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The Expat Therapist: Navigating Mental Health and Dreams Abroad

Ariel Roberts

68 episodes

22 hours ago

This year’s birthday was unlike any other — not because of where I was or what I did, but because I finally let myself be celebrated. For the first time, I didn’t avoid it or minimize it… I allowed myself to really experience it. And in doing so, I noticed something powerful: when you start celebrating and honoring yourself, others learn to celebrate and honor you too. But life lifed, and it had other plans woven into my day. My husband’s grandmother passed away — on my exact birthday. It was...

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This year’s birthday was unlike any other — not because of where I was or what I did, but because I finally let myself be celebrated. For the first time, I didn’t avoid it or minimize it… I allowed myself to really experience it. And in doing so, I noticed something powerful: when you start celebrating and honoring yourself, others learn to celebrate and honor you too. But life lifed, and it had other plans woven into my day. My husband’s grandmother passed away — on my exact birthday. It was...

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Places & Travel

Society & Culture,

Self-Improvement,

Health & Fitness,

Episodes (20/68)

The Expat Therapist: Navigating Mental Health and Dreams Abroad

067 My Bittersweet Birthday 🎃

This year’s birthday was unlike any other — not because of where I was or what I did, but because I finally let myself be celebrated. For the first time, I didn’t avoid it or minimize it… I allowed myself to really experience it. And in doing so, I noticed something powerful: when you start celebrating and honoring yourself, others learn to celebrate and honor you too. But life lifed, and it had other plans woven into my day. My husband’s grandmother passed away — on my exact birthday. It was...

22 hours ago

25 minutes

The Expat Therapist: Navigating Mental Health and Dreams Abroad

066 Mental Health Guide to Thriving and Surviving

Moving abroad is one of the most exciting and life-changing decisions you can make—but let’s be real, it’s not all sunsets and sightseeing. As both a therapist and an expat, I’ve lived through the messy middle of culture shock, identity shifts, and the emotional toll of starting over in a new country. In this episode, I’m sharing the five things I wish I knew before leaving the states—you’ll walk away with tools and truths to carry with you into your expat journey. If you’re dreaming of movin...

1 month ago

28 minutes

The Expat Therapist: Navigating Mental Health and Dreams Abroad

065 Permission to Rest

After two months away, I’m back behind the mic — and this episode is all about permission to be tired. As expats, we carry so much: the stress of navigating a new culture, the loneliness of building life from scratch, the weight of leaving behind family and familiarity. And yet, so often we guilt ourselves for needing rest. In this episode, I share why I stepped away from the podcast, what living in Spain has taught me about slowing down, and how giving myself permission to rest didn’t set me...

1 month ago

10 minutes

The Expat Therapist: Navigating Mental Health and Dreams Abroad

064 Holding Space for the Heaviness: Immigration, Injustice & the Emotional Toll

As a therapist, expat, and human being, I'm sharing my reflections on the emotional toll of watching loved ones and communities suffer under unjust systems—particularly communities of color, immigrants, and refugees who have long called the U.S. home. You’ll hear: The emotional impact of the recent wave of ICE detentions and deportationsWhat it means to carry generational fear, grief, and displacementHow we can acknowledge what’s happening without becoming emotionally paralyzedWays to self-re...

4 months ago

26 minutes

The Expat Therapist: Navigating Mental Health and Dreams Abroad

063 You Made It Abroad..So Why Does It Still Feel So Hard?

You did the thing. You moved abroad. You chased the dream, made it happen… and now you’re sitting in your beautiful new destination country wondering: Why does this still feel hard? In today’s episode, I talk about the emotional whiplash that often comes after finally getting what you worked so hard for—especially when that "thing" is moving abroad. Whether you’re still dreaming of leaving your OG country, or you’re already settled in your destination country and feeling more homesick or conf...

5 months ago

22 minutes

The Expat Therapist: Navigating Mental Health and Dreams Abroad

062 When the Lights Go Out..

A country-wide blackout hit Spain this week—and instead of spiraling, I found myself surprisingly calm. This episode is about what that moment revealed: the peace I’ve built since moving abroad. I share the contrast between how I would’ve reacted years ago versus now, how living abroad helped regulate my nervous system, and why true safety isn’t about having it all figured out—it’s about who you are when everything goes dark. If you’ve ever wondered whether the inner work actually makes a dif...

