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Episode 23: Life Across Continents

Brandon Held Season 1 Episode 23

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Brandon continues his journey of meeting, marrying, and working to reunite with his Brazilian wife Juliana, detailing the challenges and triumphs of maintaining a cross-continental relationship. From navigating Bahamian bureaucracy to passing crucial visa interviews, this episode captures the emotional rollercoaster of building a life together while physically apart.

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• Getting married in the Bahamas proved challenging due to bureaucratic inefficiencies and Brandon's previously unknown stress fractures in both ankles
• After marriage, they developed a rhythm of video calls and texts that made their long-distance relationship feel like a true partnership
• Both focused intensely on fitness during their separation, with Juliana's expert nutrition knowledge helping Brandon's training goals
• Juliana's legal background proved invaluable in navigating the complex visa application process
• Brandon traveled to Brazil to meet Juliana's divorced parents separately and attend her all-night law school graduation party
• While in Brazil, Brandon interviewed for and secured a work-from-home VA position that would allow him to care for his children
• The emotional high point came when Juliana passed her visa interview, finally clearing the way for her to come to America

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