Armchair Expat Ep. 1: Wanna Move Abroad? Your Exit Strategy Starts Here with Jen Barnett
- Bargain Homes Abroad
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
After four years of dreaming, procrastinating, and wondering if I’d ever hit publish—I finally did it. The Armchair Expat podcast is officially LIVE.
This is the show for anyone who’s ever fantasized about moving abroad, ditching the grind, and starting fresh somewhere new.
🎧 Episode 1: Meet Jen Barnett — Founder of Expatsi
We’re kicking things off with a powerhouse guest: Jen Barnett, who left Alabama for Mexico and built Expatsi to help others follow her lead.
In this debut episode, Jen shares:
🌍 The political and personal push factors behind her move
🏡 How she found belonging in a completely new country
✈️ What it really takes to make the leap to life abroad
💡 The 6 emotional stages of moving abroad (and how to navigate them)
📊 How a spreadsheet in a cabin sparked a global movement
Her journey is vulnerable, inspiring, and packed with real-life insight for anyone dreaming of doing the same.
▶️ Listen to Episode 1 Now:
▶️ Watch Episode 1 Now:
🎙️ What is Armchair Expat?
Each week on the Armchair Expat podcast, I sit down with people who’ve left their home countries to build something new overseas.
You’ll hear:
Real stories from expats and global citizens
Honest conversations about the highs and lows
Practical advice for navigating the emotional and logistical side of moving abroad
This show is for dreamers, doers, remote workers, early retirees, and anyone who feels the tug of a different life.
💬 Here’s How You Can Help:
Your support in these early days means everything.
Here's how to help the podcast grow:
✅ Subscribe wherever you listen
✅ Leave a quick rating or review
✅ Share the episode with a friend who's dreaming of living abroad
✅ Listen from anywhere—no passport required
🙌 Thanks for being here.
Let’s get inspired—one move at a time.
Much love,
Shan
Host, Armchair Expat
Founder, Bargain Homes Abroad
👤 Connect with Jen Barnett:
Website: https://www.expatsi.com
Instagram: @expatsi
🔗 Helpful Resources:
Take the Expatsi Test: https://www.expatsi.com
Learn more about Move Abroad Con (May 2025, San Antonio, TX) and save 10% with code: ARMCHAIR: https://mac.heysummit.com/?ac=fsZmMs6K
Join the Expatsi Membership and save 35% off your first month with code: ARMCHAIR: https://expatsi.thinkific.com/products/courses/membership?ref=ba15bd
💌 Interested in partnering or sponsoring? Reach out: info@bargain-homes.com
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