Beste Repat podcasts (2024)

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MINI-SODE: It's just a Sos Beag 11:14

1y ago11:14

11:14

A Special Message from Matt & Bernadine: "From My Home To Yours has been running for 15 weeks straight, and you've been with us for the episodes in Australia, in Ireland AND on an aeroplane! We've come so far together, and we want to thank you for being with us on this journey. It is for this reason, we're going to take a "sos beag", or "a little b…

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Guards, Gob$h¡tes & GAA Legs 59:15

1y ago59:15

59:15

Work is starting, life in Ireland is starting to settle in - this week, Matt & Bernadine have taken a break from the advice and experiences of their move to address some listener questions! They've had a few Qs waiting in the wings and now is the perfect time to tackle them. Bernadine also puts Matt through his paces with a quiz on Irish phrases an…

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INTERVIEW: Preparation is key! With Sarah & Lucia of Crosscare Irish Diaspora Support Project 54:14

1+ y ago54:14

54:14

As you are thinking about your big move to Ireland (or anywhere, for that matter!) it's important to do as much as you can to prepare in anticipation of every aspect of your life in your destination country. This includes immigration requirements, preparing funds, tax implications, working visas... and that's just to get you started! Lucky for Irel…

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Highs & Lows, Ups & Downs, Peaks & Troughs 53:45

1+ y ago53:45

53:45

Matt & Bernadine have finally moved into their home for the next year, and weren't thrilled at what they found on Day 1. In this episode they vent their woes of the current rental market in Ireland, share the "wobbles" of finally living what they've planned for so long, and coming to terms with returning home after so long. Topics discussed in this…

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INTERVIEW: Save money (and stress!) right now with Stephanie Wickham of ExpatTaxes.ie 48:31

1+ y ago48:31

48:31

Bernadine and Matt have brought you another very special interview with an expert in their field, and this time around it's all about saving your money through taxes! This week, Stephanie Wickham from ExpatTaxes.ie is talking to Matt about all things taxes in the Irish system and the main considerations anyone should have before they move to Irelan…

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Don't Push a door that says "Pull!" 53:36

1+ y ago53:36

53:36

They're back to the ol' tips and tricks, as Matt & Bernadine discuss the process and reasoning behind their approach to securing a rental property in West Ireland. Matt has *finally* managed to get his PPS number (now just waiting on the card!) and Bernadine has had an adventure in travel and created more memories this week. Topics this week: Commu…

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Reflections, Rentals and Penguin Pebbles 46:17

1+ y ago46:17

46:17

More progress made this week - after a month of driving back-and-forth to their desired city, Bernadine and Matt have secured their rental property for the next year! 👏👏 In this episode they have the run-down of their experience locking in the rental compared to Australia and all the changes to the Irish real estate method since the pandemic began.…

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INTERVIEW: They're the Best For a Reason! - John Healy of Healy Insurances 42:14

1+ y ago42:14

42:14

This week we have a special episode! Besides some introductory banter, Matt sat down with John Healy from Healy Insurances to talk about the state of car insurance in Ireland and everything that expats & repats should know about securing their car insurance. Healy Insurances is responsible for the famous Mary of Healys (not Mary Healy!) that has be…

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Tales of Pints, Patience and Finding Joy 43:59

1+ y ago43:59

43:59

Back for another episode of the podcast, and Bernadine & Matt don't have a huge amount of progress to share - mostly because they took some well-deserved time off for Matt's Birthday! That doesn't mean they don't have some advice and thoughts to share with you, so stick around! Topics discussed: Shoutouts for the community Patience when progress is…

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"A blatant, abandon-mun-nus of cars!" 46:33

1+ y ago46:33

46:33

Bernadine and Matt have been continuing to tick those travel/settling-in boxes with more advice to give this week. If you're wondering about car parking, Irish small-town culture or the pronunciation of the word "Chamomile", then this one is for you! This week, they cover: The full process and documents needed for the spousal Visa. The order of act…

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It's Business Time! (The first episode on Irish soil) 48:15

1+ y ago48:15

48:15

Matt and Bernadine are ten days into their Irish move, and things are going great! From cars to stamps to contracts... there's a lot you've been missing! This week, you'll get the full experience from their time in Business Class, some reflections from Matt about the intense feelings of leaving your home country, Matt gets his Irish Visa and the fi…

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Taking you with us from Australia to Ireland 17:32

1+ y ago17:32

17:32

Matt and Bernadine have now officially made the move to Ireland! As they find their feet and shake off the remnants of jet lag, they have a special surprise for you this week. Throughout the process of packing up their home and preparing to move, they've recorded a series of short audio clips to take you on the journey. The emotions, the process an…

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Those we Love Lighting our way Home 48:25

1+ y ago48:25

48:25

Bernadine and Matthew are feeling tired and emotional... it might become clear in the tenor of their voices, but they still have plenty of experiences to share and shout-outs to make! In this episode, Bernadine and Matt share their final moments with colleagues and friends, the lead-up to finalising their house before the tenants move in, some auto…

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Home can be in a second place (For Keith) 35:44

1+ y ago35:44

35:44

We're almost there! Bernadine and Matt are continuing to pack up their house, but now the farewells have begun. In this episode, Matt talks about the unexpected passing of his grandfather, the pair discuss saying goodbye to the Australian family, and the importance of trust and setting your mindset during the big move. It's easy to question and rel…

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It's no longer months... it's actually weeks! 42:13

1+ y ago42:13

42:13

Bernadine & Matt are continuing to do their thing, packing up their lives to get ready to move across the world to Ireland from Australia. You'll find out what they've ticked off their to-do lists, navigating the emotions that are part of a move like this and some extra tid-bits & advice for you. Not every situation is the same, but moving across t…

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Light the F***in' Candle 34:28

1+ y ago34:28

34:28

Welcome to the first official episode of "From My Home To Yours", a podcast about Bernadine and Matthew's journey, moving their life from Australia (Matt's Home) to Ireland (Bernadine's Home). As an introduction to us, we'll be talking about everything you need to know before we get stuck into the journey. You'll hear about our reasons for moving, …

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TEASER: Promo from Episode 01 of From My Home To Yours 0:42

1+ y ago0:42

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If you're looking for a podcast by Bernadine and Matthew talking about moving to Ireland and/or from Australia, then you're in the right place! Subscribe today to hear about our journey, the logistics of moving to Ireland from Australia and our thoughtful reflections on our big life change. Keep in touch with us! If you have questions about what do…

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Shannon Zurawski - Finding the right lens 42:53

5+ y ago42:53

42:53

Shannon is owner of Sunshine Shannon Photography. At a young age, Shannon knew what wanted to be a photographer, however knowing what you want isn't always a straight path to achieving it. Hear more about how her path and how she has continued to focus in on what she wants. The focus isn't over yet either... there is still more to her path that she…

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Mark Monay - Finding your mentor 38:13

5+ y ago38:13

38:13

Mark Monay is a personal trainer and co-owner of 'The Bar' in San Mateo, California. Mark's journey to being a coach was one he didn't initially seek out but through the intervention of somewhat random guides - Mark was led down the path of being a trainer and empowering people to be their best version of themselves. He not only experienced challen…

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Welcome to the RePath Project! 5:40

5+ y ago5:40

5:40

Welcome to the RePath Project. I'm Nina and my intention is to help celebrate the everyday successes that people have in their life. I am no expert myself and am actually working to be better at celebrating my own journey in life. I hope that you stay tuned and explore along, as we dive into the journeys of others and celebrate their awesomeness. F…