Mental Health Episodes
Coping with Unrest Back Home with Tara
Jan. 14, 2021
An American in Germany struggling to process current events from afar sits down with Tara, an Iranian in Germany who has had a couple years' head start on processing unrest back home from far away.
Getting Cancer in Germany with Natalie
July 23, 2020
Germany was supposed to be a temporary stop on a longer journey of living abroad for Natalie, from the UK, and her husband Conrad, from Germany. Then, months before their wedding, Natalie got diagnosed with cancer.
Counseling for Cross-Cultural Relationships with Katie
April 9, 2020
Katie Rössler is an expat couple's counselor. Working with couples in person and online, Katie helps her clients navigate the tricky waters of miscommunications, conflicting expectations, and more.
Expat Loneliness with Gabriela
Nov. 21, 2019
Gabriela talks us through some of the tips that have helped her and her clients as they navigate expat loneliness and strive to feel more connected in their new home country.
Imposter Syndrome as an Expat with Melissa
Nov. 7, 2019
This week, we're diving into the nitty gritty of imposter syndrome, or the deep feeling and/or fear of being a fraud. MAN does expat life intensify the experience of imposter syndrome!
Celebrate Every Little Win with Gyo
June 27, 2019
Although she's always struggled with anxiety, Gyo has found ways to continue challenging herself as she adjusts to the new culture.
The First Few Months with Samar
April 25, 2019
This week's guest is fresh out of a challenging phase in expat life, and she sits down to chat about what it felt like, what pressures got to her, and what helped her keep going.
Weltschmerz and Culture Shock with Tanya
Nov. 8, 2018
The Expat Cast sits down with Tanya Dantus, fellow expat and therapist. We chat about how current events affect us as expats and how psychotherapy can be hugely helpful in dealing with tough situations, political or otherwise.
Sobriety and Mental Health in Germany with Rebecca
Oct. 4, 2018
Five years ago, Rebecca decided to cut alcohol out of her life. Just weeks after embarking on a sober life, she and her husband moved to Germany, a country famous for their beer and drinking culture.