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Whether you've just landed or have been back for months (or years), this is your space to feel seen, supported, and understood. You’ll find real talk, practical guidance, and gentle reminders that you’re not alone, and that what you’re feeling is valid.
This podcast is here to help you make sense of your return, reconnect with who you are now, and create a life that actually feels like you  not just a return to the past, but a leap into your next chapter.
Because coming home is not the end of your adventure, it’s the beginning of a whole new one.

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                <title>66. When your home country brings comfort, and anxiety: The Duality of Returning</title>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Returning home isn’t just about familiarity, it’s about a strange duality: comfort and anxiety. On one hand, home feels safe, known, and grounding. On the other, it can trigger old patterns, uncomfortable memories, and questions about who you’ve become.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I explore the invisible tension of going back after living abroad: the nostalgia for family and friends, the reality of relationships that haven’t evolved, and the ways we unconsciously cling to the comfort of home while fearing stagnation. I share personal stories about friendships, family dynamics, and how our identity abroad changes what, and who, we value when we return.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll hear why returning is a powerful mirror for self-awareness, how to decide which connections to keep, and how to use your homecoming as information to live a life more aligned with who you are now.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt torn between two worlds, missing home but wanting more than your old life, this episode will give you clarity, perspective, and a new way to approach your return.</p><p><br></p><p>Want personalized support for your return journey?</p><p> <b>🔗 Book a free 30-minute clarity call here</b>: <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p>Follow me on Instagram for daily insights and support: <a href="?">@The returner support </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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                <title>65. Never Waste a Return: The Grief No One Warned You About</title>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to <b>The Returner Support Podcast</b>, the podcast for people who came back to their home country after a long time abroad and realized that nothing is simple anymore.</p><p><br></p><p>I’m your host, <b>Anaïs Ruel</b>, life transition expert, and yes, probably the friend who says the things no one else dares to say during this phase of your life.</p><p><br></p><p>In today’s episode, we talk about something most people avoid at all costs:</p><p><b>How to never waste your return back home.</b></p><p><br></p><p>This episode was inspired by a sentence I heard at a business event:<br><em>“Never waste a good heartbreak.” </em>And immediately, I knew,  the same applies to returning home.</p><p>Because returning to your country <b>is a heartbreak</b>.<br>And like any heartbreak, it comes with <b>grief, shame, anger, loneliness, and the urge to escape</b>.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I share:</p><ul><li><p>A very personal story about a relationship that ended, and how I avoided feeling the pain</p></li><li><p>How distraction, busyness, and “fixing yourself” is often just emotional avoidance</p></li><li><p>Why December was one of the heaviest months for me, and what it revealed</p></li><li><p>How grief shows up as anger toward friends, places, men, and even your own country</p></li><li><p>Why running to another country too fast is often emotional bypassing</p></li><li><p>The dangerous belief that “I shouldn’t feel this way”</p></li><li><p>Why returning home brings up old wounds you thought were healed</p></li><li><p>How places hold emotional memory, and why your reaction is data, not a problem</p></li><li><p>Why <b>your country is not the issue, your filter is</b></p></li><li><p>How grief softens your lens and changes how you see people, places, and yourself</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>I share reflections inspired by the book <em>Belonging</em>, including this powerful idea:<br><b>Grief is the current that carries us into our next becoming.</b></p><p><br></p><p>This episode is not about fixing your life.<br>It’s about <b>feeling what you’ve been running from</b>, so you don’t repeat it everywhere you go.</p><p>Before you move again.<br>Before you blame your country.<br>Before you blame yourself.</p><p><br></p><p>Want personalized support for your return journey? </p><p><b>🔗Book a free 30-minute clarity call here:</b> <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p>Follow me on Instagram for daily insights and support: <a href="?">@The returner support </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to <b>The Returner Support Podcast</b>, the podcast for people who came back to their home country after a long time abroad and realized that nothing is simple anymore.</p><p><br></p><p>I’m your host, <b>Anaïs Ruel</b>, life transition expert, and yes, probably the friend who says the things no one else dares to say during this phase of your life.</p><p><br></p><p>In today’s episode, we talk about something most people avoid at all costs:</p><p><b>How to never waste your return back home.</b></p><p><br></p><p>This episode was inspired by a sentence I heard at a business event:<br><em>“Never waste a good heartbreak.” </em>And immediately, I knew,  the same applies to returning home.</p><p>Because returning to your country <b>is a heartbreak</b>.<br>And like any heartbreak, it comes with <b>grief, shame, anger, loneliness, and the urge to escape</b>.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I share:</p><ul><li><p>A very personal story about a relationship that ended, and how I avoided feeling the pain</p></li><li><p>How distraction, busyness, and “fixing yourself” is often just emotional avoidance</p></li><li><p>Why December was one of the heaviest months for me, and what it revealed</p></li><li><p>How grief shows up as anger toward friends, places, men, and even your own country</p></li><li><p>Why running to another country too fast is often emotional bypassing</p></li><li><p>The dangerous belief that “I shouldn’t feel this way”</p></li><li><p>Why returning home brings up old wounds you thought were healed</p></li><li><p>How places hold emotional memory, and why your reaction is data, not a problem</p></li><li><p>Why <b>your country is not the issue, your filter is</b></p></li><li><p>How grief softens your lens and changes how you see people, places, and yourself</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>I share reflections inspired by the book <em>Belonging</em>, including this powerful idea:<br><b>Grief is the current that carries us into our next becoming.</b></p><p><br></p><p>This episode is not about fixing your life.<br>It’s about <b>feeling what you’ve been running from</b>, so you don’t repeat it everywhere you go.</p><p>Before you move again.<br>Before you blame your country.<br>Before you blame yourself.</p><p><br></p><p>Want personalized support for your return journey? </p><p><b>🔗Book a free 30-minute clarity call here:</b> <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p>Follow me on Instagram for daily insights and support: <a href="?">@The returner support </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>This end-of-year episode of The Returner Support Podcast is an invitation to slow down, reflect honestly, and stop shaming yourself for not being “where you should be.”</p><p>If you’re back in your home country after time abroad, or even just visiting, and you feel heavy, lost, misunderstood, or disconnected from yourself, this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>We explore why December and January are not meant for big decisions or radical life plans, but for gentleness, truth, and deep reflection. We reframe winter as a necessary season, a pause that prepares the next chapter, rather than a sign that something is wrong.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, you’ll hear about:</p><ul><li><p>How emotions like frustration, anger, and sadness point directly to unfulfilled desires</p></li><li><p>How fear silently blocks action</p></li><li><p>How to stop letting your past shape your present</p></li><li><p>The power of acting from your future self instead of reacting from old wounds</p></li><li><p>Real-life examples around friendships, values, family relationships... </p></li><li><p>A concrete reflection practice using your photos and memories from the past year</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>This episode is about reconnecting to what you truly desire, naming the fears that keep you stuck, and choosing, little by little, to move toward alignment instead of familiarity.</p><p>A powerful listen to close the year with clarity, honesty, and self-compassion.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Want personalized support for your return journey? Book a free 30-minute clarity call here: <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p>Follow me on Instagram for daily insights and support: <a href="?">@The returner support </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This end-of-year episode of The Returner Support Podcast is an invitation to slow down, reflect honestly, and stop shaming yourself for not being “where you should be.”</p><p>If you’re back in your home country after time abroad, or even just visiting, and you feel heavy, lost, misunderstood, or disconnected from yourself, this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>We explore why December and January are not meant for big decisions or radical life plans, but for gentleness, truth, and deep reflection. We reframe winter as a necessary season, a pause that prepares the next chapter, rather than a sign that something is wrong.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, you’ll hear about:</p><ul><li><p>How emotions like frustration, anger, and sadness point directly to unfulfilled desires</p></li><li><p>How fear silently blocks action</p></li><li><p>How to stop letting your past shape your present</p></li><li><p>The power of acting from your future self instead of reacting from old wounds</p></li><li><p>Real-life examples around friendships, values, family relationships... </p></li><li><p>A concrete reflection practice using your photos and memories from the past year</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>This episode is about reconnecting to what you truly desire, naming the fears that keep you stuck, and choosing, little by little, to move toward alignment instead of familiarity.</p><p>A powerful listen to close the year with clarity, honesty, and self-compassion.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Want personalized support for your return journey? Book a free 30-minute clarity call here: <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p>Follow me on Instagram for daily insights and support: <a href="?">@The returner support </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>You did everything “right”.</p><p>You settled.<br>You have friends.<br>A job.<br>A life you once dreamed of.</p><p>And yet… something feels off.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of <b>The Returner Support Podcast</b>, I speak directly to those quiet months after the move, whether you’re back in your home country or you decided to stay longer somewhere else. Not the honeymoon phase. Not the one-year milestone. But that in-between moment where the excitement fades and heavy emotions show up.</p><p><br></p><p>I share my own experience of feeling deeply unfulfilled despite having “everything to be happy”, and the pattern many returners and long-term travelers repeat:<br>when it gets uncomfortable, we leave.</p><p>Again.</p><p><br></p><p>We talk about:</p><p><br></p><ul><li><p>Why sadness often appears <em>after</em> things stabilize</p></li><li><p>The urge to escape instead of staying with what we feel</p></li><li><p>How travel can become an emotional avoidance pattern</p></li><li><p>Why it’s dangerous to make big life decisions when you’re emotionally low</p></li><li><p>The difference between living “fully” and constantly chasing novelty</p></li><li><p>How to stop trying to fix yourself and start listening instead</p></li><li><p>A simple journaling practice to create safety with your emotions</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>This episode is an invitation to pause.<br>To stop questioning your entire life just because you’re having a hard season.<br>To sit with sadness instead of running from it.</p><p><br></p><p>If you know someone who’s back home after years abroad, or stuck in the “should I stay or should I go” loop, share this episode with them.</p><p><br></p><p>And if you want deeper support, I currently have limited 1:1 coaching spots.<br>DM me on Instagram and let’s talk.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow me on Instagram for daily insights and support: <a href="https://app.ausha.co/app/channel/321011/show/205454/library/episodes/preview/10041699?">@The returner support</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You did everything “right”.</p><p>You settled.<br>You have friends.<br>A job.<br>A life you once dreamed of.</p><p>And yet… something feels off.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of <b>The Returner Support Podcast</b>, I speak directly to those quiet months after the move, whether you’re back in your home country or you decided to stay longer somewhere else. Not the honeymoon phase. Not the one-year milestone. But that in-between moment where the excitement fades and heavy emotions show up.</p><p><br></p><p>I share my own experience of feeling deeply unfulfilled despite having “everything to be happy”, and the pattern many returners and long-term travelers repeat:<br>when it gets uncomfortable, we leave.</p><p>Again.</p><p><br></p><p>We talk about:</p><p><br></p><ul><li><p>Why sadness often appears <em>after</em> things stabilize</p></li><li><p>The urge to escape instead of staying with what we feel</p></li><li><p>How travel can become an emotional avoidance pattern</p></li><li><p>Why it’s dangerous to make big life decisions when you’re emotionally low</p></li><li><p>The difference between living “fully” and constantly chasing novelty</p></li><li><p>How to stop trying to fix yourself and start listening instead</p></li><li><p>A simple journaling practice to create safety with your emotions</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>This episode is an invitation to pause.<br>To stop questioning your entire life just because you’re having a hard season.<br>To sit with sadness instead of running from it.</p><p><br></p><p>If you know someone who’s back home after years abroad, or stuck in the “should I stay or should I go” loop, share this episode with them.</p><p><br></p><p>And if you want deeper support, I currently have limited 1:1 coaching spots.<br>DM me on Instagram and let’s talk.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow me on Instagram for daily insights and support: <a href="https://app.ausha.co/app/channel/321011/show/205454/library/episodes/preview/10041699?">@The returner support</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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You did everything “right”.
You settled.
You have friends.
A job.
A life you once dreamed of.
And yet… something feels off.


