Two Fat Expats

This week we talk to a Kirsty vetted and approved expert on Expat Anxiety. Ryan explains to Kirsty what anxiety is and talks about how and why expats experience anxiety and offers some suggestions on how to deal with it. We think you will love what Ryan has to say and if you are like Nikki and Kirsty you may have some more questions for him. If that is the.. Read More

This week we delve into the arena of women, wine and a love of literature. Have you belonged to expat book clubs? Do you think they were different or the same as book clubs in your home country? What’s the goss from your book club? In this episode we got the lowdown on the Doha Two Fat Expats book group, where they are from, why they joined and what they.. Read More

This week we delved back into past seasons and episodes for updates on those people we have interviewed before. Have you ever wondered what happened to Annabel after her supermarket hold up incident in Johannesburg? What about Valentina who hated Houston? This episode reminds us of when and what happened and gives us all an update on what happened next. Who else do you remember that you want to know.. Read More

This week we sought out expats from around the world who had made things, businesses they had developed and grown themselves. We had three interviews, Kimberly Starfish Lane Kids, Britta Shirtdresses and more and Tara Oslo Soup and we think we covered a lot of the bases with a mature business (14 years old), a brand new one (just a few months) and a Not For Profit organisation. The Facebook.. Read More

This week the podcast ventured into unknown territory for Kirsty and Nikki, being expat while single. As they both entered the expat world post partnering, their nearly 40 years of combined expat experience and advice gave them nothing and they had to source the downlow elsewhere. Nikki spoke to Lindsay and Kirsty spoke to Kate separately about their single expat escapades and the interviews are included in this episode. There.. Read More

Another week where a post from our Facebook group generated a huge discussion that launched a podcast topic. Joss posted about what she currently does as an environmentally aware expat in KL and asked others for ideas and tips to add into her own routine. Is it in fact possible to be an Expat Greenie, or does any international air travel you do just cancel it all out? This led.. Read More

There’s an article doing the rounds of the interwebs this week and causing a lot of discussion in the (especially Aussie) expat world, Thinking of moving overseas for work? Research says you’ll struggle to return. We chatted about the article and being a repat seeking employment in the facebook group and got lots of feedback on personal experiences. Kirsty spoke with Jane about her repatriation and her husband’s job search,.. Read More

It’s a BRAND new season and we’re baaaaaackkkkk! Kirsty is looking for 5 new friends for Christmas, after being in Doha for 9 years, she is definitely a ‘stayer’ and a long termer but still in need of new ways to make friends. We break down all the different ways she might be able to do that and asked the Facebook group about the strangest place they’ve ever met a.. Read More

Our summer has been long and full of activity, so we have put together a quick update for you that covers the main activities of Nikki and her family over the last few months. In location, location, location we spoke to Janet who is currently in Zambia. And just like that, the alphabet is done! Join us on the socials with the #’s #twofatexpats and #whereIlistentotwofatexpats Write us a review.. Read More

Our summer has been long and full of activity, so we have put together a quick update! In location, location, location we spoke to Katherine in Yeong San Gu who is a returnee to Korea so we got to hear her opinion on the second time around. Join us on the socials with the #’s #twofatexpats and #whereIlistentotwofatexpats Write us a review on your favourite podcast app or send us.. Read More

This week, we tackle the light hearted but important question, is there a globally acceptable meat dish you can serve at a dinner party with friends? Hint, it’s probably not what Nikki served on the weekend. Kirsty shares an experience that the lovely Helen had at a recent job interview, which highlights the very difficult decisions some women and families make and conversations around that. In location, location, location we.. Read More

We often say it and this week gave us another chance to talk about how expat relationships are just that little bit different, Nikki discusses in reference to her trip to Copenhagen with her fabulous expat friend. Do you have trauma insurance? Have you used it? Is it something you should be considering? Kirsty speaks about her experience with it and why it was important for her, her family and.. Read More

Do you know a British person living in Europe pre-Brexit? This week we spoke to Judith, who is Welsh and living in Germany, about Brexit and how it impacts her family. How does Brexit impact you? How are you feeling about it? Send us a message to let us know. Kirsty spoke to Mr X about budgets and buckets, do you have unexpected or overlooked items in (not in) your.. Read More

Have you ever moved and had a WTF moment with your new school? In this podcast we discuss why new schools might be just as challenging as going from one recycling bin in one country to ten recycling bins in another. Kirsty spoke to Duncan about the possible new Capital Gain Tax laws for Australians (disclaimer – this was not financial advice, only a casual convo about what might happen),.. Read More

Kirsty has an unequal family split across countries and it’s not all beer and skittles. Cindy sent us a message about why reflection is important. Nikki spoke to Mr X about the buckets, what to put in them, where to keep them and what to do first. Listen in and let us know if you have follow up questions and we’ll get an answer for you. In location, location, location.. Read More