In this raw and emotional episode, Brittany opens up about her family's life-changing decision to leave Santa Barbara and move to Spain. She traces her lifelong nomadic spirit back to a childhood spent bouncing between homes, shares the logistical chaos of relocating a family of five (plus two dogs) overseas, and gets vulnerable about the emotional toll — from her teenagers' resistance to the gut-wrenching goodbyes with her closest friends. It's a candid look at chasing a long-held dream while grappling with fear, grief, and growth.

Key Takeaways:

• (0:55) - Brittany reveals the family made the decision to move to Spain back in March, after years of talking about a big life shift.

• (5:40) - The tipping point was realizing their almost-17-year-old would be starting his junior year — wait any longer, and moving would become nearly impossible.

• (9:10) - The stress of relocating was so intense that Brittany didn't get her period for almost three months.

• (11:16) - Brittany opens up about how "change is fucking scary," even when you know it's the right move.

(12:37) - The hardest part of the move has been saying goodbye to the close friends who've become chosen family.

• (17:47) - Despite the move, Brittany confirms the podcast will continue — just recorded from Spain going forward.

Quote:

"It's a lot of goodbyes, but also knowing I'm gonna see them again, yes, but also knowing that the distance will make that more difficult."

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