The Expat Therapist: Navigating Mental Health and Dreams Abroad (Ariel Roberts)

I am Ariel Roberts, a licensed clinical therapist, a mom, a wife, an entrepreneur, and a fellow expat from Michigan, USA to Valencia, Spain. How does a Michigander get to Valencia, Spain, AND maintain mental clarity?! (*spoiler alert...I didn't, at first!*)

Today, I will be introducing myself and giving a little insight into who I am and why I am passionate for helping expats navigate their mental health abroad. 

You Will Hear About:
⇢ How I become a wanderluster
⇢ What it took to complete my move abroad
⇢ What my transition was like
⇢ How I gained mental clarity with my transition
⇢ A journal prompt for you to emotionally explore and help guide you to mental clarity

For more tips and resources:

Global Transitions ⏐ Expat to Expat 
www.globaltransitions.co

How can you find mental clarity with your move abroad?
FREE 30'min initial consultations slots ⇣ ⇓ ⇩ https://globaltransitions.co/services

Connect with me *NAME CHANGE* @theexpattherapist

I will love you forever if you leave me a review :) 

I'm your Expat Therapist, Ariel Roberts; a licensed clinical therapist, a mom, a wife, an entrepreneur, and a fellow expat from Michigan, USA to Valencia, Spain. 

Today, we are discussing what are the 4 different stages of Culture Shock, how they affected me, and what I wish I knew before to better navigate that mental load. 

You Will Hear About:
⇢ Honeymoon Stage
⇢ Frustration Stage
⇢ Adjustment Stage
⇢ Acceptance Stage
⇢ 5 coping strategies to help you better manage your abroad move
⇢ This week's Expat Exploration journal prompt for you to connect your personal experience to today's content

For more tips and resources:

Global Transitions ⏐ Expat to Expat 
www.globaltransitions.co

How can you find mental clarity with your move abroad?
FREE 30'min initial consultations slots ⇣ ⇓ ⇩                      https://globaltransitions.co/services

Connect with me *NAME CHANGE* @theexpattherapist

I will love you forever if you leave me a review :) 

It can be so challenging to push through sometimes, to fight or persevere. 

Today, we are discussing the importance of having a 'why' in your expat journey and how it can help you manage your mental health while living abroad. 

You Will Hear About:
⇢ Challenges of Finding Your 'Why' When Abroad
⇢ Benefits of Having a 'Why'
⇢ How to Find Your 'Why'
⇢ How to Revisit and Adapt Your 'Why'
⇢ This week's Expat Exploration journal prompt for you to connect your personal experience to today's content
⇢ Information on my upcoming 2-day Mindfulness and Self-Care Webinar! 

For more tips and resources:

Global Transitions ⏐ Expat to Expat 
Link to the May 22nd-23rd Mindfulness and Self-Care Webinar
                       ⇣ ⇓ ⇩ 
www.globaltransitions.co/services

Connect with me *NAME CHANGE* @theexpattherapist

I will love you forever if you leave me a review :) 

Ever felt like you were battling yourself or your identity in your global transition?

Today, we will explore the unique challenges, triumphs, and experiences faced by individuals who identify as a woman, person of color, or a part of the LGBTQIA+ community, and navigate different cultures, languages, and identities while living abroad.

You Will Hear About:
⇢ Potential Challenges of Being a Woman Abroad
⇢ Potential Challenges of Being a Person of Color Abroad
⇢ Potential Challenges of Being a Part of the LGBTQIA+ Community Abroad
⇢ Importance of Representation and Advocacy for Minorities Abroad
⇢ Strategies for Coping and Thriving
⇢ This week's Expat Exploration journal prompt for you to connect your personal experience to today's content

For more tips and resources:

Global Transitions ⏐ Expat to Expat 
Interested in coaching services with The Expat Therapist?
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www.globaltransitions.co/services

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REVAMP YOUR MINDSET!

