You lead international teams. You handle multiple time zones like a magician. You’re the go-to problem solver when things get messy. You speak three languages and smile like everything’s under control. You’re still standing and performing, while quietly falling apart...
A few days ago, I stood under the bright stage lights in Valencia, microphone in front of me, ready to share a piece of my life. I had rehearsed, prepared, and told myself I was ready. But nothing could have prepared me for what happened next. People laughed—loudly....
From Chile to Europe: The Unexpected Twist in My Life My story begins in my beloved Chile, a country where climbing the professional ladder isn’t a walk in the park. I was the first in my family to graduate from college and actually work in my field of study....
There are so many emotions and phases we go through living abroad, let alone the challenges of expat life. As an expat psychologist, I see a lot of common and shared problems. In this blog post, I want to share my perspective as an expat psychologist on some of the...
Moving abroad is an exhilarating adventure filled with new experiences and opportunities. However, amidst the excitement, there is often an underlying loneliness, the need for connection and a sense of belonging. Especially as an expat you’re often trying to...
In our home country, we knew what to expect, how to get around, and how to communicate. Until one day, we make the big decision to live in someone else’s native country, and even the simple things we thought we were masters of, like getting to the grocery store,...
