What if your next big move—whether it’s across the world or deep within—wasn’t about figuring it out, but about feeling it through? In this episode, Shannon sits down with Nicolle Merrilyne, a Certified Intuitive Energy Healer, Medium, and Meditation Teacher who recently left California to follow her intuition—and her spirit guides—all the way to Spain. Together, they explore how grounding, energy healing, and intuitive guidance can shape a life abroad and support personal growth along the way. Nicolle shares her own spiritual awakening, her unexpected path into intuitive healing during the pandemic, and what it really felt like to move abroad with no backup plan—just trust. You’ll hear how to: Use meditation to sharpen your intuition Protect your energy while adjusting to expat life Recognize when a past life might be influencing your present Build community with intention, wherever you are This one is part spiritual toolkit, part expat story, and full of insights for anyone feeling that soul-nudge to leap—whether it’s across oceans or into the unknown. TimeStamps: 00:00 – Grounding for Clarity 04:59 – Nicolle's Journey to Intuition 09:57 – The Leap to Spain 14:57 – Navigating New Beginnings 19:51 – Understanding Intuition 24:58 – Meditation and Intuition Development 29:52 – Energy Healing Explained 34:55 – Protecting Your Energy 35:09 – Communicating with Spirit Guides 39:32 – Building a Spiritual Community 43:33 – Exploring Past Lives and Ancestral Connections 48:00 – Navigating Community in New Places 52:18 – Taking the Leap to Move Abroad 57:42 – Trusting Your Intuition in Big Decisions Connect with Nicolle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicollemerrilyne/ Rise Membership:  https://risebynicollemerrilyne.my.canva.site/join-rise   EPISODE SPONSOR This episode is brought to you by International Living — trusted since 1979 to help people like you live better, spend less, and move smartly overseas. Big thanks to International Living for supporting Armchair Expat, and for inspiring so many of us to think beyond borders!   ABOUT US Armchair Expat is hosted by Shannon Acton, founder and Chief Bargain Hunter of Bargain Homes Abroad Follow on Instagram  @bargainhomesabroad Visit our Website: https://www.bargainhomesabroad.co Subscribe to our E-Mail Digest: https://www.bargainhomesabroad.co/subscribe Join for VIP Access: https://www.bargainhomesabroad.co/membership If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and leave a review. It helps us reach more future expats and keep these stories coming.   PSST! You Could Win a $100 (USD) Amazon Gift Card  ​Love The Armchair Expat podcast? Tell the world—and you could win big! We’re on a mission to reach 100 reviews on both Apple Podcasts and Spotify. To celebrate, we’re giving away a $100 (USD) Amazon gift card to one lucky listener when we hit the milestone. How to enter: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts &/or Spotify. Take a Screenshot of your review(s) Fill out this quick form so we know how to reach you. Once we hit 100 reviews on both platforms, we’ll draw one winner to receive a $100 (USD) Amazon gift card.   Call for Sponsors If you're interested in partnering with Armchair Expat, please reach out to Shannon at the following email: info AT bargain-homes DOT com