Thriving abroad: how to combat loneliness and build meaningful connections with Sarah Siegert | Ep 118

In this insightful episode, we have a compelling conversation with Sarah Siegert, a loneliness coach for expats. Sarah shares her journey from Germany to the UK, revealing the challenges she faced in building a new life abroad, especially during the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic. She provides invaluable advice on overcoming loneliness, the significance of friendships, and the importance of building meaningful connections as an adult. 👯 👯 👯 We delve into the emotional and practical aspects of moving to a new country, discussing the importance of learning the local language and being open to making mistakes. Sarah offers practical tips for both introverts and extroverts on balancing social interactions with personal time, and she explains how to find and engage in social activities that align with one's interests. 👯 👯 👯 Our conversation also explores the complexities of integrating into a new culture while maintaining connections with fellow expats. We share personal experiences, highlighting the value of quality over quantity in friendships and the necessity of self-awareness in social interactions. 👯 👯 👯 Join us for this engaging episode as we discuss the profound impact of loneliness on mental and physical health and provide practical strategies for creating a fulfilling social life, no matter where you are in the world. Whether you're an expat or simply looking to improve your social connections, this episode offers valuable insights and tips to help you build and maintain meaningful relationships. 👯 👯 👯 Key Takeaways: - The critical role of friendships in combating loneliness and enhancing well-being. - Strategies for integrating into a new country, including learning the language and balancing interactions with locals and fellow expats. - Tailoring social interactions to individual needs and finding the right balance to maintain a fulfilling social life. 👯 👯 👯 Sarah Siegert Loneliness coach for expats, helping internationals to make friends so they can start loving their life abroad Sarah moved from Hamburg to London in 2019 to live with her fiancé. In the first 2 years she had 0 friends, felt lonely, isolated and low until she decided she needed to change her life. Through self coaching and a ton of research she was able to meet people and create meaningful connections. Now she's helping other people who live abroad and feel lonely to change their life and overcome their loneliness by creating deep connections with other people so they can live a happier and more fulfilled life. Connect with Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendships.abroad/ Book a call with Sarah: https://calendly.com/friendships_abroad/consultation?month=2024-02 And grab her free guide here: https://friendshipsabroad.ck.page/freeguide