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                <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we’re going straight into a topic almost every returner feels but barely anyone names out loud: <b>disappointment</b>.</p><p><br>The disappointment you feel when you come back to your home country and nothing looks like you imagined. The people don’t ask the questions you hoped for. The connections feel different. The life you thought you were coming back to… isn’t there.</p><p><br></p><p>I share a personal story from my own dating life, not because it’s dramatic, but because it shows exactly how disappointment shows up in different areas of our lives. The return. The relationships. The expectations. The desire to protect yourself. The urge to skip the process and run straight to the “good part.”</p><p><br></p><p>We explore why disappointment hits so hard when you return home, what it reveals about what you truly want, and how to actually hold yourself through it without numbing, rushing, or blaming.</p><p>If you’ve been back home and you’re feeling let down, by people, by circumstances, or even by yourself, this episode will make you feel less alone and help you see your disappointment for what it really is: information, not a failure.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Want personalized support for your return journey? Book a free 30-minute clarity call here: <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p>Follow me on Instagram for daily insights and support: <a href="?">@The returner support </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we’re going straight into a topic almost every returner feels but barely anyone names out loud: <b>disappointment</b>.</p><p><br>The disappointment you feel when you come back to your home country and nothing looks like you imagined. The people don’t ask the questions you hoped for. The connections feel different. The life you thought you were coming back to… isn’t there.</p><p><br></p><p>I share a personal story from my own dating life, not because it’s dramatic, but because it shows exactly how disappointment shows up in different areas of our lives. The return. The relationships. The expectations. The desire to protect yourself. The urge to skip the process and run straight to the “good part.”</p><p><br></p><p>We explore why disappointment hits so hard when you return home, what it reveals about what you truly want, and how to actually hold yourself through it without numbing, rushing, or blaming.</p><p>If you’ve been back home and you’re feeling let down, by people, by circumstances, or even by yourself, this episode will make you feel less alone and help you see your disappointment for what it really is: information, not a failure.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Want personalized support for your return journey? Book a free 30-minute clarity call here: <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p>Follow me on Instagram for daily insights and support: <a href="?">@The returner support </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                <pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:52:03 +0000</pubDate>
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The disappointment you feel when you come back to your home country and nothing looks like you imagined. The people don’t...</itunes:subtitle>

                
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I share one of the most surprising lessons I’ve learned from the book <em>The Easiest Way to Stop Smoking</em> , and how it applies directly to returning to your home country after living abroad.</p><p>What the author says about quitting smoking is exactly what we need to understand about going back home: it’s all about <b>changing your associations</b>, breaking the old brainwash, and deciding who you are now.</p><p><br></p><p>For the first 8 minutes, I talk about the core lessons of the book:</p><ul><li><p>Why quitting is not about willpower</p></li><li><p>Why you don’t need to “avoid thinking about smoking”</p></li><li><p>Why the withdrawal phase is just old reflexes</p></li><li><p>Why you should celebrate your life getting better instead of feeling deprived</p></li><li><p>How identity (“I’m not a smoker anymore”) is the real switch</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Then I show how we do the exact same thing when we return home.</p><p><br></p><p>I explain:</p><ul><li><p>The stories we tell ourselves about our country (“I can’t do that here…”)</p></li><li><p>How we associate “abroad” with freedom and aliveness</p></li><li><p>Why feeling free abroad wasn’t about the place, it was about being <em>present</em></p></li><li><p>How I felt trapped even in Canada, proving it wasn’t the country but the <b>situation</b></p></li><li><p>How last year I decided to return home with a different identity: open-minded, less judgmental, fully myself</p></li><li><p>How being grateful for both your time abroad and your time at home changes everything</p></li><li><p>How being back home is like withdrawal: triggering because of old conditioning, not because something is wrong</p></li><li><p>And why reacting differently creates a completely different reality</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>I share how “introducing the new me” at home changed my entire life: I set boundaries, chose myself more, said no without guilt, and even spoke on stage, because I stopped pretending.</p><p><br></p><p>I break down the poker analogy from the book: you already have the winning cards.<br></p><p>People around you may try to pull you back into who you were, but your skills, growth, and transformation from living abroad are still there.</p><p>And finally: when you miss your time abroad, celebrate what’s good in your life <em>right now</em>.<br>Use it as proof of how much you’ve evolved, not as a sign to run away.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode will help you return home without losing yourself… and maybe even help you fall in love with your life again.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow me on Instagram for daily insights and support: <a href="?">@The returner support </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I share one of the most surprising lessons I’ve learned from the book <em>The Easiest Way to Stop Smoking</em> , and how it applies directly to returning to your home country after living abroad.</p><p>What the author says about quitting smoking is exactly what we need to understand about going back home: it’s all about <b>changing your associations</b>, breaking the old brainwash, and deciding who you are now.</p><p><br></p><p>For the first 8 minutes, I talk about the core lessons of the book:</p><ul><li><p>Why quitting is not about willpower</p></li><li><p>Why you don’t need to “avoid thinking about smoking”</p></li><li><p>Why the withdrawal phase is just old reflexes</p></li><li><p>Why you should celebrate your life getting better instead of feeling deprived</p></li><li><p>How identity (“I’m not a smoker anymore”) is the real switch</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Then I show how we do the exact same thing when we return home.</p><p><br></p><p>I explain:</p><ul><li><p>The stories we tell ourselves about our country (“I can’t do that here…”)</p></li><li><p>How we associate “abroad” with freedom and aliveness</p></li><li><p>Why feeling free abroad wasn’t about the place, it was about being <em>present</em></p></li><li><p>How I felt trapped even in Canada, proving it wasn’t the country but the <b>situation</b></p></li><li><p>How last year I decided to return home with a different identity: open-minded, less judgmental, fully myself</p></li><li><p>How being grateful for both your time abroad and your time at home changes everything</p></li><li><p>How being back home is like withdrawal: triggering because of old conditioning, not because something is wrong</p></li><li><p>And why reacting differently creates a completely different reality</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>I share how “introducing the new me” at home changed my entire life: I set boundaries, chose myself more, said no without guilt, and even spoke on stage, because I stopped pretending.</p><p><br></p><p>I break down the poker analogy from the book: you already have the winning cards.<br></p><p>People around you may try to pull you back into who you were, but your skills, growth, and transformation from living abroad are still there.</p><p>And finally: when you miss your time abroad, celebrate what’s good in your life <em>right now</em>.<br>Use it as proof of how much you’ve evolved, not as a sign to run away.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode will help you return home without losing yourself… and maybe even help you fall in love with your life again.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow me on Instagram for daily insights and support: <a href="?">@The returner support </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                <pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 20:04:35 +0000</pubDate>
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In this episode, I share one of the most surprising lessons I’ve learned from the book The Easiest Way to Stop Smoking , and how it applies directly to returning to your home country after living abroad.
What the author says about quitting smoking is...</itunes:subtitle>

                
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                <title>60. The One Fear Running Your Return, Your Dating Life, and Your Career (And How to Stop Letting It Win)</title>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Today’s episode is a wake-up call, in the best way.</p><p><br></p><p>I take you into the uncomfortable truth that most people never admit: the way you handle your return home… is exactly how you handle dating… is exactly how you handle your career or business.<br>It all points to one thing: <b>your deepest fear of not being loved for who you truly are.</b></p><p><br></p><p>And that fear? It’s running the show far more than you think.</p><p><br></p><p>Inside this episode, we go deep into:</p><ul><li><p>Why returning home triggers the exact same wounds as dating and starting a business</p></li><li><p>How you unknowingly shrink yourself to stay “acceptable” to your friends, family, and even strangers on the internet</p></li><li><p>The real reason you settle, pause, avoid, leave too soon, or constantly “start over”</p></li><li><p>The moment you KNOW you’re running away from yourself, and how to stop</p></li><li><p>Why people fall into the “comfortable but lifeless” box back home</p></li><li><p>How your thoughts shape your entire experience of being home (and how to shift them)</p></li><li><p>What your patterns in dating reveal about how you show up in your country</p></li><li><p>The brutal truth about distraction disguised as “resting”</p></li><li><p>The link between self-trust, attachment styles, and how you sabotage your goals</p></li><li><p>How to stop playing life to not lose, and start playing to <b>win</b></p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>I also share a raw story from my own life, the moment I paused everything, pretended it was “rest,” and realized I was actually running straight into self-sabotage.</p><p><br>You’ll hear how I broke the cycle, how it changed my dating life and business instantly, and how it applies directly to your return.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever:</p><ul><li><p>felt unseen back home</p></li><li><p>struggled to keep the version of you that existed abroad</p></li><li><p>convinced yourself you “just need to travel again”</p></li><li><p>sabotaged relationships</p></li><li><p>given up too soon in your business</p></li><li><p>paused your life waiting for the mythical moment when everything feels easier</p></li><li><p>told yourself “I’ll do this <em>when</em>…”</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>…then this episode is going to hit you in the chest,  and liberate you.</p><p><br></p><p>This is the episode that pulls you out of survival mode, calls out your patterns, and gives you the clarity to finally act like the person you want to become.</p><p><br></p><p>Because life isn’t about negotiating your dream with your fear.<br>It’s about actually playing to win.</p><p><br></p><p>If you want help navigating this return (and the identity shift, emotional waves, and relationship dynamics that come with it), my programs are designed exactly for this season of your life.</p><p><br></p><p>Let me know when you’re ready to go deeper.</p><p><br></p><p><b>🔗Book a free 30-minute clarity call here</b>: <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p>Follow me on Instagram for daily insights and support: <a href="?">@The returner support </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today’s episode is a wake-up call, in the best way.</p><p><br></p><p>I take you into the uncomfortable truth that most people never admit: the way you handle your return home… is exactly how you handle dating… is exactly how you handle your career or business.<br>It all points to one thing: <b>your deepest fear of not being loved for who you truly are.</b></p><p><br></p><p>And that fear? It’s running the show far more than you think.</p><p><br></p><p>Inside this episode, we go deep into:</p><ul><li><p>Why returning home triggers the exact same wounds as dating and starting a business</p></li><li><p>How you unknowingly shrink yourself to stay “acceptable” to your friends, family, and even strangers on the internet</p></li><li><p>The real reason you settle, pause, avoid, leave too soon, or constantly “start over”</p></li><li><p>The moment you KNOW you’re running away from yourself, and how to stop</p></li><li><p>Why people fall into the “comfortable but lifeless” box back home</p></li><li><p>How your thoughts shape your entire experience of being home (and how to shift them)</p></li><li><p>What your patterns in dating reveal about how you show up in your country</p></li><li><p>The brutal truth about distraction disguised as “resting”</p></li><li><p>The link between self-trust, attachment styles, and how you sabotage your goals</p></li><li><p>How to stop playing life to not lose, and start playing to <b>win</b></p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>I also share a raw story from my own life, the moment I paused everything, pretended it was “rest,” and realized I was actually running straight into self-sabotage.</p><p><br>You’ll hear how I broke the cycle, how it changed my dating life and business instantly, and how it applies directly to your return.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever:</p><ul><li><p>felt unseen back home</p></li><li><p>struggled to keep the version of you that existed abroad</p></li><li><p>convinced yourself you “just need to travel again”</p></li><li><p>sabotaged relationships</p></li><li><p>given up too soon in your business</p></li><li><p>paused your life waiting for the mythical moment when everything feels easier</p></li><li><p>told yourself “I’ll do this <em>when</em>…”</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>…then this episode is going to hit you in the chest,  and liberate you.</p><p><br></p><p>This is the episode that pulls you out of survival mode, calls out your patterns, and gives you the clarity to finally act like the person you want to become.</p><p><br></p><p>Because life isn’t about negotiating your dream with your fear.<br>It’s about actually playing to win.</p><p><br></p><p>If you want help navigating this return (and the identity shift, emotional waves, and relationship dynamics that come with it), my programs are designed exactly for this season of your life.</p><p><br></p><p>Let me know when you’re ready to go deeper.</p><p><br></p><p><b>🔗Book a free 30-minute clarity call here</b>: <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p>Follow me on Instagram for daily insights and support: <a href="?">@The returner support </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                <pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:56:55 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <itunes:episode>59</itunes:episode>
                        <podcast:episode>59</podcast:episode>
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Today’s episode is a wake-up call, in the best way.


