My name is Amanda Tran and this is SELF. Join me every Thursday as we have conversations and share ideas and experiences to explore the self. By developing self-awareness we can show up better for ourselves and others around us to live happier and healthier lives. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts (or watch on YouTube) and please rate and review the show if you enjoy it.
You can follow me on Instagram: @selfwithamanda and @amandaletran.
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My name is Amanda Tran and this is SELF. Join me every Thursday as we have conversations and share ideas and experiences to explore the self. By developing self-awareness we can show up better for ourselves and others around us to live happier and healthier lives. Listen anywhere you get your podcasts (or watch on YouTube) and please rate and review the show if you enjoy it.
You can follow me on Instagram: @selfwithamanda and @amandaletran.
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Maria Antonia Vergara (Marianto) is back in the hot seat today as we explore the realities of our nomadic lifestyle. Listen in as Maria shares her journey from a government job in Panama to becoming a world traveler, fueled by her dream of international travel. Tune in as we uncover the struggles and triumphs of a nomadic life, discussing everything from the mental challenge of working amidst vacationing individuals to the importance of finding solitude in turning off notifications.
Our conversation continues as we explore the more personal aspects of a nomadic lifestyle. We reflect on the sacrifices and the fulfillment it brings, the challenge of finding a partner who shares the same lifestyle, and the intricacies of unconventional relationships. Our stories of vulnerability, risk-taking, and the importance of clear communication in relationships, especially long-distance ones, are bound to resonate with many. We also touch on the fear of financial insecurity that can come with a nomadic lifestyle and the ways we balance between making the most of life and being financially smart.
In the final segments of our chat, we look at the need to create a sense of home when living nomadically, and the importance of small comforts that make a place feel like home. We share our tips on navigating medical necessities, the challenges of obtaining visas, and practical travel tips like the value of staying in a place for at least four weeks. We close the conversation by reflecting on our different lifestyles and the importance of having the choice to change our lives if needed.
Contact Marianto:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marianto_v/
What we discuss:
(0:07:43) Work, Travel, and Pandemic Experiences
(0:11:10) Constant Travel Lifestyle and Challenges
(0:18:27) Prioritizing Living and Finding Balance
(0:23:41) Love and Fulfillment as a Nomad
(0:34:41) The Challenges of Long-Distance Relationships
(0:40:35) Financial Insecurity and Finding Balance
(0:48:29) Creating a Home Away From Home
(0:55:27) Relationships, Family, Gratitude, and Health
(0:59:09) Visas, Travel Tips, and Nomadic Life
(1:08:17) Choice and Perspectives on Different Lifestyles
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