In this episode of Your Italian Podcast, host Lauren sits down with Liz Knight, an American expat who has spent more than a decade building a life, career, and family in Rome. If you’ve ever dreamed of moving to Italy or wondered what day‑to‑day life in Rome is actually like, this conversation delivers real, grounded insight into the expat experience.

Liz shares her journey from Tennessee to the Eternal City, opening up about the realities behind the romantic idea of “living in Italy.” Together, we explore Italian bureaucracy, navigating residency and taxes, how the healthcare system works, and what it’s like to raise children and build community in Rome. You’ll also hear what surprises most Americans when they move to Italy, what families should know about Italian schools, how long it truly takes to feel settled, and the emotional side of starting over in a new country.

Whether you’re planning a move, exploring your Italian citizenship, or simply fascinated by expat life, this episode offers an honest, practical look at what it means to build a life in Italy—beyond the postcards and pasta.

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Your Italian Podcast is the show for anyone drawn to their Italian roots. Hosted by attorney Lauren Hopkins, founder of Your Italian Passport, each episode explores Italian citizenship by descent (jure sanguinis), heritage, culture, food, and life in Italy, with the stories and practical guidance the worldwide Italian diaspora is looking for. From tracing your family tree through an Italian comune to understanding Law 74/2025 and what it means for your eligibility, we help you reconnect with the country your family came from.

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