Divorce living abroad and what nobody prepares you for

Divorce living abroad and what nobody prepares you for

You packed up your life, crossed borders, built something new together, and somewhere along the way, the relationship started to crack. Divorce living abroad carries a particular kind of weight that most people around you will struggle to fully grasp. Your expat...
5 Traits of Successful Expat Couples

5 Traits of Successful Expat Couples

International life stretches a relationship in ways few couples anticipate. New country. New systems. New cultural codes.The same partner, operating under completely different pressure. After two decades working as an expat psychologist with high-achieving expatriate...
What you as a high-performing expat won’t say out loud (yet)

What you as a high-performing expat won’t say out loud (yet)

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...
Rebuilding yourself as an expat – from cavewoman to confident

Rebuilding yourself as an expat – from cavewoman to confident

I’m scared shitless. No other way to put it. In a few days, I’m stepping onto a stage to share this story—this very personal, raw, messy story—about how I lost myself and found my way back as an expat. And while I’m terrified, I’m doing it anyway. Because one of my...
Case Study: Rachel’s Breakthrough with ACT in Expat Life

Case Study: Rachel’s Breakthrough with ACT in Expat Life

Relocating to a new country can be one of the most exhilarating yet challenging experiences. For Rachel, a woman in her late 30s, this transition was filled with profound changes and complex emotions. Her journey is a compelling example of how Acceptance and...
Handling Expat Homesickness: Find Connection and Prosper Abroad

Handling Expat Homesickness: Find Connection and Prosper Abroad

Homesickness is often thought of as a longing for the familiar comforts of home—the taste of a favorite dish cooked by your mum, the smell of a childhood bedroom, or the familiar faces of loved ones. But what about expat homesickness? For many expats, homesickness...