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The Expat Therapist: Navigating Mental Health and Dreams AbroadAuthor: Ariel Roberts
"The Expat Therapist: Navigating Mental Health Abroad" is a podcast that offers insights, advice, and strategies for expats needing guidance with mental health struggles on their journey and guidance for individuals anticipating a move abroad. Hosted by a licensed clinical therapist and fellow expat, the show aims to help listeners overcome the unique challenges of moving and living abroad and achieve greater well-being and happiness. Language: en-us Genres: Education, Places & Travel, Self-Improvement, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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070 The Guilt of Relief: Americans Living Abroad
Episode 70
Monday, 19 January, 2026
Living abroad as an American right now comes with a complicated mix of emotions. Relief. Guilt. Fear. Gratitude. And a deep concern for the people we love who are still back home.In this episode, I speak honestly about what it feels like to live outside of the U.S. during a time of rising hatred, instability, and collective grief. I share why the sense of relief I feel living abroad exists right alongside guilt for feeling it.This conversation isn’t about politics — it’s about humanity, safety, and the emotional toll of watching from afar. It’s about what it means to love a country, question it, grieve it, and still hope for better.If you’re an American living abroad and you’ve felt this emotional tug-of-war — or you’re considering leaving and carrying similar fears — you are not alone. Two truths can coexist at once: you can seek peace for yourself and still care deeply about those you left behind.If this episode resonated, find me on social media (TikTok and Insta) and send me a DM. Tell me what you need right now to feel supported. ✨What conversations are missing? ✨What would help you feel less alone? Let’s build a community that meets the emotional needs of Americans living abroad — together.Because none of us were meant to hold this alone.✨ Follow me on TikTok and Insta (Comment/DM and tell me what you would like to hear more of!)
