Best Portugal The Simple Life Podcasts (2025)

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I walked the length of Portugal 59:50

6d ago59:50

59:50

Our latest guest walked the length of Portugal, wrote a book about it, fell in love with Portugal and then decided to stay here. Stephen Powell is a journalist and writer who has lived and works on every continent except Antartica. Today Portugal is his home and he chats to Dylan about why he walked the length of Portugal, the book he wrote about i…

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195. Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Book for Entrepreneurs 14:10

2d ago14:10

14:10

Writing a book as an entrepreneur isn't just about authorship—it's about amplifying your vision, expanding your reach, and building your business. In this episode, I walk you through my proven step-by-step system—used by 100+ successful authors—for writing a nonfiction book that aligns with your entrepreneurial goals. You'll learn: How to clarify y…

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194. Live boldly, own the stage, and write that memoir, with author Ingrid Hu Dahl (replay) 52:13

3d ago52:13

52:13

Today’s a special day: Sun Shining on Morning Snow: A Memoir of Identity, Loss, and Living Boldly, the deeply moving memoir by Ingrid Hu Dahl, is officially live! What better way to celebrate this powerful milestone than by revisiting our beautiful conversation on the podcast? When I first met Ingrid, I knew we were meant to create something meanin…

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193. Writing Your First Book? Don’t Make These Mistakes 6:42

9d ago6:42

6:42

Most aspiring authors don’t struggle because they lack talent—they struggle because they’re making the same 3 avoidable mistakes. In this special introductory episode, I’m kicking off a brand-new format designed specifically for new and aspiring writers—whether you’re working on your first book or finally trying to finish one that’s been sitting in…

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192. SMART goals for lasting wellness, with Erin Clifford 47:40

11d ago47:40

47:40

What does it look like to build a life of true harmony, one where your wellness practices aren’t just another item on your to-do list, but an integrated part of how you show up in the world? This week, I’m joined by Erin Clifford, a National Certified Counselor, NBC-HWC, and author of Wellness Reimagined: A Holistic Approach to Health, Happiness, a…

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My home in Portugal - Ron & Jen 47:58

13d ago47:58

47:58

On this edition of 'My Home in Portugal’, Dylan is joined by Ron & Jen. Ron & Jen are an American couple who worked in the film industry and Ron has won two academy awards for his work. They got in touch with us after discovering the podcast and after a visit to The Silver Coast decided to purchase an apartment, off-plan, in Foz do Arelho. They joi…

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191. Unlock your writing superpower 13:28

17d ago13:28

13:28

In this episode of Beyond Better, I introduce the Writing Superpower Quiz specially designed to uplift those of you writers who often focus on your weaknesses. This insightful quiz helps you identify your unique writing superpowers, while drawing on my expertise of working with over 100 books. You will learn about the four superpower types: Super V…

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Why I don't own a TV in Portugal 56:07

20d ago56:07

56:07

Vyra Sachse is a woman of many talents, she is a photographer, film director and producer, originally from Germany and living in Portugal for the last year. Vyra is our lates guest and chat to Dylan about why she chose to move to Portugal having never visited before, what has kept her here, the arts community, living like a local and how, funnily, …

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190. Pioneering Your Career Change, with Lata Hamilton 53:52

24d ago53:52

53:52

This week’s episode highlights an insightful conversation I have with Lata Hamilton, a change leadership and confidence mentor based in Sydney, Australia. We talk about how she carved her own path for change—both professionally and personally—and the turning point that led her to leave a traditional career path to step into independent consulting. …

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Building bridges in Portugal 59:58

27d ago59:58

59:58

This week we have three fantastic guests on the pod; Kate Shifman, Filipa Pinto de Carvalho & Andreas Mueller. Kate, a previous guest, was born in Ukraine, raised in the USA and has been living in Portugal where she has founded AOMA Coliving & Coworking space. Filipa is a Portuguese Lawyer helping expats navigate Portugal’s startup ecosystem. Andre…

