In this episode, I get into something that does not get talked about enough: who is actually telling the truth about moving to Brazil.

A lot of people make this place sound smoother, simpler, and more beginner-friendly than it really is. Some of that is optimism. Some of it is ego. Some of it is because they had a whole support system behind the scenes and forgot to mention that part. I did not come to Brazil with a built-in team, a relocation package, or a “call me if you panic” contact list. I got dropped at my Airbnb and figured it out from there.

So this episode is a little buyer beware, a little reality check, and a little personality test. Are you the kind of person who can pivot when plans go sideways? Do you need support? Can you tell the difference between someone who learned the hard way and someone who is selling you a poli ...