ABROADly Speaking

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Mistelle Godlewski

26 May 2025

20m 59s

How to Move Abroad When You're Broke, Terrified, and Have No Clue Where to Start

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This one’s for you if you’re staring down the chaos in the U.S., feeling broke as h*ll, and wondering if moving abroad is even possible (spoiler alert: it is).

In this episode, I’m walking you through what it really looks like to start planning your escape—from that first gut-punch of a realization that something has to change, all the way to researching visas without falling into a Reddit rabbit hole.

We’ll talk:

  • Why being scared is normal (and actually a sign you’re doing something brave)
  • How moving abroad is not just a cute Pinterest fantasy
  • The very first step to take if you're feeling overwhelmed and totally stuck
  • Why your “why” matters more than your budget at this stage
  • The mindset trap that keeps most people Googling instead of going
  • What to look for in a country so you don’t end up broke and burnt out
  • A basic intro to visas that doesn’t require a JD or a trust fund

This episode is your permission slip to start small, get practical, and remember you’re not crazy for wanting something safer, freer, and better for you and your family.

So grab your notebook (or just the back of an envelope), because we’re making this real.

Let’s go. 🌍✈️