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

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Global Transitions ⏐ Expat to Expat 
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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

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Global Transitions ⏐ Expat to Expat 
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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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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
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www.globaltransitions.co/services

Connect with me *NAME CHANGE* @theexpattherapist

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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 :) 

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 :)