EP. 56 · JUN 9, 2026 · Nomad Family · Thailand · Chiang Mai
56 | Having a Baby as a Digital Nomad – Pregnancy, Healthcare & Family Life in Chiang Mai
After more than seven years of digital nomad life and 37+ countries, Kate Guner thought she knew what freedom, flexibility, and intentional living looked like. Then she got pregnant.
Kate Guner
56 | Having a Baby as a Digital Nomad – Pregnancy, Healthcare & Family Life in Chiang Mai
Show Notes
After more than seven years of digital nomad life and 37+ countries, Kate Guner thought she knew what freedom, flexibility, and intentional living looked like.
Then she got pregnant.
In this episode of the Nomad Summit Podcast, Kate joins Palle Bo and Alexandra to talk about what happens when a long-time nomad decides to start a family without completely letting go of the nomad mindset.
Kate shares why she never really imagined herself having kids, what changed when she met her husband, and how pregnancy reshaped her relationship with routines, work, travel, and community.
The conversation explores what it's like to navigate pregnancy as an expat in Chiang Mai, how to find support when you're far from home, and whether becoming a parent means the end of a location independent lifestyle.
They also discuss multilingual babies, healthcare in Thailand, hypnobirthing, traveling with children, and the pressure many people feel to wait for the "perfect moment" before starting a family.
Key Takeaways
- Why Kate originally didn't think she wanted children
- How love, timing, and years of nomad life led to a different decision
- Choosing Chiang Mai as a base for pregnancy, healthcare, and community
- The loneliness of pregnancy abroad – and the importance of finding your people
- Raising a multilingual child with roots in multiple countries
- What pregnancy taught Kate about slowing down, expectations, and self-care
- Pregnancy, private healthcare, and hospital experiences in Thailand
- Why Kate believes babies need love more than expensive gear and perfect conditions
- Can you still be a digital nomad after becoming a parent?
- Thoughts on traveling, homeschooling, and raising kids in a global lifestyle
Relevant Links
- Kate Guner on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateguner
- Kate Guner on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KateGuner
- Nomad Summit: https://nomadsummit.com
- Episode produced by RadioGuru: https://radioguru.co.uk
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