In this episode, Clare is joined by Claudia who is an Italian who used to live in the UK but moved to Sydney, Australia as a result of true love. Claudia shares her, at times heart-wrenching story, which includes a period of serious illness. In doing so she explains how she was eventually able to make the move to Australia.

This episode is a beautiful love story, but it also provides practical insights into how to sustain and grow a long distance relationship.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• For Claudia it really was love at first sight.
• Long-distant relationships are hard to sustain even when the love is true and deep.
• The question you have to answer before moving is – is this relationship going to work?
• If you truly believe they are the one for you, just follow your heart.

BEST MOMENTS

‘Life is beautiful, a totally different career. ´

‘He did not want to be the one asking me to give up everything.’

‘Something again just clicked in me.’

GUEST AND EPISODE RESOURCES

Claudia spent 12 years working as a flight attendant and then as a cabin service manager for the airline, but her true passion has always been yoga. In 2019, on her way to Sydney, Australia, Claudia stopped off in India and became a certified yoga instructor. Last year, she also became a Pilates instructor.

Currently, Claudia teaches yoga and Pilates in various clubs and studios across the Northern Beaches and absolutely loves her new career.

Claudia now lives permanently with her partner Azar, and they have a beautiful two-year-old daughter named Skye, who is full of energy and kindness. Balancing motherhood with a busy career is challenging but incredibly rewarding. Claudia says, "Life in Australia is wonderful." 

For more information and to get in touch, please visit Claudia's website: 

https://splendidflow.com.au/

ABOUT THE HOST – CLARE KAY

Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy. 

Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others’ work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development. 

CONTACT METHOD

www.kayproofreading.com 

www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay  

https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading

Podcast Description

When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries. 

Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.