Episode Description:

In this episode, Aimee gets real about what it feels like to let her 10-year-old son roam the streets of Girona, Spain, a departure from the overprotective parenting norms of the US. Drawing from her own upbringing in the 80s, Aimee explores the cultural shift in parenting styles, influenced by societal fears and the insights of psychologist Jonathan Haidt's recent interview with Bari Weiss.

The conversation delves into the challenges of finding social connections for her son in a new country, navigating school choices, and relearning how to live differently. Despite cultural differences, Aimee finds solace in the school's proactive stance against screen time, providing a glimpse into a more traditional childhood experience.

Even as Expats we have to live our real lives - if you're a parent navigating the unique challenges of raising a kid in a new country, or anyone curious about the cultural differences about parenting in Spain versus parenting in the United States, this episode is for you!

Resources:
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Where to find Aimee:

• Instagram: @vibrancenutrition
• Nutrition Coaching: vibrancenutrition.com
• Podcast on Nutrition: Blasphemous Nutrition

Where to find Rebecca:

• Instagram and her life in Paris: @beseriouslyhappy
• Biz Coaching for Interior Designers: seriouslyhappy.com
• Book on Interior Design Psychology: Happy Starts at Home

Where to find Aimee:

• Instagram: @vibrancenutrition
• Nutrition Coaching: vibrancenutrition.com
• Podcast on Nutrition: Blasphemous Nutrition

Where to find Rebecca:

• Instagram and her life in Paris: @beseriouslyhappy
• Biz Coaching for Interior Designers: seriouslyhappy.com
• Book on Interior Design Psychology: Happy Starts at Home

Episode Desciption:

In this episode, Aimee and Rebecca reflect upon their initial expectations of how they would respond to expat life vs the reality once they've arrived and are integrating. Rebecca dons her therapist hat and Aimee gets some support on the chasm that lies between what she expected and what she's actually been able to accomplish.

Where to find Aimee:

• Instagram: @vibrancenutrition
• Nutrition Coaching: vibrancenutrition.com
• Podcast on Nutrition: Blasphemous Nutrition

Where to find Rebecca:

• Instagram and her life in Paris: @beseriouslyhappy
• Biz Coaching for Interior Designers: seriouslyhappy.com
• Book on Interior Design Psychology: Happy Starts at Home

Episode Description:
In this episode, Aimee and Rebecca explore the challenges and opportunities of living abroad, from navigating bureaucratic hurdles to cultural adjustments. They chat about everything from the intricacies of shutting down a business and navigating visa uncertainties to grocery shopping experiences and adapting to metric measurements. Aimee struggles with the discrepancies in serving sizes between Spain and the United States looking at the differences in portion sizes, protein focus, and the prevalence of pork in Spain, offering insights into the culinary landscape of her new home. But that's not all! They also dive into each woman's expectations about how she will make adjustments in her new homeland while still being attached to the former - it's a wide-ranging candid convo about the practicalities of expatriate life.

Where to find Aimee:

• Instagram: @vibrancenutrition
• Nutrition Coaching: vibrancenutrition.com
• Podcast on Nutrition: Blasphemous Nutrition

Where to find Rebecca:

• Instagram and her life in Paris: @beseriouslyhappy
• Biz Coaching for Interior Designers: seriouslyhappy.com
• Book on Interior Design Psychology: Happy Starts at Home

Where to find Aimee:

• Instagram: @vibrancenutrition
• Nutrition Coaching: vibrancenutrition.com
• Podcast on Nutrition: Blasphemous Nutrition

Where to find Rebecca:

• Instagram and her life in Paris: @beseriouslyhappy
• Biz Coaching for Interior Designers: seriouslyhappy.com
• Book on Interior Design Psychology: Happy Starts at Home

Rebecca records under duress, as they have 48 hours until departure and Murray the cat still has no health certificate from the USDA.

Where to find Aimee:

• Instagram: @vibrancenutrition
• Nutrition Coaching: vibrancenutrition.com
• Podcast on Nutrition: Blasphemous Nutrition

Where to find Rebecca:

• Instagram and her life in Paris: @beseriouslyhappy
• Biz Coaching for Interior Designers: seriouslyhappy.com
• Book on Interior Design Psychology: Happy Starts at Home

Aimee revisits her grief after watching the finale of Ted Lasso (warning: spoiler alerts) and Rebecca and Aimee discuss the complicated feelings around saying goodbye.

Where to find Aimee:

• Instagram: @vibrancenutrition
• Nutrition Coaching: vibrancenutrition.com
• Podcast on Nutrition: Blasphemous Nutrition

Where to find Rebecca:

• Instagram and her life in Paris: @beseriouslyhappy
• Biz Coaching for Interior Designers: seriouslyhappy.com
• Book on Interior Design Psychology: Happy Starts at Home

In this episode, Rebecca reflects upon Peace Corp memories which have been coming up a lot as she wraps things up in the USA, giving her food for thought as she embarks to Paris. A nuanced discussion about the value of comfort food and emotional eating is had.

Where to find Aimee:

• Instagram: @vibrancenutrition
• Nutrition Coaching: vibrancenutrition.com
• Podcast on Nutrition: Blasphemous Nutrition

Where to find Rebecca:

• Instagram and her life in Paris: @beseriouslyhappy
• Biz Coaching for Interior Designers: seriouslyhappy.com
• Book on Interior Design Psychology: Happy Starts at Home