This Might Be a Bad Idea | Expat Life in Mexico

What starts as a late-night phone call turns into a running joke that’s followed Erica and Jeff for years: “Why we joke that Jeff is a racist.”In this episode of This Might Be a Bad Idea, we rewind to how it all began — a $2.50 Starbucks date, unexpected harassment, and the moment humor became their way of surviving love, loss, and life abroad. From navigating culture shock in Mérida to learning how to communicate (and not kill each other), it’s part origin story, part therapy session, and fully them.💬 Topics: expat life in Mérida • interracial marriage • moving abroad as a couple • humor in relationships🌴 Follow: @thismightbeabadidea.podcast for behind-the-scenes chaos.

Welcome to This Might Be a Bad Idea, the show where love, life, and questionable decisions collide. We’re Erica & Jeff, a married couple from Philadelphia who ditched the cold, packed our lives into six suitcases, and moved to Mérida, Mexico.In this first episode, we share our backstories, why leaving the U.S. went from “someday” to we’re doing this now, and how Erica accidentally bought a house in Mexico without Jeff ever seeing it. From culture shocks to kindness that surprised us, this episode sets the stage for all the chaos (and lessons) to come.If you’re curious about moving abroad, expat life in Mexico, buying a home overseas, or adjusting to a new culture, this episode is for you.✨ What you’ll hear in Episode 1:Who we are and how we metThe moment we decided to leave the U.S.Why Mexico (and why Mérida) beat out Italy & Costa RicaDownsizing from a house to six suitcasesErica’s fast-track residency + the “sight unseen” house purchaseFirst impressions: Centro vs. outskirts, mini-splits vs. central AC, and unexpected kindness🎧 Stick around for next week’s episode: Why Erica Jokes That Jeff is a Racist (and it’s not what you think).💌 Got a “bad idea” story? Send it to us at hello@thismightbeabadideapodcast.com — we might share it on the show.