#37 From 9-to-5 to Digital Nomad: The Tragic Loss That Changed Everything - From Small French Village to Global Freedom

After 15 years as a practical engineer following his parents’ plan, Jeremie André shares how a devastating pregnancy loss in France ignited a radical shift: learning English in Australia, building an online yoga and consulting business, and embracing the nomad lifestyle across Serbia, Mexico, Thailand and beyond. Discover how grief became the catalyst for freedom, why a simple fear-setting exercise helped him quit his engineering job, and how meditation, community and risk-taking unlocked his path from a tiny village near Perpignan to global adventure. Whether you’re stuck in a 9-to-5, craving more purpose, or curious about digital nomad life, this raw, inspiring story will challenge everything you thought you knew about work, happiness and what truly matters.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

01:05 Welcome and Current Location

01:31 Growing Up in France

03:29 Childhood Reflections

07:36 Early Dreams and Aspirations

09:16 University and Studies

11:49 First Job and Practical Choices

16:34 Internship in Australia

21:40 First Impressions of Australia

27:58 Meeting Future Wife

29:33 Long-Distance Relationship

32:13 Life as a Young Couple in Paris

35:59 Cultural and Personal Differences

42:05 Marriage and Family Plans

43:41 Pregnancy Challenges and Loss

50:02 Hardest Decision and Transformation

57:37 Grief and Reconstruction

1:00:47 Move to Miami

1:06:01 Healing and Inner Shifts

1:10:55 Starting Meditation

1:13:33 Leaving the 9-5 Job

1:20:26 Overcoming Fear of Failure

1:22:33 Family Reactions

1:29:34 Misconceptions About Quitting 9-5

1:33:23 Breaking Free from Societal Expectations

1:37:25 Living Life Fully

1:41:03 Daily Life as a Nomad

1:46:01 Favorite Places and Future Plans

1:48:47 Coaching and Consulting Journey

1:53:41 Advice for Change Seekers

1:55:49 Education System Reflections

2:02:12 Freedom and Letting Go

2:04:08 Wrapping Up and Final Thoughts