Ep09 I Moved Countries for Love: What No One Tells You About Starting Over Abroad
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In this deeply personal solo episode, host Alexandra Lloyd shares her real-life story of moving from Montreal, Canada, to Birmingham, Alabama, for love. What began as a spontaneous connection on a tropical island turned into a long-distance relationship, a K1 visa journey, and a completely new life in a new country.
Alexandra opens up about:
- How she met her now-husband on vacation in the Cayman Islands
- The emotional highs and lows of long-distance love
- Getting engaged and navigating the complex K1 fiancé visa process
- What it really felt like to move abroad and start over from scratch
- Losing her sense of identity and independence after leaving everything behind
- The emotional and cultural challenges of adapting to a new environment
- Rebuilding her life, finding community, and rediscovering her purpose
- Learning to express herself in a second language, even through love and conflict
- Personal growth, therapy, and the slow process of finding balance and belonging
This episode is both a love story and a candid exploration of what it means to let go of who you were to become who you’re meant to be.
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Chapters
1. Welcome & Intro (00:00:00)
2. Why I Moved to the U.S. for Love (00:01:15)
3. How We Met in the Cayman Islands (00:03:38)
4. From Vacation to Long Distance (00:08:48)
5. Saying No... Then Flying to California (00:10:41)
6. He Proposed! (And I Said Yes) (00:13:40)
7. The K1 Visa Process: Reality vs. Expectations (00:16:29)
8. Culture Shock & Losing My Landmarks (00:24:01)
9. Feeling Like a Guest in My Own Life (00:28:28)
10. My Icebreaker Speech: A Glimpse Into My Mental State (00:30:13)
11. Rediscovering Myself Through Care, Connection & Support (00:38:48)
12. How I Found My Voice in a New Language (00:45:06)
13. Spiritual & Cultural Contrasts: Church, Family, and Belonging (00:48:52)
14. Honest Advice for Anyone Moving Abroad (00:52:55)
15. Final Thoughts: Choosing Love, Redefining Home (00:57:33)
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