137 | Moving abroad with the Appino Family

Welcome to Ordinary Sherpa, the podcast dedicated to helping families embrace adventure, challenge the status quo, and design a life that aligns with their values. I’m your host, Heidi Dusek, and today, we’re diving into a topic that’s both exhilarating and daunting—moving abroad with your family.  After years of exploring the U.S. and traveling the world, today’s guest, Jon, and his family found themselves craving something deeper than just another trip. What if, instead of just visiting a place, you actually lived there? What if you intentionally chose a location based on the people and experiences that matter most to you? Jon shares how a visit to Barcelona turned into a full-fledged sales pitch from a friend, leading to an international move that reshaped their perspectives on home, community, and what it means to live life on your own terms. In this episode, we’ll unpack: ✅ The power of revisiting places with fresh eyes and asking different questions. ✅ The real challenges of the immigration process—financial, logistical, and emotional. ✅ How our assumptions about homeownership, career paths, and the “American Dream” can be rewritten. ✅ The unique perspective of third culture kids and what it means to raise children outside of traditional narratives. ✅ Why adventure isn’t about reckless leaps—it’s about stepping into discomfort with intention and strategy. And of course, a little personal update—I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be hiking the Camino this May! After hosting several guests who have walked this historic pilgrimage, I’ve been inspired to take on the challenge myself. More on that to come! If you’ve ever thought, I wish I could do what they’re doing, this episode is for you. It’s not about replicating someone else’s journey—it’s about finding your own path. So let’s dig in and explore how moving abroad could be the adventure your family didn’t even realize it was looking for. Website for this episode: https://ordinarysherpa.com/138Schedule a free lifestyle design discovery session https://calendly.com/heidi-139/connection  

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After exploring the world and embracing adventure often in my teens and twenties, I realized the shift to motherhood and a professional career was threatening the amount of adventure that showed up in my life. I responded by reframing the destination to a journey. In designing a life of adventure we nurtured the creation of new experiences, challenged the status quo, and tested our risk tolerance. 10 years and 3 children later, these intentional family adventures were far greater than any destination. These simple and authentic adventure experiences had a noticeable impact on every member in the family. Adventure is an ingredient in our lives that allows everyone to connect deeper and show up as their authentic selves. The quest for the summit requires support from a tribe of helpers, a noble force of goodness and strength known as Sherpas. They push each person toward their summit and celebrate peaks and pits together. This mighty crew of listeners and the community we are forming online are the ordinary everyday people who support families connecting and experiencing authentic adventures together. We are Ordinary Sherpa, a podcast designed to share learning and create community to inspire families to experience joy and connection together through adventure.