Caution- this is a guided visualization exercise *Do Not Listen While Driving*

In this episode of Moving for Smarties, host Mariette Frey guides listeners through a transformative visualization exercise aimed at helping them connect with their future selves. The session emphasizes the importance of picturing one's future to begin the journey towards achieving dreams. Through deep breathing and vivid imagery, listeners are encouraged to explore their aspirations, feelings, and environments, ultimately leading to a deeper understanding of their desired future. The episode concludes with practical tips on documenting these insights and using AI tools to visualize their future selves more concretely.

Takeaways

• Visualization is key to moving towards your dreams.
• Deep breathing helps clear the mind for meditation.
• Engaging the senses enhances the visualization experience.
• Writing down details solidifies the vision in your mind.
• Your future self can guide your current decisions.
• Neuroscience supports the power of visualization.
• Keeping notes allows for reflection and growth over time.
• AI tools can help create a visual representation of your future self.
• The process of visualization is a journey, not a destination.
• Trust the process and focus on what you want to achieve.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Guided Visualization

03:41 Entering the Visualization

10:01 Reflecting on the Visualization

12:53 Building Your Future Self

Shout Outs From Episode:

• Find Whitney Uland and all her coaching https://linktr.ee/whitneyuland?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=7fd93005-29d0-4ff6-8ac4-517dc6175213
• Awesome Meditation Music with Binaural Beats by Siarhei_Korbut, support them at https://www.tinevibe.com

Moving For Smarties, hosted by Mariette Frey of Mariette’s On The Move, started as an interview-driven podcast exploring the real stories behind relocation, reinvention, and life transitions. Across 60+ conversations with first-time homebuyers, repeat movers, industry experts, and everyday people navigating major life changes, this show opens the curtain on what moving is really like—from the joyful and exciting to the unexpected, chaotic, and downright overwhelming.

In the first 60 episodes, the show dives into the human side of moving: identity shifts, decision-making, financial realities, emotional resilience, community building, and the brave moment when someone decides, “It’s time to go.” These episodes are long-form, honest, and full of lived experience you won’t find in a checklist.

Moving forward, we're excited to bring you the more educational, structured, step-by-step side of relocation, and changing our name to Moving For Smarties. This show is built as a bingeable class on YouTube and we're making it available everywhere you listen as well. We take the full FRED Framework journey (Finances, Robustness, Ecosystem, Dreams) through curated playlist paths that guide your decision-making from the ground up. Both shows work together:

• (The old) Mariette’s On The Move = real conversations and lived experiences.

• (The new) Moving For Smarties = the coaching, tools, and frameworks to help you make a values-aligned move.

Whether you’re preparing for a move, considering a major life shift, or simply love hearing the behind-the-scenes stories of people rebuilding their lives, you’re in the right place.

For deeper support, join The Smart Move Society, a community that offers group coaching, 1:1 coaching options, workshops, and city-focused guidance to help you relocate with confidence. Find it on our website.

Website: https://movingforsmarties.com/

Instagram: @mariettesonthemove

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariettefrey/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mariettesonthemove

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@movingforsmarties

In this episode, I'm introducing you to the Dreams Part 1 playlist from the Moving For Smarties YouTube channel which tells you about what and discusses the importance of living a fulfilling life and the role of dreams in shaping our reality. To watch the video, head to https://www.youtube.com/@Movingforsmarties

Before you move, there’s one big question you need to ask yourself: Am I chasing a dream — or running from something?

In this episode of Moving for Smarties, Mariette Frey introduces the Dreams Module of the FRED Framework: Finances, Robustness, Ecosystem, and Dreams. This is where the smart move journey begins, because before you can figure out the money, the logistics, the support system, or the destination, you need to understand what is truly pulling you forward.

Using the powerful idea that some people live 90 years while others repeat the same year 90 times, Mariette invites you to look honestly at your life, your dreams, and the version of yourself you may be ready to become.

This episode is not about figuring out the “how” yet. It is about getting clear on the “what.” What do you want your life to feel like? What kind of energy do you want to live in? Are you being pulled toward a dream, or pushed by fear, stress, boredom, or burnout?

Mariette also shares a personal story about dreaming of moving from San Diego to San Francisco, sitting by the Golden Gate Bridge, imagining the life she wanted, and watching that dream eventually become a real, practical next step. Because your dream is not fluff.Your dream is data. And data leads to decisions.

