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In this episode of Bali Life Unfiltered, we talk honestly about how living on the island has changed from 2022 to now… and the parts no one really prepares you for.
From mindset shifts, raising kids without family nearby, and the emotional weight of living overseas, to traffic frustrations, admin chaos, and the mental load that comes with building a life far from home - this is our most honest conversation yet.
But despite the challenges, we also share why we’re still here and what Bali continues to give us that nowhere else quite does.
We chat about:
• What shocked us when we first moved vs what surprises us now
• Funny but painfully real Bali frustrations 😅
• What’s gotten better… and what’s definitely gotten harder
• Why Bali changed us, and why leaving isn’t as simple as it sounds
• Who Bali is actually for (and who it’s not)
This isn’t a “Bali is perfect” episode, it’s the balanced, honest version.
🎧 Hit play, subscribe, and follow along for real conversations about life in Bali.
💛 If you’re thinking about moving here or planning a trip, our Bali Guides were created from everything we share in episodes like this:
Follow us on IG @balilifeunfiltered
By Hannah Mardi and Michelle Woodham5
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In this episode of Bali Life Unfiltered, we talk honestly about how living on the island has changed from 2022 to now… and the parts no one really prepares you for.
From mindset shifts, raising kids without family nearby, and the emotional weight of living overseas, to traffic frustrations, admin chaos, and the mental load that comes with building a life far from home - this is our most honest conversation yet.
But despite the challenges, we also share why we’re still here and what Bali continues to give us that nowhere else quite does.
We chat about:
• What shocked us when we first moved vs what surprises us now
• Funny but painfully real Bali frustrations 😅
• What’s gotten better… and what’s definitely gotten harder
• Why Bali changed us, and why leaving isn’t as simple as it sounds
• Who Bali is actually for (and who it’s not)
This isn’t a “Bali is perfect” episode, it’s the balanced, honest version.
🎧 Hit play, subscribe, and follow along for real conversations about life in Bali.
💛 If you’re thinking about moving here or planning a trip, our Bali Guides were created from everything we share in episodes like this:
Follow us on IG @balilifeunfiltered

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