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)