Have you ever wondered what it would be like to make a radical change in the way you experience day-to-day life? Today I am joined by long-time listeners and founders of The Giving Experiment, Owen and Christina Dargatz, to learn all about their family’s transition from life in a cushy Canadian ski town to becoming members of a small Guatemalan community.In May of 2021, the family of 7 arrived in Guatemala with the goal of understanding how they could enhance the lives of others. They have not looked back since and have started a plethora of projects including a community garden and food forest, a neighborhood music academy, workshops and courses to support local entrepreneurs, just to name a few.If you have ever sought a simpler way of life, you will not want to miss this episode. We dive into what it's like to live abroad with 5 kids, why less is always more, how travel has the power to transform your belief system, the beauty of giving and receiving, and so much more.What does discomfort mean to you and how has it helped you grow? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you will share by sending me an audio message.Premium Passport:Want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more? Click Here To Try Premium Passport For Only $1

Tune In To Learn:

The unlikely way that Owen and Christina fell in love

Why trusting intuition led to the realization it is possible to live abroad with children

What made Owen and Christina want to “escape from comfort” 

The water shut-off experiment that set their family free

How to help your kids adjust to major life changes

Why finances played a big role in the decision to move to San Pedro, Guatemala

The mindset required to switch to an experimental way of life

What it means to redefine what success looks like

How to keep financial stress at bay when living with a giving mindset

The biggest changes they have seen in their kids since moving to Guatemala

Why you should teach your children it’s okay to struggle

The benefits of pausing relationships and missing your loved ones

Owen and Christina’s biggest takeaways from living in Guatemala

How to break free from the mold of other’s expectations

Easy ways you can give back to your own community

And so much more

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