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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After two months away, I’m back behind the mic — and this episode is all about permission to be tired.

As expats, we carry so much: the stress of navigating a new culture, the loneliness of building life from scratch, the weight of leaving behind family and familiarity. And yet, so often we guilt ourselves for needing rest.

In this episode, I share why I stepped away from the podcast, what living in Spain has taught me about slowing down, and how giving myself permission to rest didn’t set me back — it actually brought me clarity and energy.

If you’ve been feeling worn down, stretched thin, or guilty for not “doing enough” in your expat life, this conversation is for you. You’ll walk away with the reminder that rest is not weakness — it’s wisdom.

Because sometimes the bravest thing we can do as expats isn’t to push harder… it’s to pause.

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As a therapist, expat, and human being, I'm sharing my reflections on the emotional toll of watching loved ones and communities suffer under unjust systems—particularly communities of color, immigrants, and refugees who have long called the U.S. home.

You’ll hear:

• The emotional impact of the recent wave of ICE detentions and deportations
• What it means to carry generational fear, grief, and displacement
• How we can acknowledge what’s happening without becoming emotionally paralyzed
• Ways to self-regulate and take care of your nervous system in the face of collective trauma
• Why moving abroad isn't about escape—it’s about reclaiming safety, peace, and possibility

This episode is a gentle hand on your shoulder and a reminder: it’s okay to feel heavy. You’re not alone in this.

🧠 Therapeutic takeaways + emotional tools included.

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

• Mini Moving Abroad Course – A self-paced, soul-centered course to help you build confidence, clarity, and resilience for your move.
• Move Abroad Mindset Program – My signature support program for those serious about building a sustainable life abroad with emotional tools to match.

✨ If this episode spoke to your soul, share it with a friend who needs it and tag me @theexpattherapist. Your story isn’t over just because you crossed a border—it’s just beginning.

You did the thing. You moved abroad. You chased the dream, made it happen… and now you’re sitting in your beautiful new destination country wondering: Why does this still feel hard?

In today’s episode, I talk about the emotional whiplash that often comes after finally getting what you worked so hard for—especially when that "thing" is moving abroad. Whether you’re still dreaming of leaving your OG country, or you’re already settled in your destination country and feeling more homesick or confused than you expected… this episode is for you.

We dive into:

• The emotional crash that can come after the high
• Identity shifts and loneliness that don’t go away just because the view is prettier
• What expats often don’t say out loud
• Why discomfort doesn’t mean you made the wrong choice—it means you’re growing
• How to hold space for both the dream and the discomfort

I share my personal reflections and offer insight on what it really takes to emotionally integrate a move abroad. Spoiler: it’s not about pretending everything’s perfect. It’s about learning to feel it all and still keep moving forward.

Whether you’re dreaming of leaving or already deep into your expat chapter—this one will hit home.

🔗 Resources Mentioned:

• Mini Moving Abroad Course – A self-paced, soul-centered course to help you build confidence, clarity, and resilience for your move.
• Move Abroad Mindset Program – My signature support program for those serious about building a sustainable life abroad with emotional tools to match.

✨ If this episode spoke to your soul, share it with a friend who needs it and tag me @theexpattherapist. Your story isn’t over just because you crossed a border—it’s just beginning.

A country-wide blackout hit Spain this week—and instead of spiraling, I found myself surprisingly calm. This episode is about what that moment revealed: the peace I’ve built since moving abroad.

I share the contrast between how I would’ve reacted years ago versus now, how living abroad helped regulate my nervous system, and why true safety isn’t about having it all figured out—it’s about who you are when everything goes dark.

If you’ve ever wondered whether the inner work actually makes a difference... this is the proof.

✨ We dive into:

• How living abroad retrained my nervous system
• The difference between survival mode and real peace
• Why external chaos doesn’t shake you when you’re internally anchored
• The kind of emotional stability I now help my clients create

✨ Ready to create an aligned life abroad — one that feels peaceful, not performative? My Move Abroad Mindset program is your next step. We build emotional resilience, reprogram limiting beliefs, and help you feel safe in your softness. ✨ Apply here
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Let's talk about what really happens when the chaos quiets and you’re no longer running on autopilot. The emotions. The buried fears. The parts of you that hustle tried to silence.

We’re diving into:
💭 Why hustle is often a trauma response — and why slowing down can feel terrifying
💔 What rises to the surface when you finally rest
🌀 The emotional detox that often happens after you let yourself just "be"
🌿 How to navigate the discomfort of stillness and build a life rooted in self-trust

This isn’t just about living abroad — it’s about learning to live with yourself.

Because when the noise stops, your truth gets louder. And that truth? It’s your gateway to healing.

✨ Ready to create an aligned life abroad — one that feels peaceful, not performative? My Move Abroad Mindset program is your next step. We build emotional resilience, reprogram limiting beliefs, and help you feel safe in your softness. ✨ Apply here
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