S1E2: Unpacking culture shock
Notas del episodio
Ever felt completely out of your comfort zone while trying to blend into a new culture? This episode is an in-depth view of the challenging phenomenon of culture shock which often leads to internal conflict and confusion when moving abroad. You'll hear from my personal experiences of migration, the pleasant surprises, and the frustrating struggles that have shaped my understanding of culture shock.
I'll provide practical guidance and strategies to manage culture shock while ensuring mental welbeing. I'll share tried and tested practices for making the migration process easier and pitfalls to avoid. Whether you're considering migrating for the first time or preparing for another move, you'll find valuable advice on preparation, building a support network, maintaining connections with loved ones back home, creating routines, learning the local language, and even having fun! Tune in for a close look at how culture, identity, and mental health intersect in the lives of those living abroad.
If you want to read more about culture shock, you can check out the related blog post on my website.
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We are here, too is a podcast about mental health and life abroad, hosted by Francesca Lo Verso, an Italian counsellor living in Scotland.
We are here, too exists thanks to the support of friends, family and those of you whose testimony of life abroad inspired me. Thank you!
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