Tea, Trials and Moving Miles-A Podcast
Tea, Trials and Moving miles-A Podcast Welcome to ”Tea, Trials, and Moving Miles” We’re Kirsty and Jemma—two Brits who traded drizzle and Jaffa Cakes for the land of endless sunshine and marshmallow-infested salads. 18 months ago, two families packed up their lives in the UK and landed in the USA with no idea what we were doing. Seriously, we could have used a podcast back then! Through a Facebook group, we found each other, started comparing stories, and realized navigating life here is like an extreme sport. From school systems and grocery stores to visas and trying to figure out why on Earth Americans eat biscuits with gravy—it’s been a ride.
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Episodes
Friday Jan 24, 2025
Friday Jan 24, 2025
Episode 4
‘Food and shopping - Kirsty's favourite subject’
Today I (Kirsty) have a long list to discuss on the subject of food and grocery shopping. Sorry to poor Jemma who hardly gets a word in. We share our experiences of food in the states and offer our advice. Maybe don’t pack all your heavy cookbooks, don’t be scared of mega chicken breasts and expect giant apples. More swearing, especially when you find out how much a bunch of grapes cost.
Friday Jan 17, 2025
Friday Jan 17, 2025
Episode 3‘Suddenly you have to DRIVE over here’Welcome y’all. This time you join us just after Thanksgiving and as we prepare for Christmas. This episode comes with a warning - we are a bit sweary. We may also offend some US listeners as we just don’t get Green Bean casserole. After a good ramble, we discuss today’s topic - Driving and the DMV. The differences about driving over here and what surprised us and also our experiences of the big personalities at the DMV and how to prepare for the test. Join us next week when we take on my favourite subject, Food!
Friday Jan 10, 2025
Friday Jan 10, 2025
After a fun flight with tears, vomit, wet jeans and more suitcases than we could handle, we finally arrived in the USA. Turns out, we are not just on holiday. We recount the stories of how we found our feet in those first days. Our temporary apartments, registering for schools, finding a house to rent and dealing with FOMO.
Friday Jan 03, 2025
Friday Jan 03, 2025
Episode 1
‘We bought some mics on Amazon, what have we got to loose’.
Welcome y’all to our homemade podcast Tea, trials and moving miles. Join Kirsty and Jemma as we tell the stories of uprooting our families from the UK and moving to North Carolina in the USA. Third time lucky with this first episode (you missed 2 cracking failed attempts!) as we interview each other on how we began our great American Adventures. Join us with a good cup of English tea next Friday as our story continues.
Saturday Dec 07, 2024
Saturday Dec 07, 2024
Welcome to Tea, Trials, and Moving Miles, where two British mums share their journey of moving from the UK to the USA with their families. In this podcast, we explore the highs, lows, and surprising cultural differences we've encountered along the way.
Join us for honest conversations, helpful tips, and plenty of laughs as we navigate life across the pond. Whether you’re planning a move, adjusting to life in a new country, or just curious about the expat experience, our stories and insights will help you feel more prepared and less alone.
Grab a cuppa and settle in—adventure awaits! 🇬🇧➡️🇺🇸☕