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189. Strengthening your visibility online, with Louise Brogan 45:54

1M ago45:54

45:54

In this week’s episode, I have a delightful conversation with Louise Brogan about how she helps people boost their online visibility through content marketing, specifically through LinkedIn. Louise walks us through how to build a sustainable presence using four key pillars of her LinkedIn strategy—especially valuable for busy entrepreneurs and thou…

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Portugal is slow on purpose 45:37

1M ago45:37

45:37

Our latest guest is Tony Gonçalves. To his American friends he is known as ‘Tony G’ and he moved to the US from Portugal when he was just a child. In America he is a businessman and a founder but never lost touch with his Portuguese roots and Tony is the host of another Podcast that celebrates Portugal called “The Heart and Hustle of Portugal”. Ton…

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188. Solo: Life in Portugal almost 6 years in 38:26

1M ago38:26

38:26

In today’s podcast episode, I give an update on my life in Portugal. When my family and I decided to move here, we understood that no place is perfect. There are trade-offs wherever you decide to land. It’s important to understand your personal hierarchy of needs—a crucial element when deciding to relocate. For instance, decide what your non-negoti…

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What are Portuguese women like? 50:51

1M ago50:51

50:51

Have you ever wondered what Portuguese women are like? This week we are joined by an amazing Portuguese women. Joana Frias Costa is a mom, a business woman and the founder of a wonderful initiative called ‘Inspiring Girls’. Joana chats to Dylan about why she started ‘Inspiring Girls’, why their are so many Portuguese women who inspire and why she i…

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187. How to Sell and Serve, with Nikki Rausch 54:45

2M ago54:45

54:45

In this week’s episode, I welcome sales expert and communication strategist Nikki Rausch to explore the art of selling with intention, clarity, and heart. With over 25 years of experience working with powerhouse organizations like NASA, HP, and the Gates Foundation, Nikki brings a wealth of knowledge to the table—along with a deep commitment to hel…

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Can you be a workaholic in Portugal? 51:55

2M ago51:55

51:55

Peter Beringer first came to Portugal in 1998 for what he calls the “Four S”: sun, sea, sand… and sardines! Now, after 25+ years of falling in love with Portuguese culture and cuisine, he’s helping shape the future of fresh fish and seafood supply! Tune in to hear Peter share his passion for Portugal and why he’s investing in offshore aquaculture i…

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186. Solo: Increase success by 95% with these strategies (replay) 26:06

2M ago26:06

26:06

In this episode of the podcast, I talk about accountability and following through on personal and professional goals, particularly when it comes to writing a book. I share how to increase your success in goal achievement by a massive 95%, and delve into the significance of calendaring and habit formation. I also walk through options to drive accoun…

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My future home in Portugal 12:36

2M ago12:36

12:36

This week's episode is different from our normal episodes. We take you behind the scenes to A Place In The Sun Manchester where Dylan speaks to two couples who are starting their journey to find their future home in Portugal. ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST: "Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal. We already know …

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185. Author Panel | Making an Impact Through Your Book 1:08:30

2M ago1:08:30

1:08:30

What can I say but: wow. I had a wonderful conversation with four fabulous authors last week on LinkedIn—and I’m sharing that conversation with you. Join authors Hady Méndez, Dr. Luissa Kiprono, Joel Pérez, and Kevin Hutchinson as they share about how their books are creating an impact in the world. This is a powerful listen for anyone who has ever…

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A Portuguese true crime series? 54:27

2M ago54:27

54:27

Is a Portuguese true crime series even possible? This week, Dylan is joined by Janne Aagaard. Janne is a journalist, writer and a podcast producer who has lived in Lisbon for more than 8 years. They chat about how she ended up in Portugal, what she enjoys about this country, why she is moving out of Lisbon and they discuss whether or not Portugal i…

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184. Solo: Future authors, answering your ITD questions (replay) 24:18