I take you into the uncomfortable truth that most people never admit: the way you handle your return home… is exactly how you handle dating… is exactly how you handle your career or business.
It al...</itunes:subtitle>

                
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                <title>59.The Secret to Feeling Inspired Again After Your Time Abroad</title>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I get real about something I’ve been feeling lately, the pressure to have everything figured out. After returning from an inspired event and two months in the US where I felt at peace, I noticed how easy it is to slip into control mode: trying to plan every detail, solve every uncertainty, and force clarity to come faster.</p><p><br></p><p><b>But here the thing, when we try to control everything, we leave no room for life to surprise us.</b></p><p><br></p><p>In this podcast episode, I share how the first step is simply to accept where you are: that you miss your time abroad, that life feels a bit “meh” right now, that you don’t have all the answers. And from that place of honesty, you can start to get obsessed again, in a healthy way.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Get obsessed with yourself, with your life, with fun.</b> Remember what you were obsessed with abroad, the freedom, the curiosity, the aliveness, and bring that same energy here. If you came back to be closer to family, get obsessed with those moments together. If you want to rebuild your life, make it your mission to enjoy the process.</p><p><br></p><p>I’ll also share why releasing control is the secret to feeling inspired again. Instead of predicting how your week will go, plan for life to surprise you. Ask yourself:</p><ul><li><p>How can I bring more fun into my day?</p></li><li><p> What’s one thing I can do differently today, just for me?</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Maybe it’s watching the sunrise, finding a new spot to watch the sunset, or saying yes to something unexpected. Because this season isn’t about having it all figured out, it’s about falling back in love with your life, one spontaneous moment at a time.</p><p><br></p><p>Want personalized support for your return journey? Book a free 30-minute clarity call here: <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p>Follow me on Instagram for daily insights and support: <a href="?">@The returner support </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I get real about something I’ve been feeling lately, the pressure to have everything figured out. After returning from an inspired event and two months in the US where I felt at peace, I noticed how easy it is to slip into control mode: trying to plan every detail, solve every uncertainty, and force clarity to come faster.</p><p><br></p><p><b>But here the thing, when we try to control everything, we leave no room for life to surprise us.</b></p><p><br></p><p>In this podcast episode, I share how the first step is simply to accept where you are: that you miss your time abroad, that life feels a bit “meh” right now, that you don’t have all the answers. And from that place of honesty, you can start to get obsessed again, in a healthy way.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Get obsessed with yourself, with your life, with fun.</b> Remember what you were obsessed with abroad, the freedom, the curiosity, the aliveness, and bring that same energy here. If you came back to be closer to family, get obsessed with those moments together. If you want to rebuild your life, make it your mission to enjoy the process.</p><p><br></p><p>I’ll also share why releasing control is the secret to feeling inspired again. Instead of predicting how your week will go, plan for life to surprise you. Ask yourself:</p><ul><li><p>How can I bring more fun into my day?</p></li><li><p> What’s one thing I can do differently today, just for me?</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Maybe it’s watching the sunrise, finding a new spot to watch the sunset, or saying yes to something unexpected. Because this season isn’t about having it all figured out, it’s about falling back in love with your life, one spontaneous moment at a time.</p><p><br></p><p>Want personalized support for your return journey? Book a free 30-minute clarity call here: <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p>Follow me on Instagram for daily insights and support: <a href="?">@The returner support </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                <pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 10:59:36 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <itunes:episode>58</itunes:episode>
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In this episode, I get real about something I’ve been feeling lately, the pressure to have everything figured out. After returning from an inspired event and two months in the US where I felt at peace, I noticed how easy it is to slip into control mod...</itunes:subtitle>

                
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                <title>58. Why You Keep Running (and What Coming Home Has to Do with It)</title>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>If you’ve ever come back to your home country and felt the urge to leave again, this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>In today’s conversation, we’re unpacking something that hides beneath so many return stories: <b>the fear of commitment</b>. The fear of staying. The fear of being trapped again.</p><p><br></p><p>I’ll share how my own return taught me to always keep one foot out the door, in relationships, in work, even in my business, and why so many of us unconsciously link commitment with losing our freedom.</p><p><br></p><p>We’ll dive into:</p><ul><li><p> Why coming home can awaken a fear of being stuck or shrinking.</p></li><li><p> How this fear quietly shows up in your relationships, your career, and your dreams.</p></li><li><p>The difference between chasing freedom and truly feeling free.</p></li><li><p>How to reframe commitment as devotion, not a cage, but a path to what you love.</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>By the end, you’ll start to see your return not as something that broke your freedom, but as an invitation to rebuild it, from the inside out.</p><p><br></p><p>💌 Mentioned in this episode</p><p>If you’re ready to treat your return differently and finally stop running, I have a few spots open for <b>1:1 coaching</b>. Let’s explore how you can free yourself from the patterns that keep you stuck, and create a life that feels like you.<br>→ Come say hi in my DMs and let’s chat about what’s next :  <a href="?">@The returner support </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you’ve ever come back to your home country and felt the urge to leave again, this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>In today’s conversation, we’re unpacking something that hides beneath so many return stories: <b>the fear of commitment</b>. The fear of staying. The fear of being trapped again.</p><p><br></p><p>I’ll share how my own return taught me to always keep one foot out the door, in relationships, in work, even in my business, and why so many of us unconsciously link commitment with losing our freedom.</p><p><br></p><p>We’ll dive into:</p><ul><li><p> Why coming home can awaken a fear of being stuck or shrinking.</p></li><li><p> How this fear quietly shows up in your relationships, your career, and your dreams.</p></li><li><p>The difference between chasing freedom and truly feeling free.</p></li><li><p>How to reframe commitment as devotion, not a cage, but a path to what you love.</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>By the end, you’ll start to see your return not as something that broke your freedom, but as an invitation to rebuild it, from the inside out.</p><p><br></p><p>💌 Mentioned in this episode</p><p>If you’re ready to treat your return differently and finally stop running, I have a few spots open for <b>1:1 coaching</b>. Let’s explore how you can free yourself from the patterns that keep you stuck, and create a life that feels like you.<br>→ Come say hi in my DMs and let’s chat about what’s next :  <a href="?">@The returner support </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                <pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:17:48 +0000</pubDate>
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                                            <itunes:episode>57</itunes:episode>
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If you’ve ever come back to your home country and felt the urge to leave again, this episode is for you.


In today’s conversation, we’re unpacking something that hides beneath so many return stories: the fear of commitment. The fear of staying. The f...</itunes:subtitle>

