Episódios

  • Building bridges in Portugal
    May 19 2025

    This week we have three fantastic guests on the pod; Kate Shifman, Filipa Pinto de Carvalho & Andreas Mueller. Kate, a previous guest, was born in Ukraine, raised in the USA and has been living in Portugal where she has founded AOMA Coliving & Coworking space. Filipa is a Portuguese Lawyer helping expats navigate Portugal’s startup ecosystem. Andreas is a German-American director, a HelathTech & AgeTech investor and has fallen in love with Portugal. What do all these people have in common? They are members of Redbridge Lisbon, a cross-border California-Portugal entrepreneur's club. They chat to Dylan about their love for Portugal and the amazing work they are doing with Redbridge Lisbon.

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    • Kate on Linkedin
    • Filipa on Linkedin
    • Andreas on Linkedin

    ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST:
    "Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal.
    We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and beaches. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
    Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is.
    Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal one of the world's best places to live!
    Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!

    ⭐ EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERS⭐
    If you’re looking to buy a home in Portugal, book a 30-minute call with Dylan here:
    BOOK A CALL
    There are only 5 slots available every week – EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!

    SPONSOR:
    Portugal Realty, a Leisure Launch group company, sponsors this episode.

    FOLLOW US:

    • Portugal The Simple Life Website
    • Portugal The Simple Life Facebook
    • Portugal The Simple Life Instagram
    • Portugal The Simple Life X
    • Portugal The Simple Life YouTube


    FOLLOW OUR HOST:

    • Dylan Herholdt - Portugal The Simple Life Podcast - LinkedIn
    • Dylan Herholdt - Facebook
    • Dylan The Simple Life - Instagram


    If you’d like to get in touch or share your experience with Portugal, Dylan would love to hear from you!

    • Email: ola@portugal-the-simple-life.com
    • WhatsApp: (+351) 910 571 613


    🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more podcast videos about Portugal!

    🔔
    DOWNLOAD our free Portugal The Simple Life Magazine

    Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal, “Muito Obrigado”!
    Welcome to the simple life!

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    1 hora
  • Portugal is slow on purpose
    May 12 2025

    Our latest guest is Tony Gonçalves. To his American friends he is known as ‘Tony G’ and he moved to the US from Portugal when he was just a child. In America he is a businessman and a founder but never lost touch with his Portuguese roots and Tony is the host of another Podcast that celebrates Portugal called “The Heart and Hustle of Portugal”. Tony chats to Dylan about moving from a tiny village in Portugal to America, how he stayed connected to Portugal, why Portugal never left him and how Portugal is slow on purpose.

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    • Tony on Linkedin

    ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST:
    "Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal.
    We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and beaches. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
    Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is.
    Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal one of the world's best places to live!
    Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!

    ⭐ EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERS⭐
    If you’re looking to buy a home in Portugal, book a 30-minute call with Dylan here:
    BOOK A CALL
    There are only 5 slots available every week – EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!

    SPONSOR:
    Portugal Realty, a Leisure Launch group company, sponsors this episode.

    FOLLOW US:

    • Portugal The Simple Life Website
    • Portugal The Simple Life Facebook
    • Portugal The Simple Life Instagram
    • Portugal The Simple Life X
    • Portugal The Simple Life YouTube


    FOLLOW OUR HOST:

    • Dylan Herholdt - Portugal The Simple Life Podcast - LinkedIn
    • Dylan Herholdt - Facebook
    • Dylan The Simple Life - Instagram


    If you’d like to get in touch or share your experience with Portugal, Dylan would love to hear from you!

    • Email: ola@portugal-the-simple-life.com
    • WhatsApp: (+351) 910 571 613


    🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more podcast videos about Portugal!

    🔔
    DOWNLOAD our free Portugal The Simple Life Magazine

    Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal, “Muito Obrigado”!
    Welcome to the simple life!

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    46 minutos
  • What are Portuguese women like?
    May 5 2025

    Have you ever wondered what Portuguese women are like? This week we are joined by an amazing Portuguese women. Joana Frias Costa is a mom, a business woman and the founder of a wonderful initiative called ‘Inspiring Girls’. Joana chats to Dylan about why she started ‘Inspiring Girls’, why their are so many Portuguese women who inspire and why she is blessed to call Portugal her home.

    FOLLOW OUR GUESTS

    • Joana on Linkedin
    • Inspiring Girls website

    ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST:
    "Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal.
    We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and beaches. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
    Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is.
    Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal one of the world's best places to live!
    Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!

    ⭐ EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERS⭐
    If you’re looking to buy a home in Portugal, book a 30-minute call with Dylan here:
    BOOK A CALL
    There are only 5 slots available every week – EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!

    SPONSOR:
    Portugal Realty, a Leisure Launch group company, sponsors this episode.