• Why every smart move starts with the question: Am I chasing a dream or running from something?
• What the Dreams Module is inside the FRED Framework
• Why Mariette starts with Dreams before Finances, Robustness, and Ecosystem
• How dreams help you reverse engineer the rest of your relocation decision
• Why the “what” comes before the “how”
• How to identify what is pulling you forward versus what is pushing you away
• Why fear-based decision making can keep you stuck
• How old dreams can expire — and why that does not mean you failed
• Why specificity matters when imagining your future life
• How one clear vision can become a compass for your next chapter

“The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco,” -Mark Twain

That was the quote I couldn't figure out how to say right about San Francisco- see why it's tricky?!

• A notebook or piece of paper
• A pen
• A quiet moment to think honestly
• Willingness to imagine boldly
• Permission to write before judging whether the dream is practical

Use these as journaling prompts after listening:

• Am I chasing a dream or running from something?
• What am I truly trying to move toward?
• What am I trying to get away from?
• What kind of energy do I want to live in?
• If I were living fully, boldly, and with total confidence, what would my life look like?
• What would I see, hear, smell, and feel in that future life?
• What city, neighborhood, home, routine, or community keeps showing up in my mind?
• What am I trying to prove?
• Who am I trying to prove it to?
• Is this still my dream, or is it an old dream I have outgrown?

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Living Fully

03:07 Understanding Dreams and Their Energy

05:55 Visualizing Your Dreams

09:08 Documenting Your Dreams for Clarity

If you’re exploring a move, dreaming about a new city, or trying to figure out what’s next, subscribe to Moving for Smarties and follow along through the full Dreams playlist. And if you want support, planning tools, community, and real conversations about finding a place that fits who you are becoming, join the Smart Move Society, you can find it on our website, movingforsmarties.com

Life insurance disputes are not only legally exhausting but also emotionally draining. Mariette Frey talks about the right way to deal with them with Stephanie Prestridge, an attorney and founder of Life Claim. They explain why many people overlook the importance of planning for living, not just dying, especially when they own a home. Stephanie breaks down how to properly navigate the loss of a loved one and how it requires both emotional and legal considerations. She also explores the significance of regularly updating beneficiary designations, why the power of attorney is your most important legal document, and how to have open conversations about estate planning with your loved ones.

Mariette Frey is a relocation strategist, life coach, and host of the Moving Tips + Tricks podcast. Every week on Smart Move Monday: Coach Mariette’s Corner, she offers free coaching to help listeners move with clarity and confidence. Check out her favorite tools, trusted show sponsors, and more at www.decidingtomove.com. Free spots are limited — coaching roster opens soon!

Moving For Smarties, hosted by Mariette Frey of Mariette’s On The Move, started as an interview-driven podcast exploring the real stories behind relocation, reinvention, and life transitions. Across 60+ conversations with first-time homebuyers, repeat movers, industry experts, and everyday people navigating major life changes, this show opens the curtain on what moving is really like—from the joyful and exciting to the unexpected, chaotic, and downright overwhelming.

In the first 60 episodes, the show dives into the human side of moving: identity shifts, decision-making, financial realities, emotional resilience, community building, and the brave moment when someone decides, “It’s time to go.” These episodes are long-form, honest, and full of lived experience you won’t find in a checklist.

Moving forward, we're excited to bring you the more educational, structured, step-by-step side of relocation, and changing our name to Moving For Smarties. This show is built as a bingeable class on YouTube and we're making it available everywhere you listen as well. We take the full FRED Framework journey (Finances, Robustness, Ecosystem, Dreams) through curated playlist paths that guide your decision-making from the ground up.

Both shows work together:

• (The old) Mariette’s On The Move = real conversations and lived experiences.

• (The new) Moving For Smarties = the coaching, tools, and frameworks to help you make a values-aligned move.

Whether you’re preparing for a move, considering a major life shift, or simply love hearing the behind-the-scenes stories of people rebuilding their lives, you’re in the right place.

For deeper support, join The Smart Move Society, a community that offers group coaching, 1:1 coaching options, workshops, and city-focused guidance to help you relocate with confidence. Find it on our website.

