49 min
The Emotional Side of Moving Abroad with Lena Sheehan Moving Countries 101
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- Places & Travel
In this episode, Clare is joined by Lena Sheehan who is from Ireland and now lives in America and has raised her family there. She works for Boston University of Massachusetts in the Department of Journalism. Clare and Lena discuss what ties us to our home country and can make us reluctant to fully settle in a new country.
Lena spent several years living emotionally in two countries, she explains why that happened, the negative impact it had and how she eventually solved that problem. She also talks about the differences between the American and Irish cultures and how being an immigrant changes your perspective.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
What ties you to your home country evolves over time, especially if you arrive in a new place without the intention to stay there permanently.
Once your family understands that you will never live in your home country again, the relationship shifts.
Accepting the life you have now and taking advantage of the opportunities it offers helps you to settle.
Immigrants are very driven. They have a strong desire to succeed and fit in.
Eventually your emotional connection becomes weaker so that when you return to your home country, you feel like a holidaymaker.
BEST MOMENTS
‘I was still caught up in this notion that I was going to return to Ireland. ´
‘I got very tired of the freelancing, it can be very demeaning and demoralising.’
‘You can choose the bits that you want to keep from both places.’
‘I don't mind if they want to pretend to be Irish. But you have to do the work. You know, look at a map.’
ABOUT THE HOST
Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy.
Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others’ work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development.
CONTACT METHOD
www.kayproofreading.com
www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay
https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading
Podcast Description
When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries.
Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.
In this episode, Clare is joined by Lena Sheehan who is from Ireland and now lives in America and has raised her family there. She works for Boston University of Massachusetts in the Department of Journalism. Clare and Lena discuss what ties us to our home country and can make us reluctant to fully settle in a new country.
Lena spent several years living emotionally in two countries, she explains why that happened, the negative impact it had and how she eventually solved that problem. She also talks about the differences between the American and Irish cultures and how being an immigrant changes your perspective.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
What ties you to your home country evolves over time, especially if you arrive in a new place without the intention to stay there permanently.
Once your family understands that you will never live in your home country again, the relationship shifts.
Accepting the life you have now and taking advantage of the opportunities it offers helps you to settle.
Immigrants are very driven. They have a strong desire to succeed and fit in.
Eventually your emotional connection becomes weaker so that when you return to your home country, you feel like a holidaymaker.
BEST MOMENTS
‘I was still caught up in this notion that I was going to return to Ireland. ´
‘I got very tired of the freelancing, it can be very demeaning and demoralising.’
‘You can choose the bits that you want to keep from both places.’
‘I don't mind if they want to pretend to be Irish. But you have to do the work. You know, look at a map.’
ABOUT THE HOST
Clare has moved countries many times throughout her life, from China to Taiwan, Nigeria, Zambia, and the USA. She has also travelled the world for various businesses and now wishes to impart her advice to others to save them time, money, and energy.
Clare follows three principles central to her endeavours. First, she looks outward internationally, working with people overseas or of different nationalities. Second, she is obsessed with communication, having learned French, German and Mandarin Chinese. She also teaches English and works as an editor for others’ work. Clare is passionate about making a difference through her coaching in the world of personal development.
CONTACT METHOD
www.kayproofreading.com
www.linkedin.com/in/clarekay
https://www.facebook.com/KayProofreading
Podcast Description
When you move for a new job, to live with someone after a long-distance relationship or to explore the benefits of a new lifestyle, moving countries occurs as an opportunity, but it still might be a bumpy ride. Moving Countries 101 presents a paradox of moving to a new destination, but it being all about the journey: the ongoing experience of having moved countries.
Clare and her guests share the human stories of an ancient undertaking in modern times. Moving countries prompts change, and change provokes being unsettled emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. On all these fronts, moving countries promotes observation, opportunity, and discovery.
49 min