In this episode of The House of Peregrine Podcast, Mickelle sits down with Amanda Molenaar a life coach for high-achieving expats  From diplomat for the Dutch Foreign Service to fulfilling her dream of becoming a life coach Amanda reflects on her time as a junior diplomat in Brazil, where she worked on significant issues like deforestation, and how navigating personal challenges abroad helped her gain clarity on the importance of self-awareness and aligned living.

In her coaching practice, Amanda helps high-achievers uncover hidden patterns, align with their authentic selves, and navigate life transitions with purpose and clarity. Through tailored exercises, emotional awareness, and actionable steps, her approach fosters lasting change and inner trust.

Amanda knows what it takes to thrive as an expat while staying true to yourself, emphasizing that life doesn’t pause just because you’re abroad. She discusses the emotional toll of navigating personal hardships in a foreign culture and the courage it takes to create a life that feels fulfilling. They also discuss the transformative impact of accessing the wisdom of the body, highlighting how most of our intelligence and decision-making power resides beyond the mind.

Key Moments

• From Diplomat to Life Coach: Amanda reflects on her international career and how personal struggles abroad fueled her decision to pursue coaching.
• The Power of the Body’s Wisdom: Amanda explains how tuning into bodily emotions can unlock clarity, break unhelpful patterns, and lead to deeper self-awareness.
• High-Achieving Expats at a Crossroads: She describes how many of her clients seek her guidance when they feel stuck in successful but unfulfilling lives.
• Coaching vs Therapy: Amanda clarifies the differences, emphasizing that coaching is future-focused, practical, and designed for transformation within a set timeframe.

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