                
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                <title>57. The Emotional Truth About Living With Your Parents Again</title>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to <em>The Returner Support Podcast</em>, the only show dedicated to the real experiences of returning to your home country after a long time abroad. Today we’re diving deep into one of the toughest challenges many returnees face: living with family again and navigating the emotions, expectations, and old patterns that come up.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I share my personal story of returning home after years abroad, living with my parents, and confronting feelings of anger, resentment, and unworthiness that had been buried for years. I’ll take you step by step through how I processed these emotions, grieved my past experiences, and ultimately transformed my relationship with my family by showing up as myself and creating the love I needed within.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li><p>How being back home can trigger old emotional patterns and unresolved memories.</p></li><li><p>Practical strategies to give yourself the support, love, and validation you didn’t get before.</p></li><li><p>How to navigate family relationships without losing your peace or identity.</p></li><li><p>The power of vulnerability and self-awareness in transforming your relationships and your life.</p></li><li><p>Why your time abroad was proof that you are lovable, worthy, and enough, and how to carry that into your home environment.</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re living with your parents, struggling to feel understood, or simply trying to reintegrate after a long time abroad, this episode is your guide to transforming your family relationships and reclaiming your emotional freedom.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Resources &amp; Links:</b></p><ul><li><p>Follow me on Instagram for coaching inquiries and support: <a href="?">@The returner support </a></p></li><li><p>Interested in 1:1 coaching, Book a free 30-minute clarity call here: <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b></a></p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Take a deep breath, pour yourself a drink, and join me as we deep dive into the journey of returning home, feeling seen, and finally giving yourself the love you deserve.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to <em>The Returner Support Podcast</em>, the only show dedicated to the real experiences of returning to your home country after a long time abroad. Today we’re diving deep into one of the toughest challenges many returnees face: living with family again and navigating the emotions, expectations, and old patterns that come up.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I share my personal story of returning home after years abroad, living with my parents, and confronting feelings of anger, resentment, and unworthiness that had been buried for years. I’ll take you step by step through how I processed these emotions, grieved my past experiences, and ultimately transformed my relationship with my family by showing up as myself and creating the love I needed within.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li><p>How being back home can trigger old emotional patterns and unresolved memories.</p></li><li><p>Practical strategies to give yourself the support, love, and validation you didn’t get before.</p></li><li><p>How to navigate family relationships without losing your peace or identity.</p></li><li><p>The power of vulnerability and self-awareness in transforming your relationships and your life.</p></li><li><p>Why your time abroad was proof that you are lovable, worthy, and enough, and how to carry that into your home environment.</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re living with your parents, struggling to feel understood, or simply trying to reintegrate after a long time abroad, this episode is your guide to transforming your family relationships and reclaiming your emotional freedom.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Resources &amp; Links:</b></p><ul><li><p>Follow me on Instagram for coaching inquiries and support: <a href="?">@The returner support </a></p></li><li><p>Interested in 1:1 coaching, Book a free 30-minute clarity call here: <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b></a></p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Take a deep breath, pour yourself a drink, and join me as we deep dive into the journey of returning home, feeling seen, and finally giving yourself the love you deserve.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <title>56. Belonging After Time Abroad: How to Feel at Home in Your Own Country</title>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Returning home after living abroad can be a joyful yet disorienting experience. At first, everything feels familiar, but soon, you might notice a sense of disconnection, loneliness, or the feeling that you no longer truly belong.</p><p><br></p><p>In today’s episode of <em>The Returner Support Podcast</em>, we dive deep into the concept of <b>belonging</b>. Inspired by the book <em>Belonging: Remembering Ourselves Home</em>, I explore why we often feel like outsiders in our own country, and how this is tied to showing up fully as ourselves.</p><p><br></p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li><p>Why “fitting in” is not the same as truly belonging</p></li><li><p>How past experiences abroad and at home shape your sense of self</p></li><li><p>The difference between false belonging and authentic connection</p></li><li><p>How to reclaim parts of yourself that have been hidden or suppressed</p></li><li><p>Practical reflection questions to help you explore where and with whom you truly belong</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re struggling with reverse culture shock, feeling unneeded, or questioning your next steps, this episode will help you understand your emotions and start feeling at home in yourself and your country again.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 <b>Tune in, reflect, and take a step closer to belonging, exactly as you are.</b></p><p><br></p><p>Want personalized support for your return journey? </p><p><b>🔗 Book a free 30-minute clarity call here</b>: <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p>Follow me on Instagram for daily insights and support: <a href="?">@The returner support </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Returning home after living abroad can be a joyful yet disorienting experience. At first, everything feels familiar, but soon, you might notice a sense of disconnection, loneliness, or the feeling that you no longer truly belong.</p><p><br></p><p>In today’s episode of <em>The Returner Support Podcast</em>, we dive deep into the concept of <b>belonging</b>. Inspired by the book <em>Belonging: Remembering Ourselves Home</em>, I explore why we often feel like outsiders in our own country, and how this is tied to showing up fully as ourselves.</p><p><br></p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li><p>Why “fitting in” is not the same as truly belonging</p></li><li><p>How past experiences abroad and at home shape your sense of self</p></li><li><p>The difference between false belonging and authentic connection</p></li><li><p>How to reclaim parts of yourself that have been hidden or suppressed</p></li><li><p>Practical reflection questions to help you explore where and with whom you truly belong</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re struggling with reverse culture shock, feeling unneeded, or questioning your next steps, this episode will help you understand your emotions and start feeling at home in yourself and your country again.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 <b>Tune in, reflect, and take a step closer to belonging, exactly as you are.</b></p><p><br></p><p>Want personalized support for your return journey? </p><p><b>🔗 Book a free 30-minute clarity call here</b>: <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p>Follow me on Instagram for daily insights and support: <a href="?">@The returner support </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                <pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:57:07 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>We’ve all been there, scrolling through Facebook groups for returnees and feeling our chest tighten with every post: <em>“It’s impossible to make friends here.”</em> <em>“I feel so stuck.”</em> <em>“Life will never feel exciting again.”</em></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I unpack what’s really happening beneath those reactions. It’s not just about the negativity of those posts,  it’s about the quick stories our mind creates when we read them. I share why we make these instant associations (like “If they can’t find love, I won’t either”) and why these stories often have nothing to do with us.</p><p><br></p><p>We talk about the missing context behind people’s experiences abroad and back home, and why understanding that matters. Then, we go deeper, because this isn’t really about social media at all. It’s about the relationship you have with your home country. And just like in love, when that relationship changes, everything else changes too.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re ready to shift how you see your return and stop letting other people’s stories shape your own, this episode will help you see the bigger picture, and reclaim your power to write a different one.</p><p><br></p><p>Want personalized support for your return journey? </p><p><b>🔗Book a free 30-minute clarity call here</b>: <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p>Follow me on Instagram for daily insights and support: <a href="?">@The returner support </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We’ve all been there, scrolling through Facebook groups for returnees and feeling our chest tighten with every post: <em>“It’s impossible to make friends here.”</em> <em>“I feel so stuck.”</em> <em>“Life will never feel exciting again.”</em></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I unpack what’s really happening beneath those reactions. It’s not just about the negativity of those posts,  it’s about the quick stories our mind creates when we read them. I share why we make these instant associations (like “If they can’t find love, I won’t either”) and why these stories often have nothing to do with us.</p><p><br></p><p>We talk about the missing context behind people’s experiences abroad and back home, and why understanding that matters. Then, we go deeper, because this isn’t really about social media at all. It’s about the relationship you have with your home country. And just like in love, when that relationship changes, everything else changes too.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re ready to shift how you see your return and stop letting other people’s stories shape your own, this episode will help you see the bigger picture, and reclaim your power to write a different one.</p><p><br></p><p>Want personalized support for your return journey? </p><p><b>🔗Book a free 30-minute clarity call here</b>: <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p>Follow me on Instagram for daily insights and support: <a href="?">@The returner support </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:22:10 +0000</pubDate>
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We’ve all been there, scrolling through Facebook groups for returnees and feeling our chest tighten with every post: “It’s impossible to make friends here.” “I feel so stuck.” “Life will never feel exciting again.”


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                <title>54. The Challenges and Growth of Returning Home: Eva’s Journey After Living Abroad</title>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>The Returner Support Podcast</em>, we sit down with Eva, who spent two transformative years living in Colombia and has now been back in France for a year. She shares her experiences navigating life back home, the challenges of reconnecting with family and friends, and the lessons she’s learned about herself along the way.</p><p><br></p><p>We dive into:</p><ul><li><p>How living abroad brought out a different version of herself, and what it felt like to return to her “old self” in France.</p></li><li><p>The highs and lows of adjusting to life back home, from dependence on family to navigating shifting friendships.</p></li><li><p>How finding supportive connections with others going through similar experiences made a huge difference.</p></li><li><p>What she’s learned about patience, self-awareness, and creating a life aligned with her values.</p><p><br></p></li></ul><p>Eva’s story is a heartfelt reminder that returning home can be challenging, but it’s also an opportunity for growth, reflection, and rediscovering who you truly are.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Want personalized support for your return journey?</p><p> <b>🔗Book a free 30-minute clarity call here</b>: <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗 Join the 21 Days Experiment : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returneehood-experiment"><b>The ReturneeHood</b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p>Follow me on Instagram for daily insights and support: <a href="?">@The returner support </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>The Returner Support Podcast</em>, we sit down with Eva, who spent two transformative years living in Colombia and has now been back in France for a year. She shares her experiences navigating life back home, the challenges of reconnecting with family and friends, and the lessons she’s learned about herself along the way.</p><p><br></p><p>We dive into:</p><ul><li><p>How living abroad brought out a different version of herself, and what it felt like to return to her “old self” in France.</p></li><li><p>The highs and lows of adjusting to life back home, from dependence on family to navigating shifting friendships.</p></li><li><p>How finding supportive connections with others going through similar experiences made a huge difference.</p></li><li><p>What she’s learned about patience, self-awareness, and creating a life aligned with her values.</p><p><br></p></li></ul><p>Eva’s story is a heartfelt reminder that returning home can be challenging, but it’s also an opportunity for growth, reflection, and rediscovering who you truly are.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Want personalized support for your return journey?</p><p> <b>🔗Book a free 30-minute clarity call here</b>: <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗 Join the 21 Days Experiment : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returneehood-experiment"><b>The ReturneeHood</b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p>Follow me on Instagram for daily insights and support: <a href="?">@The returner support </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                <pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:40:32 +0000</pubDate>
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                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><b>Most people fall back into an outdated version of themselves the minute they return home after living abroad.</b></p><p><br></p><p>I know, because I used to be one of them. Every time I went back, I slipped into old patterns, complaining, criticizing, settling for environments that didn’t make me happy, while secretly longing for the life I had abroad.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I’m sharing:</p><ul><li><p>Why we tend to fall back into our old selves when we return</p></li><li><p>The same reason New Year’s resolutions don’t stick</p></li><li><p>3 steps to stop repeating old patterns and start creating a future you’re excited about</p><p><br></p></li></ul><p>If you’ve ever felt like your best self only exists abroad, this one’s for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Ready to go deeper? Join <b>The ReturneeHood: A 21-Day Experience</b>, an experiment to keep the magic you felt abroad alive, stop slipping into old habits, and create a future that feels fully yours. Join here → <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returneehood-experiment"><b>The ReturneeHood</b></a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Want personalized support for your return journey? </p><p><b>🔗Book a free 30-minute clarity call here</b>: <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>Follow me on Instagram for daily insights and support:</b> <a href="?">@The returner support </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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Most people fall back into an outdated version of themselves the minute they return home after living abroad.


