Poco a Poco with Dave and Jennifer19 Joulu 2024

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 never saw coming.

Their biggest revelation? Sometimes less really is more - from shorter workouts and baby beers, to tiny fridges that force fresher food choices. Through their daughter Quinn's academic transformation, they discovered how a new environment can reveal your truest nature while catalyzing unexpected growth. Perhaps most surprising was learning to embrace the "buy-in phase" of change (spoiler: those visas are still pending!) and how their weekly podcast recordings have become an unexpected anchor for processing their entire experience. Their number one takeaway? The Spanish philosophy of "poco a poco" (little by little) that's completely transformed their approach to family life.

And because no overseas story is complete without a few plot twists, they wrap up with their biggest culture shock moments - from mysteriously omnipresent artificial sweeteners to random 3 AM fireworks that have their dog Mango questioning all of life's decisions. A must-listen for anyone dreaming of shaking up their family's status quo or just curious about what happens when you dare to do something different.

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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 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

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

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

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

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

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