What does it really look like to leave North America behind and raise a family in Italy?
In this episode of Italy Answered, Lisa Morales speaks with Charlotte Fortier-Mutzl, the Canadian creator behind American Mom in the Med, about her journey from Quebec and Florida to a new life in Sardegna (Sardinia).
What began as a solo backpacking trip through Europe eventually led Charlotte to Rome, where she met her husband before later relocating to Sardegna to build a slower and more intentional family life surrounded by nature, community, and the sea.
Today, Charlotte shares her experiences raising bilingual children in Italy, navigating entrepreneurship abroad, embracing Sardinian culture, and documenting daily life through social media and her new podcast, Passport to Pasta.
In this conversation, we explore:
• Moving from Canada to Italy
• Raising bilingual children in Sardegna (Sardinia)
• Why Charlotte left Rome for island life
• The realities of building businesses abroad
• Blue Zone living and slower family rhythms
• What makes Sardegna different from the rest of Italy
• Creating a sense of home abroad
For anyone dreaming about raising a family in Italy or starting over in a new country, Charlotte’s story is both inspiring and refreshingly honest.
Read the full article and transcript: https://liveinitalymag.com/category/chat-with-an-expat/
Follow Charlotte Fortier-Mutzl:
Instagram: @americanmominthemed
Podcast: @passporttopasta
We’d love to hear your feedback. Email us at lisa @ liveinitalymag.com