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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Leaving a place, and the people we love, always comes with a wave of emotions. In this episode, I share what it was like to say goodbye to my host family in the U.S., the sadness that came with it, and the patterns I noticed in myself as I navigated the days after.</p><p><br></p><p>I talk about:</p><ul><li><p>The stories we tell ourselves when we leave someone or someplace we care about</p></li><li><p>How I allowed myself to feel the heaviness and what helped me get grounded again</p></li><li><p>The little shift that made me start appreciating my day without forcing it</p></li><li><p>A pattern I’ve seen in myself: clinging to sadness or even resenting the new place I’m in</p></li><li><p>An invitation for you to get curious about how you handle the first few days after a goodbye</p></li><li><p><br></p></li></ul><p>If you’re in the middle of a transition, or holding the weight of a recent goodbye, this episode is a reminder that your emotions have wisdom to share, and that beauty is still around you, waiting to be noticed.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Want personalized support for your return journey? </p><p><b>🔗Book a free 30-minute clarity call here:</b> <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p>Follow me on Instagram for daily insights and support: <a href="?">@The returner support </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Leaving a place, and the people we love, always comes with a wave of emotions. In this episode, I share what it was like to say goodbye to my host family in the U.S., the sadness that came with it, and the patterns I noticed in myself as I navigated the days after.</p><p><br></p><p>I talk about:</p><ul><li><p>The stories we tell ourselves when we leave someone or someplace we care about</p></li><li><p>How I allowed myself to feel the heaviness and what helped me get grounded again</p></li><li><p>The little shift that made me start appreciating my day without forcing it</p></li><li><p>A pattern I’ve seen in myself: clinging to sadness or even resenting the new place I’m in</p></li><li><p>An invitation for you to get curious about how you handle the first few days after a goodbye</p></li><li><p><br></p></li></ul><p>If you’re in the middle of a transition, or holding the weight of a recent goodbye, this episode is a reminder that your emotions have wisdom to share, and that beauty is still around you, waiting to be noticed.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Want personalized support for your return journey? </p><p><b>🔗Book a free 30-minute clarity call here:</b> <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p>Follow me on Instagram for daily insights and support: <a href="?">@The returner support </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                <pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:39:12 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever gone back to a place you once lived, only to feel like old versions of yourself suddenly show up again?</p><p>In this episode, I share what I discovered while revisiting a place from my past, and how that experience can mirror what you might feel when you return somewhere familiar after years away.</p><p>We’ll talk about:</p><ul><li><p>Why younger versions of you might resurface when you revisit old environments</p></li><li><p>The hidden beliefs and patterns that can come alive again (like people-pleasing or proving your worth)</p></li><li><p>How to use these moments of discomfort as an opportunity for deeper self-awareness and growth</p></li></ul><p>If you’ve ever wondered why going back to a familiar place feels so different than you expected, this episode will give you perspective, and remind you that these experiences can actually strengthen your relationship with yourself.</p><p><br></p><p>Want personalized support for your return journey?</p><p> <b>🔗 Book a free 30-minute clarity call</b> : <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p>Follow me on Instagram for daily insights and support: <a href="?">@The returner support </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever gone back to a place you once lived, only to feel like old versions of yourself suddenly show up again?</p><p>In this episode, I share what I discovered while revisiting a place from my past, and how that experience can mirror what you might feel when you return somewhere familiar after years away.</p><p>We’ll talk about:</p><ul><li><p>Why younger versions of you might resurface when you revisit old environments</p></li><li><p>The hidden beliefs and patterns that can come alive again (like people-pleasing or proving your worth)</p></li><li><p>How to use these moments of discomfort as an opportunity for deeper self-awareness and growth</p></li></ul><p>If you’ve ever wondered why going back to a familiar place feels so different than you expected, this episode will give you perspective, and remind you that these experiences can actually strengthen your relationship with yourself.</p><p><br></p><p>Want personalized support for your return journey?</p><p> <b>🔗 Book a free 30-minute clarity call</b> : <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p>Follow me on Instagram for daily insights and support: <a href="?">@The returner support </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                <pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>If you’ve been telling yourself, <em>“I don’t know what I want for my life,”</em> or you feel lost about what to do after your time abroad, this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>We’ve been taught to ask the wrong questions, society often frames it all around career: <em>What job will you do? Which degree will you choose?</em> But if you don’t have that answer, it doesn’t mean you’re lost.</p><p><br></p><p>In this conversation, I share my own story from when I first returned home. I had a plan, but I still felt unsure and kept looking at what others had done to find inspiration. What I really needed to do was pause and ask:</p><ul><li><p>What do I already know about myself and my desires?</p></li><li><p>Who is the version of me that lives the life I want?</p></li><li><p>How does she think, act, and make decisions?</p></li><li><p><br></p></li></ul><p>We’ll explore how to shift from chasing job titles or certifications to becoming a match for your ideal vision of life, whether that’s more travel, more connection, or a deeper sense of purpose.</p><p>You’ll also hear practical examples (including from relationships) and why the better question isn’t <em>“What did you do after your time abroad?”</em> but <em>“What was your process to figure it out?”</em></p><p><br></p><p>By the end, you’ll walk away with a new approach to designing your life after living abroad:</p><ol><li><p>Get clear on what you already know about yourself.</p></li><li><p>Imagine your ideal life and the version of you who’s living it.</p></li><li><p>Learn from people who are thriving, not just what they did, but how they became who they are.</p></li></ol><p>It’s time to stop asking “What should I do?” and start asking “Who do I need to become?”</p><p><br></p><p>Want personalized support for your return journey? </p><p><b>Book a free 30-minute clarity call here</b>: <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p>Follow me on Instagram for daily insights and support: <a href="?">@The returner support </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you’ve been telling yourself, <em>“I don’t know what I want for my life,”</em> or you feel lost about what to do after your time abroad, this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>We’ve been taught to ask the wrong questions, society often frames it all around career: <em>What job will you do? Which degree will you choose?</em> But if you don’t have that answer, it doesn’t mean you’re lost.</p><p><br></p><p>In this conversation, I share my own story from when I first returned home. I had a plan, but I still felt unsure and kept looking at what others had done to find inspiration. What I really needed to do was pause and ask:</p><ul><li><p>What do I already know about myself and my desires?</p></li><li><p>Who is the version of me that lives the life I want?</p></li><li><p>How does she think, act, and make decisions?</p></li><li><p><br></p></li></ul><p>We’ll explore how to shift from chasing job titles or certifications to becoming a match for your ideal vision of life, whether that’s more travel, more connection, or a deeper sense of purpose.</p><p>You’ll also hear practical examples (including from relationships) and why the better question isn’t <em>“What did you do after your time abroad?”</em> but <em>“What was your process to figure it out?”</em></p><p><br></p><p>By the end, you’ll walk away with a new approach to designing your life after living abroad:</p><ol><li><p>Get clear on what you already know about yourself.</p></li><li><p>Imagine your ideal life and the version of you who’s living it.</p></li><li><p>Learn from people who are thriving, not just what they did, but how they became who they are.</p></li></ol><p>It’s time to stop asking “What should I do?” and start asking “Who do I need to become?”</p><p><br></p><p>Want personalized support for your return journey? </p><p><b>Book a free 30-minute clarity call here</b>: <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p>Follow me on Instagram for daily insights and support: <a href="?">@The returner support </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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If you’ve been telling yourself, “I don’t know what I want for my life,” or you feel lost about what to do after your time abroad, this episode is for you.


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                <description><![CDATA[<p>We need to have a different conversation.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I share why I'm done with the typical advice people give when you've come back from living abroad: keep yourself busy, plan your next trip, stay positive. These tips may come from good intentions, but they miss the heart of the experience.</p><p><br></p><p>I dive into a Facebook post from someone who’s been home for 10 months. She’s happy to see her family, she has a job… but she doesn’t like who she’s becoming. And I share what the comments said and why, despite being well-meaning, they fall short.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is about what no one teaches us:<br>➡️ How to <b>validate what we feel</b><br>➡️ How to <b>ask ourselves what we actually need</b><br>➡️ How to <b>not try to fix the feeling, but to feel it</b></p><p>I tell my own story, what it felt like when I returned the first time, how even people who cared about me gave me quick solutions instead of just sitting with my emotions. I share what I learned from crisis response training: that <b>healing doesn’t come from being fixed, it comes from being heard</b>.</p><p><br></p><p>We also explore:</p><ul><li><p>The grief no one talks about when you return home</p></li><li><p>Why “I don’t like who I’m becoming” is a sign you’re shaming yourself</p></li><li><p>What really changed when you were abroad (it’s not just the country, it was your mindset)</p></li><li><p>Why trying to “go back” to who you were abroad doesn’t work, and what to do instead</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>This isn’t about recreating the past. It’s about evolving.<br>It’s about using what you lived abroad as a map, not a destination.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Want personalized support for your return journey? Book a free 30-minute clarity call here: <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗 Register to the Newsletter : </b><a href="https://the-returner-support.kit.com/6de3343cc5"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p>Follow me on Instagram for daily insights and support: <a href="?">@The returner support </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We need to have a different conversation.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I share why I'm done with the typical advice people give when you've come back from living abroad: keep yourself busy, plan your next trip, stay positive. These tips may come from good intentions, but they miss the heart of the experience.</p><p><br></p><p>I dive into a Facebook post from someone who’s been home for 10 months. She’s happy to see her family, she has a job… but she doesn’t like who she’s becoming. And I share what the comments said and why, despite being well-meaning, they fall short.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is about what no one teaches us:<br>➡️ How to <b>validate what we feel</b><br>➡️ How to <b>ask ourselves what we actually need</b><br>➡️ How to <b>not try to fix the feeling, but to feel it</b></p><p>I tell my own story, what it felt like when I returned the first time, how even people who cared about me gave me quick solutions instead of just sitting with my emotions. I share what I learned from crisis response training: that <b>healing doesn’t come from being fixed, it comes from being heard</b>.</p><p><br></p><p>We also explore:</p><ul><li><p>The grief no one talks about when you return home</p></li><li><p>Why “I don’t like who I’m becoming” is a sign you’re shaming yourself</p></li><li><p>What really changed when you were abroad (it’s not just the country, it was your mindset)</p></li><li><p>Why trying to “go back” to who you were abroad doesn’t work, and what to do instead</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>This isn’t about recreating the past. It’s about evolving.<br>It’s about using what you lived abroad as a map, not a destination.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Want personalized support for your return journey? Book a free 30-minute clarity call here: <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗 Register to the Newsletter : </b><a href="https://the-returner-support.kit.com/6de3343cc5"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p>Follow me on Instagram for daily insights and support: <a href="?">@The returner support </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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We need to have a different conversation.


In this episode, I share why I'm done with the typical advice people give when you've come back from living abroad: keep yourself busy, plan your next trip, stay positive. These tips may come from good inten...</itunes:subtitle>

