E72: Retire in Portugal & See the World for Free by Pet Sitting

Terry and Clyde share how they reinvented their lives—losing half their body weight, retiring early to Panama, house-sitting across the globe, and ultimately settling in Portugal—on a modest budget and a spirit of saying “yes.” 👤 Guest Bio: Terry and Clyde are a retired American couple who transformed their lives through dramatic weight loss, early retirement, and international house-sitting. Terry is the author of Rescued and Transformed, a memoir about leaving behind a conventional American life to embrace global travel and minimalist living. Together, they’ve lived in Panama, house-sat across Asia, Africa, and Europe, and now reside in Portugal. 📌 Topics Discussed: How they left unhappy marriages and started over in their 50s Dramatic weight loss journeys and Terry’s gastric bypass Living in Panama on $2,000/month and discovering international house-sitting Navigating foreign healthcare, language, and residency systems Comparing Portugal vs. Panama for expats Lessons from 35+ house sits around the world (Kenya, Egypt, Paris, Vienna) The psychological shift of downsizing and debt-free living Expat taxes, healthcare, and social integration Why retiring abroad isn’t just for the rich Their philosophy of “say yes” and building a new life at any age 💬 Top 2 Quotes: “You don’t have to be rich to travel—you just have to be brave enough to say yes.” “We saved each other by walking away from everything and starting over with nothing but love and curiosity.” 🎙 The Pod is hosted by Jesse Wright 💬 For guest suggestions, questions, or media inquiries, reach out at https://elpodcast.media/ 📬 Never miss an episode – subscribe and follow wherever you get your podcasts. ⭐️ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show. It helps others find us. Thanks for listening!