Feeling stuck, lonely, or frustrated in your expat journey? It’s not you—it’s your support system. In this episode, I dive into one of the most overlooked challenges of living abroad: expecting your old friends, family, or familiar networks to meet your new emotional needs.

Learn why your nervous system thrives on shared experiences, how co-regulation and feeling understood play a vital role in mental health, and why connecting with like-minded expats or supportive communities is non-negotiable for thriving abroad. I share actionable tips on finding emotional resonance, creating safe spaces, and understanding that wanting new support doesn’t mean abandoning your loved ones back home—it means expanding your village.

Whether you’re preparing for your move or already navigating life abroad, this episode will help you reframe your struggles, stop feeling isolated, and finally embrace the kind of community that empowers your growth.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• How old support systems can unintentionally hold you back
• Why community and belonging are essential for emotional resilience abroad
• Signs it’s time to expand your support network
• Practical ways to build connections that truly get you

🚀 If you’re ready to stop feeling stuck and start thriving abroad, this episode is your guide to understanding the emotional ecosystem you need.

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This year’s birthday was unlike any other — not because of where I was or what I did, but because I finally let myself be celebrated. For the first time, I didn’t avoid it or minimize it… I allowed myself to really experience it. And in doing so, I noticed something powerful: when you start celebrating and honoring yourself, others learn to celebrate and honor you too.

But life lifed, and it had other plans woven into my day. My husband’s grandmother passed away — on my exact birthday. It was a profound reminder of how joy and grief often exist side by side, especially when you’re living abroad and far from home.

In this episode, I’m opening up about:
🌿 Learning to celebrate myself after years of emotional self-protection
🌿 How grief feels different when you’re an expat — away from family, culture, and familiar rituals
🌿 Why accepting/receiving love is one of the most healing acts we can practice
🌿 The duality of holding both gratitude and loss in the same breath

If you’ve ever struggled to celebrate yourself… or felt the weight of grief while trying to move forward in a new chapter, this one’s for you.

Because healing abroad isn’t just about adapting to your destination country — it’s about learning to hold ALL of who you are, joy and pain included.

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Moving abroad is one of the most exciting and life-changing decisions you can make—but let’s be real, it’s not all sunsets and sightseeing. As both a therapist and an expat, I’ve lived through the messy middle of culture shock, identity shifts, and the emotional toll of starting over in a new country.

In this episode, I’m sharing the five things I wish I knew before leaving the states—you’ll walk away with tools and truths to carry with you into your expat journey.

If you’re dreaming of moving abroad, already in the thick of it, or just trying to figure out why it feels so much harder than you imagined, this episode is for you.

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