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This Might Be a Bad Idea | Expat Life & Marriage in Mexico
This Might Be a Bad Idea | Expat Life & Marriage in Mexico
Curious what happens when a married couple downsizes everything and moves from the U.S. to Mexico? We’re Erica and Jeff, and on This Might Be a Bad Idea, we give you an unfiltered look at expat life and marriage in real time. Every week, we unpack the chaos — the wins, the culture shocks, and the questionable decisions that follow you when you say “Let’s move abroad.” Expect raw, relatable stories about navigating life in Mexico as an American couple — from adapting to new routines and customs, handling unexpected challenges, and simply trying to keep it together. Whether you’re planning a move abroad, dating an expat, or just curious about life in Mexico, our podcast delivers authenticity with a side of calamity. Key themes: expat life, moving abroad, relocation stories, marriage abroad, living in Mexico, culture shock, and navigating life transitions — all told through conversations that feel like you're sitting in the room with us. Tune in weekly for real-life stories, laughter, occasional meltdowns, and yes—the occasional questionable decision or two.
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This Might Be a Bad Idea | Expat Life & Marriage in Mexico

Moving to Mexico: Who We Are & Why We Took the Leap | This Might Be a Bad Idea

Meet Erica and Jeff — a married couple from Philadelphia who hit peak burnout, ditched the cold, and started moving to Mexico as a couple after Erica accidentally bought a house sight unseen. In this first episode, they unpack how a family trip turned into a life-changing move, what really led to their “we’re doing this now” moment, and why Mexico beat out California, Italy, and Costa Rica. Between lost phones, unexpected kindness, and realizing their new home sits somewhere between suburbia and

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This Might Be a Bad Idea

Join married couple Erica and Jeff as they navigate the beautiful chaos of expat life in Mexico—real talk about marriage, moving abroad, and doing life differently.

About the Podcast

What happens when a married couple downsizes everything and moves from the U.S. to Mexico? We’re Erica and Jeff, and on This Might Be a Bad Idea, we give you an unfiltered look at expat life and marriage in real time. Every week, we unpack the wins, the culture shocks, and the questionable decisions that follow when you say “let’s move abroad.”

Expect real, relatable stories about navigating life in Mexico as Americans—going from adapting to new routines and customs, handling unexpected challenges, and simply trying to keep it together. Whether you’re planning a move abroad, dating an expat, or just curious about life in Mexico, our podcast delivers authentic stories with a side of clarity.

Key themes: expat life, moving abroad, relocation stories, marriage abroad, living in Mexico, culture shock, and navigating life transitions—all told through conversations that feel like you’re sitting in the room with us.

Tune in weekly for real-life stories, laughter, occasional meltdowns, and yes—the occasional questionable decision or two.

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New to the show? These quick links and topics will get you caught up fast—and help you share your own “bad idea” with us.

▶ New Listener Guide

Begin with our origin story and a couple of fan-favorite episodes. Perfect on a walk or errand run.

🔎 What We Talk About

Real talk about building a life abroad and staying married through the chaos.

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