6 months ago

17 minutes

The Expat Therapist: Navigating Mental Health and Dreams Abroad

061 What Happens When You Slow Down...

Let's talk about what really happens when the chaos quiets and you’re no longer running on autopilot. The emotions. The buried fears. The parts of you that hustle tried to silence. We’re diving into: 💭 Why hustle is often a trauma response — and why slowing down can feel terrifying 💔 What rises to the surface when you finally rest 🌀 The emotional detox that often happens after you let yourself just "be" 🌿 How to navigate the discomfort of stillness and build a life rooted in self-tru...

6 months ago

22 minutes

The Expat Therapist: Navigating Mental Health and Dreams Abroad

060 My Birth Story and What it Taught Me

I’m back from maternity leave… and with a brand new lens on what it really means to grow, stretch, and evolve while living abroad. In this episode, I’m sharing my personal story of giving birth in Spain — from navigating the healthcare system in Spain to facing language barriers, culture shocks, and the emotional rollercoaster of bringing life into the world while living far from home. But this episode is about so much more than just birth — it’s about the transformation that happens when lif...

6 months ago

34 minutes

The Expat Therapist: Navigating Mental Health and Dreams Abroad

059 Following the Flow with Nicole Bendayan

Moving abroad isn’t just about changing locations—it’s about aligning with what feels right. In this episode, I sit down with Nicole Bendayan, who I personally call, The Period Queen, to talk about her journey as a nutritionist specializing in women’s cycles, her experiences with isolation after moving abroad, and the deep self-discovery that comes with navigating life in different countries. This episode we are going into: ✨ How your menstrual cycle can guide your energy, decisions, and...

7 months ago

1 hour 7 minutes

The Expat Therapist: Navigating Mental Health and Dreams Abroad

058 - Aligning Abroad: Energy, Intuition & Raising Global Kids with Illanith

Moving abroad isn’t just a physical journey—it’s an energetic one. In this episode, I sit down with my energy therapist, a fellow expat balancing back and forth from Canada to a variety of other countries, but nowadays, Valencia, to dive deep into the unseen layers of life abroad. We explore how tuning into your energy can guide major life transitions, how to trust yourself when everything feels uncertain, and what it means to raise children across multiple cultures. In the episode, we touch ...

7 months ago

56 minutes

The Expat Therapist: Navigating Mental Health and Dreams Abroad

057 Holistic Well-Being with Christie

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 th...

8 months ago

46 minutes

The Expat Therapist: Navigating Mental Health and Dreams Abroad

056 What if Moving Abroad is a Mistake?

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 uncerta...

8 months ago

23 minutes

The Expat Therapist: Navigating Mental Health and Dreams Abroad

055 Shifting Your Financial Mindset for Life Abroad

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 (alth...

8 months ago

39 minutes

The Expat Therapist: Navigating Mental Health and Dreams Abroad

054 When Your Support System, Doesn't Support Your Move

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-d...

8 months ago

28 minutes

The Expat Therapist: Navigating Mental Health and Dreams Abroad

053 Healing Abroad – How Moving Can Help Your Personal Growth Journey

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 transfor...

9 months ago

28 minutes

The Expat Therapist: Navigating Mental Health and Dreams Abroad

052 Stay Aligned with Your Authenticity

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 tr...

9 months ago

26 minutes

The Expat Therapist: Navigating Mental Health and Dreams Abroad

051 Overcoming the Fear of the Unknown

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 eve...

9 months ago

28 minutes

The Expat Therapist: Navigating Mental Health and Dreams Abroad

050 New Year Abroad Vision (Boards)

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

10 months ago

26 minutes

The Expat Therapist: Navigating Mental Health and Dreams Abroad

049 Silent Struggles of an Expat Holliday

🎉🎉🎁🎄🎅🎎🪔 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...

10 months ago

25 minutes

The Expat Therapist: Navigating Mental Health and Dreams Abroad

048 Finding Your Magic Holiday Season Abroad

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

10 months ago

23 minutes