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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

A study in poise. A dreamy dress, elegant model, and a skylight. Fujifilm X-T4 f/1.4, 1/2000, 50mm

Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

A new trip around the sun AND a new book out in the world. It’s a good week indeed! Read all about it here! #bookrelease #newbook open.substack.com/pub/kathyhar...

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Birthdays and Book Launches

A Quiet Week Full of Lovely Things

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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Would the pressure of a month-long writing challenge keep you on task? Have you ever photographed a stranger in a public space, and why? These are topics in this week's edition of "The Journey" open.substack.com/pub/kathyhar...

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On Writing Challenges and Photographing Strangers

And other December musings.

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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

What motivates a high school graduate to pursue university in another country? Many things — but the pursuit of authenticity and deeper self-expression were key for this international student. Hear more on this week’s #Relocurious podcast! www.relocurious.com/p/s2e8-three...

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S2:E8 Three Countries in Three Years

Finding home while on the move

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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

New Relocurious Podcast episode! From Hoboken to Paris, writer and filmmaker Catherine Stratton embraces solo travel, new adventures, and the search for home and belonging. Listen to her journey here: www.relocurious.com/p/s2e7-adven... #podcast #movingabroad #relocurious

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S2:E7 Adventure and Belonging

The Journey to Find "Home"

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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Most #Relocurious podcast guests share stories of moves they’ve made. Tineke’s story is about the move she’s still striving for. After falling in love with Scotland, she has faced setbacks at every turn. Still, she forges forward, with hope and optimism. #immigration substack.com/home/post/p-...

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S2:E5 Knocking on a Closed Door

When Immigration Dreams Meet Obstacles

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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

New #Relocurious podcast episode! For Joe & Tania, a milestone birthday pushed them to finally leap into life abroad. One year abroad turned into seven, dual citizenship, and a reckoning with career, ego & family. Listen to their story here: www.relocurious.com/p/s2e4-from-...

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S2:E4 From Canada to Australia and Back

Listen now

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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

Ever try something new & know instantly it would change your life? In 1966, my dad answered a newspaper ad for a flying lesson—and it set him on a whole new path. Read more in "Learning to Fly". #serialnonfiction #bushpilot kathyharmscreative.substack.com/p/the-first-...

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The First Flight

A new direction

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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

This week, meet Barbara Grassey. She dreamed of living in Europe "someday", as she made a comfortable life for herself at home in the US. In January 2021 that changed, and she moved solo to Portugal. Listen to her story in a new episode of the #Relocurious podcast! substack.com/@relocurious...

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S2:E3 Someday Syndrome

Turning a lifelong dream into a leap of faith

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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

In this week’s newsletter I shared some photos from our ongoing epic roadtrip through the Baltics! 🚗🏰 open.substack.com/pub/kathyhar...

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Greetings from Tallinn, Estonia

The Great Baltics Road Trip 2025 is underway!

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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

A double rainbow welcomed us to Slovakia this evening. 🙂🇸🇰

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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Have you ever moved somewhere new and had to prove yourself all over again? In a new #Relocurious podcast episode, Aryan shares what it’s like to start from scratch in a new country—and how identity, resilience, and rain all played a part. www.relocurious.com/p/s1e10-from...

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S1:E10 From Known to New

The art of starting over in a new country

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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

You want to move abroad with your partner, but you are dreaming of different countries. In this week's Relocurious article, Michal shares smart strategies for finding common ground when your relocation goals don’t align. #movingabroad #relationships www.relocurious.com/p/when-you-w...

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When You Want Different Things

How Couples Can Reimagine Their Future Together

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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

I built a life I don’t need a vacation from — but it turns out, I still need breaks. This week’s newsletter (a few days late…) is about realizing “I can work from anywhere” isn’t always true. #livingabroad #digitalnomad open.substack.com/pub/kathyhar...

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"Create a Life You Don't Need to Escape From"

And other advice not to be taken literally.

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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

One partner dreams of Canada, the other’s content in Barcelona—how can this end well? In this high-energy episode, Caleb & Deniz share how resilience, mindset, and committing to support each other brought them to a new life, together, in Canada. www.relocurious.com/p/s1e9-the-d...

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S1:E9 The Planner and the Dreamer

Listen now | Deniz and Caleb find their groove in Canada

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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

"What if the culture you were born into never felt quite right? Or what if a place that once felt like home gradually starts to feel uncomfortable?" This is one of the culture questions I consider in this week's post in Relocurious. #movingabroad #cultureshock www.relocurious.com/p/escaping-c...

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Escaping Culture, Embracing Culture

Rethinking Culture Shock

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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

What happens when you finally land in a place that fits? This week on the pod: Hawwa shares how leaving the Maldives for Canada was a leap of faith, and one that led to greater authenticity, alignment, and freedom. 🎧 Listen here: bit.ly/45tuL8V #Migration #Podcast #LifeTransitions #LeapOfFaith

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Finding Freedom, and Authentic Self

A leap of faith from the Maldives to Canada

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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

What better day than Father's Day to launch Chapter 1 of the story of my dad before he was my dad? If you are interested in flying, the Canadian north, and little snippets of BC history along the way, feel free to follow along! kathyharmscreative.substack.com/p/chapter-1-...

