Louis India on Escaping the Grind, Living Abroad & Choosing Peace Over Pressure | Freddy & Friends

In this episode of Freddy & Friends, I sit down with my brother-in-law, Louis India, who made a bold decision most people only dream about — leaving the U.S. and building a completely different life in Vietnam.

From his early days as a snowboard bum to navigating culture shock and burnout in Ho Chi Minh City, Louis shares what it really means to reject the rat race and prioritize peace of mind over status or money.

We talk about:

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  Moving abroad with just $5,000 and a TEFL certificate

  
  


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  The grind of starting over in a foreign country

  
  


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  Learning resilience, independence, and self-reliance

  
  


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  How Vietnam gave him space to grow, reset, and stay grounded

  
  


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  The trip he's planning with his father — a Vietnam War veteran — to close a 50-year loop

  
  

Whether you’re burned out, curious about expat life, or just tired of the same old script, this conversation is packed with perspective and calm clarity.