We're Moving To Europe
We're Moving To Europe
Podcast Description
A podcast for Americans who are curious and serious about relocating to a European country. For more resources and to join the conversation, find us on Substack at We're Moving to Europe.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes related to international relocation, cultural acclimatization, and logistical planning. Topics include effective scouting trip strategies, understanding cultural nuances, and practical tips for settling in, with episodes such as Scouting Trip Success featuring discussions on the importance of distinguishing scouting from vacationing to ensure thorough location evaluation.
A podcast for Americans who are curious and serious about relocating to a European country. For more resources and to join the conversation, find us on Substack at We’re Moving to Europe.
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American physician Dr. RJ Pesigan joins We’re Moving to Europe to explain how the Dutch healthcare system really works. From finding a GP and getting insurance to understanding cultural differences, medications, and trans-inclusive care, this episode helps expats navigate healthcare in the Netherlands with confidence.
00:00 Dutch directness and healthcare culture
01:00 Welcome to We’re Moving to Europe
01:30 Meet Dr. RJ Pesigan, founder of Cornerstone Health
01:55 Moving to the Netherlands during COVID
03:00 From medicine to MBA to entrepreneurship
04:00 Understanding Dutch vs US healthcare systems
06:20 Cultural differences in doctor-patient communication
07:20 How to prepare for a GP visit in the Netherlands
08:47 Appeals and patient rights
09:50 Self-care and ownership in Dutch healthcare
11:20 Preventive healthcare and checkups
12:30 How to register with a Dutch GP and pharmacy
14:40 Health insurance requirements for expats
15:10 Membership community: We’re Moving to Europe
16:03 Medication availability (e.g., Adderall) and records
18:02 Access to transgender healthcare in the Netherlands
20:47 Managing chronic conditions as an expat
22:00 Bringing and digitizing your medical records
22:40 Budgeting for medications and transition period
23:30 Finding expat-friendly healthcare professionals
24:10 Vision, dental, and alternative care coverage
25:06 Closing and credits
Production team
Host and Researcher: Casey Kelly – We’re Moving to Europe
Producer and Editor: Magdalena Laas – Unscripted Creatives
Sound library
All the music was composed especially for the We’re Moving to Europe podcast by Sage Barton. Copyright 2025, Sage Barton.
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