Expatriotical

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 episode's "Chan Select": Kendra Adachi a.k.a. The Lazy Genius. Recommended episodes from The Lazy Genius Podcast- #360- A Pep Talk for the Perpetually Tired and #356- What's Saving My Life Right Now. You can follow Kendra on Instagram at @thelazygenius.
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EMERGENCY!!! In this episode, Chandra shares the intimate details of her first visit to an emergency room (ever) in the middle of the Italian Covid lockdown of 2020 and reveals her thoughts and everything that took place after she suffered a stroke, only 4 weeks following that emergency room visit.

Then stay tuned as she shares about one of her favorite makers in this episode's "Chan Select".  People this episode is like an emotional roller coaster, so hang on, it's going to be quite a ride!

• This episode's "Chan Select": WoolNeedleThread- for beautiful, handmade bags and accessories. Learn more about them here, and if you like what you see consider joining Michelle's email list for early access to new bags and subscriber-only offers. (These are not affiliate links.)
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• Episode Reference: Episode 2: Redefining "Trailing Spouse" and Episode 4: Hospitalizations- Child Edition

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Sometimes you just don't have the right words, but in a second language that can be a catastrophe! Listen in (and laugh) as Chandra shares her greatest lingual follies as well as her favorite "Chan Select" so far! It is definitely not to be missed!

• This episode's "Chan Select": Cinque Terre, Italy
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• Episode Reference: Episode 6: Lending a Helping Hand

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Today Chandra jumps into a conversation with former U.S. Navy soldier and 8 time marathon runner, Chris Buja, as he shares his experience as the Man(ager) of the House while living as an expat in Paris. Listen in as he shares his story, lessons learned, and a wise takeaway he has, looking back on his time living abroad. He has lots to say and you might just be surprised along the way. Tune in!

• This Episode's "Chan Select": Absolutely French
• Another recommendation from Chris: KIIN Running Club
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• Episode Reference: Episode 2: Redefining "Trailing Spouse"

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Whether you're close to home, wherever that is, or have moved across the world. Life still happens, but how do you deal with it when you are far away. This week Chandra tells the story of (unexpected) deaths in her family as well the celebration of lives coming together, all starting before she had lived in Italy for even six months. She also shares a strategic way in this episode's "Chan Select" for being able to be financially prepared for those events. Listen in!

• This episode's "Chan Select": The Total Money Makeover and Dave Ramsey's 7 Baby Steps.
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• Episode Reference: Episode 2: Redefining "Trailing Spouse" and Episode 4: Hospitalizations: Child Edition

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Being an expat can be hard! You're away from family and friends and everything you know. So it can be amazing when someone reaches out a helping hand. Listen in as Chandra shares stories of a few wonderful people that have helped her family during their expat journey. And keep listening to discover ways that YOU too can be a beacon of light during the dark night of another's expatriate storm. Plus, if you're looking to de-stress in Paris, whether as an expat, native, or tourist; stayed tuned for this episode's "Chan Select"!

• This episode's "Chan Select": Meishu
• Share your kind deed done on Instagram: @Expatriotical
• Episode Reference: Episode 1: Who I am & How I Started My Crazy Expat Life, Episode 5: Language is Key with Sissi Arellano

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Understanding the language in the country you are living in is vital! Listen in as host, Chandra Alley, interviews Sissi Arellano, a friend, fellow expat, and true veteran of language learning as she shares her experience in learning languages abroad. Plus, stay tuned as Chandra expounds on this episode's "Chan Selects" and how they've helped her to grow in her language learning journey.

• This episode's "Chan Select": Coffee Break Languages and Duolingo
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• Episode Reference: Episode 3: Have Time, Will Travel OR Traveling Tastefully For Less

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Life as an expat doesn't always run smoothly, but what happens when it drives off a cliff (with your children in the backseat)? In this episode, Chandra shares her experience of having each of her four children hospitalized, at different times, for different reasons... and gives her take-aways on how to navigate it, all while living abroad.

• This episode's "Chan Select": Xenia's tours at @thechoiceofparis
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This episode is fun! Tune in as Chandra shares some great travel tips on how to travel comfortably for less, along with cultural things to keep in mind as you transition into life in your new country. (Spoiler alert! New and different holidays may "force" you to travel more. Bummer! Just Kidding!) Plus hear a heart-warming quote from one of America's past leading funny man.

• This episode's "Chan Select": Meininger Hotel
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In this episode, Chandra shares her introduction to the horrid term, "trailing spouse" (which is given to the non-employee  expat). She also attempts to flesh out redefining or renaming the term. There is also the first (of hopefully many to come) comical travel stories and Chandra shares a "delicious" quote and some inspiration from the life of a famous American expat.

• This episode's "Chan Select": Aquarium of Genoa

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