Join Clover and Lori on the first episode of Love It or Leaf It Podcast as they navigate the sticky, often maddening world of U.S. passport renewal amidst their preparations to move from Missouri to Toronto in 2025. As a queer American family feeling increasingly unwelcome in their home state due to rising transphobic legislation, they've decided to seek a safer haven in Canada. This episode humorously details the bureaucratic nightmare of renewing passports, complete with tilted head photos, missing receipts, and unexpectedly quick turnarounds. Dive into the lighter, yet hilariously frustrating side of their journey to cross the border, all while tackling the unexpected hurdles and privileges that come their way.

00:00 Record-Breaking Passport Issuance in 2024

00:26 Introducing the Love It or Leaf It Podcast

00:44 Our Family's Story and Decision to Move

01:29 Challenges of Relocating to Canada

02:07 The Passport Renewal Process

02:38 Navigating Bureaucratic Hurdles

04:51 The Cost of Immigration

07:35 The Importance of Passport Photos

11:43 Dealing with Passport Photo Rejections

12:37 The Lopsided Head Incident

12:51 Passport Photo Struggles

13:24 The Waiting Game Begins

13:58 Confusing Customer Service

15:45 Unexpected Arrival

16:31 Reflecting on the Process

22:02 Final Thoughts and Advice