    FOLLOW US:

    • Portugal The Simple Life Website
    • Portugal The Simple Life Facebook
    • Portugal The Simple Life Instagram
    • Portugal The Simple Life X
    • Portugal The Simple Life YouTube


    FOLLOW OUR HOST:

    • Dylan Herholdt - Portugal The Simple Life Podcast - LinkedIn
    • Dylan Herholdt - Facebook
    • Dylan The Simple Life - Instagram


    If you’d like to get in touch or share your experience with Portugal, Dylan would love to hear from you!

    • Email: ola@portugal-the-simple-life.com
    • WhatsApp: (+351) 910 571 613


    🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more podcast videos about Portugal!

    🔔
    DOWNLOAD our free Portugal The Simple Life Magazine

    Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal, “Muito Obrigado”!
    Welcome to the simple life!

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    51 minutos
  • Can you be a workaholic in Portugal?
    Apr 28 2025

    Peter Beringer first came to Portugal in 1998 for what he calls the “Four S”: sun, sea, sand… and sardines! Now, after 25+ years of falling in love with Portuguese culture and cuisine, he’s helping shape the future of fresh fish and seafood supply!

    Tune in to hear Peter share his passion for Portugal and why he’s investing in offshore aquaculture in Monte Gordo. He talks about the Portuguese love of fresh fish, the importance of sustainable seafood, and his tips for the best fish dishes you have to try in Portugal!

    FOLLOW OUR GUESTS

    • Peter on Linkedin

    ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST:
    "Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal.
    We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and beaches. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
    Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is.
    Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal one of the world's best places to live!
    Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!

    ⭐ EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERS⭐
    If you’re looking to buy a home in Portugal, book a 30-minute call with Dylan here:
    BOOK A CALL
    There are only 5 slots available every week – EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!

    SPONSOR:
    Portugal Realty, a Leisure Launch group company, sponsors this episode.

    FOLLOW US:

    • Portugal The Simple Life Website
    • Portugal The Simple Life Facebook
    • Portugal The Simple Life Instagram
    • Portugal The Simple Life X
    • Portugal The Simple Life YouTube


    FOLLOW OUR HOST:

    • Dylan Herholdt - Portugal The Simple Life Podcast - LinkedIn
    • Dylan Herholdt - Facebook
    • Dylan The Simple Life - Instagram


    If you’d like to get in touch or share your experience with Portugal, Dylan would love to hear from you!

    • Email: ola@portugal-the-simple-life.com
    • WhatsApp: (+351) 910 571 613


    🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more podcast videos about Portugal!

    🔔
    DOWNLOAD our free Portugal The Simple Life Magazine

    Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal, “Muito Obrigado”!
    Welcome to the simple life!

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    52 minutos
  • My future home in Portugal
    Apr 21 2025

    This week's episode is different from our normal episodes. We take you behind the scenes to A Place In The Sun Manchester where Dylan speaks to two couples who are starting their journey to find their future home in Portugal.

    ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST:
    "Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal.
    We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and beaches. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
    Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is.
    Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal one of the world's best places to live!
    Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!

    ⭐ EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERS⭐
    If you’re looking to buy a home in Portugal, book a 30-minute call with Dylan here:
    BOOK A CALL
    There are only 5 slots available every week – EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!

    SPONSOR:
    Portugal Realty, a Leisure Launch group company, sponsors this episode.

    FOLLOW US:

    • Portugal The Simple Life Website
    • Portugal The Simple Life Facebook
    • Portugal The Simple Life Instagram
    • Portugal The Simple Life X
    • Portugal The Simple Life YouTube


    FOLLOW OUR HOST:

    • Dylan Herholdt - Portugal The Simple Life Podcast - LinkedIn
    • Dylan Herholdt - Facebook
    • Dylan The Simple Life - Instagram


    If you’d like to get in touch or share your experience with Portugal, Dylan would love to hear from you!

    • Email: ola@portugal-the-simple-life.com
    • WhatsApp: (+351) 910 571 613


    🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more podcast videos about Portugal!

    🔔
    DOWNLOAD our free Portugal The Simple Life Magazine

    Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal, “Muito Obrigado”!
    Welcome to the simple life!

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    13 minutos
  • A Portuguese true crime series?
    Apr 14 2025

    Is a Portuguese true crime series even possible? This week, Dylan is joined by Janne Aagaard. Janne is a journalist, writer and a podcast producer who has lived in Lisbon for more than 8 years. They chat about how she ended up in Portugal, what she enjoys about this country, why she is moving out of Lisbon and they discuss whether or not Portugal is a good setting for a true crime series…

    FOLLOW OUR GUESTS

    • Janne on Linkedin
    • Janne’s website

    ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST:
    "Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal.
    We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and beaches. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
    Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is.
    Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal one of the world's best places to live!
    Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!

    ⭐ EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERS⭐
    If you’re looking to buy a home in Portugal, book a 30-minute call with Dylan here:
    BOOK A CALL
    There are only 5 slots available every week – EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!

    SPONSOR:
    Portugal Realty, a Leisure Launch group company, sponsors this episode.