Today, we are discussing mastering your mindset! This episode's structure is a little more raw and vulnerable than the previous ones. I have purposely left this episode less edited, so picture us just having a normal conversation, you get all my "um's" "anyways'" and "like's" :) 

You Will Hear About:
⇢ Some of my personal challenges in life
⇢ How I persevered during a tough race 
⇢ What my life was like before an expat 
⇢ My relationship/my move to Spain
⇢ When I reached the highest point of anxiety in my life
⇢ This week's Expat Exploration journal prompt for you to connect your personal experience to today's content

For more tips and resources:
Follow me @theexpattherapist on Instagram

Global Transitions ⏐ Expat to Expat 
Interested in coaching or consulting services with The Expat Therapist?
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Have you spiraled in negative thoughts? Before you know it, you are questioning your entire "why" and reasonings behind your international move! Been there, done that. It is NOT fun. Today's episode discusses the challenges of having negative thoughts, being stuck in that pit hole, and how to climb out. 

You Will Hear About:
⇢ What a Negative Thoughts Pit is
⇢ How mindful awareness helps with identifying when you are stuck in one
⇢ Resources to manage the negative thoughts
⇢ How connecting with your support system can help 
⇢ What to do when you don't want to connect with your support system
⇢ This week's Expat Exploration journal prompt for you to connect your personal experience to today's content

For more tips and resources:
Follow me @theexpattherapist on Instagram

Global Transitions ⏐ Expat to Expat 
Interested in coaching or consulting services with The Expat Therapist?
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You Will Hear About:
⇢ How Misha began her international journey
⇢ How COVID influenced her experience
⇢ Dealing with language barriers, lack of support, and how to push through
⇢ Support systems!!!
⇢ Advice for expat momma's or soon-to-be expat momma's
⇢ This week's Expat Exploration journal prompt for you to connect your personal experience to today's content

For more tips and resources:
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Global Transitions ⏐ Expat to Expat 
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You Will Hear About:
⇢ Why resiliency is so important as an expat
⇢ My favorite coping strategy to fight fears while practicing building resiliency 
⇢ Why mindfulness is important 
⇢ The art of resiliency 
⇢ This week's Expat Exploration journal prompt for you to connect your personal experience to today's content

For more tips and resources:
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Global Transitions ⏐ Expat to Expat 
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You Will Hear About:
⇢ Some of my working experiences that created resiliency
⇢ Challenges we may face working as expats
⇢ How I have managed some of my expat work challenges
⇢ Strategies to help you navigate those challenges 
⇢ This week's Expat Exploration journal prompt for you to connect your personal experience to today's content

For more tips and resources:
Follow me @theexpattherapist on Instagram

Global Transitions ⏐ Expat to Expat 
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You Will Hear About:
⇢ What is trauma?
⇢ What are triggers?
⇢ Some personalized triggered by trauma stories
⇢ 3 coping skills to process and begin healing from trauma
⇢ This week's Expat Exploration journal prompt for you to connect your personal experience to today's content

For more tips and resources:
Follow me @theexpattherapist on Instagram

Global Transitions ⏐ Expat to Expat 
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You Will Hear About:
⇢ How this summer is going for me
⇢ What is homesickness and how does it affect our mental health?
⇢ Unique ways to cope with homesickness
⇢ "Normal is a setting on my dryer"
⇢ This week's Expat Exploration journal prompt for you to connect your personal experience to today's content

For more tips and resources:
Follow me @theexpattherapist on Instagram

Global Transitions ⏐ Expat to Expat 
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You Will Hear About:
⇢ Communication with my partner 
⇢ Navigating miscommunications with a different language
⇢ Non-verbal communication
⇢ What you can do to navigate language OR simple communicative cultural barriers (if you speak the native language in your new country) 
⇢ This week's Expat Exploration journal prompt for you to connect your personal experience to today's content

For more tips and resources:
Follow me @theexpattherapist on Instagram

Global Transitions ⏐ Expat to Expat 
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You Will Hear About:
⇢ Life Updates
⇢ Challenging "What If's"
⇢ Worst-Case Scenario Coping Strategy
⇢ This week's Expat Exploration journal prompt for you to connect your personal experience to today's content
⇢ INFO ON MY VIRTUAL EVENT LAUNCHING THIS MONTH!! (link below  ⇣ ⇓ ⇩ )

                      https://ariel-roberts.mykajabi.com/theexpatblueprint

For more tips and resources:
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Global Transitions ⏐ Expat to Expat 
Interested in coaching or consulting services with The Expat Therapist?
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Looking for more information on my Virtual Event launching at the end of this month? Say no more. Follow the link below and register asap! I only have 10 more spots available, as I want to be sure that we get to personalize each and every attendee's wants, needs, and desires to get you closer to executing that move abroad! ⇣ ⇓ ⇩

                      https://ariel-roberts.mykajabi.com/theexpatblueprint
                                          
You Will Hear About:
⇢ Love traveling, but have kids? Don't worry - listen in to how you can do both!
⇢ How Dany made traveling with a 5yo look so seamless
⇢ The challenges and benefits of traveling with your child
⇢ How she was able to turn his 2-week European trip into an excused absence by making it an educational trip!
⇢ Her mental health struggles while merely traveling - but also how she persevered and managed them