Website: https://movingforsmarties.com/

Favorites: https://movingforsmarties.com/favorites/

Instagram: @mariettesonthemove

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariettefrey/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mariettesonthemove

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@movingforsmarties

Moving For Smarties, hosted by Mariette Frey of Mariette’s On The Move, started as an interview-driven podcast exploring the real stories behind relocation, reinvention, and life transitions. Across 60+ conversations with first-time homebuyers, repeat movers, industry experts, and everyday people navigating major life changes, this show opens the curtain on what moving is really like—from the joyful and exciting to the unexpected, chaotic, and downright overwhelming.

In the first 60 episodes, the show dives into the human side of moving: identity shifts, decision-making, financial realities, emotional resilience, community building, and the brave moment when someone decides, “It’s time to go.” These episodes are long-form, honest, and full of lived experience you won’t find in a checklist.

Moving forward, we're excited to bring you the more educational, structured, step-by-step side of relocation, and changing our name to Moving For Smarties. This show is built as a bingeable class on YouTube and we're making it available everywhere you listen as well. We take the full FRED Framework journey (Finances, Robustness, Ecosystem, Dreams) through curated playlist paths that guide your decision-making from the ground up.

Both shows work together:

• (The old) Mariette’s On The Move = real conversations and lived experiences.

• (The new) Moving For Smarties = the coaching, tools, and frameworks to help you make a values-aligned move.

Whether you’re preparing for a move, considering a major life shift, or simply love hearing the behind-the-scenes stories of people rebuilding their lives, you’re in the right place.

For deeper support, go to our website and join 'The Smart Move Society,' a community that offers group coaching, 1:1 coaching options, workshops, and city-focused guidance to help you relocate with confidence.

So...Onward Moving Smartie! I'm glad you're here :)

Website: https://movingforsmarties.com/

Favorites: https://movingforsmarties.com/favorites/

Instagram: @mariettesonthemove

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariettefrey/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mariettesonthemove

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@movingforsmarties

In this episode of Moving Tips + Tricks, I sit down with Dr. Maggie Baker, author of Crazy About Money, to explore the hidden emotions behind our financial decisions—especially during stressful transitions like moving. With 35 years as a psychologist and 20 years in financial therapy, Dr. Baker shares personal stories, client breakthroughs, and eye-opening concepts like “mental accounting” that reveal why smart people make irrational money choices. We also discuss practical ways to stay calm, avoid shame spirals, and make better financial decisions during life’s biggest changes.

Mariette Frey is a relocation strategist, life coach, and host of the Moving Tips + Tricks podcast. Every week on Smart Move Monday: Coach Mariette’s Corner, she offers free coaching to help listeners move with clarity and confidence. Check out her favorite tools, trusted show sponsors, and more at www.decidingtomove.com. Free spots are limited — coaching roster opens soon!

The psychology of moving goes far beyond logistics—it’s a profound emotional journey of loss, adaptation, and self-discovery. In this inspiring conversation, psychotherapist and leadership coach Saunders Moore unpacks how relocation can unsettle identity, trigger grief-like brain responses, and test resilience, especially after life-altering events like Hurricane Helene’s floods in Asheville, North Carolina. Through personal insight and professional expertise, she shares how to process the emotional weight of moving, build a supportive community in unfamiliar places, and use self-compassion as a tool for healing. With practical tips and mindset shifts, Saunders helps you not just adjust, but truly thrive in your new chapter.

Mariette Frey is a relocation strategist, life coach, and host of the Moving Tips + Tricks podcast. Every week on Smart Move Monday: Coach Mariette’s Corner, she offers free coaching to help listeners move with clarity and confidence. Check out her favorite tools, trusted show sponsors, and more at www.decidingtomove.com. Free spots are limited — coaching roster opens soon!

And Your Body Knows It

In this insightful episode, Mariette Frey delves into the often-overlooked biological effects of major life transitions, such as moving. As a relocation and life coach, Mariette shares her personal experiences and research on how these transitions impact our bodies and minds. From the fight-or-flight response triggered by change to the emotional and physical toll of decision fatigue, Mariette offers practical strategies to navigate these challenges. Tune in to learn how to support your brain and body through life's big changes and discover that you're not alone in feeling the chaos.

