Mickelle shares a pivotal moment from her TEDx talk, Can Blockchain Be Used to Decode the Future of Economics? A story that begins in a bank while getting a mortgage and unfolds into a raw realization about the value we create in relationships. She invites listeners to reflect on the often-invisible labor that the entire world economy runs on most especially in international moves, and why it's essential to have value conversations before crisis, or resentment or even before committing to the wo...
Jun 25, 2025•12 min
In this episode of the House of Peregrine podcast, Mickelle is joined by Doris Dario, relocation coach, speaker, and founder of dorisdario.com . With personal experience living across 5 continents, 9 relocations, and raising her trilingual children across 90 countries, Doris brings an elegant blend of insight, structure, and warmth to what can otherwise feel like a chaotic transition: moving abroad. Doris shares how relocation coaching differs from logistical support, focusing instead on alignme...
Jun 18, 2025•51 min
Nina Aziz Justin is a Malaysian-born, Amsterdam-based strategist and founder of The Resilience Mentor. A TEDx speaker and host of Business Bites with Nina Justin , Nina shares the personal and professional journey that led her from startup life in London and Germany to her current work helping entrepreneurs build sustainable, profitable businesses without burning out or selling out. This episode explores the tension many purpose-driven founders face: how to hold onto meaning while also making mo...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 1 min
In this episode of the House of Peregrine Podcast , Mickelle welcomes burnout and somatic empowerment coach Alicia Ingruber for a deep, honest conversation about what it really means to rebuild after a burnout. Alicia shares her personal journey of collapsing after years of high achievement and international moves, and how her slow, body-led recovery became the foundation for the work she now offers to sensitive, driven women. Together, they explore the misunderstood experience of burnout, how s...
Jun 04, 2025•56 min
In this episode of the House of Peregrine podcast, Mickelle sits down with Eva Noelle Fassbender, founder of The Sardinian , to explore the romantic and courageous journey that led Eva to Sardinia and to a life she never planned but always felt called to. What began as a quest to uncover her family roots through a decades-old postcard became a sweeping story of reconnection, unexpected love, and finding freedom in the rhythms of island life. Eva shares how a spontaneous trip to Naples to trace h...
May 28, 2025•54 min
Mickelle welcomes back Alex Ingrim , founder of Liberty Atlantic , for a powerful and grounded conversation on the emotional and financial complexities of building a life abroad. Together, they explore how cross-border living is more than tax codes - it’s a full-spectrum transformation of values, identity, and wealth planning. Alex shares insight from years of guiding Americans moving to Europe, noting a growing trend of intentional migration driven by more than wanderlust. Whether seeking polit...
May 21, 2025•1 hr
In this episode of the House of Peregrine podcast, Mickelle welcomes Dr. Rachel Cason, a therapist, writer, and fellow Third Culture Kid (TCK), whose work through Explore Life Story helps globally mobile individuals make sense of their richly layered identities. Together, they dive into what it means to grow up between cultures, how movement shapes attachment, and why telling our life story - honestly and fully - can be the most healing thing we do. Rachel shares her journey from missionary kid ...
May 14, 2025•50 min
In this highly anticipated episode of House of Peregrine, Mickelle is joined by the brilliant Magali van Maanen, a seasoned international divorce lawyer and mediator from De Boorder Advocaten in Amsterdam. With nearly 20 years of experience in international family law, Magali brings clarity and wisdom to one of life’s most complex transitions - divorce abroad. Together, they explore the emotional and legal intricacies of separation when you're far from home. Magali shares how growing up across c...
May 07, 2025•44 min
Mickelle is joined by Brooklyn Brownstone, founder and CEO of The Labour Dept, a pioneering community designed to support parents and parents-to-be through the profound transition into parenthood. Brooklyn shares her journey from global marketing professional to motherhood in Amsterdam, and how her personal challenges inspired her to build a new model for supporting families - one rooted in education, empowerment, and deep community care. Key Moments: Brooklyn’s Story of Homecoming – How moving ...
Apr 30, 2025•59 min
Astrid Niels is a certified relationship coach and founder of Happy Thinking . She explores the intricate dynamics of love, partnership, and personal growth. From her deeply moving childhood in Belgium to becoming an internationally trained coach, Astrid shares how her early life experiences sparked a life-long quest to understand what it truly means to love and be loved. Together, they unpack how cultural context, subconscious programming, and unspoken expectations shape our relationships, and ...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr
In this episode of House of Peregrine, Mickelle welcomes Jen Barnett, co-founder of Expatsi, a company helping Americans move abroad with clarity, confidence, and heart. Jen shares her journey from Alabama to Mérida, Mexico - a move sparked by values, political shifts, and the need for a gentler, more aligned life. What began as a quiet cabin retreat with her husband evolved into Expatsi: a thriving platform guiding thousands toward life abroad. Jen reflects on her early dream of living overseas...
