The Expat Therapist: Navigating Mental Health
"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
7 Things I Wish Someone Had Taught Me Before I Moved Abroad
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If I could go back and sit down with the version of myself before I boarded that plane to Spain, there are seven things I would tell her.
And it isn't about the logistics.
Yup, you guessed it. It's about identity.
Because while everyone prepares you for the logistical side of moving abroad, very few people prepare you for the emotional side.
In this episode, I'm sharing the seven lessons I wish someone had taught me before I started this journey—from navigating identity shifts and grief to rebuilding confidence, trusting my intuition, and discovering that becoming "her" isn't about becoming someone new—it's about returning to yourself while embracing who you're becoming.
Whether you've lived abroad for six months or six years, I hope these lessons remind you that you're not behind, you're not broken, and you're certainly not alone.
✨ Ready to go deeper?
I've created a 7-Day Become Her Abroad Challenge based on these exact lessons.
Each day includes a short teaching, guided reflection, and practical exercises to help you stop feeling disconnected from yourself and begin feeling grounded, confident, and emotionally at home abroad.
Join the challenge here!
Because the woman you're becoming deserves to be supported every step of the way.
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