2M ago24:18

24:18

In this week’s solo episode, I’m sharing a bit about my post-vacation work life and answering your questions about my book-writing program, Idea-to-Draft (ITD). From how it works to the investment to how much 1:1 time you’ll get with me, I break it all down so you understand the core elements of the program. It’s one of my shorter episodes to date …

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Are digital nomads finding roots in Portugal? 46:51

2M ago46:51

46:51

Derek Smith is a live wire Event & Public Speaking Coach, host & master of ceremonies originally from Canada and is now living on the beautiful Portuguese island of Madeira. He chats with Dylan about life on the island, how Portugal has slowed him down, they also discuss language, Portuguese people, picking a soccer team and how digital nomads migh…

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183. Why discipline is everything (replay) 17:21

2M ago17:21

17:21

Disciplined habits are the cornerstone to my life. In this week’s solo replay episode, I explore how the mindset and habits I’ve honed and taught my clients and students for more than a decade lead to success. Specifically, I cover how to: Overcome obstacles to goal achievement, even if the challenges feel insurmountable Develop a mindset of self-b…

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Is Portugal a rich country? 53:12

3M ago53:12

53:12

Our latest guest is Constança Santos Silva. Constança is a young, inspiring, Portuguese young lady who has been featured in Forbes 30 under 30. She was an elite taekwondo athlete, then became a stunt double and as a teenager started the Portuguese chapter of an incredible NGO called ‘Thirst Project’. She chats to Dylan about her memories of growing…

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182. Why you have more power than you think, with Hady Méndez 1:00:04

3M ago1:00:04

1:00:04

This week on Beyond Better, I talk with client—and soon-to-be published author—Hady Méndez. I’ve had the honor of guiding Hady through my six-month program, Idea-to-Draft. As I’ve gotten to know her in the program, I knew I had to share her insights with you. In this episode, we talk about her personal story of freedom and empowerment. She shares a…

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Portuguese wine cheap? But is it good? 54:59

3M ago54:59

54:59

Join us this week as Tomás Emídio takes us inside the Quinta Várzea da Pedra wine cellar, where he crafts exceptional wines. He sits down with Dylan to share what makes Portugal’s Silver Coast so special, his love for nature, food, and of course, wine. They also dive into the incredible diversity of Portuguese wine—it's affordable, but is it truly …

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181. Write a book and grow your business 20:41

3M ago20:41

20:41

In this solo episode, I discuss the transformative power of writing a book and how to accomplish your goal of becoming an author. Along with sharing my personal experience of how authorhood has affected my life, I show you how author status can unlock opportunities for personal and business growth. There are lots of programs out there that offer a …

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The expat who became a Portuguese local 42:33

3M ago42:33

42:33

Lena Kemna is a free diver, surfer and all-around daredevil who has lived in Portugal for 10 years. The ocean keeps her here but more than that. She chats to Dylan about her love for Portugal, the ocean, surfing in Nazare and how she went from being an 'expat' to becoming a local. This episode was recorded from Nazare’s spectacular Praia do Norte. …

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180. Developing resilience as a high achiever, with Nina Sossamon-Pogue 1:02:12

3M ago1:02:12

1:02:12

I love this week’s interview on Beyond Better with guest, Nina Sossamon-Pogue. We had a real, raw conversation about resilience and mental health, drawing from Nina’s remarkable journey through elite athletics, television news, and corporate leadership. After leaving home at age thirteen to train as a gymnast, she became a USA Gymnastics team membe…

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My Home in Portugal - Shimon & Shikma 45:46

3M ago45:46

45:46

On this edition of 'My Home in Portugal’, Dylan is joined by Shimon & Shikma, a couple from Israel who moved to Portugal with their two young daughters. They share their experience of purchasing what was then a plot of land and building their dream home in the Portuguese countryside. We recorded this interview from their beautiful new house on Port…

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179. The magic behind a great book, with Richelle Fredson 48:50

