Episode 4: The Accidental Hostage Situation - Learning to Sit with Discomfort

Episode 4: The Accidental Hostage Situation - Learning to Sit with Discomfort

Episode 4 of "Poco a Poco" opens with an accidental hostage situation - Dave locking Jen and their toddler on a hotel balcony for two hours while he works, blissfully unaware in his noise-canceling headphones. Instead of letting this turn into a relationship crisis, they use it to demonstrate their growth in handling mistakes and communication.

The episode dives into the reality of their Spanish adventure, particularly how Jen's learning to sit with feelings of missing home rather than trying to fix everything immediately. They discuss how choosing a life between two countries means embracing both the yearning and the joy - it's what they "signed up for," as Jen repeatedly reminds herself.

While their move to Spain seemed impulsively quick (they didn't even wait for visas), they reveal how years of relationship work and dreaming made it possible. The real magic wasn't in the planning, but in building a foundation strong enough to jump when opportunity knocked. They reflect on how working through their toughest relationship moments during COVID actually prepared them for this adventure.

The episode wraps with news that the kids' father is visiting, teasing a future conversation about international co-parenting. Because apparently moving your family to Spain wasn't complicated enough - they had to add transcontinental parenting coordination to the mix.

Throughout, Dave and Jen weave humor with honest reflection, showing how their "poco a poco" (little by little) approach applies to everything from handling mishaps to building a life between two worlds.

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Episode 12: Coming Full Circle - Home for the Holidays and Back Again

Episode 12: Coming Full Circle - Home for the Holidays and Back Again

In this season finale, Dave and Jen take us on their wild holiday adventure back to Canada - complete with missed taxis, train station sprints, and an airline official suggesting they stuff their 50-p...

22 Tammi 202543min

Episode 11: 5 Unexpected Lessons from Moving Our Family Overseas

Episode 11: 5 Unexpected Lessons from Moving Our Family Overseas

When Dave and Jen first packed up their three kids and moved to Spain, they thought they knew what lessons were coming. But after four months abroad, they're here to share the surprising truths they n...

19 Joulu 202430min

Episode 10: Coming Back Better - The Hidden Gifts of Living Abroad Together

Episode 10: Coming Back Better - The Hidden Gifts of Living Abroad Together

Fifteen weeks into their Spanish adventure, Dave and Jen reflect deeply on how living abroad has unexpectedly transformed their marriage. What started as a family adventure has become a profound journ...

11 Joulu 202434min

Episode 9: Beyond Tolerance - Creating Space When Everything Feels Full

Episode 9: Beyond Tolerance - Creating Space When Everything Feels Full

In this episode, Dave and Jen kick off by admitting they really didn't want to record - but as often happens, their hesitation gives way to one of their most meaningful conversations. What unfolds is ...

4 Joulu 202436min

Episode 8: The Art of Clearing - Having Hard Conversations That Matter

Episode 8: The Art of Clearing - Having Hard Conversations That Matter

After experiencing an unexpected disappearance from their children's football manager in Spain, Dave and Jen explore the art of "clearings" - intentional conversations designed to reset and strengthen...

27 Marras 202439min

Episode 7: Making the Soup - A Fresh Approach to Family Communication

Episode 7: Making the Soup - A Fresh Approach to Family Communication

In episode 7, Dave and Jen share their experience of reaching a significant milestone - submitting their Spanish visa applications just 48 hours before their tourist visas expire. This achievement cre...

20 Marras 202436min

Episode 6: The Essence vs The State: Finding Perspective in Spanish Grammar

Episode 6: The Essence vs The State: Finding Perspective in Spanish Grammar

Dave and Jen hit the halfway point of their first season and reflect on where they expected to be versus where they actually are in their Spanish journey. What started as a hopeful transition period h...

13 Marras 202431min

Episode 5: Storms & Self-Recognition - Navigating Life's Contrasts

Episode 5: Storms & Self-Recognition - Navigating Life's Contrasts

In episode 5, Dave and Jen share a week of significant contrast in their Spanish adventure, from hosting their first extended family visit to experiencing the devastating impact of natural disaster in...

6 Marras 202433min

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