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Your Best Life Abroad

Mary Martha Kipcak

With nearly a decade of experience of living abroad, you don"t have to tell me twice that living abroad isn"t always as picture-perfect as Social Media makes it seem. I"m Mary Martha, but you can call me M&M! I"m a certified life coach, and I work with international women to help them dig deeper so they can truly build their best lives abroad. Because you don"t deserve anything less!

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00:17:40

#39 Three Things That Are Getting in the Way of...

Your Best Life Abroad ·

2025/11/19

Recently, someone booked a coaching call with me and when I asked what they wanted to get out of it, they wrote one word: clarity. This happens all the time, people reach out wanting to move abroad but feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or confused about their next steps. In this solo episode, I'm breaking down the three biggest things that actually get in the way of you getting that clarity you're craving.What does this actually look like in real life?....Information Overload & the Research

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01:29:40

#38 From the Philippines to New Zealand: A Leap of...

Your Best Life Abroad ·

2025/10/22

Join me for my chat with Andrea, who shares her inspiring journey from the Philippines to New Zealand.Andrea Halal is a marketing leader, storyteller, and founder of Big Leap Energy, a platform that empowers women to show up bigger, bolder, and braver in their personal and professional lives. Originally from the Philippines and now based in New Zealand, Andrea took her career to new heights through personal branding and community, embodying her belief that confidence creates opportunity. As

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01:04:55

#37 How to Build a Global Career from Scratch — with...

Your Best Life Abroad ·

2025/10/15

In this episode of Your Best Life Abroad, I sit down with Megan, an international career coach, to talk about what it really takes to build a global career without losing sight of yourself along the way. Megan shares her journey of working across 10 countries (yes—10!), and what she’s learned about the power of networking, staying persistent, and crafting a clear story around your career.We also get into the real stuff—like the myths of remote work, how to handle challenges when the path abroad

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01:06:25

#36 Organized Abroad: Creating Space for Your New...

Your Best Life Abroad ·

2025/10/08

In this episode, I sit down with Vivian from FTB Home, a professional home organizer, to talk about the deep connection between home organization, personal identity, and life transitions.Vivian shares how creating a living space that truly reflects your desired lifestyle can make all the difference—especially during big life changes like moving abroad. We dive into the emotional side of decluttering, the importance of letting go of belongings, and how to start defining a vision for your next

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00:11:45

#35 Why making friends abroad doesn’t always fix the...

Your Best Life Abroad ·

2025/10/01

Anyone who's ever felt alone in a sea of people knows:Making friends abroad doesn't always fix loneliness.In this episode, I dive into my take on why making friends doesn't always fix the loneliness you may feel in your life abroad. I share my story of being so busy with what felt like a thriving social life that I didn't make time to connect to myself - and what I did to reconnect with myself and stopped feeling lonely.✨ Resources & Connect→ LinkedIn:

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00:12:54

#34 3 Micro mindset shifts that make expat life lighter

Your Best Life Abroad ·

2025/09/24

Tune in to learn 3 of my go-to micro mindset shifts to make the challening parts of expat life a bit lighter.& Stay until the end to hear a special bonus one!✨ Resources & Connect→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marymarthakipcak/⁠→ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/coachwithmm/⁠💻 Curious about coaching with me? ⁠Book a free consult call!:https://marymarthacoach.com/bookingLearn more about 1:1 coaching:https://marymarthacoach.com/sales

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00:13:54

#33 One question I ask myself when I feel torn...

Your Best Life Abroad ·

2025/09/17

In this episode, I explore the emotional and practical challenges of feeling torn between two places, drawing from my personal experiences of living in Chile and Spain. I share insights on how to navigate the 'should I stay or should I go' dilemma, emphasizing the importance of aligning decisions with personal values and life goals.✨ Resources & Connect→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marymarthakipcak/⁠→ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/coachwithmm/⁠💻 Curious about coaching

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00:15:15

#32 The ONE thing you need to move & thrive abroad...

Your Best Life Abroad ·

2025/09/10

Tune in to learn the one thing you need to move & thrive abroad. That no one is really talking about - but they totally should be!✨ Resources & Connect→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marymarthakipcak/⁠→ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/coachwithmm/⁠💻 Curious about coaching with me? ⁠Book a free consult call!: https://marymarthacoach.com/bookingDealing with friends & family not supporting your move abroad? Then you can't miss Episode #31: The move abroad advice I'd

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00:15:15

#31 The move abroad advice I'd give you if I weren't...

Your Best Life Abroad ·

2025/09/03

The move abroad advice I'd give you if I weren't afraid of hurting your feelings.In this epsiode I talk about:Why not everyone can support your dream of moving abroadWhy it's a good idea to not share with people who are unsupportive of you moving abroadWhy the phrase"too good to be true" is actually blocking you from believing that moving abroad is possible for youWhy doing more research isn't going to get you closer to moving abroad & what will✨ Resources &

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00:12:39

#30 You can't skip this step if you want to move abroad

Your Best Life Abroad ·

2025/08/13

Tune in to learn the one step that you can't skip if you want to move abroad!(That's not another move abroad checklist).✨ Resources & Connect🤝 Let’s connect on→ LinkedIn: ⁠Mary Martha Kipcak⁠→ Instagram: ⁠@coachwithmm⁠💻 Ready for deeper support? ⁠Learn more about 1:1 coaching⁠ or ⁠book a free consult call!

