Comfort Is For Wimps with Jessica O’Reilly

About this episode

Jessica O’Reilly shares her unconventional experiences as a digital nomad and offers relationship advice.

Jessica O’Reilly is a hilariously unconventional writer, digital nomad, YouTuber, and workout queen. Her YouTube channel, Comfort Is For Wimps dives deep into her life as a digital nomad—couch-surfing in Afghanistan, checking out Medellin’s love hotels , and babysitting rich people’s pets in lieu of rent. Along the way, she examines the disparities in the cost of living between countries , passes the mic to locals, and through it all, rocks a splendid sense of humour. Hit up her Instagram for zingers like, “I don’t fall in love. I audition for the role of ‘lesson I had to learn the hard way.’” Jessica O’Reilly is the perfect complement to your Instagram relationship coach. Make sure to listen to the end for the stellar advice she gives to “Should I LTR or Should I Bounce.” A committed digital nomad falls in love in a city he does not fancy. It’s the deepest connection he’s ever had, but she can’t follow him around the world. What should he do? Jessica and Erica can’t fix it—but we have thoughts. Subscribe to Jessica’s YouTube Channel @comfortisforwimps Follow Jessica on Instagram @comfortisforwimps Erica on Instagram: @erica.j.schmidt Erica on Substack (new!): @ericajschmidt…

People in this episode

Host: Erica J. Schmidt

Guest: Jessica O’Reilly

Topics covered

• digital nomad
• humor
• relationships
• cost of living
• travel experiences

Keywords

• digital nomad
• YouTube
• relationships
• travel
• humor
• cost of living
• advice

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Comfort Is For Wimps, Instagram, YouTube, Substack

Places: Afghanistan, Medellin

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