Mental Health Episodes
Expat Grief with Katie
Dec. 16, 2021
Grief isn't something reserved for tragedy and death. Grief has a much wider spectrum, and people living abroad have some unique challenges with some of its forms.
Finding Therapy in Germany with Julian
Nov. 18, 2021
Most German public health insurances cover mental health therapy. It's a wonderful thing, but like all things in Germany, there is a lot of paperwork and bureaucracy required to find a therapist, get the therapy approved, an…
Your Stories: Times German Authority Figures Made Us Cry
June 24, 2021
This season finale, we're marking the occasion by diving into a touchy topic: I collected your stories of times German people of authority have made you cry.
Covid Fatigue, Toxic Positivity, & Reentry for Expats with Gabriela
June 3, 2021
Psychologist Gabriela Encina talks about the unique effects life in Coronavirus Pandemic era has had on expats, like family separation, social isolation, and a harsh interruption to their integration process.
TCKs, CCKs,and Preparing to Move Abroad as a Family with Anna
April 29, 2021
Anna works as an expat coach specializing in TCKs and CCKs. She gives us a crash course on what they are, followed by a deep discussion of how to best prepare for a move abroad as a family.
Mental Health Support for Moms Abroad with Johanna from Afloat
April 8, 2021
It's not easy being a mom. It's not easy living abroad. When you combine both things, things can get really, really tricky.
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 otherwis…
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.