The conversation revolves around the topic of being an expat and dealing with mental health.

The participants discuss their personal experiences and coping strategies. They highlight the importance of staying connected through technology and reaching out for support.

They also highlight the temporary nature of homesickness and the need to prioritize mental well-being. The conversation explores the importance of maintaining relationships with family and friends, especially when living far away.

The speakers discuss the challenges of balancing work, parenting, and personal time. The conversation is underpinned by the mental health aspect of being an expat and the pressure to always be okay.

The conversation ends with a discussion about the upcoming first ever MAMAS DOWN UNDER MEET UP, Sun 4th August and the unexpected growth of the podcast.

PODCAST - Takeaways

• Being an expat can be challenging, especially when dealing with homesickness and missing important events back home.
• Coping strategies vary among individuals, but staying connected through technology, such as FaceTime and WhatsApp, can help alleviate homesickness.
• It's important to prioritize mental well-being and seek support when needed.
• Homesickness is temporary and will pass, and it's important to remember that life is precious and to make the effort to see loved ones when possible. Maintaining relationships with family and friends is important, especially when living far away.
• Balancing work, parenting, and personal time can be challenging as an expat.
• It's okay to ask for help and not always be okay.
• Having a support system and community is crucial for mental health.
• Creating a space for expat moms to share their experiences and feel heard is valuable.
• Sharing coping mechanisms for homesickness can be helpful for other expat moms.

• Navigating Homesickness as an Expat
• The Importance of Staying Connected The Mental Health Aspect of Being an Expat
• Balancing Work, Parenting, and Personal Time

• "Life is precious and you probably won't know when the next time is that you're going to see that person that you're longing to see."
• "Developing friendships where you can actually say, 'I'm feeling a wee bit homesick' or get upset and being able to not keep that in."
• "If you're really feeling that badly homesick, just get on the plane and go home. Life is precious."
• "It's so important to try and FaceTime everybody more."

Follow on instagram - @mamasdownunder for details of meet ups, communication channels and more relatable content relating to life as an expat living abroad.

The gang where everyone is welcome, Love your hosts. Danielle, Lianne and Mel.