For more tips and resources:
Follow me @theexpattherapist on Instagram

Global Transitions ⏐ Expat to Expat 
Interested in coaching or consulting services with The Expat Therapist?
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I will love you forever if you leave me a review :) 

Looking for more information on my Virtual Event launching at the end of this month? Say no more. Follow the link below and register asap! I only have 10 more spots available, as I want to be sure that we get to personalize each and every attendee's wants, needs, and desires to get you closer to executing that move abroad! ⇣ ⇓ ⇩

                      https://ariel-roberts.mykajabi.com/theexpatblueprint
                                          
You Will Hear About:
⇢ Love traveling but don't have someone to go with you?! Go SOLO!
⇢ How exhilarating traveling alone can be.
⇢ The challenges and benefits of traveling alone.
⇢ Safety and solo travel tips.
⇢ How solo traveling cultivates independence.

For more tips and resources:
Follow me @theexpattherapist on Instagram

Global Transitions ⏐ Expat to Expat 
Interested in coaching or consulting services with The Expat Therapist?
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The hiatus is over! Host, Ariel Roberts is back home in Spain and has some big news to share with you. Tune in to hear all about it and also how you can use her experience to help you plan your move abroad or find some permanency in your already executed move abroad, she gives her number 1 tip of advice when it comes to documentation and moving abroad in today's episode. Hope you enjoy :) 

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Global Transitions ⏐ Expat to Expat 
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When was the last time YOU took a calculated risk? 

Or do you find yourself often asking the question, "What if I fail?" and letting those fears ultimately hold you back?

Then today's episode is just for you! Let's figure out a way to reconstruct your thoughts on failing and risk-taking so we can get you one step closer to living your best life abroad :) 

For more tips and resources:
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Global Transitions ⏐ Expat to Expat 
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Today's episode will be Season 1's Season Finale and we are wrapping it up with all the information you need to know about The Expat Blueprint, which is a navigating workshop for those wanderlusters out there who are craving to make a move abroad! If you, or someone you know, is contemplating or in the process of making a move abroad, then this is the episode for you. Tune in to find out how to register for the event that will provide YOU with your passport to living your best life abroad. 

For more tips and resources and continual information on Season 2:
Follow me @theexpattherapist on Instagram and TikTok

Global Transitions ⏐ Expat to Expat 
Interested in coaching or consulting services with The Expat Therapist?
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Did ya miss me?! Well, sorry to break it to you that I am not quite FULLY back on the podcast bandwagon - although I have been putting in the work to make season 2 really awesome - right now I am just popping back in to bring some holiday joy to those expats out there feeling the holiday blues.

Today is Turkey Day in the US and I know I am missing out on all the traditional and familial parts of this day. And if I am, I can only imagine how many others out there are too. So here is a reminder that you are NOT alone and we will get through this together. I've put together some insight on how to better navigate this holiday season away from your OG home and I hope you enjoy!

For those of you who have already made the move abroad and are looking for some mental health resources to help you navigate your mental health abroad, I have a new workbook that I am temporarily giving away for free. Head over globaltransitions.co/expatmentalhealth to claim yours today.

And don't forget to subscribe and leave me a review :) So that I can continue to reach and help our fellow expatriates out there.

For more tips and resources:
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Global Transitions ⏐ Expat to Expat
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Welcome back!! Season 2 is going to be better than ever. 

Introducing some new things and we talk about them all in this episode.  

If you, or someone you know, is anticipating a move abroad - this podcast is just what you/they need! 🛫

If you, or someone you know, needs mental health guidance as an expat - this podcast is just what you/they need! 🧘‍♀️

February 5th is the launch of my masterclass and if you want to know more, go here:

https://globaltransitions.co/movingabroadmastermind

Follow me @theexpattherapist on Instagram and TikTok and don't forget to leave a review!

