The Expat Therapist: Navigating Mental Health and Dreams Abroad
"The Expat Therapist: Navigating Mental Health Abroad" is a podcast that offers insights, advice, and strategies for expats needing guidance with mental health struggles on their journey and guidance for individuals anticipating a move abroad. Hosted by a licensed clinical therapist and fellow expat, the show aims to help listeners overcome the unique challenges of moving and living abroad and achieve greater well-being and happiness.
The Expat Therapist: Navigating Mental Health and Dreams Abroad
060 My Birth Story and What it Taught Me
I’m back from maternity leave… and with a brand new lens on what it really means to grow, stretch, and evolve while living abroad.
In this episode, I’m sharing my personal story of giving birth in Spain — from navigating the healthcare system in Spain to facing language barriers, culture shocks, and the emotional rollercoaster of bringing life into the world while living far from home.
But this episode is about so much more than just birth — it’s about the transformation that happens when life throws you a major shift abroad.
We’ll explore:
✨ The fears and unknowns of giving birth in a new healthcare system
🗣️ How language and cultural differences can feel isolating — and how I overcame it
💡 What this life event taught me about intuition, resilience, and radical self-trust
🌍 How these lessons apply to any big life change when you’re living abroad
Whether you’re a parent, planning a major move, or simply navigating transitions in a new country — this one’s for you.
📌 Mentioned in this episode:
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