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 6 min
In this episode, Mickelle welcomes Melissa and Chris Bruntlett - urban storytellers, authors, and advocates for human-centered cities. Together, they unpack how a bold decision to ditch their car in Vancouver sparked a global journey toward urban vitality. As parents, they saw firsthand how city design affects daily life and mobility, especially for women, children, and caregivers - and their experience blossomed into a mission: to show the world that cities can be vibrant, connected, and livabl...
Apr 09, 2025•59 min
Yann Ghisalberti is a French expat and ADHD coach who works with teens and adults in both English and French. Founder of Coach 4 ADHD, Yann shares his deeply personal journey from IT specialist to ADHD coach, shaped by the challenges of expat life, late-in-life neurodivergent diagnoses, and a drive to help others thrive beyond survival mode. We talk about the effect of living in survival mode for decades and how discovering one’s neurotype can be both a reckoning and a relief. We explore the dif...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Adis Sofie Fremont is the founder of Beyond Boundaries Consulting and a leader in bringing the globally renowned Designing Your Life (DYL) methodology to the Netherlands. With a background in corporate sales, marketing, and innovation, Adis now helps internationals navigate life’s transitions with clarity and intention. She shares her personal evolution—from a fast-paced corporate career to embracing parenthood and ultimately redefining her path to align with her true values. Adis teaches us the...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Sam Frearson Tubito is the global nomad and memoirist behind Beneath a Borrowed Sky . With a life spanning continents—from the West Indies to Africa, Asia, Europe, and beyond—Sam shares how a childhood of constant movement shaped her sense of identity, belonging, and ultimately, the way she raised her own four children across the world. Together, she and Mickelle explore the beauty and complexity of creating a deep sense of home—one that transcends geography. Sam reflects on the resilience and a...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 1 min
American Warren Gregory, best known as the Flower Bike Man, creates vibrant, floral-adorned bicycles that have become an iconic part of Amsterdam’s streets. Warren shares his deeply personal journey—from overcoming a debilitating injury to rediscovering movement and purpose through cycling. His story takes a poignant turn as he recounts moving to the Netherlands with his wife, Michelle, whose epilepsy and memory loss made Amsterdam not just a home, but a place of healing and familiarity. What be...
Mar 12, 2025•58 min
Arielle Tucker is a European-based cross-border financial planner and founder of Connected Financial Planning. Arielle has her own story. She moved from the U.S. to Switzerland and Germany, revealing how a love for numbers and a knack for tax strategy led her to help Americans navigate the complexities of international finances. Together, they break down the unique tax challenges U.S. citizens face when living overseas—and why strategic planning is essential to avoid costly surprises. Arielle ex...
Mar 05, 2025•37 min
In this episode, Mickelle welcomes Jordan Guerrero, the force behind JeDutchy, a platform helping learners master Dutch with confidence. Jordan shares her journey from growing up near Rotterdam to traveling the world and discovering her passion for teaching. What began as a simple Instagram experiment has grown into a thriving language-learning community. She explains why self-expression matters more than grammar drills and how JeDutchy empowers learners to speak Dutch naturally. Jordan also sha...
Feb 26, 2025•49 min•Ep. 49
Anna Robert’s Coaching helps you explore the layers of doubt while living abroad. Anna shares her personal journey from Manchester to Paris, a move driven by an early fascination with French culture. What started as a love for the French language turned into a decade-long experience that changed her sense of identity, belonging, and self-trust. Through this, Anna developed her coaching practice, helping high-achieving expats and entrepreneurs navigate the emotional complexities that can surface ...
Feb 19, 2025•48 min
When Nature Calls is a cutting-edge center for self-optimization in the heart of Amsterdam. What began as one of the city's first smart shops in 1998 and has taken the knowledge of the industry, plants and uses and has expanded into an elevated, holistic space blending self optimization, plant medicine, and modern and ancient wellness practices. The founder of the space Patrick De Jongh shares his journey from spotting a business opportunity in psychedelics when he was in his 20’s to pioneering ...
