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Truly Expat Podcast

Truly Expat Lifestyle Blog by Paula & Rachel

Truly Expat PodcastHosted by Paula and Rachel, the Truly Expat Podcast dives into the real stories and experiences of expats living around the world, with a strong focus on life in Singapore—and now expanding to include international voices from across the globe. Each episode features engaging interviews with inspiring guests—from entrepreneurs and community leaders to everyday expats navigating life abroad. Whether you"re a seasoned expat or just starting your journey, this podcast offers honest

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Episode 71: That’s a Wrap! Our Final Episode

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2025/06/03

Send us a text Farewell Episode: Truly Expat Podcast Ends Its Journey In this final episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, the hosts announce the conclusion of their podcast journey. They reflect on their experiences and the wonderful guests they've had from Singapore and around the world. Both hosts express their mixed feelings about moving on to different projects and thank the listeners for their support. The episode ends with heartfelt goodbyes and appreciation for their time together. 00:...

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Episode 71: Expats Worldwide: Discovering Sicily:...

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2025/05/26

Send us a text Living the Expat Dream in Sicily: An Interview with Laura Burns In this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Paula and Rachel welcome Laura Byrnes, a TikTok sensation known for her insights on living as an expat in Sicily. Laura shares her journey from California to Sicily, discussing the inspiration, challenges, and cultural adjustments she faced. She also delves into the historical connections of her ancestral hometown, Castiglione di Sicilia, highlighting its deep-roote...

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Episode 70: Expats Worldwide: Mountain Highs and...

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2025/05/19

Send us a text Trailblazing in the Middle East: Julie Lewis' Expat Journey and Adventures In this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Paula and Rachel welcome Julie Lewis, a professional speaker, seasoned explorer, bestselling author, and founder of Mountain High, the first female-led expedition company in the Middle East. Julie shares her inspiring journey from Sheffield, UK, to becoming an established expat in the UAE for over two decades. She talks about her numerous adventures, in...

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Episode 69: Expats Worldwide: Navigating...

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2025/05/12

Send us a text Navigating Repatriation: Liz Nettleton's Journey Back to Australia In this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, Paula and Rachel sit down with Liz Nettleton to discuss her return to Australia after living in Hong Kong for 17 years. Liz shares her experiences of repatriating during the COVID-19 pandemic, including dealing with family challenges, reconnecting with old friends, and adjusting to a life without a familiar community. She also touches on her successful battle wit...

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Episode 68: Expats Worldwide: Living the Dream: Tips...

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2025/05/05

Send us a text Navigating NYC as an Expat: Insights from Real Estate Broker Lee Hanson In this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Rachel and Paula sit down with Lee Hanson, a New Zealand native and real estate broker in New York City. Lee shares her unique journey from winning a green card lottery to moving to NYC and provides crucial tips and insights for expats in the city. Lee talks about the unique challenges of New York's real estate market, including the importance of credit sc...

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Episode 67: Expats Worldwide: Expert Tips for...

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2025/04/28

Send us a textNavigating the Financial Complexities of Expat Divorces with Sherryn HancockIn this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, host interviews Sherryn Hancock, a CPA with over 30 years of experience, specializing in financial matters related to expat divorces. Sherryn discusses her journey of moving to Hong Kong, the unique challenges and benefits of living there as an expat, and the intricacies of managing financial settlements across different legal systems during a divorce. She emphasizes

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Episode 66: Expats Worldwide: The Expat's Guide to...

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2025/04/21

Send us a text Navigating Life Abroad: Insights from Expats Everywhere's Josh on Moving to Portugal In this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Rachel and Paula are joined by Josh from Expats Everywhere, a platform assisting people in navigating life abroad. Josh shares his expat journey that began in Spain and led to Portugal, providing insights into living in multiple countries and building expat communities. The discussion covers essential topics such as the expat life in Portugal,...

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Episode 65: Expats Worldwide: From Alabama to...

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2025/04/14

Send us a textExploring Expat Life in Mexico with Jen from ExpatsiIn this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Rachel and Paula talk with Jen from Expatsi about her experience living as an expat in Mexico. Jen shares her journey from Alabama to Merida, Yucatan, detailing the factors that influenced her decision, including the cost of living, safety, and cultural aspects. The discussion covers practicalities like visas, healthcare, and the ease of integrating into local communities. Jen also

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Episode 64: Expat's Worldwide: Singapore to Madeira:...

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2025/04/07

Send us a textIn this Truly Expat Podcast episode, hosts Paula and Rachel talk with Sophian about his experience living in Madeira, Portugal. They explore various aspects of expat life, including the cost of living, local culture, transportation, visas, and retiring in Madeira. Sophian shares his journey from moving to Lisbon in 2020 during the pandemic to settling in Madeira in 2022. He compares life in Madeira to his native Singapore and discusses the expat community, housing options, and the

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Episode 63: Expat Health: Island Living to Singapore...