3M ago48:50

48:50

I love getting to talk shop with other publishing pros, and book proposal coach Richelle Fredson is one of my very favorite in the industry. In this episode of Beyond Better, we discuss how great books are formed at the intersection of strategy and creativity and explore the magic of the book-writing process. Pairing Richelle’s expertise in craftin…

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Portugal is a work of art 37:33

3M ago37:33

37:33

Danielle Achkar is a Lebanese artist who has been living in Portugal with her family for 4 years. Danielle has found, peace, safety and inspiration in Portugal and she shares her experiences of how Portugal has become her home and how, as an artist, Portugal inspires her. FOLLOW OUR GUESTS Danielle on Instagram Danielle on Strondo Art ABOUT PORTUGA…

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178. The spirituality of aging, with the Midlife Muse, Dr. Amanda Hanson 48:49

4M ago48:49

48:49

In today’s episode of Beyond Better, I’m joined by client Dr. Amanda Hanson, a leading voice in the world of psychology among women. Known as the Midlife Muse on social media, Dr. Hanson’s spiritual approach to aging has reached hundreds of millions of women worldwide. Many of us look at aging as something to fight against—something we don’t want t…

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Portuguese Bread: Overrated or Best in the World? 35:54

4M ago35:54

35:54

We love our bread in Portugal and Elisabete Ferreira bakes some of the best bread around. So much so, that in 2024 she was announced by UIBC as the World Baker of the Year. Tune in to hear why bread is such an important element at Portuguese tables and in Portuguese life. Elisabete also shares the science of good bread and what she really thinks ab…

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177. Learning Portuguese and Living Abroad, with Anita da Silva 50:06

4M ago50:06

50:06

One of the first questions people ask me when they learn I live in Portugal is whether I speak Portuguese. That’s why I’m thrilled to share my conversation on Beyond Better with Anita da Silva, a certified teacher with nineteen years of experience and founder of “Portuguese with Anita,” one of the biggest communities of Portuguese learners that boa…

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Is Portugal even that special? 49:25

4M ago49:25

49:25

Our latest guest is Pedro Pina. Pedro is Portuguese, a dad, a husband, living in London and is the director of Youtube Europe, Middle East and Africa. He chats to Dylan about his home country, questions whether Portugal is a simple life and if Portugal is even that special. FOLLOW OUR GUESTS Pedro on Linkedin ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST:…

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176. Why your book is needed now more than ever 34:48

4M ago34:48

34:48

There have been a lot of changes happening in my beloved home country. And over the past weeks, I’ve had countless conversations with aspiring authors who are uncertain about the future and how their message, mission, and story fit into all that’s going on around them. In this solo episode, I share why now is the exact right time to lean in, and wh…

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Listening to Portuguese 51:33

4M ago51:33

51:33

Catarina Champalimaud was born and raised in Portugal. After having spent time in The Netherlands, she returned to her home and created ‘The Language Unschool’ which helps people listen to Portuguese. In this episode, Catarina chats to Dylan about what she appreciates about being back home, some of the challenges of the Portuguese language, how bei…

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175. Storytelling to rewrite beliefs and change behaviors, with Christina Blacken 54:59

4M ago54:59

54:59

Christina’s personal story is as powerful as her professional journey. She grew up as an outsider in Utah—one of the few Black, female, liberal individuals in a predominantly white, conservative, and Mormon environment. Experiencing firsthand how narratives about race, religion, and identity shape behavior and interactions, she realized how powerfu…

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Why would an American move to Portugal? 48:08

4M ago48:08

48:08

Mark Smoot is our latest guest. Mark is originally from the USA and has been living in Portugal for 5 years, he is a retired landscaper and a book author and chats to Dylan about his book, his travels, how he settled in Portugal and why he is so happy here. FOLLOW OUR GUEST: Mark on Instagram Mark's book on Instagram ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE …

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174. Your time to rise, with author Arivee Vargas 53:37

