From Expat to Digital Nomad: Finding Your Travel Rhythm, Balancing Burnout, and the Digital Nomad Lifestyle with Kristin Wilson

Zero To Travel Podcast

Jason Moore

Entrepreneurship, Places & Travel, Business, Society & Culture

4.5 • 828 Ratings

🗓️ 3 September 2024

⏱️ 84 minutes

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Summary

How can you create a more balanced, location-independent life? Podcast host and author of Digital Nomads for Dummies Kristin Wilson talks about the evolution of her travel lifestyle from expat to digital nomad and the unique challenges and rewards of living a location-independent life. Our conversation covers a wide range of topics related to digital nomadism, lifestyle design, and personal growth. Over the last 20 years, Kristin Wilson has lived and worked in over 63 countries. Her journey began with an unexpected move to Costa Rica, where she lived as an expat before transitioning to a nomadic lifestyle. Kristin's passion for travel and expertise in helping others relocate and work remotely has made her a leading voice in the digital nomad community. Her podcast, Traveling with Kristin, shares how to move abroad and design your life for more flexibility, travel, and free time. Kristin’s story provides practical advice on managing burnout, finding balance in a nomadic life no matter where you are on your journey, and embracing change. You’ll also hear about her favorite countries for various experiences, the role of music in life, and even some tips for making money on YouTube. Whether you're an aspiring traveler or an experienced nomad, you'll find valuable insights to help you as you build your travel lifestyle. What’s the most surprising lesson you've learned from your travel experiences? I'd love to hear and hope you’ll share by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all episodes for only $3/month. Subscribe now! Tune In To Learn: Kristin’s transition from expat to digital nomad How she navigated the transition from extreme burnout to a balanced travel life How she’s managed a location-independent career while staying connected to family Strategies for combating travel burnout and finding your ideal travel rhythm Why community and validation play a crucial role in the lifestyle The role of labels like "slowmad" and "flexpat" in defining your travel identity Advice for starting in this lifestyle and the importance of understanding your "why" How to get unstuck when deciding what to do next Kristin’s favorite destinations for adventure, quality of life, food, surfing, and community How to start making money on YouTube as a beginner And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Sign up for our FREE newsletter Check out Kristin’s website and podcast Subscribe to Kristin on YouTube Want More? Building, Growing, and Enjoying a Successful 7-Figure Lifestyle Business with Dan Andrews from Tropical MBA How To Do A Lifestyle Redesign Nomad Lifestyle with Nomad Cruise Founder Johannes Voelkner Thanks To Our Sponsors Airbnb - Your home might be worth more than you think. Find out how much at airbnb.com/host.

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1:22.9	For six months, I couldn't drive or go on the water. And that just really changed my whole
1:31.2	perception of who I was. That is Kristen Wilson, today's guest, describing some of the
1:36.3	personal challenges she had to overcome after a life-changing medical emergency she experienced
1:41.3	in the airport of all places. Kristen is a location independent entrepreneur.
1:46.8	She has lived and worked from more than 60 countries over the last 20 years.
1:52.1	She is a wealth of information in this episode is packed with value.
1:56.9	I promise you, including advice around how to find your travel rhythm, one that works for you,
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