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2025/03/31

Send us a textExploring Energy Coaching and Optimization with Elika KataskerIn this episode of Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Paula and Rachel talk to Elika Tasker from The Health Concierge about energy coaching and its benefits. Elika shares her journey of moving to Singapore and transitioning from a corporate career to becoming an Energy Optimization Coach. The discussion covers her four-pillar approach—nutrition, purpose and relationships, mind and self-care, and movement—and how these pillars

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Episode 62: Expat Health: The Overlooked Change: Male...

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2025/03/24

Send us a textNavigating Andropause: Expert Insights from Dr. Caroline LoweIn this episode of Truly Expat, host welcomes back listeners for part two of the discussion on andropause with Dr. Caroline Lowe, a specialist from Singapore. The episode delves into the challenges men face during andropause, including reduced libido and hormonal changes, and offers practical advice on managing these symptoms. Dr. Lowe shares her approach of acting as a 'tour guide' for the longevity journey,

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Episode 61: Expat Health: The Overlooked Change: Male...

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2025/03/17

Send us a textUnderstanding Male Menopause: Signs, Symptoms, and SolutionsIn this episode of Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Rachel and Paula delve into the rarely discussed topic of men's hormones with Dr Caroline Low, a family physician in Singapore specialising in hormone health and proactive ageing. The discussion covers the insidious nature of hormonal changes in men, including the gradual decline of testosterone and the rise of estrogen after the age of 40. Unlike women's menopause, where

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Episode 60: The Expat Toolkit: Singapore Visas: What...

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2025/03/10

Send us a text Navigating Singapore Visas for Startups and Dependent Pass Holders In the second part of the Singapore visas series, the discussion focuses on the role of agencies in assisting with visa applications, especially for startups and small businesses without internal HR departments. The interview covers the importance of agencies for navigating regulations, assessment tests, and appeal processes with the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). The episode also delves into the specifics of depe...

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Episode 59: The Expat Toolkit: Singapore Visas: What...

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2025/03/03

Send us a text Navigating Employment Passes in Singapore: Insights with Jennifer Yarbrough In this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Paula and Rachel discuss the complexities of Singapore's employment visas with Jennifer Yarbrough, Managing Director of White Glove Helper Services. They cover various visa types such as Employment Passes, Personalized Employment Passes (PEP), One Pass, and S Pass. Jennifer explains the application processes, eligibility criteria, and the differences be...

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Episode 58: Celebrating Singapore: Smash Hit: How...

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2025/02/24

Send us a text The Surge of Pickleball and Padel in Singapore with Chris Mullins In this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, host Paula is joined by Rachel and Chris Mullins from MBP to explore the rising popularity of Pickleball and Padelball in Singapore. They discuss the growth of these sports, insights into the communities forming around them, and how enthusiasts of all levels can get involved. Chris shares his journey from Australia to becoming a key promoter of these sports in Singapore...

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Episode 57: Expanding Horizons: From Singapore to the...

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2025/02/17

Send us a textLet's Go Global: Beyond the Singapore Expat ExperienceIn this episode of the Truly Ex Pat podcast, hosts Rachel and Paula introduce their newly expanded format. Originally focused on expat life in Singapore, the podcast will now cover expat experiences worldwide. They highlight upcoming topics such as retirement, repatriation, and living in various countries, featuring international guests. Rachel also announces her new venture, while Paula shares her new role. The changes will

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Episode 56: Expat Tookit: From Disasters to Success:...

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2025/02/10

Send us a textShow notesNavigating Helper Hiring in Singapore: Insights from White Glove Helper ServicesIn this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Rachel and Paula interview Jennifer Yarbrough, Founder and Managing Director of White Glove Helper Services. Jennifer shares her experiences and challenges in hiring helpers in Singapore, which led her to establish White Glove Helper Services in 2019 to improve the hiring process for both families and helpers. The discussion covers various aspects,

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Episode 55: Celebrating Singapore: Revenge with a...

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2025/02/03

Send us a text Resilience in Publishing: The Story of Hidayah Amin and Helang Books In this episode, Hidayah Amin shares her journey of resilience and passion in setting up her own publishing house, Helang Books, after facing rejection from traditional publishers. She explains her inspiration behind the name 'Helang', which means eagle in Malay, representing wisdom and foresight. Hidayah also delves into the history and personal significance of her childhood home and how it influenced the c...

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Episode 54: Celebrating Singapore: Revenge with a...

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2025/01/27

Send us a textPreserving Heritage Against All Odds: Hidayah Amin's JourneyIn this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Rachel and Paula talk with Hidayah Amin, also known as CheekyDa. Hidayah, an award-winning author born in the historic Gedung Kuning in Singapore's Kampong Gelam area, shares insights into her life story and her work to preserve Malay culture. Despite early challenges like acquiring her family home from the government and initial publishing rejections, Hidayah founded he...

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Episode 53: Expat Tool Kit: The Story of Expat Living...

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2025/01/20

Send us a textExploring the Expat Life in Singapore with Rebecca BissettIn this episode of the Truly Expat Podcast, hosts Paula and Rachel delve into the dynamic world of expatriate life in Singapore with guest Rebecca Bissett, Editor in Chief of Expat Living Publications. Rebecca shares her personal journey of moving to Singapore, her role in shaping Expat Living magazine, and how the publication offers invaluable recommendations and resources for expatriates. The discussion covers a range o...

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