Thinking about retiring in Mexico but wondering what everyday life really costs? In this episode of Live by Design – Mexico Edition, host Taniel Chemsian sits down with Tim Leffel, author, travel expert, and longtime expat, to discuss his family's move to Guanajuato City, Mexico and why it became the perfect place to build a new life abroad.

Tim shares firsthand insights into the real cost of living in Mexico, finding housing, navigating schools, adapting to local culture, and embracing a slower, more intentional lifestyle. They also explore why Guanajuato offers a unique blend of affordability, rich culture, and quality of life that continues to attract expats from the United States and Canada.

Whether you're planning to retire in Mexico, researching affordable places to live in Mexico, or simply curious about expat life in Guanajuato, this episode provides practical advice, honest experiences, and valuable perspective to help you confidently design your next chapter under the Mexican sun.

Key Moments:

05:15 Living and schooling abroad

09:07 Buying a home in Mexico

10:20 Buying property in Puerto Vallarta

13:05 House design and structure overview

18:41 Living with mountain waterfalls

22:28 Adapting to relaxed time culture

23:16 Understanding local time expectations

How to contact Tim Leffel :

Email: tim@timleffel.com

Website: https://timleffel.com/

Amazon:https://www.amazon.com.mx/stores/author/B001JOVNHU?ingress=0&visitId=51a043c7-65df-4af9-a7d9-3798d9e530f2&ref_=ap_rdr

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Is healthcare in Mexico really safe, affordable, and high quality for expats and retirees? In this episode of Live by Design – Mexico Edition, host Taniel Chemsian sits down with James Britton, founder of Mexico Health Concierge, to uncover the truth about medical care in Mexico for Americans and Canadians.

Drawing from decades of firsthand experience living in Mexico, James explains how his family’s medical emergency inspired him to create a concierge healthcare service that helps expats navigate hospitals, doctors, language barriers, and treatment options with confidence. Together, they discuss the realities of healthcare in Mexico for retirees, compare costs and wait times with Canada and the United States, and break down common misconceptions about safety and quality of care.

If you’re considering retiring in Mexico, researching medical tourism in Mexico, or wondering how expats access trusted hospitals and specialists, this episode delivers practical guidance, honest insight, and real-world experience to help you make informed healthcare decisions while designing your life under the Mexican sun.

Key Moments:

04:10 Son's ACL injury diagnosis

07:35 Travel advisories and misinformation

11:37 Accompanying clients through procedures

16:08 Cost of medical checkup comparison

19:06 Clients' surgery experiences

22:09 Doctor communication and language support

24:40 Client support for medical visits

27:08 Mexico Health Concierge services explained

30:55 Choosing a qualified professional

How to contact James Britton : Email : info@mexicohealthconcierge.com

WEBSITE: https://www.mexicohealthconcierge.com/

Feeling overwhelmed about buying in Mexico? Chat TCP, our AI-powered assistant, guides you to stress-free homeownership. Click here to start using Chat TCP: https://tanielchemsian.com/chat-tcp/?utm_source=youtube_lbd_mex

Want to own a home in Mexico? Start your journey with confidence - download your FREE “Buyer’s Guide” now for expert tips and clear steps to make it happen!

Click here - https://tanielchemsian.com/buyers-gui...

Discover why everyone is falling in love with Puerto Vallarta real estate: https://tanielchemsian.com/puerto-vallarta-real-estate/

Join the ‘Taniel Chemsian Properties’ YouTube channel to learn what you need to know about Puerto Vallarta real estate. https://www.youtube.com/@TanielChemsian

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livebydesignmexicoedition

Contact Information:

Email: info@tanielchemsian.com

Website: https://tanielchemsian.com/

Mex Office: +52.322.688.7435

USA/CAN Office: +1.323.798.8893

What if retirement in Mexico became the beginning of your most creative and fulfilling chapter? In this episode of Live by Design - Mexico Edition, host Taniel Chemsian sits down with Patrice Wynne-Pérez, an entrepreneur and longtime resident of San Miguel de Allende, to explore how moving abroad opened the door to reinvention, lifelong learning, and meaningful work later in life.

Patrice shares how she transitioned from working in bookstores in California to building a thriving boutique and bookstore in Mexico, while navigating local banking systems, adapting to a new culture, and creating strong community connections. Together, they discuss the importance of courage, curiosity, and staying open to new experiences as we age - and why retirement can become a time of growth instead of slowing down.

If you’re considering retiring in Mexico, dreaming about starting over with more freedom and purpose, or curious about living in San Miguel de Allende as an expat, this episode offers real-life inspiration, practical insight, and honest encouragement to help you design a life that feels vibrant, connected, and truly your own.

Key Moments:

05:24 Adapting to life in San Miguel

08:25 Starting Gaia Boutique San Miguel

11:09 San Miguel literary festival

15:49 Encouragement for moving to Mexico

16:32 Regret over unfulfilled dreams

20:25 Benefits of lifelong learning

How to contact Patrice Wynne-Pérez :

FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Lq5Tq3na8/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Abrazos Boutique y Librería SMA: https://www.facebook.com/share/1G3Pi2gWPL/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Patrice's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sanmiguelpatrice?igsh=MXFsbThmeGRwYnFjMA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Abrazos Boutique y Librería SMA: https://www.instagram.com/abrazossma?igsh=MWExNWwybWZ5ODc5NQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr WEBSITE: https://sanmigueldesigns.com/

Feeling overwhelmed about buying in Mexico? Chat TCP, our AI-powered assistant, guides you to stress-free homeownership. Click here to start using Chat TCP: https://tanielchemsian.com/chat-tcp/?utm_source=youtube_lbd_mex

Want to own a home in Mexico? Start your journey with confidence - download your FREE “Buyer’s Guide” now for expert tips and clear steps to make it happen!

Click here - https://tanielchemsian.com/buyers-gui...

Discover why everyone is falling in love with Puerto Vallarta real estate: https://tanielchemsian.com/puerto-vallarta-real-estate/

Join the ‘Taniel Chemsian Properties’ YouTube channel to learn what you need to know about Puerto Vallarta real estate. https://www.youtube.com/@TanielChemsian

Join our ‘Live By Design: Mexico Edition’ podcast:

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0VfClD5...

Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/032...

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@livebydesignmexicoedition

Contact Information:

Email: info@tanielchemsian.com

Website: https://tanielchemsian.com/

Mex Office: +52.322.688.7435

USA/CAN Office: +1.323.798.8893