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Chapter 1: Free-Range Kids

Early Years in the Okanagan Valley

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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

A moment to celebrate – The Relocurious podcast has been heard in 65 countries!! From Peru to Portugal, Hong Kong to Hungary—thank you for listening, sharing, and reminding us how universal the emotional side of relocation really is. There are more real conversations coming! #Relocurious #Podcast

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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

We all do it. We smile and say, “I’m fine,” when we’re not. Our latest post on Relocurious digs into what that costs us — and how showing up more honestly can change everything. www.relocurious.com/p/the-cost-o... #expatlife #mentalhealth #authenticity #lifetransitions #selfcompassion

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The Cost of Seeming Fine

How curated positivity can get in the way of real connection

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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

We made it! This is the final chapter of my mom’s story—before she was my mom. In writing it, I learned so much about her fears, courage, and what shaped her choices. I hope reading it has meant as much to you as writing it meant to me. kathyharmscreative.substack.com/p/chapter-22...

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Chapter 22 - Leaving

And a new beginning

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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

New country. New baby. New everything. This week on Relocurious, we talk to Cressida about what it’s really like to move abroad when your whole identity is already in flux. #expat #MovingAbroad #EmotionalWellbeing #ParentingAbroad #FindingHome www.relocurious.com/p/what-we-le...

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What We Leave Out When We Talk About Moving Abroad

Listen now | A podcast about the emotional and psychological aspects of relocation.

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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Thinking about moving abroad with your partner? Ask this: Are they really on board—and how can you tell? In my final “10 Questions” post, I share how the Joy Multiplier idea helped us navigate our biggest decision. It's not just where you go—it’s how you listen. #MovingAbroad bit.ly/4kEu5Sy

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Could You Move from North America to Europe - Bonus Question!

Is your partner onboard with your plans?

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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Do you love surprises—or do they stress you out? Many factors shape how much surprise we can handle. Relocating to a new country brings plenty of surprises! This week at Relocurious, Michal explores the psychology behind our reactions to the unexpected. www.relocurious.com/p/the-surpri...

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The Surprising Psychology of Surprises

Making the most of the unexpected moments

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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

Some things just remain relevant, like this magazine from November 1995. 😂 #techadvice

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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

What if Brexit changed your whole life? Today on Relocurious, Sarah and Stu share how shock led to a bold leap to British Columbia. It's a story of guts, grit, and unexpected humour. Not all change starts with a plan. Sometimes we leap, then figure it out. www.relocurious.com/p/from-brexi...

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From Brexit to British Columbia: A Leap of Faith

A podcast about the emotional and psychological aspects of relocation.

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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

“You're moving abroad! This is the moment to pause... What happens if things don’t go to plan?” We moved to Portugal with a plan. And then, life happened. This one’s about financial safety nets, and why a Plan B matters more than you think. kathyharmscreative.substack.com/p/could-you-...

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Could You Move from North America to Europe – Part 10

Do you have a reasonable financial safety net, and a "Plan B"?

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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

"Moving can leave you feeling like a diver out of water, but if you're open to change, both around you and within you, it can be a truly rewarding experience." Are you open to change? www.relocurious.com/p/moving-cha...

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Moving Changes You

Are you ready to dive in?

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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

I’m trying a new technique to edit photos of flowers from my parents’ backyard. What do you think?

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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Still two chapters to go—turns out there’s a lot to say about who Mom was before she was my mom. Grateful for the chance to work with her and tell her story together. Happy Mother’s Day, Mom. 🌷 #MothersDay #familystories kathyharmscreative.substack.com/p/chapter-20...

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Chapter 20 - Puppies and Proposals

As summer drew to a close, Trish received a visit one afternoon from Helmut, the schoolteacher.

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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Loved chatting with Anushka on the latest Relocurious episode! She shared how moving from India to Canada changed her, she’s still the same person, but different too. She also talks about the contrast between being a tourist and a resident. Give it a listen! www.relocurious.com/p/i-am-the-s...

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"I Am the Same, and I Am Different..."

A podcast about the emotional and psychological aspects of relocation.

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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

New Relocurious episode! Alex shares his story of leaving Romania during burnout & starting fresh in Canada. From creative roots to culture shock & finding connection—this convo explores how moving abroad transforms more than just your address. #MigrationStories www.relocurious.com/p/s1e4-seeki...

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S1:E4 Seeking Belonging in a New Country

A podcast about the emotional and psychological aspects of relocation.

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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

The peacocks were being fancy at Jardim do Palácio Cristal today! 🦚

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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

At Cemitério do Prado do Repouso, families were bringing fresh flowers and candles to their deceased relatives for Easter. This fellow was doing his best, as well.

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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

Moving abroad often comes with other big life changes—like retirement, university, or a new job. That’s a lot at once! Feeling overwhelmed is normal, but there are ways to ease the transition and find your footing in your new home. #movingabroad #bigchanges www.relocurious.com/p/more-than-...

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More Than a Move

When life changes overlap with cultural transitions

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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

Hanging around at the Natural History museum in London.

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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Street art and a palace guard, as seen on an afternoon stroll in London.

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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 11/04/2025

I love the light and lines at the Liverpool Street Station. I made a multiple exposure image of the hustle and bustle of the mid-day crowds.

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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Just because I needed to run errands this afternoon in London doesn’t mean I can’t enjoy a few street scenes. 🙂📷

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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

New Relocurious episode! Michal & Kathy talk with a couple who left Canada for the UK, embracing relocation as an open-ended adventure. Identity, roots, surprises—it's all in the emotional journey. S1:E3 If Not Now, When? www.relocurious.com/p/s1e3-if-no...

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S1:E3 If Not Now, When?

A podcast about the emotional and psychological aspects of relocation.

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Kathy Harms Creative @kathyharmscreative.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

"Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." — Seneca Michal explores the power of planning—a theme from an interview with guests who moved from USA to Europe with a disabled family member & an 18yo cat. Read how planning gave them clarity & courage to act! substack.com/home/post/p-...

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The Power of Planning

How Readiness Creates Opportunity

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