Feb 12, 2025•45 min•Ep. 47
Jessica Fonzi, a clinician with The Truman Group, a mental health group specializing in expats and internationals discusses the emotional complexities of life abroad. This episode explores the psychological impact of international relocation, the subtle power shifts in relationships that happen, and the challenge of building meaningful connections in transient communities. Jessica explains how The Truman Group offers tailored mental health support for expatriates, providing therapy and psycholog...
Feb 05, 2025•1 hr 8 min
In this episode of The House of Peregrine Podcast , Mickelle sits down with Amanda Molenaar a life coach for high-achieving expats From diplomat for the Dutch Foreign Service to fulfilling her dream of becoming a life coach Amanda reflects on her time as a junior diplomat in Brazil, where she worked on significant issues like deforestation, and how navigating personal challenges abroad helped her gain clarity on the importance of self-awareness and aligned living. In her coaching practice, Amand...
Jan 29, 2025•51 min
In this episode of the House of Peregrine podcast, Mickelle welcomes Sandra Nelly, a seasoned astrologer and astrocartographer, to explore the fascinating astrology of place. Sandra, a globetrotter with a passion for the intersection of geography and astrology, reveals how the energies of different locations influence our lives, careers, relationships, and sense of belonging. This episode blends inspiration with actionable guidance for anyone curious about aligning their life with the stars. San...
Jan 22, 2025•52 min•Ep. 44
Welcome to a brand-new season of the House of Peregrine Podcast ! Mickelle kicks off 2025 with exciting updates and a heartfelt reflection on how far the podcast has come. With over 40 episodes, 2000+ downloads, and the first sponsorship secured, the podcast is entering its next chapter with a renewed mission: to explore what it truly means to craft your life story and lifestyle abroad. Whether you’re a digital nomad, expat, or just beginning to dream of life in a new country, you’ve found your ...
Jan 15, 2025•6 min
In this solo episode, Mickelle reflects on an extraordinary year for House of Peregrine, celebrating the growth, innovation, and bold adventures of the global community of expats and location-independent individuals who live life on their own terms. Mickelle shares how House of Peregrine has become a vibrant ecosystem where members connect, collaborate, and thrive while navigating the unique challenges and joys of life abroad. Highlights from 2024 include the release of the House of Peregrine’s ...
Dec 11, 2024•8 min
Jasmijn Kok is the co-founder of Nina.care, an au pair agency operating in the Netherlands, Germany, and England, with plans to expand into new markets. Jasmijn, who co-founded the company with her twin sister Lyla, shares their journey from running a small babysitting service as teenagers to building a company that bridges cultural exchange and family support. nina.care stands out by offering more than just placements; it provides a holistic approach that emphasizes creating meaningful connecti...
Dec 04, 2024•53 min
Erin Frobenius, a relocation counselor and consultant helps internationals connect, thrive, and feel at home in their new communities. Drawing from her own experience of moving to Amsterdam seven years ago as a traveling partner, Erin shares her journey of navigating transitions, building community, and rediscovering herself abroad. With her background as a licensed clinical social worker, Erin brings a unique combination of emotional support and practical guidance to help expats find their foot...
Nov 27, 2024•54 min
Mickelle sits down with author and Peregrine Mariam Navaid Ottimofiore, a globally mobile economist turned author who has lived in 10 countries across four continents. Mariam shares her extraordinary journey, from her childhood in Pakistan, Bahrain, and the United States to her current home in Cascais, Portugal. Together, they explore her experiences navigating cultures, languages, and the challenges of raising three multicultural children while building a career that bridges continents and iden...
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 20 min
Mickelle welcomes Kris and Jelena the cofounders of MoveToNL, a company dedicated to making international relocations to the Netherlands smoother and less stressful. Kris, a Dutch legal professional with a background in law, and Jelena, a Serbian expat with firsthand experience of moving to the Netherlands, share their personal motivation, their love of freedom and adventure, and the unique values that drive them to support others on a similar path. They discuss the challenges of adjusting to li...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Mickelle sits down with Jeanina Zgirie, a personal stylist with a unique perspective on blending fashion and place to help people evolve their personal style again and again, especially in times of transition. Originally from Romania, Jeanina shares her journey from a small town upbringing to building a career in Amsterdam, exploring how fashion became a crucial part of her self-expression. She reflects on growing up during a transitional period in Romania’s history and the role of resilience an...
Nov 06, 2024•1 hr 10 min