    FOLLOW US:

    • Portugal The Simple Life Website
    • Portugal The Simple Life Facebook
    • Portugal The Simple Life Instagram
    • Portugal The Simple Life X
    • Portugal The Simple Life YouTube


    FOLLOW OUR HOST:

    • Dylan Herholdt - Portugal The Simple Life Podcast - LinkedIn
    • Dylan Herholdt - Facebook
    • Dylan The Simple Life - Instagram


    If you’d like to get in touch or share your experience with Portugal, Dylan would love to hear from you!

    • Email: ola@portugal-the-simple-life.com
    • WhatsApp: (+351) 910 571 613


    🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more podcast videos about Portugal!

    🔔
    DOWNLOAD our free Portugal The Simple Life Magazine

    Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal, “Muito Obrigado”!
    Welcome to the simple life!

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    54 minutos
  • Are digital nomads finding roots in Portugal?
    Apr 7 2025

    Derek Smith is a live wire Event & Public Speaking Coach, host & master of ceremonies originally from Canada and is now living on the beautiful Portuguese island of Madeira. He chats with Dylan about life on the island, how Portugal has slowed him down, they also discuss language, Portuguese people, picking a soccer team and how digital nomads might be finding roots in Portugal.

    FOLLOW OUR GUEST:

    • Derek on LinkedIn
    • Derek's website


    ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST:
    "Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal.
    We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and beaches. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
    Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is.
    Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal one of the world's best places to live!
    Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!

    ⭐ EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERS⭐
    If you’re looking to buy a home in Portugal, book a 30-minute call with Dylan here:
    BOOK A CALL
    There are only 5 slots available every week – EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!

    SPONSOR:
    Portugal Realty, a Leisure Launch group company, sponsors this episode.

    FOLLOW US:

    • Portugal The Simple Life Website
    • Portugal The Simple Life Facebook
    • Portugal The Simple Life Instagram
    • Portugal The Simple Life X
    • Portugal The Simple Life YouTube


    FOLLOW OUR HOST:

    • Dylan Herholdt - Portugal The Simple Life Podcast - LinkedIn
    • Dylan Herholdt - Facebook
    • Dylan The Simple Life - Instagram


    If you’d like to get in touch or share your experience with Portugal, Dylan would love to hear from you!

    • Email: ola@portugal-the-simple-life.com
    • WhatsApp: (+351) 910 571 613


    🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more podcast videos about Portugal!

    🔔
    DOWNLOAD our free Portugal The Simple Life Magazine

    Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal, “Muito Obrigado”!
    Welcome to the simple life!

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    47 minutos
  • Is Portugal a rich country?
    Mar 31 2025

    Our latest guest is Constança Santos Silva. Constança is a young, inspiring, Portuguese young lady who has been featured in Forbes 30 under 30. She was an elite taekwondo athlete, then became a stunt double and as a teenager started the Portuguese chapter of an incredible NGO called ‘Thirst Project’. She chats to Dylan about her memories of growing up in Portugal, how she became a stunt double, the amazing work she’s doing with Thirst Project and discusses if Portugal is a rich country…

    FOLLOW OUR GUESTS

    • Constança on Linkedin
    • Constança on Instagram
    • Thirst Project website
    • Thirst Project on Instagram

    ABOUT PORTUGAL THE SIMPLE LIFE PODCAST:
    "Portugal - The simple life”, an insider's perspective to Portugal.
    We already know about Portugal’s fantastic weather, food and beaches. In this podcast, we go deeper to meet the people who make this country so wonderful.
    Dylan, who has made his life in Portugal, shares an insider's perspective on what makes Portugal the unique, beautiful and fantastic country it is.
    Join him and his guests weekly as they shed light on the incredible people, culture, history and lifestyle that make Portugal one of the world's best places to live!
    Don’t forget to subscribe to our Podcast to receive more stories about living and moving to Portugal!

    ⭐ EXCLUSIVE FOR SUBSCRIBERS⭐
    If you’re looking to buy a home in Portugal, book a 30-minute call with Dylan here:
    BOOK A CALL
    There are only 5 slots available every week – EXCLUSIVE for our podcast subscribers!

    SPONSOR:
    Portugal Realty, a Leisure Launch group company, sponsors this episode.

    FOLLOW US:

    • Portugal The Simple Life Website
    • Portugal The Simple Life Facebook
    • Portugal The Simple Life Instagram
    • Portugal The Simple Life X
    • Portugal The Simple Life YouTube


    FOLLOW OUR HOST:

    • Dylan Herholdt - Portugal The Simple Life Podcast - LinkedIn
    • Dylan Herholdt - Facebook
    • Dylan The Simple Life - Instagram


    If you’d like to get in touch or share your experience with Portugal, Dylan would love to hear from you!

    • Email: ola@portugal-the-simple-life.com
    • WhatsApp: (+351) 910 571 613


    🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more podcast videos about Portugal!

    🔔
    DOWNLOAD our free Portugal The Simple Life Magazine

    Thank you so much for listening, or as we say here in Portugal, “Muito Obrigado”!
    Welcome to the simple life!

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    53 minutos