic. Jeremy and his partner have made it work by slowing down how often they move. Over the last year, they spent the largest amount of time in Edinburgh.

On the Part of Something Greater Podcast, Jeremy shares his top tips for what you need to eat, drink, and do in Scotland’s capital city. 

Hello! I'm your host, Sarah Mikutel, a transformation coach and an American expat based in England.

But the real question is, who are you? Where are you now and where do you want to be? Can I help you get there?

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I had so much fun talking to today’s guest, a true kindred spirit because he not only loves traveling and living abroad, but he loves podcast creation as much as I do.

Jeremy Enns is the CEO & Storyteller In Chief of Counterweight Creative, a podcast strategy and marketing agency that he manages while living a digital nomad / location independent life.

In this episode, Jeremy shares the steps he took to become location independent, and offers some really good advice on how you can, too. 

Both Jeremy and I made similar mistakes when location independence came on our radars. Namely, that we thought blogging and online courses were the best way to go. Wrong. We talk about a much better alternative to begin your location independent career in this episode. 

Enjoy!


Hello! I'm your host, Sarah Mikutel, a transformation coach and an American expat based in England.

But the real question is, who are you? Where are you now and where do you want to be? Can I help you get there?

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Rebrand! The Postcard Academy is now called LIVE Without Borders (and for a hot second it was called Part of Something Greater -- what can I say, it's a creative evolution). 

If you’re a global citizen seeking a more meaningful, freedom-fueled life, you’re in the right place.

I’m your host Sarah Mikutel, a transformation coach who first moved abroad on her own at age 18 and who has been permanently enjoying life in Europe since 2010. 

My guests and I will share with you how we made our travel and living abroad dreams come true, and how you can, too. 

But freedom is about more than getting on a plane. It’s about self exploration and personal transformation, so you can live a calmer, kinder, more connected life. 

So I’ll cover this, too -- and I especially love sharing how the Enneagram and Stoicism can help you become more present, curious, and open hearted.

It you’d like my help achieving more peace, happiness, and positive transformation in your life, visit sarahmikutel.com 

Welcome to part 2 of my anniversary special. That is, my 10-year anniversary of being an Italian citizen.

In the last episode, my friend Toni and I shared our favorite:

Pizza

Pasta

Italian customs

Tours

Museums

Today, you’ll hear about the best 

Beaches

Wine

Pastry

More hidden gems

And less-touristy Italian cities

At least, this is the best according to us :) You are welcome to chime in with your own recommendations on Instagram. You can find me @sarahmikutel

Enjoy the episode! 🇮🇹

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Hello, hello. I’m celebrating something very special in this episode — my 10-year anniversary of being an Italian citizen. If you haven’t heard this story, 10 years ago, I packed up my New York apartment and bought a one-way ticket to Italy to pursue my dream of being an Italian citizen and living in Europe — I’ve been here ever since.

In a previous episode, I walk through the exact steps I took to become a duel citizen via Italian ancestry.

In this two-part episode, I’ll be sharing my top 10 favorite things to eat, drink, and do in Italy.

I didn’t want to take this trip down memory lane alone, so I called up my friend Toni Mazzaglia, founder of the food tour company Taste Florence — you’ve heard her on a few Postcard Academy episodes. 

In part 1, we talk about our favorite:

• Pizza
• Pasta
• Italian customs
• Tours
• Museums

Get ready for some mouth-watering hidden gems!


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Well hello there. I will be back with some new travel episodes soon but first I wanted to share something special with you.

I just launched a new podcast called Part of Something Greater, a show for peacefully ambitious people seeking personal transformation so they can better themselves, their communities, and the world at large.

If you’ve been listening to this podcast for awhile, you’ll know that personal development is something that really interests me. True freedom in our lives is not just literal location independence and travel, but freedom from overwhelm and anxiety and from unhelpful patterns and beliefs.

I’m sharing the first episode of Part of Something Greater with you here. If you think this is the kind of show you’ll get a lot of value out of, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to your podcasts. 

GIVEAWAY
I'm giving away three of my favorite books on the Enneagram (Road Back to You, Complete Enneagram, and The Essential Enneagram) PLUS your choice one of my online podcasting courses.

Here’s how to win:

1. Leave a rating and review of Part of Something Greater on Apple Podcasts. Here's how to do it
2. Screenshot your review and share on Instagram, tagging me @sarahmikutel
3. You'll be entered to win :)

And that’s all you have to do! I’ll pick a winner on December 17, 2020. Deadline to enter is December 16, 2020 noon (EST). If you plan on entering, you should do it now so you don't forget 😊 

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In the last episode of the Postcard Academy, you learned how to become an expat in Panama. In this episode, you’ll learn why.

David Gold is back to share what’s kept him in Panama City for more than a decade. Coffee, chocolate, and beach lover’s…this one’s for you. 

You’ll also learn about Panama’s history, including the infamous canal.


You’ve heard of the Panama Canal, but do you know why it matters? You will after this episode. You'll also hear about everything you need to eat, drink, and do in Panama City and beyond.

OK, time for our tour of Panama.

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Hi, I'm your host, Sarah Mikutel, an American expat based in England. Fancy starting your own podcast? Visit sarahmikutel.com to learn how I can help you. I'm on Insta if you want to say hi.

You know those screensavers that look like paradise? Almost too beautiful to be real?

That’s how my guest today describes the beaches of Panama, the Central American country he’s called home for the last 11 years.

Like me, David Gold is a native of Connecticut, but left to join the Peace Corps in Bolivia and eventually made his way to Panama City, where he opened Casco Antiguo Spanish School.

In this episode, David shares advice on how we can become expats ourselves in Panama.

If you value year-round great weather, quality of life, and affordable healthcare, you’re in luck — Panama is a very visa-friendly country, with tons of extra benefits for people who retire there.

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Hey, there! I'm your host Sarah Mikutel, an American who's been living abroad since 2010. Right now I live in a beach town in England and I love helping fellow expats and online entrepreneurs launch their own podcasts. Interested? Find out more here 👉sarahmikutel.com