Being spiritually led can be quite an obstacle.. Especially if you're going off the sheer push of simply going somewhere that is native to monkeys🐒 and peacocks 🦚

But that is exactly what my guest speaker, Kathryn, was led to do by the Ifá & Orisa Tradition.

Tune in to hear exactly how she mastered her move abroad with:

⇢ Limited familial support
⇢ Having just lost her sister
⇢ The power of networking
⇢ AND she is giving you all the juicy wisdom and insight for your journey abroad

If you, or someone you know, is anticipating a move abroad - this podcast is just what you/they need! 🛫

If you, or someone you know, needs mental health guidance as an expat - this podcast is just what you/they need! 🧘‍♀️

Finally ready to master your move abroad with the unlimited support of a been-there-done-that guide? Say no more...but go here:

Follow me @theexpattherapist on Instagram and TikTok and don't forget to leave a review!

Today we are doing an Expat Mindset Check. 

⇢ How are you doing in your expat journey?
⇢ Are we thriving with a growth mindset or are we stuck in a fixed mindset? 
⇢ Unsure?

Listen in as I talk all about the differences and why it is important to your expat mental health to maintain a growth mindset. 

Here are the journal prompts, if you missed them:

Prompts to Identify and Challenge:

1. Describe your current comfort zone and the aspects of your life that fall within it and then explore any hesitations or fears about stepping out of this comfort zone in your expat journey.
2. How do you typically perceive challenges - as obstacles to be avoided or as opportunities for growth?
3. Explore your views on failure. Is it a learning experience or does it evoke fear and avoidance?

Prompts to Create a Growth Mindset:

1. Set 3 learning goals related to your expat experience (these could be language learning, cultural understanding, or personal development-related goals.) 
2. Identify small, daily actions you can take to foster a growth mindset - ones that might allow you to intentionally seek out new experiences, embrace challenges, or approach setbacks as opportunities to learn.
3. Explore the potential for personal and professional growth within the unknown. 

If you, or someone you know, is anticipating a move abroad - this podcast is just what you/they need! 🛫

If you, or someone you know, needs mental health guidance as an expat - this podcast is just what you/they need! 🧘‍♀️

February 5th is the launch of my masterclass and if you want to know more, go here:

Follow me @theexpattherapist on Instagram and TikTok and don't forget to leave a review!

In today's episode, we are speaking with Christiane Schroeter, an expat from Germany now residing in California.

Listen in to hear how she accomplished her move through a series of academic accomplishments to land her an American dream job and owning her own health coaching business, Hello Happy Nest.

Christiane wants to share her personalized gift guide with you all, which she discusses in the episode, but you can find it here. And she's also sharing this super cool video of the cleanest pineapple cutting I have ever seen 😜🍍. Just a taste of her wonderful health tricks and how she might be able to help you improve your health during your expat journey.

Looking for more information on how to get guidance from a clinical mental health therapist and a seasoned expat to help you perfect YOUR move abroad? Go here. 

If you, or someone you know, is anticipating a move abroad - this podcast is just what you/they need! 🛫

If you, or someone you know, needs mental health guidance as an expat - this podcast is just what you/they need! 🧘‍♀️

Follow me @theexpattherapist on Instagram and TikTok and don't forget to leave a review!

Hear all about my, in retrospect, 3-step manifestation process on my move to Spain.

Want guidance from a clinical mental health therapist and a seasoned expat to help you manifest YOUR move abroad? Go here. 

If you, or someone you know, is anticipating a move abroad - this podcast is just what you/they need! 🛫

If you, or someone you know, needs mental health guidance as an expat - this podcast is just what you/they need! 🧘‍♀️

Follow me @theexpattherapist on Instagram and TikTok and don't forget to leave a review!

Feminine and Fit has relocated from Atlanta, GA to Panama City!

Hear all about how Kiki Black, a fitness influencer, "accidentally manifested" her dream of living abroad.

From her admirable efforts at maintaining relationships with those in her OG home ⇢ to how she describes her expat journey as a movie, one that she hopes to win a Golden Globe for, here is some expat insight you definitely don't want to miss out on.