Mariette Frey is a relocation strategist, life coach, and host of the Moving Tips + Tricks podcast. Every week on Smart Move Monday: Coach Mariette’s Corner, she offers free coaching to help listeners move with clarity and confidence. Check out her favorite tools, trusted show sponsors, and more at www.decidingtomove.com. Free spots are limited — coaching roster opens soon!

From Selection to Protection: Picking Movers and Knowing Your Rights

In this episode of the Moving Tips and Tricks podcast, host Mariette Frey discusses two crucial topics for anyone planning a move: how to choose a reputable moving company and understanding your rights and responsibilities as a consumer. Mariette emphasizes the importance of thorough research when selecting a mover, including checking for proper licensing and reviews. She also highlights the significance of understanding the legal documents involved in moving, such as estimates and liability coverage, to protect oneself from potential scams and issues during the moving process.

Mariette Frey is a relocation strategist, life coach, and host of the Moving Tips + Tricks podcast. Every week on Smart Move Monday: Coach Mariette’s Corner, she offers free coaching to help listeners move with clarity and confidence. Check out her favorite tools, trusted show sponsors, and more at www.decidingtomove.com. Free spots are limited — coaching roster opens soon!

In this engaging conversation, Mariette Frey interviews Marjory Wildcraft, a leading figure in the survival and preparedness movement. They discuss the importance of self-sufficiency, the differences between homesteading and prepping, and the current economic climate's implications for individuals and families. Marjory shares insights on backyard food production, real estate market trends, and her experiences living in Puerto Rico. The conversation wraps up with practical gardening tips for beginners, emphasizing the significance of quality soil and community support. In this conversation, Marjory Wildcraft and Mariette Frey discuss the importance of quality soil for gardening, innovative solutions for soil contamination, and the benefits of growing your own food. They share personal experiences with health and healing through food, the practicality of starting small with raised beds, and the advantages of keeping backyard chickens. The discussion also emphasizes the significance of composting for healthy soil and the empowerment that comes from self-sufficiency in food production.

 Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Self-Sufficiency and Prepping
• 03:01 Understanding Homesteading vs. Prepping
• 06:01 The Current Economic Climate and Its Implications
• 09:05 The Importance of Backyard Food Production
• 11:59 Real Estate Market Insights and Strategies
• 14:48 Living in Puerto Rico: A Unique Perspective
• 18:25 Gardening Basics for Beginners
• 26:25 The Importance of Quality Soil
• 28:52 Innovative Solutions for Soil Contamination
• 30:49 Starting Your Own Food Production
• 33:07 Healing Through Food: A Personal Journey
• 36:59 Growing Your Own Food: Easy Steps
• 39:10 The Benefits of Backyard Chickens
• 39:59 Composting: The Key to Healthy Soil
• 45:55 Empowerment Through Self-Sufficiency
• 47:16 The Holistic Approach to Health and Food

Mariette Frey is a relocation strategist, life coach, and host of the Moving Tips + Tricks podcast. Every week on Smart Move Monday: Coach Mariette’s Corner, she offers free coaching to help listeners move with clarity and confidence. Check out her favorite tools, trusted show sponsors, and more at www.decidingtomove.com. Free spots are limited — coaching roster opens soon!

In this episode, Mariette Frey discusses the critical differences between valuation coverage and moving insurance, emphasizing the importance of understanding what each option entails when moving. She explains the types of coverage available, including released value protection and full value protection, and highlights the necessity of obtaining additional moving insurance for better protection of personal belongings. The conversation also covers tips for ensuring a smooth moving experience, such as taking inventory and understanding insurance policies.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Valuation Coverage vs. Insurance
• 03:13 Understanding Valuation Coverage
• 05:59 Exploring Full Value Protection
• 08:46 The Importance of Moving Insurance
• 11:59 Choosing the Right Insurance Provider
• 15:09 Tips for a Smooth Moving Experience
• 17:49 Final Thoughts and Resources

Mariette Frey is a relocation strategist, life coach, and host of the Moving Tips + Tricks podcast. Every week on Smart Move Monday: Coach Mariette’s Corner, she offers free coaching to help listeners move with clarity and confidence. Check out her favorite tools, trusted show sponsors, and more at www.decidingtomove.com. Free spots are limited — coaching roster opens soon!