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00:21:43

#29 8 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Choosing Your...

Your Best Life Abroad ·

2025/08/06

Today I’m breaking down 8 questions to ask yourself before choosing your new country.This episode is for the person wanting to turn their dream of moving abroad into a reality to current expats planning their next move.These questions will help provide you clarity on what countries are for you, & which ones aren’t. So that by the end of answering these 8 questions you’ll end with a narrowed list of countries that could work for you so you can start taking the steps to make your move a reality

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00:16:38

#28 Tough Expat Love: Is It You or Is It The Country?

Your Best Life Abroad ·

2025/07/30

Have you ever found yourself wondering "Is it me or is it the country?"Everything about the country you’re living in “doesn’t work” You find yourself saying things like “In my country x works better, we do it this way” or thinking “ugh if only the food were different, the people were different, the social culture was different” etc etc etc.This episode is for you if you’ve ever been in a major rut living abroad - and finally want to get out of it!✨ Resources & Connect📓 Grab your free journal

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00:13:31

#27 6 Simple Habits That Support My Mental Health Abroad

Your Best Life Abroad ·

2025/07/23

After 9 years overseas and working as a certified life coach for expats, I've learned that good mental health abroad isn't about having it all figured out or forcing gratitude for your "dream life." It's about having simple, reliable habits that keep you grounded when everything else feels uncertain.Tune in to learn my 6 simple mental health habits that I keep going back to:Morning Journaling – Start your day with intention, not your phoneDaily Check-Ins – Ask yourself

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00:14:45

#26 5 Mindset Shifts That Help Me Stay Grounded...

Your Best Life Abroad ·

2025/07/16

Living abroad isn’t always the dreamy highlight reel we see on Social Media (and that doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong)!In this episode, I’m sharing 5 simple but powerful mindset shifts that have helped me feel more grounded through the uncertainty, identity shifts, and messy growth living abroad brings. These are the reminders I come back to whenever I’m feeling lost, stuck, or like I should “have it all figured out by now.”Whether you’re in your first year abroad or your ninth (like me!), this

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00:09:53

#25 5 Signs You Need More Support as an Expat

Your Best Life Abroad ·

2025/07/09

You have your go-to coffee shop, you know how to navigate the public transportation system & they know you at the grocery store.But something still feels off?...Maybe, you’ve stopped sharing the hard parts with your friends & family back home. Maybe you’re afraid of looking like you’re complaining all the time, failing at living abroad or not thriving abroad. Whatever the reason it is - there are some clear signs that you need more support as an expat to thrive abroad.Tune in to learn the 5

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00:11:43

#24 Why Your Second Move Abroad Can Still Surprise You

Your Best Life Abroad ·

2025/07/02

If you've ever thought "I'm an experienced expat, this next move should be easy" or you're beating yourself up for struggling when you feel like you "should know better," this one's for you. We're getting real about why experience doesn't always equal easy, and why that's totally okay.I talk about:How I got completely humbled by Spanish Spanish (turns out 9 years of Chilean Spanish didn't prepare me for how fast these people talk!)Why I almost

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00:25:25

#23 10 Questions I'm Asking Myself This Birthday

Your Best Life Abroad ·

2025/06/18

Birthday's can bring up a lot of emotions. Especially when you're navigating the external challenges of living abroad.In today's episode, I dive into the 10 questions I asked myself to turn around age anxiety abroad (hello 34!) & welcome this new year with a fresh perspective.I talk about:Redefining what "enough" feels like to me in this current season of lifeWhere in my life am I avoiding what's uncomfortableReflecting on the people in my life who bring out the best in

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01:16:44

#22 Personal Branding for the Global Career You Want...

Your Best Life Abroad ·

2025/06/04

Let's get real for a sec. How do you feel about personal branding on LinkedIn?...If growing your network, while creating a personal brand that's all you is something you want (but the idea of actually doing it feels too cringe) - then this episode is for you!In today's episode, I'm joined by Juvi Rivera, B2B Marketer & Expat to dive deeper into what really goes into building a future-proof career abroad.We talk about:The importance of networking on LinkedIn for expatsUnlearning limiting beliefs

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00:17:30

#21 7 Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving Abroad

Your Best Life Abroad ·

2025/05/28

As I'm preparing to make another move abroad... I've been thinking about all the things I wish I would’ve known before moving abroad. Tune in to learn the 7 things I wish I would've known before moving abroad, so I would've been not just prepared practically but also emotionally & mentally.✨ Resources & Connect📓 Grab your free journal download: grab it here🤝 Let’s connect on → Instagram: @coachwithmm → LinkedIn: Mary Martha Kipcak💻 Ready for deeper support? Learn more

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00:10:28

#20 Reverse Culture Shock, Long-Distance Daughter, &...

Your Best Life Abroad ·

2025/05/21

Tune in to learn my feelings on reverse culture shock, being the long-distance daughter/sister, going through different phases of life abroad (aka being a “real adult now”), & realizing that I never want to move back to the U.S.✨ Resources & Connect📓 Grab your free journal download: grab it here🤝 Let’s connect on → Instagram: @coachwithmm → LinkedIn: Mary Martha Kipcak💻 Ready for deeper support? Learn more about 1:1 coaching or book a free consult call! Missed last week's episode

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