Interested in working with Kiki on getting Feminine and Fit? You can contact her via her websites, here or here, or simply follow her for tips on workouts through her social media, @kikiiblack. 

Are you ready for step-by-step guidance from a clinical mental health therapist and a fellow expat to help you manifest YOUR move abroad? Join the Move Abroad Mastermind TODAY! You can sign up here. 

If you, or someone you know, is anticipating a move abroad - this podcast is just what you/they need! 🛫

If you, or someone you know, needs mental health guidance as an expat - this podcast is just what you/they need! 🧘‍♀️

Follow me @theexpattherapist on Instagram and TikTok and don't forget to leave a podcast review!

As humans, we like factual evidence to help us with our decision-making. This is why following our intuition can be so complicated! Because we just have to trust it.

In today's episode, I talk about my experiences with learning how to identify, understand, and trust my intuition and why this can help you become your best self too.

Are you ready for step-by-step guidance from a clinical mental health therapist and a fellow expat to help you manifest YOUR move abroad? Join the Move Abroad Mastermind TODAY! You can sign up here. 

If you, or someone you know, is anticipating a move abroad - this podcast is just what you/they need! 🛫

If you, or someone you know, needs mental health guidance as an expat - this podcast is just what you/they need! 🧘‍♀️

Follow me @theexpattherapist on Instagram and TikTok and don't forget to leave a podcast review!

Getting my yearbook signed is such a nostalgic memory.
Except, I can't remember what anyone said about me!
Unlike our guest today, Danielle, who remembers her yearbook signatures basically manifested her current life in Spain. 

Hear all about her uneasy expat journey... but how it gave her tons of emotional resilience and confidence to immerse herself in the Spanish language and culture.

Are you ready for step-by-step guidance from a clinical mental health therapist and a fellow expat to help you manifest YOUR move abroad?
Join the Move Abroad Mastermind TODAY! You can sign up here. 

If you, or someone you know, is anticipating a move abroad - this podcast is just what you/they need! 🛫

If you, or someone you know, needs mental health guidance as an expat - this podcast is just what you/they need! 🧘‍♀️

Follow me @theexpattherapist on Instagram and TikTok and don't forget to leave a podcast review!

Want to know the meaning behind my 10th tattoo? 🦋🦋
Its meaning is one of the reasons I was able to push through all the negativity and fight to get me to where I am today. 

If you, or someone you know, is anticipating a move abroad - this podcast is just what you/they need! 🛫

If you, or someone you know, needs mental health guidance as an expat - this podcast is just what you/they need! 🧘‍♀️

Follow me @theexpattherapist on Instagram and TikTok and don't forget to leave a podcast review!

Today's episode is a little different.

We are going into my energy journey and what came up already during just my clearing sessions.

Stay tuned for more insight on where this journey is taking me 😎😎

Apple Podcast
Luke, Who Is Your Father - I Have Forgiven and Pray For You Often Pt. 1
Luke, Who Is Your Father - Sometimes I Feel Like My Life Is A Joke Pt. 2

Spotify
Luke, Who Is Your Father - I Have Forgiven and Pray For You Often Pt. 1
Luke, Who Is Your Father - Sometimes I Feel Like My Life Is A Joke Pt. 2

Warning: This episode contains some sensitive material. Please take care of yourself, first and foremost, and if you feel triggered, reach out to a trusted healthcare professional for further guidance. Your safety is always and will be a number one priority. 

Today's episode we are talking with the queen of mindset change, attracting positive energy, and financial freedom through subconscious reprogramming, Marley Rose Harris!!

Listen to how she went from country hopping all over the world as a digital nomad to finally processing through her traumas, which has led her to want to plant roots down and finally call somewhere, Home. She also shares with us all about how she helps her clients create financial freedom, so they can manifest whatever it is they want in life, including living abroad.

If you are interested in working with Marley, using her new app, The Higher Self App, or signing up for her 12-week Freedom Club program, go here.

If you are looking for the waitlist for my Craft Your Career Abroad, go here!

In today's episode, we talk about trust falls. Yup, you remember back in the day, turning around,  closing your eyes, falling back, and trusting with all your might that your friend wouldn't let you hit the ground. Trust falling is basically what you do throughout an entire move abroad - or in just life. And more importantly, when connecting with manifestations and attracting what you want into your life, you've got to trust fall, or you risk the chance of it not coming true!