5M ago53:37

53:37

In this episode of Beyond Better, I talk with client and published author (!) Arivee Vargas to explore her journey of professional reinvention. Arivee shares how she transitioned from a high-achieving legal career to a purpose-driven role as a coach, navigating an identity crisis along the way. We dive into the challenges of redefining success, unl…

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My Home in Portugal - Jeff & Amy from Canada 58:04

5M ago58:04

58:04

On this edition of 'My Home in Portugal’, Dylan is joined by Jeff & Amy, a couple from Canada who bought an apartment with Dylan, site unseen, after discovering some of our videos and podcasts on YouTube. We recorded this interview from their beautiful new apartment on Portugal's Silver Coast and this is some of their story. ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMP…

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173. Co-authoring a book and becoming coachable, with authors Jacquelyn Lane + Scott Osman 40:40

5M ago40:40

40:40

This week on Beyond Better, I welcome Scott Osman and Jacquelyn Lane of 100 Coaches Agency, an organization cofounded with Marshall Goldsmith in 2016, designed to amplify the collective impact of the world’s most iconic leadership thinkers and executive coaches. This conversation was a pure delight. Scott and Jacquelyn share their company’s proprie…

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Is Joaquim de Almeida Portuguese? 48:56

5M ago48:56

48:56

Too many, Joaquim de Almeida needs no introduction. The A-List movie star is the latest guest on the podcast and joins Dylan to chat about Portugal, his career, why some of his co-stars are falling in love with his country and what he enjoys about always coming back home. FOLLOW OUR GUESTS Joaquim on Instagram ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST…

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172. Achieving your wildest dreams, with Seline Shenoy 47:33

5M ago47:33

47:33

Do you have an explorer’s spirit when it comes to personal growth? I love that framing—it elicits a sense of curiosity and discovery, two qualities embodied by this week’s guest on Beyond Better, author Seline Shenoy. In this conversation, we dive into the six core needs of The Nomadic Soul—the title of her book—and explore how visionaries like May…

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The brands that made Portugal 49:26

5M ago49:26

49:26

Our latest guest is Margarida Vaqueiro Lopes, an award-winning Portuguese journalist and author. Her most recent book ‘Marcas que Fazem Portugal’ (the brands that made Portugal) celebrates some of Portugal’s oldest brands and what makes them unique. She chats with Dylan about her experience living in a traditional Portuguese village, her favourite …

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171. BTS on book deals, writing, and marketing, with Farnoosh Torabi 43:46

5M ago43:46

43:46

Have you ever wondered how best-selling authors and media icons write so many books? What is their process like? What marketing strategies do they use to get their book into readers’ hands? This week, I’m excited to welcome back Farnoosh Torabi, one of America’s leading personal finance authorities. In this candid discussion, she shares behind the …

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Feeling grounded in Portugal 52:10

5M ago52:10

52:10

Dylan is joined by a stylish couple on this weeks episode. Carl is a DJ and fashion enthusiast, Natalie is an award winning author and a keynote speaker. Carl & Natalie are from the UK originally and moved to Portugal from Singapore where they are living the good life, they share their experiences, with Dylan, of moving here, what they enjoy about …

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Rugby on Portugal's Silver Coast 34:19

6M ago34:19

34:19

This week's episode is particularly close to home for Dylan because his guest, Luis Lalanda, is a school teacher who taught Dylan’s daughter. Luis is also the president of Caldas Rugby Club, where his son plays, and Dylan is one of their coaches. Luis, who is also an avid kitesurfer and saltwater addict, talks to Dylan about the club's history, its…

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170. A holiday message to you 10:37

6M ago10:37

10:37

Listen to a short and sweet message from me to you, sharing a holiday message and a sneak peek into the new year. I share a bit about what we’re working on for authors (so excited!) and what I’m looking forward to both in business and life here in Portugal. Show notes: FREE Live Webinar New Year, New Book: How to Finish Your Nonfiction Book in 2025…

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