The Expat Therapist: Navigating Mental Health – Details, episodes & analysis

🎉🎉🎁🎄🎅🎎🪔 HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Though, this is usually a joyous season...as an expat or a potential expat, this year might feel a little different. Or reversed! Maybe the holiday seasons are usually crappy for ya but since you decided to move abroad, there's finally a little more excitement! Either way, the holiday seasons bring up a plethora of different feelings and emotions and I want you to feel as validated as possible in knowing, 1. you are not a lone and 2. these are all manageable! With some actionable steps on how to create your own traditions this holiday season, this episode is especially for those already maybe feeling the Holiday Blues 🩵💙.

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✨ Here is the website for the Insight Timer Meditation App (scroll to bottom for download link)

This episode we are talking to all of you expats and potential expats, who are out there navigating the emotional weight of homesickness and holiday worries and encouraging you to turn inward, find spiritual connection, and transform your feelings of longing into opportunities for growth and meaningful connection during this holiday season!

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Is it just me or are road trip talks usually the best conversations ever?

That is exactly how Ariel and her friend, Patricia, felt during their road trip from Valencia to Barcelona, and what motivated them to just hit the record button.

They talk about life, running from traumas, healing journey's, to Patricia's rough draft of her Expat Blueprint for settling into expatriation. So get ready for a raw, vulnerable, and unrehearsed road trip talk between two expats living their best lives abroad.

Content warning: This episode discusses sensitive topics including domestic violence, depression, and anxiety. We understand that these subjects can be triggering for some individuals.

If you find yourself feeling distressed or triggered by any part of this discussion, we strongly encourage you to seek professional help. It's important not to deal with these feelings on your own. You can reach out to a mental health professional, a trusted friend or family member, or contact one any available support services. 

To work with Ariel:
✨ Info and application for the Moving Abroad Mastermind HERE
✨ Go HERE for the Craft Your Career Abroad course. 

Does the thought of not having your support system when you move abroad give you anxiety?

Or not sure how you can maintain certain relationships with such distance after you make your move abroad?

Today's episode goes over how to ensure that you are doing just enough to maintain and nurture those loving relationships so your move abroad doesn't have to break friendships.

Of course, we can't control the actions and behaviors of others...so at least we can ensure we are doing everything we can on our end!

To work with Ariel:
✨ Info and application for the Moving Abroad Mastermind HERE
✨ Go HERE for the Craft Your Career Abroad course. 

From Slovenia to Miami, Florida, today's guest speaker shares her insights and journeys from traveling all over the world and landing her dream life in Miami, Florida where she has learned the secret to happiness and success....mindset :)

If you are interested in living an abundant life and learning how to manage your mindset with Nadja, you can check her out here!

To work with Ariel:
✨ Info and application for the Moving Abroad Mastermind HERE
✨ Go HERE for the Craft Your Career Abroad course. 

My self-esteem journey has been up and down and up and down and now that I am back on the up up up, I am realizing how important it is as an expat!

Moving abroad - as we know - isn't an easy task, so listen in to today's episode to find out why self-esteem could be the missing link to your successful move.

To work with Ariel:
✨ Info and application for the Moving Abroad Mastermind HERE
✨ Go HERE for the Craft Your Career Abroad course. 

Today's guest shares all about her journey from the West Coast of the US to Barcelona and how she spoke into existence her move from simply following her intuition.

If you love everything about Jess (like I do) and want to work with her, go here!

To work with Ariel:
✨ Info and application for the Moving Abroad Mastermind HERE
✨ Go HERE for the Craft Your Career Abroad course. 

What are the 3 P's and why are they vital for your move abroad or if you just want to learn to cultivate resiliency in your life?!

Find out in today's short and sweet episode.

These 3 P's will change your life.

Journal Prompts:
✨ Purpose - Consider the legacy you want to leave behind.  How do you envision your life abroad contributing to this legacy?
✨ Passion - Imagine a scenario where money is no object. What would you dedicate your time and energy to?
✨ Push - Envision the version of yourself who has successfully made the transition to living abroad. What advice would your future self give you?

To work with Ariel:
✨ Info and application for the Moving Abroad Mastermind HERE
✨ Go HERE for the Craft Your Career Abroad course. 

This is one of those episodes where we introduce a tedious detail of moving abroad that can help you be even more prepared. Help cut out some of the extra hard work for ya.

Amy Pacitti is a Canadian living in Mexico and she shares all about her journey from becoming an expat to her current career as an expat insurance agent (amongst other things).

Gain wonderful insight on
✨ Why knowing your why for a move abroad is VITAL
✨ The importance of researching before your move
✨ The Cost of Living Country Comparison website
✨ Her 'Must-Haves' List
✨ And some helpful Expat Insurance Agent advice

To work with Ariel:
✨ Info and application for the Moving Abroad Mastermind HERE
✨ Go HERE for the Craft Your Career Abroad course. 

So...what happens when you start manifesting things that come to fruition and all of a sudden you feel like you're actually not ready and the uncertainty starts to freak ya out?!

This has been me the last few weeks...so let's talk about it and how we can hold each other accountable to push through so we can live our best lives.

If you are interested in applying for the Moving Abroad Mastermind go here!