#64. Expat Woman: Five Signs Life Abroad Is Draining You and How to Take Your Power Back

Life abroad can stretch you, soften you, and sometimes drain you in ways you didn’t expect. In this episode, I’m sharing five clear signs that your expat life — or the spaces you’re in — are costing you too much emotionally, and what it looks like to take your power back without abandoning yourself.If you’re an expat or immigrant woman navigating homesickness, isolation, microaggressions, shrinking to fit in, or feeling invisible, this conversation will help you name what’s happening and decide what you need next.We talk about:the quiet ways you start shrinking to stay acceptedfeeling depleted after every interactionperforming gratitude instead of being honestthe emotional cost of staying in rooms that don’t see youhow to choose spaces that let you be present, not disappearI also share a personal story from my own life in the U.S. — a moment when I stayed in a difficult space, why I made that choice, and what I learned about belonging, boundaries, and self‑trust.I also share a personal story from my own life in the U.S. — a moment when I stayed in a difficult space, why I made that choice, and what I learned about belonging, boundaries, and self‑trust.This episode is for the woman abroad who keeps asking:“Do I matter here? Can I belong here and still be myself?”If this speaks to you, follow The Places We Call Home on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and leave a 5‑star review so I know these conversations are meeting you where you are.