The One Where My Expat Life Takes a Turn

Expat life, living abroad, cultural identity, and personal growth—these are the themes that have always shaped Global Roots. But sometimes, life abroad isn’t just about discovering a new culture or navigating language barriers. Sometimes, it’s about facing unexpected challenges that shake you to your core.

In this special return episode, I share my most personal story yet: navigating a midlife crisis, separation, and job losswhile living in France as an expat and immigrant. For months, I thought I had things under control, that I had moved past the hardest parts. But life had other plans. Separation, self-discovery, and rebuilding my identity as a mother and an individual abroad became my reality.

For those of us who have built a life in another country, relationships take on a different weight. We move across the world for love, for adventure, for the dream of something new. But what happens when that dream no longer aligns with who we are? What happens when we realize the version of love we believed in isn’t real—or isn’t ours?

In this episode, I explore:
✅ The emotional and cultural complexities of ending a long-term relationship abroad
✅ How motherhood transformed my identity and forced me to face hard truths
✅ The struggle of adapting to a new life while balancing career, parenting, and self-care
✅ The challenges of starting over in a foreign country without a strong support system
✅ Why separation and loss can lead to a deeper connection with yourself

Living in France as an expat and immigrant, I’ve had to navigate more than just cultural adaptation. Cross-cultural relationships, language barriers, and bicultural experiences have shaped my journey in ways I never expected. Now, I’m learning to rebuild—not just my life, but my sense of self.

💬 If you’ve ever struggled with identity, starting over, or questioning what love really means—this episode is for you. Whether you’re an expat, an immigrant, or someone simply facing a major life transition, know this: You are not alone. Growth comes from discomfort. And better days are ahead.

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