Childfree Life by Design
Childfree Life by Design is a podcast for people who are Childfree or permanently childless and thinking seriously about money, legacy, and what comes next. It tackles financial planning, estate planning, and life decisions for adults building a future without children and without a default script to follow.
Hosted by experts in financial and life planning, the show cuts through outdated assumptions about family, retirement, and aging. Conversations focus on utilizing wealth, solo aging, long-term care, relationships, and how to plan with clarity when you don’t have kids.
This isn’t about justifying your choices or debating labels. It’s about practical guidance for planning life without children making smart financial decisions, defining legacy on your own terms, and building support systems that actually work.
If you’re Childfree, childless, or planning without kids and want thoughtful, trusted education, this is where those conversations happen.
Disclosure: This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult your professional advisors before implementing any ideas discussed. For full disclosures, visit Childfreewealth.com.
Childfree Life by Design
Living Abroad: Andy & Libbi’s Journey to a Simpler, Happier Life in Europe, Ep. 145
What does it really take to leave everything behind and start a new life abroad?
In this episode, Dr. Jay reconnects with Andy and Libbi to talk about their move from Hawaii to the French countryside—and how financial independence made it possible. From navigating long-stay visas and currency conversions to learning a new pace of life, they share the unfiltered reality of becoming expats.
They open up about the emotional side of change, the cultural differences they didn’t expect, and how working remotely has given them a new kind of freedom. Whether you’ve dreamed of retiring abroad, taking a sabbatical, or simply want a lifestyle shift, this episode is packed with honest insight.
And yes—it’s all about the food!
We'll cover:
- 00:00 Embracing a New Lifestyle in France
- 05:43 Navigating Financial Independence Abroad
- 12:50 Cultural Insights and Adjustments
- 17:38 The Challenges of Expat Life
- 23:44 Finding Purpose and Fulfillment
- 29:00 Advice for Aspiring Expats
Mentioned in this Episode:
- Andy / Libbi Episode 1: https://youtu.be/-_Y5wDwWQH8
- Andy / Libbi Episode 2: https://youtu.be/lj74jGYhFHM
- Childfree Wealth® Checkup: https://childfreewealth.com/schedule-a-checkup/
- Work with our team 1:1 like Andy and Libbi: https://childfreewealth.com/core-offering/
Connect with Andy and Libbi on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theroamingroeds
About Childfree Life by Design:
Childfree Life By Design is dedicated to helping Childfree individuals thrive by providing resources, guidance, and community. We recognize that when you've made a decision roughly 75% of the population doesn't make, conventional wisdom simply doesn't apply to you. Our mission is to help you design a life that works for you, covering everything from finances and relationships to career decisions and building support networks that will actually be there when you need them.
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Ready to design your ideal Childfree life? Connect with our financial planning team at childfreewealth.com or learn more about estate planning at childfreetrust.com
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Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational & entertainment purposes. Please consult your advisor before implementing any ideas heard on this podcast...