We are here, too - on mental health abroad

Francesca Lo Verso
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Welcome to "We are here, too," an insightful podcast exploring the ebbs and flows of life abroad and its profound impact on mental health. Join me, a counsellor with two decades of experience outside my homeland, Italy, and a background in counselling and psychotherapy, as I share  stories of life abroad. Whether you consider yourself a migrant, an expatriate, a foreigner, a digital nomad or a wandering soul, embark on a journey of self-discovery while gaining valuable insights into the everyday struggles faced by those who have chosen to build their lives in foreign lands. Don't forget to subscribe and share if you find it engaging. Thank you for tuning!

  1. APR 29

    S4E8: Not everything we inherit belongs to us

    Let's connect Let's delve more into generational patterns and how they can impact the way we cope and connect to others, even when we move abroad. --------- 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! Join the newsletter --> here Host and editor: Francesca Lo Verso www.francescacounselling.com IG: @francesca_counselling FB: francescaloversocounselling Email: info@francescacounselling.com Cover illustration: Candela Sánchez www.candelasanchezart.com IG: @delasre_draws Music: Su San TikTok: susanwithaspace Spotify: Su San

    8 min

  2. APR 22

    S4E7: Breaking generational patterns: the family baggage we carry abroad

    Let's connect An episode on generational trauma --------- 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! Join the newsletter --> here Host and editor: Francesca Lo Verso www.francescacounselling.com IG: @francesca_counselling FB: francescaloversocounselling Email: info@francescacounselling.com Cover illustration: Candela Sánchez www.candelasanchezart.com IG: @delasre_draws Music: Su San TikTok: susanwithaspace Spotify: Su San

    15 min

  3. APR 15

    S4E6: Sorry, but I can't visit you this time!

    Let's connect Families, boundaries and connection. This is an episode about hope! You may also like: S2E6: "No, I'm not going home for the holidays": a journey to self-acceptance S4E5: Aging parents and the distance between us --------- 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! Join the newsletter --> here Host and editor: Francesca Lo Verso www.francescacounselling.com IG: @francesca_counselling FB: francescaloversocounselling Email: info@francescacounselling.com Cover illustration: Candela Sánchez www.candelasanchezart.com IG: @delasre_draws Music: Su San TikTok: susanwithaspace Spotify: Su San

    21 min

  4. APR 8

    S4E5: Aging parents and the distance between us

    Let's connect Caring for family (especially aging parents) across distance creates a complex mix of emotions as we navigate love, guilt, and the practical challenges of showing up when we physically can't be there. If you want to delve more into the themes of this episode, you may also like: S1E4: Why am I feeling this guilty?  S1E11: The importance of relationships when living abroad S2E6: "No, I'm not going home for the holidays": a journey to self-acceptance S3E3: The somatics of guilt abroad: a body-based perspective on guilt --------- 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! Join the newsletter --> here Host and editor: Francesca Lo Verso www.francescacounselling.com IG: @francesca_counselling FB: francescaloversocounselling Email: info@francescacounselling.com Cover illustration: Candela Sánchez www.candelasanchezart.com IG: @delasre_draws Music: Su San TikTok: susanwithaspace Spotify: Su San

    22 min

  5. MAR 25

    S4E4: Identity tetris and how to fit different pieces of yourself together abroad

    Let's connect Identity shifts don't always happen suddenly when living abroad; they unfold quietly until our certainty about who we are becomes less clear. The tension between who we've been and who we're becoming creates discomfort as we try to make sense of the different parts of ourselves. --------- 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! Join the newsletter --> here Host and editor: Francesca Lo Verso www.francescacounselling.com IG: @francesca_counselling FB: francescaloversocounselling Email: info@francescacounselling.com Cover illustration: Candela Sánchez www.candelasanchezart.com IG: @delasre_draws Music: Su San TikTok: susanwithaspace Spotify: Su San

    12 min

  6. MAR 18

    S4E3: Seeking stability abroad and finding anchors in what's around us

    Let's connect Finding stability isn't about a fixed state of being stable or unstable but rather a continuum of steadiness that ebbs and flows throughout our lives. When we feel grounded, we can respond to life from a place of certainty rather than reactivity, allowing us to think clearly and make decisions that benefit us in the long term. This is the theme of today's episode. If you would like to hear more about similar topics, I recommend the following episodes: S3E6: Loneliness abroad --------- 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! Join the newsletter --> here Host and editor: Francesca Lo Verso www.francescacounselling.com IG: @francesca_counselling FB: francescaloversocounselling Email: info@francescacounselling.com Cover illustration: Candela Sánchez www.candelasanchezart.com IG: @delasre_draws Music: Su San TikTok: susanwithaspace Spotify: Su San

    17 min

  7. MAR 11

    S4E2: From identity crisis to authentic connections

    Let's connect Have you ever felt completely untethered from yourself after moving abroad? That disorienting sensation where suddenly everything you thought defined you seem up for questioning? You're experiencing an identity crisis, which might be one of the most powerful catalysts for growth in your journey abroad (and if you've lived abroad long enough, you'll know this feeling is cyclical!). In today's episode, we explore how an identity crisis can profoundly affect our relationships with others while offering us an opportunity to establish deeper connections. If you would like to hear more about this topic: S1E3: Lost and found: in search of self S3E1: Finding the self between borders S3E2: People-pleasing abroad: maintaining identity amidst cultural adaptation  --------- 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! Join the newsletter --> here Host and editor: Francesca Lo Verso www.francescacounselling.com IG: @francesca_counselling FB: francescaloversocounselling Email: info@francescacounselling.com Cover illustration: Candela Sánchez www.candelasanchezart.com IG: @delasre_draws Music: Su San TikTok: susanwithaspace Spotify: Su San

    18 min

  8. MAR 1

    S4E1: Where relationships begin: an invitation to season 4

    Let's connect This episode is a kickoff to a broader exploration of relationships, not just confined to the intimate ones but expanding to how we connect with our new surroundings and cultures. The focus is on why, in the hustle and bustle of settling into a new country, the connection with ourselves is our most important "tool" to navigate the ebbs and flows of life abroad.  Themes explored: • Importance of self-relationship during life transitions  • Navigating the complexities of identity abroad  • Viewing oneself as an ecosystem for balance  • Reflecting on neglected parts of identity  • Adapting to new cultures while maintaining authenticity  • Prompts for self-reflection and journaling  If you liked this episode, you may also like: S1E12: Tapping into your power S2E6: "No, I'm not going home for the holidays": a journey to self-acceptance S3E1: Finding the self between borders S3E2: People-pleasing abroad: maintaining identity amidst cultural adaptation --------- 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! Join the newsletter --> here Host and editor: Francesca Lo Verso www.francescacounselling.com IG: @francesca_counselling FB: francescaloversocounselling Email: info@francescacounselling.com Cover illustration: Candela Sánchez www.candelasanchezart.com IG: @delasre_draws Music: Su San TikTok: susanwithaspace Spotify: Su San

    16 min
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Welcome to "We are here, too," an insightful podcast exploring the ebbs and flows of life abroad and its profound impact on mental health. Join me, a counsellor with two decades of experience outside my homeland, Italy, and a background in counselling and psychotherapy, as I share  stories of life abroad. Whether you consider yourself a migrant, an expatriate, a foreigner, a digital nomad or a wandering soul, embark on a journey of self-discovery while gaining valuable insights into the everyday struggles faced by those who have chosen to build their lives in foreign lands. Don't forget to subscribe and share if you find it engaging. Thank you for tuning!

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