What if you decided to travel the world for 3 months, and it turned into over a year? That's what happened to my friend Hollie. She went to several countries in Asia, North & Central America, Europe and Australia.

In June of 2023, we talked about her move back to America, discussing what cities she was considering and what they needed in proximity for her to thrive. I advised her on her job search and resume, and we discussed what she needed to consider when searching for neighborhoods in her new city. Hollie is a very confident, mentally strong individual- what transpired between her decision of the city she would move to, and landing in Chicago was surprisingly emotional for her! In this very raw interview, we talk about the darker side of loneliness in the moving journey, and we set realistic expectations on what supports you need to put in place to ensure that when you have doubts, unanticipated life events, and setbacks, you have healthy coping tools, so you don't feel so alone, especially if you have uncertainty about the future.

Hollie was only 3 weeks into living in Chicago; we will check back with her in a few months to get her perspective and reflect on those first few months in her new city.

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On today's show, we’re talking with my friend Christiane Shroeter, Host of the ‘Happy Healthy Hustle’ podcast and we’re talking about physically and mentally preparing for your move. Christiane grew up in Germany and talks us through her journey of moving to the United States as a student and staying to become a professor landing in San Luis Obispo, CA. She talks about how important it is to find ‘your place’ that helps you thrive and grow. Christiane gives us simple steps to help us get to a place where we can energetically pack up and hit the road. She introduces us to her Journey to Wellness course and you can find her on Christiane's Insta.

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This episode is an interesting one because we’re talking about a hard topic- the correlation between ADHD and moving a lot. I’m talking with Stacy Colgan, LCSW and therapist with Watervliet Counseling. Stacy and I both have ADHD, and she specializes in ADHD counseling and therapy, which is one of the 4 components of treating ADHD. The act of relocating can be especially challenging for someone with ADHD. The process requires planning, organization, and follow-through – areas where individuals with ADHD might face challenges. Tune in to hear how you can manage your symptoms through a move.

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On today's show, Jesse Carroll takes us through his story of moving from Canada to study acting in the United States and all the trials and tribulations of going through immigration. We discuss how he went from working a full-time job (and losing it) to becoming a full-time voiceover artist with over 1,000 credits to his name. Jesse just launched a new digital course and coaching package and he’s generously giving our listeners 20% off! Go to Jesse Carroll Voiceover Coaching and use code MOTM in the promo code!

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On today's show, we’re talking to the Division Chief, Monique Riddick, for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) out of Washington, DC.

The FMCSA's regulations protect consumers moving to a different state and provide information on the rights and responsibilities of consumers and the movers they hire. We go deep into what the FMCSA does to protect consumers, what to do if you feel you’ve been scammed and what resources they have for consumers at ProtectYourMove.gov such as a rights and responsibilities handbook, a moving checklist, and most importantly- the database to search for the moving company you’re considering hiring to make sure they’re in good standing with the Department of Transportation and the FMCSA. That’s also where you can find the link to file a claim if you feel you’ve been scammed.

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On today's show, we're going back to the basics of moving with Edward Whitehouse, General Manager of Top Notch Moving in New Jersey. In this episode, Edward and I walk through everything from questions to ask potential movers when you're looking to hire someone for your move, to what it means in real dollars to get insurance and if it's worth it for your long-distance moves. Edward and I try to break it down to the basics from terms to benchmarks for tipping so that as you start going through the process of hiring movers for your move, you know what the terms are and how to approach moving companies for the best experience while avoiding scam movers and brokers.

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Live from the YAP Media Studio at the Podcast Movement 2023 conference, I’m sharing a preview of Season 2 which will be released the first Monday of October! We’ll have great guests, moving companies, government regulators, people with cool jobs, city spotlights, and everything in between. Look for the podcasts on our new YouTube Channel and follow me on social media!

Summer is the heart of moving season. It's easy to get caught up in a 'good deal' in your dream city and then 6 months later you're shocked when you get the 6 Month Funk.

Regrets are hard. Even harder when you've spent a ton of money, left all your friends and family and are too embarrassed to come back and potentially have everyone tell you 'I told so.'

In this episode we move through the top 10 regrets that I've seen when people neglect to do enough research to make sure where you are, is where you'll have the best work/life harmony.

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Andrea Fox, or @dailydre1 as her Charlotte fans know her, comes on to do a spotlight on our new hometown...Charlotte, NC!! I've been waiting since I started this podcast to do one on Charlotte but I hadn't yet found anyone that was really dialed in on Charlotte until a few people sent me posts form her!

Originally from Montana, Dre Fox made a 12 year stop in Austin, TX on her way to Charlotte, NC where she now calls home. This Charlotte influencer gives her audience a front row seat to some of the best experiences Charlotte has to offer.

Having moved to Charlotte in the last two years, I can tell you that Dre has experienced way more of Charlotte than I have! I originally had a few people send me her Insta when they were planning to come and visit- I saw all these great places to check out! Now I love scrolling through her Instagram and building a list of all the best things to do in CLT whether it's food, events & music for my fun summer lineup.

We talk through some of the neighborhoods in Charlotte and how important it is to consider the neighborhood lifestyle, meaning, you might want to see if you'd be living around people in your neighborhood that you could see hanging out with so you build your community quickly. But I also loved the business side of the conversation about Charlotte and how she can foresee Charlotte growing down the road as the city makes investments into growing the district of Uptown and leveling down the density of South End- we both look forward to it feeling a bit more balanced in the future.

A little *BONUS*

Dre talks a bit about areas of Austin, TX too since she just moved there a few years ago! I love that she did a POC in a few different cities before landing in Charlotte and I agree, Charlotte's like Austin about 10 years ago with a lot better weather and houses with big windows (since you're not running for the shade on a hot TX day).

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I'm excited to introduce you to Laura Sinclair of Aiken, SC, founder of Laura Makes Moves. Laura is a Relocation Specialist and Real Estate Agent, originally from Canada, who moved to Virginia for school, met her now husband and permanently moved to the US. Laura realized how difficult it can be when you move to a new city, especially if you've never made a big move before. After getting her Real Estate license, Laura made it her mission to help others have less stressful moves. Laura provides a service helping clients find a real estate agent in the city they're moving to, interviewing them on her client's behalf (to make sure they specialize in working with clients that are relocating to their city) and giving them tips and tricks through her blog, her moving guide and posts on social.

Laura and I have a very important conversation about 'relocation fatigue.' You might have experienced it- it refers to when you know you might move soon, and you stop living in the present! You become detached from the world you're living in because the 'you're moving soon' mindset becomes a coping mechanism. This could show up as not leaning into relationships, or caring about the everyday life you're building. It's hard to articulate when you're in it, but it's not sustainable and awareness can help you get passed it. Different than the '6 Month Funk' that can occur after you move, this could occur before you move, and it's good to be aware of it so you can get ahead of it.

Moving to a new place, especially if it involves a long-distance move, can be a major life transition requiring significant time, effort, and planning. We also talk about City POC's, the state of 'languish' and quietly quitting where you are, the 6 Month Funk and how you can avoid it all.

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