Leaving the USA: Our Journey to a New Life in Italy
We recorded this episode to share what it actually looked like for us to leave the United States and move to Italy. This wasn’t a sudden decision or a single moment. It was a long process shaped by family, timing and a growing sense that staying no longer made sense for us.
This episode focuses on why we left, how the move unfolded and what surprised us once we arrived.
Episode Summary
In this episode, we share the story of leaving the United States and starting a new life in Italy. We talk about what pushed us to finally make the decision and how that decision came together over time rather than all at once.
We discuss the emotional side of leaving, including saying goodbye to family, letting go of familiarity and stepping into a lot of uncertainty. We also talk about the practical reality of the move and how different it felt once we were actually living in Italy instead of just planning for it.
This episode is about transition more than travel. It’s a look at what changes when you leave the US behind and begin building a life somewhere new.
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