Our 'In Conversation...' episodes are chats with experts in areas that are related to the trailing spouse experience. Whether you are an expat, you've moved to a new town or community or you are a Defence or Military spouse, many of the themes, challenges and opportunities are the same.

Their conversation delves into areas of health that impact the lives of individuals and families who are navigating the trailing spouse experience.

Dr Tash graduated from the University of Sheffield in the UK in 2008. She completed her Foundation Training in England before relocating to India where she worked as a Medical Officer at the United States Embassy. Dr Tash returned to London to complete her postgraduate training in General Practice, where she obtained her MRCGP and attained her membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners in 2017.

You can connect with Dr Tash:

osler-health.com

Instagram: @oslerhealth.sg

Here are the links mentioned in the video: 

https://www.balance-menopause.com/balance-for-partners/ 

https://www.calmcollective.asia/ 

https://www.thegoodexpatlife.com/post/the-missing-piece-struggles-of-trailing-spouses

In this episode, we speak with Henda, a South African living in Singapore who has been a trailing spouse for over 15 years. Henda talks about her relocation to Mauritius and the challenges she faced as an unmarried trailing spouse. She also talks about closing her company after the birth of her second daughter and the feeling of identity loss that came with it.  Henda also shares some amazing advice around not defaulting to study after a career break and also the concept of volunteering with startups and then hitting them up for equity! 

The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally through virtual and in-person events, training and workshops.  Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education.  We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities.  The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning.  thetrailingspouse.co  #thetrailingspouseco #trailingspouse #expat #expatlife #expatwife #expathusband #expatpartner

In this episode, we speak with Kathy, an expat originally from the UK who has had a really interesting journey becoming a trailing spouse AFTER she moved herself to Asia! After time in Singapore, Bangkok and then back to Singapore, Kathy talks about the highs and the lows of moving from career woman to trailing spouse, then to business owner.  You can find and connect with Kathy via www.empowa.sg 

The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally through virtual and in-person events, training and workshops.  Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education.  We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities.  The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning. https://thetrailingspouse.co #thetrailingspouseco #trailingspouse #expat #expatlife #expatwife #expathusband #expatpartner

brunch. is a collection of interviews with trailing spouses from around the world. Connect with our network at https://thetrailingspouse.co 

In this episode, we speak with Luke, an Australian living in Singapore after their family had done a three year stint in Japan. Luke gives a really honest opinion on the trailing spouse experience and gives some really amazing advice, especially for males in a trailing spouse relationship. He is brutally honest and very funny and I had to cut huge amounts of the chat out as it went well over time!

The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally through virtual and in-person events, training and workshops.  Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education.  We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities.   The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning.    https://thetrailingspouse.co    #thetrailingspouseco #trailingspouse #expat #expatlife #expatwife #expathusband #expatpartner

brunch. is a collection of interviews with trailing spouses from around the world. Connect with our network at https://thetrailingspouse.co

In this episode, we speak with Selina who is Swiss and currently based in South Africa. Selina talks about how her trailing spouse journey started in her early 30's (her husband's role was confirmed while travelling abroad!!) and how she had to pack up their life in Switzerland in 7 weeks to relocate to Singapore.   Selina also speaks about how she used her time as a trailing spouse to reassess how she wanted to spend the rest of her career, so she retrained and started her own company, Frolic for Life. You can find and connect with Selina via www.frolicforlife.com The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally through virtual and in-person events, training and workshops.  Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education.  We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities.   The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning.    https://thetrailingspouse.co    #thetrailingspouseco #trailingspouse #expat #expatlife #expatwife #expathusband #expatpartner

brunch. is a collection of interviews with trailing spouses from around the world. Connect with our network at https://thetrailingspouse.co

In this episode, we speak with Dana, an Austrian Taiwanese who has been a trailing spouse since 2012. Now based in Singapore, Dana talks about her journey, struggles with losing her identity and starting her business Anjia Living when it was 'her time'.   You can find and connect with Dana via www.anjialiving.com   Note: this episode covers topics such as postnatal depression, depression and anxiety. If this episode brings up any issues for you and you are based in Singapore, please call the National Care Hotline: 1800-202-6868 The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally through virtual and in-person events, training and workshops.  Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education.  We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities.  The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning. https://thetrailingspouse.co #thetrailingspouseco #trailingspouse #expat #expatlife #expatwife #expathusband #expatpartner

brunch. is a collection of interviews with trailing spouses from around the world. Connect with our network at https://thetrailingspouse.co

In this episode, we speak with Stephanie, an Austrian who has spent more time living abroad than in her home country. Now based in Singapore, Stephanie talks about her mother encouraging her to see the world, her experience living in Japan and life for more than 16 years in Singapore.   You can find and connect with Stephanie via www.stateofreiki.com    The Trailing Spouse Co is a network that supports trailing spouses globally through virtual and in-person events, training and workshops.  Following a partner to a foreign country, new city, town or rural community can impact your career, network and access to continuing education.  We are a place where you will find other like-minded, professional trailing spouses, as well as training, education and employment opportunities.  The Trailing Spouse Co ensures you are connected, your mind is stimulated and you are always learning.   

brunch. is a collection of interviews with trailing spouses from around the world. Connect with our network at https://thetrailingspouse.co 

   #thetrailingspouseco #trailingspouse #expat #expatlife #expatwife #expathusband #expatpartner