                
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                <title>47. The Surprising Way Your Return Shapes Every Area of Your Life</title>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is for the ones who came back home after living abroad, and now feel stuck, confused, disconnected… or like something magical got left behind.</p><p>But what if you’re not stuck?<br>What if you're just repeating a story you unconsciously decided a long time ago?</p><p>In this raw and honest episode, I’m inviting you to zoom out and realize:<br><b>You get to decide how your return feels.</b><br>How it looks. How it moves. How it evolves.</p><p>I share how I unknowingly created limiting stories when I returned to my country, like “home means responsibilities,” “I have to go back to school,” or “my family only gets me when I’m far away.” These stories shaped how I showed up… until I chose to change them.</p><p><br></p><p>Here’s the breakthrough:<br>💡 The story you’re telling yourself is what’s keeping you stuck.</p><p>From dating apps to family relationships, I show how the <em>same patterns</em> play out in different areas of life, and how rewriting the story changes <em>everything</em>.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li><p>Why “home” doesn’t have to mean “the end of freedom”</p></li><li><p>How putting “abroad” on a pedestal keeps you disconnected from the magic you already have</p></li><li><p>What really happens when you stop shaming parts of yourself to fit in</p></li><li><p>How to shift from “I don’t belong” to “I get to belong on my terms”</p></li><li><p>The ripple effect of healing your relationship with your country, and how it transforms your relationships with love, money, family, career…</p><p><br></p></li></ul><p>I’ll also walk you through the powerful truth that <b>how you handle your return is how you handle every transition in life.</b></p><p><br></p><p>This episode will challenge you. Empower you. And remind you:<br>✨ You are the magic. Not the place.</p><p><br></p><p>Want personalized support for your return journey? Book a free 30-minute clarity call here: <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p>Follow me on Instagram for daily insights and support: <a href="?">@The returner support </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This episode is for the ones who came back home after living abroad, and now feel stuck, confused, disconnected… or like something magical got left behind.</p><p>But what if you’re not stuck?<br>What if you're just repeating a story you unconsciously decided a long time ago?</p><p>In this raw and honest episode, I’m inviting you to zoom out and realize:<br><b>You get to decide how your return feels.</b><br>How it looks. How it moves. How it evolves.</p><p>I share how I unknowingly created limiting stories when I returned to my country, like “home means responsibilities,” “I have to go back to school,” or “my family only gets me when I’m far away.” These stories shaped how I showed up… until I chose to change them.</p><p><br></p><p>Here’s the breakthrough:<br>💡 The story you’re telling yourself is what’s keeping you stuck.</p><p>From dating apps to family relationships, I show how the <em>same patterns</em> play out in different areas of life, and how rewriting the story changes <em>everything</em>.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li><p>Why “home” doesn’t have to mean “the end of freedom”</p></li><li><p>How putting “abroad” on a pedestal keeps you disconnected from the magic you already have</p></li><li><p>What really happens when you stop shaming parts of yourself to fit in</p></li><li><p>How to shift from “I don’t belong” to “I get to belong on my terms”</p></li><li><p>The ripple effect of healing your relationship with your country, and how it transforms your relationships with love, money, family, career…</p><p><br></p></li></ul><p>I’ll also walk you through the powerful truth that <b>how you handle your return is how you handle every transition in life.</b></p><p><br></p><p>This episode will challenge you. Empower you. And remind you:<br>✨ You are the magic. Not the place.</p><p><br></p><p>Want personalized support for your return journey? Book a free 30-minute clarity call here: <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p>Follow me on Instagram for daily insights and support: <a href="?">@The returner support </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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But what if you’re not stuck?
What if you're just repeating a story you unconsciously decided a...</itunes:subtitle>

                
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                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I open up about a recent spiral I experienced after coming back to the U.S., and the big realization that came with it: I was outsourcing my emotional validation instead of truly sitting with myself.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve returned home after living abroad and feel disconnected, stuck in the past, or constantly comparing life now to life then... this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Here’s what we explore together:</p><ul><li><p>The subtle difference between <em>spending time with yourself</em> vs. <em>being with yourself</em></p></li><li><p>Why we often rush to share big emotions with others before processing them internally</p></li><li><p>How “I was happier abroad” becomes a self-fulfilling loop that keeps us stuck</p></li><li><p>A short guided visualization to connect with the version of you who already has what you want</p></li><li><p>Why treating your return differently is key to creating a different reality</p></li><li><p>The power of reacting in <em>unpredictable</em>, soul-aligned ways instead of old patterns</p><p><br></p></li></ul><p>This episode is an invitation to slow down, feel more deeply, and get curious about what’s truly underneath the emotions you’ve been experiencing since being back.</p><p>Let’s start creating your next chapter, one that’s not just a repeat of the past, but rooted in your present truth.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 Tune in and share with a friend who might need this reminder too.</p><p><br></p><p>Want personalized support for your return journey? Book a free 30-minute clarity call here: <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><br></p><p><b>🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p>Follow me on Instagram for daily insights and support: <a href="?">@The returner support </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this raw and honest episode, I share what’s been unfolding since I returned to the US, and how, within just one week, this transition has already become a mirror for deeper healing.</p><p><br></p><p>I open up about the triggers that have resurfaced, especially around people-pleasing, usefulness, and the belief that I need to earn love and belonging. I realized I’ve placed my experience in the US, and even my host family, on a pedestal. But what happens when that pedestal starts to crumble?</p><p><br></p><p>Using the exact method I applied when I returned to my home country, I’m approaching this move with curiosity, self-awareness, and compassion. I walk you through how I lean into discomfort instead of avoiding it, and the powerful insights that emerge when I do.</p><p><br></p><p>One of the biggest questions I’m sitting with right now is:<br>👉 If I stop performing or being “useful,” will I still be accepted and loved?</p><p><br></p><p>I also share a simple practice that helps me reconnect with my body and emotions, allowing me to stay grounded and meet what’s really there, beyond the patterns.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is for anyone who’s navigating a transition, facing old wounds in new places, or wondering how to show up authentically without fear of losing connection.</p><p><br></p><p>Want personalized support for your return journey? Book a free 30-minute clarity call here: <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p>Follow me on Instagram for daily insights and support: <a href="?">@The returner support </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 05:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I’m joined by Grace Grossman, yogi mentor, writer, and someone who has spent most of her life moving between cultures. Born in the UK with a German father, Grace has lived in Germany, Spain, and the UK, always flowing between the three, learning something new about herself in each place.</p><p><br></p><p>We dive into what it means to form an identity when your life spans multiple cultures. Grace doesn’t call it an identity crisis, for her, it’s a <em>self-discovery journey</em>. From feeling deeply relaxed and in flow in Spain, to embracing her boundaries and directness in Germany, she reminds us that each country brings out something that was already within us.</p><p><br></p><p>In this conversation, we explore:</p><ul><li><p>The nuances of identity when you’ve lived abroad and never fully fit into just one box</p></li><li><p>The feeling of returning home and realizing you’ve changed, even if nothing around you has</p></li><li><p>The fine line between expanding through travel vs. escaping through it</p></li><li><p>Why labels can feel limiting, and how we can choose who we want to be</p></li><li><p>Grace’s reflection that home is within you, no matter where you are</p><p><br></p></li></ul><p>This episode is a reminder that your identity isn’t something you “find” in one place, it’s something you consciously choose and grow into over time.</p><p><br></p><p>A grounding, thoughtful listen for anyone navigating life between countries, or just trying to make peace with all the parts of themselves.</p><p><br></p><p>Find more about Grace : </p><p>On Substack : <a href="https://substack.com/@gracegrossmann?r=21fjw4&amp;utm_medium=ios&amp;utm_source=profile">here </a></p><p>On Instagram : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/healinghearts_hubwithgrace/">here</a> </p><p>Her book ''<b>Chill Out and Cheer Up''</b> : <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Chill-Out-Cheer-Up-Ten-Step/dp/B08RYLFYD2/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8&amp;fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLXPD5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpwXchQWRRdpA1mvnLHFfAxR0Ezv7W8IcFnsLNbgDpd3BGRMToI2xClq69_Ci_aem_lcECb9i-aGvWCECVgxv_FA">Here </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Want personalized support for your return journey? Book a free 30-minute clarity call with me: <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p>Follow me on Instagram for daily insights and support: <a href="?">@The returner support </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I’m joined by Grace Grossman, yogi mentor, writer, and someone who has spent most of her life moving between cultures. Born in the UK with a German father, Grace has lived in Germany, Spain, and the UK, always flowing between the three, learning something new about herself in each place.</p><p><br></p><p>We dive into what it means to form an identity when your life spans multiple cultures. Grace doesn’t call it an identity crisis, for her, it’s a <em>self-discovery journey</em>. From feeling deeply relaxed and in flow in Spain, to embracing her boundaries and directness in Germany, she reminds us that each country brings out something that was already within us.</p><p><br></p><p>In this conversation, we explore:</p><ul><li><p>The nuances of identity when you’ve lived abroad and never fully fit into just one box</p></li><li><p>The feeling of returning home and realizing you’ve changed, even if nothing around you has</p></li><li><p>The fine line between expanding through travel vs. escaping through it</p></li><li><p>Why labels can feel limiting, and how we can choose who we want to be</p></li><li><p>Grace’s reflection that home is within you, no matter where you are</p><p><br></p></li></ul><p>This episode is a reminder that your identity isn’t something you “find” in one place, it’s something you consciously choose and grow into over time.</p><p><br></p><p>A grounding, thoughtful listen for anyone navigating life between countries, or just trying to make peace with all the parts of themselves.</p><p><br></p><p>Find more about Grace : </p><p>On Substack : <a href="https://substack.com/@gracegrossmann?r=21fjw4&amp;utm_medium=ios&amp;utm_source=profile">here </a></p><p>On Instagram : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/healinghearts_hubwithgrace/">here</a> </p><p>Her book ''<b>Chill Out and Cheer Up''</b> : <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Chill-Out-Cheer-Up-Ten-Step/dp/B08RYLFYD2/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8&amp;fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLXPD5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpwXchQWRRdpA1mvnLHFfAxR0Ezv7W8IcFnsLNbgDpd3BGRMToI2xClq69_Ci_aem_lcECb9i-aGvWCECVgxv_FA">Here </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Want personalized support for your return journey? Book a free 30-minute clarity call with me: <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p>Follow me on Instagram for daily insights and support: <a href="?">@The returner support </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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                <title>43. How Brazil Taught Me to Thrive in the Heat (And What Shifted Back Home)</title>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>In today’s episode, I get honest about something that might sound silly, how I’ve been spiraling because of the heat. But what started as frustration with the weather opened up a deeper reflection on mindset, values, and the way we choose to experience life.</p><p>I share the moment I realized that when I was in Brazil, where it was even hotter, I actually thrived. So what’s different now?</p><p><br></p><p>We dive into:</p><ul><li><p>How your environment doesn’t define your experience, your mindset does</p></li><li><p>Why small spirals can point to bigger misalignments</p></li><li><p>The power of choosing to see every day as the best day of your life</p></li><li><p>A powerful question to reconnect with what you value, both abroad and back home</p><p><br></p></li></ul><p>This episode is for you if you’ve felt off lately, if you’re comparing yourself to who you were abroad, or if you need a reminder that you’re one mindset shift away from seeing beauty again.</p><p><br></p><p>Journal prompts at the end to help you reflect on what really matters to you, and whether you’re living from a place of expansion or fear.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Find all the different programs</b></p><p><br></p><p><b>🔗Apply for 3 months 1:1 coaching : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗Free Deep Clarity Session : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-clarity-session-"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here</b></a><br><b>📩 Let’s connect on Instagram:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support">@the_returner_support</a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In today’s episode, I get honest about something that might sound silly, how I’ve been spiraling because of the heat. But what started as frustration with the weather opened up a deeper reflection on mindset, values, and the way we choose to experience life.</p><p>I share the moment I realized that when I was in Brazil, where it was even hotter, I actually thrived. So what’s different now?</p><p><br></p><p>We dive into:</p><ul><li><p>How your environment doesn’t define your experience, your mindset does</p></li><li><p>Why small spirals can point to bigger misalignments</p></li><li><p>The power of choosing to see every day as the best day of your life</p></li><li><p>A powerful question to reconnect with what you value, both abroad and back home</p><p><br></p></li></ul><p>This episode is for you if you’ve felt off lately, if you’re comparing yourself to who you were abroad, or if you need a reminder that you’re one mindset shift away from seeing beauty again.</p><p><br></p><p>Journal prompts at the end to help you reflect on what really matters to you, and whether you’re living from a place of expansion or fear.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Find all the different programs</b></p><p><br></p><p><b>🔗Apply for 3 months 1:1 coaching : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗Free Deep Clarity Session : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-clarity-session-"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here</b></a><br><b>📩 Let’s connect on Instagram:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support">@the_returner_support</a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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In today’s episode, I get honest about something that might sound silly, how I’ve been spiraling because of the heat. But what started as frustration with the weather opened up a deeper reflection on mindset, values, and the way we choose to experienc...</itunes:subtitle>