Get your ticket to The Moving Abroad Mastermind LAUNCH PARTY here!

How do I know if the launch party is for me? Follow me for updates on more deets  @theexpattherapist on Instagram and TikTok. 

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Have you ever been stuck in a negative thought spiral? Story of my life the last week. BUT, I want to give you all the methods to get out of yours so you don't stay in it as long as I did. You're welcome. 🤗

FREE training on my 3-step process to nail your Dream Job for your move abroad!
 
Get your ticket here!

How do you know if this training is for you? Follow me for updates on more deets  @theexpattherapist on Instagram and TikTok. 

I will love you forever if you leave a review <3 

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!

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

Are you a current expat dealing with missing out of some big moments from home? Or maybe you are anticipating a move abroad and FOMO is one of the reasons holding you back from conquering your international move. Either way, this episode is for you. Find out how to deal emotionally and mentally when life life's and you find yourself missing out on a big moment from home.

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

Experiencing burnout as an expat? Been there, done that. 

Today's episode is all about my experiences in the last few months with burnout and my new journey of being pregnant as an expat, in a country whose native tongue isn't my first language!

1. Recognize that you are burnt out. 
2. Challenge your mindset to appreciate this "Waiting Stage"
3. Reignite motivation and ease the burnout
4. Manage your mental health 
5. Rebuild momentum!
6. EMBRACE where you are, because you are right where you are supposed to be. 

I don't know about you, but if I were still living in the states....right about now I might be anticipating a move abroad more than ever. Unfortunately, there's a lot of Americans out there feeling the same...this episode is for you! How to connect with moving for life re-alignment purposes, mental health strategies for dealing with political stress and anxiety, and of course some tips on planning the move in the most effective way possible.

✨ The Cost of Living Country Comparison website
✨ Apply for the Moving Abroad Mastermind here

Today's episode is full of FAQ's that the average person has before making a move abroad!

✨ Apply for the Moving Abroad Mastermind here

Maybe you want to move abroad (or already have moved!)  for new opportunities, or work, or cultural exposure, or....BEAUTIFUL MEN. Whatever the reason, the illusion only lasts so long. Here is where the mental strength has to come in, you have to find ways to continue to thrive in order to experience your moving abroad journey in all its beauty. That's we discuss along with some practical tips to gain mental strength, no matter where you are in your expat journey ✨

In today's episode we are talking about how to learn and trust yourself and your intuition, understanding and using fear to become a motivator in your move abroad, and of course some helpful tips on how to do these things successfully and WHY they are so important to having a successful move abroad/expat journey.

✨ Apply for the Moving Abroad Mastermind here

It's the Holiday SEASSSOONNNN.🎁🎄🎅🎎🪔Which comes with so much fun and joy but also missing out on our familiar traditions in our OG homes! So in today's episode we are talking about how to inspire and empower expats to make the holiday season meaningful by blending personal traditions with local customs, creating a unique and fulfilling festive experience.

✨ Apply for the Moving Abroad Mastermind here

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!

✨ Apply for the Moving Abroad Mastermind here

🎉🎉🎁🎄🎅🎎🪔 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 🩵💙.

✨ Apply for the Moving Abroad Mastermind here
✨ Here is the website for the Insight Timer Meditation App (scroll to bottom for download link)

It's almost the New Year! Whether you are already thriving in your move abroad or still in the planning stages of making it happen, this vision board episode will change your life, leaving you with a clear game plan of how to move forward and accomplish everything you need in to make your 2025 dreams come true!

✨ Apply for the Moving Abroad Mastermind here

The fear of the unknown can either be the best thing that happens to you, or the worst. The positive is, you get to choose which one! In today's episode, I am normalizing the fear of the unknown and giving you actionable steps to overcome it so that you can move forward and continue making your dreams turn into a reality. It would be such a shame to let something so common, stop you in your tracks of accomplishing something so life-changing and potentially being the best thing that couuld ever happen to you!

✨ Apply for the Moving Abroad Mastermind here
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Moving abroad is an adventure that promises excitement, growth, and new beginnings. But in the process of adjusting to a new culture, making new friends, and starting fresh, it’s easy to feel like you’re losing touch with the core of who you are.

