EPISODE · Apr 22, 2025 · 16 MIN
Before the Visa, Fix Your Brain: Mindset Shifts for Moving Abroad Without Losing It
from How to Move Abroad: Your Guide to Start Living Abroad · host Mistelle Godlewski
Let’s be real—moving abroad isn’t just a logistics checklist of visas, boxes, and Google Translate tabs. It’s a complete mental overhaul. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the mindset shifts that absolutely no one warns you about—but trust me, they matter more than your suitcase weight limit.I’m diving into:Why the “I can’t” voice in your head needs to be fired immediatelyThe difference between real barriers and just plain fearWhat happens when your perfectionism packs itself in your carry-onWhy blending in doesn’t equal belonging—and how your awkward American accent is actually a superpowerHow asking for help isn’t weakness, it’s strategyAnd why making mistakes abroad isn’t a failure—it’s literally the pointWhether you're in full-blown planning mode or just toying with the idea of living somewhere with better bread and universal healthcare, this episode is your pep talk and reality check rolled into one.This isn’t about toxic positivity or pretending everything will be perfect (spoiler: it won’t). It’s about preparing your mind to move—so when the visa gets approved, your brain isn’t still freaking out in the corner.🎧 Grab your headphones and let’s talk mindset, messiness, and making this move work on your terms.Visa checklist: https://b4wvalhzyq1.typeform.com/to/TAiaGp69
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Before the Visa, Fix Your Brain: Mindset Shifts for Moving Abroad Without Losing It
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