                
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                <title>42. Cutting the Noise &amp; Finding Alignment: You Already Have the Answers</title>
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                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I dive into the topic of alignment,  what it really means to live a life that feels right for you, and how to stop getting pulled in a thousand different directions by what everyone else is doing or saying.</p><p><br></p><p>I share personal stories from my time as an au pair and my travels in Southeast Asia, moments where I felt completely present, free from pressure, and not obsessed with what came next. But when I came back home? Suddenly, the noise returned: <em>You need to get a degree. You need to figure it all out. You need to act like an adult.</em> And with that noise came comparison, self-doubt, and the pressure to follow a path that wasn’t mine.</p><p><br></p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li><p>Why coming back home can feel overwhelming and noisy</p></li><li><p>The hidden pressure of being surrounded by family and societal expectations</p></li><li><p>How different generations shaped their choices, and why it's okay for us to question the old models</p></li><li><p>Why the problem isn’t always your country, the people, or the apps, and what taking radical responsibility really looks like</p></li><li><p>The importance of knowing yourself so deeply that you stop making up stories when others say something that triggers you</p></li><li><p>Why <em>alignment</em> doesn’t come from others’ advice, but from reconnecting with your own truth</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>At the end, I leave you with powerful reflection questions to help you check in with yourself, because the more you know who you are, the easier it becomes to make decisions that <em>feel like you</em>.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt torn between two worlds, unsure of your path, or like you’re falling behind... this episode is your reminder that you’re not. You’re evolving.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 Tune in to reconnect with your inner compass and start living in alignment, on your terms.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Find all the different programs</b></p><p><br></p><p><b>🔗Apply for 3 months 1:1 coaching : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here</b></a><br><b>📩 Let’s connect on Instagram:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support">@the_returner_support</a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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In this episode, I dive into the topic of alignment,  what it really means to live a life that feels right for you, and how to stop getting pulled in a thousand different directions by what everyone else is doing or saying.


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                <description><![CDATA[<p>In today’s episode, I’m getting real about a feeling that many of us experience after returning home: that quiet, persistent <em>“off”</em> feeling,  even when everything looks good on paper.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ve got the job, the apartment, maybe even the social life. But deep down, something feels... disconnected.</p><p><br></p><p>I’m here to tell you: that feeling is not a sign that you need to run away or start over again. It’s a signal to <b>get curious</b>. To listen more deeply. To get radically honest with yourself.</p><p>In this episode, I share:</p><p><br></p><ul><li><p>Why this “off” feeling is actually an invitation to <b>realign</b></p></li><li><p>My favorite ways to <b>reconnect with myself</b> when I’m in this space (walking without headphones, journaling, dancing, meditating...)</p></li><li><p>How I assess what’s misaligned by simply observing my thoughts for a week</p></li><li><p>A powerful practice of reconnecting with the version of me who already has the life I desire  and letting her guide my decisions</p></li><li><p>A few real-life examples of what this has looked like for me</p><p><br></p></li></ul><p>Whether you’ve been home for a few months or a few years, this episode is your reminder:<br>✨ You’re not behind. You’re evolving. And you can trust yourself through this transition.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><b>Find all the different programs </b></p><p><br></p><p><b>🔗Apply for 3 months 1:1 coaching  : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b> </a></p><p><b>🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>📩 Sign up for the Sunday Self Care Newsletter : </b><a href="https://stats.sender.net/forms/eZ6VkE/view"><b>Here </b></a><br><b>📩 Let’s connect on Instagram:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support">@the_returner_support</a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In today’s episode, I’m getting real about a feeling that many of us experience after returning home: that quiet, persistent <em>“off”</em> feeling,  even when everything looks good on paper.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ve got the job, the apartment, maybe even the social life. But deep down, something feels... disconnected.</p><p><br></p><p>I’m here to tell you: that feeling is not a sign that you need to run away or start over again. It’s a signal to <b>get curious</b>. To listen more deeply. To get radically honest with yourself.</p><p>In this episode, I share:</p><p><br></p><ul><li><p>Why this “off” feeling is actually an invitation to <b>realign</b></p></li><li><p>My favorite ways to <b>reconnect with myself</b> when I’m in this space (walking without headphones, journaling, dancing, meditating...)</p></li><li><p>How I assess what’s misaligned by simply observing my thoughts for a week</p></li><li><p>A powerful practice of reconnecting with the version of me who already has the life I desire  and letting her guide my decisions</p></li><li><p>A few real-life examples of what this has looked like for me</p><p><br></p></li></ul><p>Whether you’ve been home for a few months or a few years, this episode is your reminder:<br>✨ You’re not behind. You’re evolving. And you can trust yourself through this transition.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><b>Find all the different programs </b></p><p><br></p><p><b>🔗Apply for 3 months 1:1 coaching  : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b> </a></p><p><b>🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>📩 Sign up for the Sunday Self Care Newsletter : </b><a href="https://stats.sender.net/forms/eZ6VkE/view"><b>Here </b></a><br><b>📩 Let’s connect on Instagram:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support">@the_returner_support</a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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In today’s episode, I’m getting real about a feeling that many of us experience after returning home: that quiet, persistent “off” feeling,  even when everything looks good on paper.


You’ve got the job, the apartment, maybe even the social life. But...</itunes:subtitle>

                
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                <title>40. Who Am I Now? Navigating Identity Crisis After Living Abroad</title>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever asked yourself <em>“Who am I now?”</em> after coming back home from living abroad?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I dive deep into the <b>identity crisis</b> many people face when they return home after months or years abroad. I explore the <b>different layers of identity</b>, who you were before you left, who you became during your time abroad, and who you’re becoming now that you’re back.</p><p><br></p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li><p>The roles and labels you carried before: in your family, at school, with friends</p></li><li><p>The beliefs you built around those roles</p></li><li><p>The new identities you embraced abroad, whether you were an au pair, exchange student, expat, or backpacker</p></li><li><p>What happens when those identities no longer apply back home</p></li><li><p>How to navigate the <em>“in between”</em> space of cultures and languages</p></li><li><p>Why it’s not about choosing <em>either/or</em> but accepting all parts of yourself</p></li><li><p>The shift from <em>belonging</em> to <em>becoming</em>, and why creating a vision for your life is key to moving forward</p></li><li><p>How we attach ourselves to identity labels like “introvert” or “extrovert” to feel safe and understood, and what happens when those no longer fit</p></li><li><p><br></p></li></ul><p>If you’re feeling lost in the space between who you were and who you want to be, this episode will help you put words on what you’re experiencing, and start imagining what’s possible from here.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Find all the different programs </b></p><p><br></p><p><b>🔗Apply for 3 months 1:1 coaching  : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b> </a></p><p><b>🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>📩 Sign up for the Sunday Self Care Newsletter : </b><a href="https://stats.sender.net/forms/eZ6VkE/view"><b>Here </b></a><br><b>📩 Let’s connect on Instagram:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support">@the_returner_support</a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever asked yourself <em>“Who am I now?”</em> after coming back home from living abroad?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I dive deep into the <b>identity crisis</b> many people face when they return home after months or years abroad. I explore the <b>different layers of identity</b>, who you were before you left, who you became during your time abroad, and who you’re becoming now that you’re back.</p><p><br></p><p>We talk about:</p><ul><li><p>The roles and labels you carried before: in your family, at school, with friends</p></li><li><p>The beliefs you built around those roles</p></li><li><p>The new identities you embraced abroad, whether you were an au pair, exchange student, expat, or backpacker</p></li><li><p>What happens when those identities no longer apply back home</p></li><li><p>How to navigate the <em>“in between”</em> space of cultures and languages</p></li><li><p>Why it’s not about choosing <em>either/or</em> but accepting all parts of yourself</p></li><li><p>The shift from <em>belonging</em> to <em>becoming</em>, and why creating a vision for your life is key to moving forward</p></li><li><p>How we attach ourselves to identity labels like “introvert” or “extrovert” to feel safe and understood, and what happens when those no longer fit</p></li><li><p><br></p></li></ul><p>If you’re feeling lost in the space between who you were and who you want to be, this episode will help you put words on what you’re experiencing, and start imagining what’s possible from here.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Find all the different programs </b></p><p><br></p><p><b>🔗Apply for 3 months 1:1 coaching  : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b> </a></p><p><b>🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>📩 Sign up for the Sunday Self Care Newsletter : </b><a href="https://stats.sender.net/forms/eZ6VkE/view"><b>Here </b></a><br><b>📩 Let’s connect on Instagram:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support">@the_returner_support</a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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Have you ever asked yourself “Who am I now?” after coming back home from living abroad?


In this episode, I dive deep into the identity crisis many people face when they return home after months or years abroad. I explore the different layers of iden...</itunes:subtitle>

                
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                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When we return to our home country after living abroad, it’s so easy to focus on what’s missing. What we don’t like. What we lost. We romanticize the place we left and feel stuck, like the best part of our life is already behind us.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I invite you to shift your perspective. To look again.</p><p>What if it’s not about the country… but about how you’re seeing it?</p><p><br></p><p>I’ll share honest stories from my own journey and walk you through powerful mindset shifts that have helped me reconnect with life where I am, without pretending everything is perfect.</p><p>You’ll learn:</p><ul><li><p>Why we often resist the present and how to soften that resistance</p></li><li><p>A daily practice to spot the <em>good</em>, even in small ways</p></li><li><p>How to regulate your nervous system to make space for clarity and inspiration</p></li><li><p>A guided invitation to imagine your ideal life, no matter where you are right now</p><p><br></p></li></ul><p>This episode is a loving nudge to stop waiting for a different place or version of you to arrive. Your life isn’t over. It’s unfolding.</p><p><br></p><p>✨ Tune in to start seeing things differently, starting today.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Find all the different programs </b></p><p><br></p><p><b>🔗Apply for 3 months 1:1 coaching  : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here</b> </a></p><p><b>🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>📩 Sign up for the Sunday Self Care Newsletter : </b><a href="https://stats.sender.net/forms/eZ6VkE/view"><b>Here </b></a><br><b>📩 Let’s connect on Instagram:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support">@the_returner_support</a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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When we return to our home country after living abroad, it’s so easy to focus on what’s missing. What we don’t like. What we lost. We romanticize the place we left and feel stuck, like the best part of our life is already behind us.


