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What happens when you let go of most of your belongings and move to Mexico within a week—and then have to figure out how to make that new life work?
In this episode of Gringa in Mexico, Courtney Trevino talks with Heather Gray, a podcast host and functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner who left Colorado following a divorce and the loss of her beloved cat. A Facebook post led to an offer of somewhere to stay in Puerto Vallarta for three months. Within a week, Heather had cleared out most of her three-bedroom home and boarded a flight to a city she had never visited.
Heather shares how she met her partner, Lauro, through a dating app, what happened when she lost one of her remote jobs shortly after moving, and why earning dollars doesn’t necessarily mean living comfortably. She’s candid about the belongings she wishes she had kept, the strain of living paycheck to paycheck, and the everyday experiences that have challenged her expectations.
From a memorable first date over tacos to some humbling encounters with the local buses, Heather’s story captures the pleasures and difficulties of starting over while much is still uncertain.
In this conversation, we explore:
• Making a sudden move after personal loss—and reflecting on what you leave behind.
• Dating in Mexico, finding Lauro, and how a relationship can change your experience of a country.
• Supporting yourself through remote work and adjusting to an unexpected loss of income.
• Navigating public transportation, language barriers, and different expectations around time and daily life.
• Why financial preparation matters—and what Heather wishes she had organized before moving.
For anyone considering a move to Mexico, Heather’s experience offers an honest look at building a life you value while still figuring out how to sustain it.
Connect with Heather:
Website: www.renegadehealthboss.com
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For information about upcoming workshops or small group and individual coaching on living—and making a living—in Mexico, email therealgringainmexico@gmail.com.
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