What happens when a casual conversation at a children's birthday party sparks a life-changing decision?

In this episode, Helen sits down with Dr Oliver and Miriam Hahn, who left their established life in Cologne and moved to Mallorca with their teenage daughter just two years ago. What began as a spontaneous idea quickly became a whirlwind journey involving selling a medical practice, buying a new one on the island, purchasing a unique former rum factory as a family home, and navigating the realities of relocation.

Oliver shares the challenges of taking over a medical practice in Mallorca, the unexpected bureaucracy he encountered, and how his passion for integrative and preventative medicine has evolved into a pioneering approach to neurological health. Miriam reflects on what drew her to Mallorca, the realities of helping their daughter settle into a new country and school system, and why she has never once regretted the move.

Together, they discuss family life, entrepreneurship, international schools, building a social circle from scratch, and what they wish they had known before relocating.

Topics covered:

• Relocating from Germany to Mallorca
• Selling and buying a business abroad
• Raising a teenager on the island
• International and local schools
• Building a new social life
• Integrative and preventative medicine
• Starting over later in life
• The realities of making Mallorca home

Listen now and discover how one family turned a spontaneous idea into a completely new chapter.

What happens when you stop waiting for the perfect moment and simply go for it?In this episode, Helen sits down with Jordan and Ray Bath, a couple from Essex who made the life-changing decision to leave the UK, sell their successful gym business, and move their young family to Mallorca.Just a few months into island life, they share the reality behind the dream: the planning, risks, fears and practical challenges involved in relocating abroad with children. From finding a home and navigating schools to securing Digital Nomad Visas and building an online business, Jordan and Ray offer an honest account of what it really takes to start over in a new country.They also discuss entrepreneurship, family life, fitness, personal growth and why they believe so many people remain trapped by the idea that their dream lifestyle is out of reach.If you've ever wondered what it would be like to leave the rat race behind and create a new life in Mallorca, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical insights.In this episode:- Why they sold their gym business and left the UK- Moving to Mallorca with two young children- Choosing local schools over international education- Building an online coaching business- The Digital Nomad Visa process- Life in Pollença versus the tourist hotspots- How fitness, mindset and resilience shaped their journey- Advice for anyone considering a move to MallorcaA candid conversation about courage, family, and creating a life that feels truly aligned.

This week, Helen sits down with long-time friend and renowned interior designer Justine Knox to explore her extraordinary journey from moving to Mallorca as a child over 40 years ago to building one of the island’s best-known interior design businesses.Justine shares the highs and lows behind creating a life and business in Mallorca - from her parents losing everything after buying a hotel on the island, to leaving school at 15, working on construction sites, and eventually building Knox Design into a trusted name for luxury homes and renovations.The conversation dives into the realities of renovating property in Mallorca today, including planning permission delays, legal pitfalls buyers need to watch for, the shortage of skilled tradespeople, and why patience is essential when building or reforming a home on the island.Helen and Justine also discuss entrepreneurship, family business, sustainable interiors, designing homes that truly reflect how people live, and the changing reality of Mallorca as a place to relocate.Whether you’re dreaming of moving to Mallorca, renovating a property, or simply fascinated by stories of resilience and reinvention, this episode offers honest insights and valuable advice from someone who has spent decades helping people create homes on the island.

In this episode, Helen sits down with local architect Jaime Salvá, founder of Jaime Salvá Studio, to unpack the realities behind designing and building on the island. From costly mistakes buyers make when purchasing plots, to the hidden legal and urban planning pitfalls that can stop a project in its tracks, Jaime shares practical insights drawn from nearly two decades of experience.

They explore why due diligence goes far beyond legal checks, how inconsistent interpretations of planning rules can impact projects, and why building licences can take years—sometimes changing the viability of an entire investment. Jaime also reveals a new fast-track system that could transform the process for developers.

Beyond the technical side, the conversation dives into Jaime’s philosophy: why he believes great architecture isn’t about style, but about solving problems, understanding lifestyle, and creating homes that feel right to live in. From his early career in Barcelona and California working on high-end residential projects, to shaping some of Mallorca’s most sought-after luxury homes, his perspective offers both expertise and clarity.
If you’re considering buying, building, or investing in Mallorca property, this episode gives you a grounded, insider view of what to expect—and what to avoid.

What does it really mean to heal—from within?
In this episode, Helen sits down with Swiss-born osteopath, yoga teacher and author Mirjam Wagner to explore a deeply personal journey of transformation, resilience and self-discovery.
From a life that looked “perfect” on the outside to a breaking point that forced her to listen inward, Mirjam shares how physical symptoms, emotional pain and life upheaval led her to completely redefine her path. Now based in Mallorca, her work blends osteopathy, Chinese medicine, yin yoga and mentorship to guide others back to themselves.
Together, they explore:

• What it means to “heal from within”
• Why modern life keeps us stuck in imbalance
• The power of yin yoga in a fast-paced, yang-driven world
• Hormones, cycles and reconnecting with nature
• The moment when “the soul gets sick - and the body follows”
• Why letting go is often more powerful than adding more

Mirjam also opens up about her move to Mallorca as a single mother, the island’s evolution over the past two decades, and how to approach relocation with intention rather than illusion.
This is a conversation about slowing down, listening deeply, and finding your way back to yourself, wherever you are in life.

In this episode, Helen sits down with Jon Ander Arambalza — endurance athlete, Mallorca 312 captain, and one of the leading figures in adventure racing.
Originally from Bilbao, Jon shares how a life shaped by mountains, movement, and discipline led him to Mallorca, where he has built both a family life and a world-class sporting career.
From competing in multi-day adventure races with minimal sleep to helping shape one of Europe’s most iconic cycling events, Jon offers a rare insight into the mindset required to perform at the highest level, and why mental strength matters more than physical ability.
Beyond sport, this is a conversation about lifestyle: raising resilient children, disconnecting from modern distractions, and choosing a life grounded in nature, movement, and purpose.
What we cover in this episode:

• The evolution of the Mallorca 312 from 199 riders to 9,000
• What it takes to compete in multi-day endurance races
• Why “the most important is the mental”
• Life in Mallorca as a sporting family
• Practical advice for anyone relocating to the island

A powerful episode for anyone interested in performance, discipline, and building a life with intention in Mallorca.

In this episode, Helen speaks with Dr Carsten Henningsen, founder of Palma Clinic, about healthcare on the island and his journey from Germany to Mallorca.
After moving to Mallorca in 2009, Dr Henningsen helped grow Palma Clinic into one of the island’s leading international outpatient clinics, serving patients from across Europe and beyond.
They discuss how the healthcare system in Mallorca compares with other countries, why some patients travel to the island for treatment, and the growing focus on preventative medicine and longevity. Dr Henningsen also shares what it was really like building a medical business in Mallorca, and his advice for anyone thinking of making the move.

In this episode, Helen sits down with Ines Herman, who moved from Austria to Mallorca to create a new chapter for her family.
Having spent childhood holidays on the island, Mallorca always held a special place in Ines’ heart. Years later, she made the bold decision to leave her life in Vienna and relocate permanently with her family, building a home from scratch in the Mallorcan countryside.
In this conversation, Ines shares what it’s really like to buy land, build a house in Mallorca, navigate language barriers, raise children on the island, and adapt from fast-paced city life to Mallorca’s slower pace.