In this episode, we’ll dive into how to stay rooted in your identity while embracing the expat experience. You’ll discover practical strategies to hold onto the values, habits, and passions that make you you—while still allowing room for growth and transformation.

✨ Apply for the Moving Abroad Mastermind here
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In this episode, we explore how moving abroad can be a powerful tool for healing, self-discovery, and personal growth. From breaking free of old patterns to creating a life that aligns with your true self, we’ll discuss: 

✨ How a new environment can shift your mindset and emotional well-being
✨ The connection between physical relocation and inner healing
✨ Letting go of past versions of yourself and embracing reinvention
✨ Practical ways to use your expat experience for personal transformation

If you're craving a fresh start—physically, mentally, or spiritually—this episode will give you the insight and encouragement you need. Tune in and discover how your move abroad could be the key to unlocking the next chapter of your personal evolution.

✨ Apply for the Moving Abroad Mastermind here
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You’ve decided to move abroad—but instead of support, you’re met with doubt, criticism, and endless “Are you sure?” questions. Sound familiar? You’re not alone.

In this episode, we’re diving deep into why we crave validation from loved ones, how to hold space for their concerns without letting them dictate your decisions, and the key to transforming criticism into wisdom that fuels your journey instead of holding you back.

Whether you’re facing resistance from family or struggling with self-doubt, this conversation will help you set boundaries, protect your energy, and move forward on your terms.

💬 Loved this episode? Let me know! Leave a review or share your biggest takeaway on IG @theexpattherapist

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Alright, this episode gets a little woo-woo—but hear me out. I’ve seen people with plenty of money stay stuck because their limiting beliefs kept them trapped in fear. And I’ve seen people (myself included) take the leap abroad with very little in the bank—but with the right mindset—and thrive.

So, what’s really stopping you from making your move? Is it the actual money, or is it the story you’ve been telling yourself about money?

In this episode, we go beyond budgeting and spreadsheets (although those are helpful too!) and dive deep into:

✨ Where your financial fears come from—family, culture, and society
✨ How to recognize and rewrite limiting money beliefs
✨ Energetic and spiritual tools to clear financial blocks
✨ How to move from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset
✨ Practical ways to shift your finances to support your move abroad
✨ Why money is just energy—and how to attract more of it

Money is one of the biggest excuses people use to delay their dreams. But what if it’s not really about money at all? What if moving abroad is less about your bank account and more about your beliefs, trust, and alignment?

💬 Loved this episode? Let me know! Leave a review or share your biggest takeaway on IG @theexpattherapist

✨ Apply for the Moving Abroad Mastermind here
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You’ve been dreaming about moving abroad, or maybe you're already there! But there’s one nagging thought that won’t leave you alone… What if I regret it?

Fear of making/having made the wrong decision keeps so many of us stuck in place, choosing the comfort of the familiar over the unknown. But here’s the truth—regret often comes from not taking the leap, not from trying and learning along the way.

In this episode, we’re breaking down:
 ✅ Why the fear of regret is really a fear of uncertainty (and how to shift your mindset)
 ✅ The difference between real risk vs. fear-based overthinking
 ✅ How to reframe failure so that any decision moves you forward
✅ A simple exercise to help you make peace with the unknown and trust yourself

💡 If fear is holding you back, this episode is your permission slip to move forward with confidence!

🚀 Want extra support navigating the mental side of this journey? The Move Abroad Mindset program gives you the tools to overcome fear, build confidence, and create a move you won’t regret. Apply below!

✨ Apply for the Moving Abroad Mastermind here
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What’s it like to build a life across multiple countries—navigating new cultures, languages, and identities along the way? In this episode, I sit down with Christie, an expat from Brazil now living in Germany, who has spent years moving across the world, from high school in the U.S. to studying and working in various countries.

We dive into:
 🌍 Her journey of living in multiple countries and what she’s learned along the way
 💡 The biggest mindset shifts that helped her adjust and thrive as an expat
 🧘🏽‍♀️ How she became an integrative health coach specializing in expat and immigrant well-being
🎙️The advice she has for anyone moving abroad or struggling to feel at home in a new country

You can find Christie on Instagram here! (@healthy_expat)

💡 If you’re looking for inspiration, guidance, and real talk about what it takes to build a fulfilling life abroad—this episode is for you!

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