As 2026 begins, and with Chinese New Year just around the corner, many OFWs find themselves asking familiar questions: How long am I going to be here? What do I want to change this year? In this episode, Chef Martin and Cyra reflect honestly on the idea of “New Year, New Me,” unpacking what truly worked in the past year and what needs more intention moving forward, especially when it comes to family, health, finances, work, and parenting while living overseas.

The conversation also dives into:

• Reflecting on last year before setting new goals

• Prioritizing family while balancing career, health, and finances

• Why “happy projects” matter for personal growth

• The realities of work struggles, job security, and running a business as an OFW

• Health wake-up calls, habits, and becoming more intentional with self-care

• Parenting lessons that worked, and what didn’t

• Teaching kids independence while staying present as parents

• Being intentional with savings, insurance, and long-term financial planning

• The emotional and practical trade-offs of raising a family overseas

  
  

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