From Brazil to Montreal: Alessandra Alvarenga on learning to live, not just survive

In this episode, Ale Alvarenga shares her story from growing up in Brazil to building a new life in Montreal. She opens up about what it means to start over in a new country, rebuild a sense of home, and stay close to faith and community while far from family and friends.She talks about growing up as a pastor’s daughter, studying in the U.S., and choosing Canada with her husband Ale also reflects on living with bipolar disorder and ADHD, and how she’s learned to spot her own patterns, build routines, and find balance. A book that helped her on that path is Empowering Books for Women with ADHD, by Estelle Rose.It’s an honest, thoughtful conversation about finding home and learning to live, not just survive.In this episode, we cover: Childhood and Early Moves in BrazilDecision to Move to the USReturning to Brazil and Its ChallengesThe Move to Canada and New BeginningsCommunity and Cultural Integration in MontrealNavigating Immigration and Education in CanadaTransitioning to a Career in CybersecurityMental Health Journey: Bipolar Disorder and ADHDFinding Joy and New Habits in Life