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                <description><![CDATA[<p>In this deeply honest episode, I open up about the messy, emotional, and often surprising reality of moving back in with family after time abroad.</p><p>Before coming home, the idea of living with my family stressed me out, especially knowing I'd be between my dad's place in the middle of nowhere and a complicated past with my mom. I share the truth about what it’s been like to live through that: the boredom, the loneliness, the triggers… but also the small, intentional steps I’ve taken to reconnect, heal, and try to rebuild something with my mom.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is a mix of reflections and real-life stories, some of them uncomfortable, some of them tender. It’s for you if you’re trying to make peace with where you are, wondering what your family dynamics are teaching you, or feeling disconnected from your vision.</p><p>Because when life feels slow, stuck, or emotionally charged… there’s usually a deeper reason.</p><p><br></p><p>✨ Listen in if you’ve ever asked:</p><ul><li><p>“Why does it feel so hard to be home?”</p></li><li><p>“Is it possible to change a relationship with a parent?”</p></li><li><p>“What am I supposed to do with this boredom or loneliness?”</p></li><li><p><br></p></li></ul><p>Sometimes the most ordinary moments are where the healing starts. And sometimes, your discomfort is the very thing pointing you back to yourself.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Find all the different programs </b></p><p><br></p><p><b>🔗 Join <em>Reignite Your Spark</em> (6 weeks group program) : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support--reignite-your-spark-group-"><b>Here</b></a> </p><p><b>🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>📩 Sign up for the Sunday Self Care Newsletter : </b><a href="https://stats.sender.net/forms/eZ6VkE/view"><b>Here </b></a><br><b>📩 Let’s connect on Instagram:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support">@the_returner_support</a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this deeply honest episode, I open up about the messy, emotional, and often surprising reality of moving back in with family after time abroad.</p><p>Before coming home, the idea of living with my family stressed me out, especially knowing I'd be between my dad's place in the middle of nowhere and a complicated past with my mom. I share the truth about what it’s been like to live through that: the boredom, the loneliness, the triggers… but also the small, intentional steps I’ve taken to reconnect, heal, and try to rebuild something with my mom.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is a mix of reflections and real-life stories, some of them uncomfortable, some of them tender. It’s for you if you’re trying to make peace with where you are, wondering what your family dynamics are teaching you, or feeling disconnected from your vision.</p><p>Because when life feels slow, stuck, or emotionally charged… there’s usually a deeper reason.</p><p><br></p><p>✨ Listen in if you’ve ever asked:</p><ul><li><p>“Why does it feel so hard to be home?”</p></li><li><p>“Is it possible to change a relationship with a parent?”</p></li><li><p>“What am I supposed to do with this boredom or loneliness?”</p></li><li><p><br></p></li></ul><p>Sometimes the most ordinary moments are where the healing starts. And sometimes, your discomfort is the very thing pointing you back to yourself.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Find all the different programs </b></p><p><br></p><p><b>🔗 Join <em>Reignite Your Spark</em> (6 weeks group program) : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support--reignite-your-spark-group-"><b>Here</b></a> </p><p><b>🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>📩 Sign up for the Sunday Self Care Newsletter : </b><a href="https://stats.sender.net/forms/eZ6VkE/view"><b>Here </b></a><br><b>📩 Let’s connect on Instagram:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support">@the_returner_support</a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                <pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 12:12:39 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we’re doing something most people avoid: getting radically honest with ourselves.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve returned to your home country, whether by choice or circumstance, it’s time for a check-in. </p><p><br></p><p>Where are you <em>really</em> at in your life right now? And where do you <em>actually</em> want to be?</p><p><br></p><p>I guide you through a compassionate but honest reflection:</p><ul><li><p>Why did you come back? Was it for family, studies, something else?</p></li><li><p>Are you satisfied with how things are unfolding? If not, what small action could you take?</p></li><li><p>How have you <em>actually</em> been feeling since you returned?</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>This episode is all about realignment.</p><p><br></p><p>This is not about pressure. It’s about setting gentle intentions, celebrating your progress (instead of only seeing the gap), and building bridges, one small action at a time toward the life you truly want.</p><p><br></p><p><b>If you're back home and you want to create a life that truly fully you, book your Free Call Assess Your life : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><br></p><p><b>Find all the different programs </b></p><p><br></p><p><b>🔗 Join <em>Reignite Your Spark</em> (6 weeks group program) : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support--reignite-your-spark-group-"><b>Here</b></a> </p><p><b>🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>📩 Sign up for the Sunday Self Care Newsletter : </b><a href="https://stats.sender.net/forms/eZ6VkE/view"><b>Here </b></a><br><b>📩 Let’s connect on Instagram:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support">@the_returner_support</a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we’re doing something most people avoid: getting radically honest with ourselves.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve returned to your home country, whether by choice or circumstance, it’s time for a check-in. </p><p><br></p><p>Where are you <em>really</em> at in your life right now? And where do you <em>actually</em> want to be?</p><p><br></p><p>I guide you through a compassionate but honest reflection:</p><ul><li><p>Why did you come back? Was it for family, studies, something else?</p></li><li><p>Are you satisfied with how things are unfolding? If not, what small action could you take?</p></li><li><p>How have you <em>actually</em> been feeling since you returned?</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>This episode is all about realignment.</p><p><br></p><p>This is not about pressure. It’s about setting gentle intentions, celebrating your progress (instead of only seeing the gap), and building bridges, one small action at a time toward the life you truly want.</p><p><br></p><p><b>If you're back home and you want to create a life that truly fully you, book your Free Call Assess Your life : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><br></p><p><b>Find all the different programs </b></p><p><br></p><p><b>🔗 Join <em>Reignite Your Spark</em> (6 weeks group program) : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support--reignite-your-spark-group-"><b>Here</b></a> </p><p><b>🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>📩 Sign up for the Sunday Self Care Newsletter : </b><a href="https://stats.sender.net/forms/eZ6VkE/view"><b>Here </b></a><br><b>📩 Let’s connect on Instagram:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support">@the_returner_support</a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                <pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 20:59:44 +0000</pubDate>
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In this episode, we’re doing something most people avoid: getting radically honest with ourselves.


If you’ve returned to your home country, whether by choice or circumstance, it’s time for a check-in. 


Where are you really at in your life right no...</itunes:subtitle>

                
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                <description><![CDATA[<p> In this episode, I dive deep into the complexities of making friends once you're back in your home country inspired by a Facebook post from a woman who found it difficult to reconnect socially after returning.</p><p><br></p><p>I explore the common experience of feeling like people back home aren’t as open to new connections, and how this isn't just about your country, it's about human nature, routine, and established circles.</p><p><br></p><p>But more importantly, I invite you to reflect: How did you show up when you were abroad? Were you curious, open, proactive? Are you showing up the same way now, or are you holding yourself back?</p><p><br></p><p>I share my personal journey of returning home and realizing that I was limiting myself based on old beliefs about "how people are" in my country. I talk about the power of clarity, knowing the kind of friendships, conversations, and experiences you want to cultivate, and how that clarity helps you attract your people faster.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, I share some practical tools: apps, Facebook groups, and ideas to take the initiative and create your own community. Because the truth is, your people are out there, but you have to show up fully to find them.</p><p><br></p><p><b>If you're back home and feeling disconnected, this episode is for you.</b></p><p><br></p><p><b>🔗 Join <em>Reignite Your Spark</em> (6 weeks group program) : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support--reignite-your-spark-group-"><b>Here</b></a> </p><p><b>🔗Book Your FREE assess your life Call : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here  </b></a></p><p><b>🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>📩 Sign up for the Sunday Self Care Newsletter : </b><a href="https://stats.sender.net/forms/eZ6VkE/view"><b>Here </b></a><br><b>📩 Let’s connect on Instagram:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support">@the_returner_support</a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> In this episode, I dive deep into the complexities of making friends once you're back in your home country inspired by a Facebook post from a woman who found it difficult to reconnect socially after returning.</p><p><br></p><p>I explore the common experience of feeling like people back home aren’t as open to new connections, and how this isn't just about your country, it's about human nature, routine, and established circles.</p><p><br></p><p>But more importantly, I invite you to reflect: How did you show up when you were abroad? Were you curious, open, proactive? Are you showing up the same way now, or are you holding yourself back?</p><p><br></p><p>I share my personal journey of returning home and realizing that I was limiting myself based on old beliefs about "how people are" in my country. I talk about the power of clarity, knowing the kind of friendships, conversations, and experiences you want to cultivate, and how that clarity helps you attract your people faster.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, I share some practical tools: apps, Facebook groups, and ideas to take the initiative and create your own community. Because the truth is, your people are out there, but you have to show up fully to find them.</p><p><br></p><p><b>If you're back home and feeling disconnected, this episode is for you.</b></p><p><br></p><p><b>🔗 Join <em>Reignite Your Spark</em> (6 weeks group program) : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support--reignite-your-spark-group-"><b>Here</b></a> </p><p><b>🔗Book Your FREE assess your life Call : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here  </b></a></p><p><b>🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>📩 Sign up for the Sunday Self Care Newsletter : </b><a href="https://stats.sender.net/forms/eZ6VkE/view"><b>Here </b></a><br><b>📩 Let’s connect on Instagram:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support">@the_returner_support</a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                <pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 10:39:01 +0000</pubDate>
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 In this episode, I dive deep into the complexities of making friends once you're back in your home country inspired by a Facebook post from a woman who found it difficult to reconnect socially after returning.


I explore the common experience of fee...</itunes:subtitle>

                
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                <title>35. The Kind of Loneliness No One Talks About</title>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I open up about a wave of loneliness that hit me hard last Saturday. It was one of those moments where everything felt heavy, and suddenly, all I could see was what I <em>didn't</em> have anymore. If you’ve been through a similar feeling, especially after returning home from life abroad, you’re not alone.</p><p><br></p><p>Instead of trying to fix or push the feeling away, I chose to sit with it. To spend time with it. And in doing so, I discovered something surprising: beneath the loneliness, what I was truly missing was <b>fun and playfulness</b>.</p><p><br></p><p>I share how loneliness has a way of lying to us, making the past seem better than it was, disconnecting us from our vision for the future, and making everything we <em>do</em> have feel invisible. But when we stop resisting and start listening, there’s something to learn.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is your gentle reminder that your emotions aren’t your enemies, they’re messengers. And maybe, just maybe, your loneliness isn’t about what you’ve lost… but about what you’re being called to create.</p><p>🎧 Tune in if:</p><ul><li><p>You’re feeling disconnected or misunderstood since coming home</p></li><li><p>Loneliness has been weighing heavy lately</p></li><li><p>You need a reminder that you’re not behind, just in a moment of pause</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>🔗 Join <em>Reignite Your Spark</em> (6 weeks group program) : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support--reignite-your-spark-group-"><b>Here</b></a> </p><p><b>🔗Book Your First 1:1 Coaching Appointment (the first one is free) : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here  </b></a></p><p><b>🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>📩 Sign up for the Sunday Self Care Newsletter : </b><a href="https://stats.sender.net/forms/eZ6VkE/view"><b>Here </b></a><br><b>📩 Let’s connect on Instagram:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support">@the_returner_support</a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I open up about a wave of loneliness that hit me hard last Saturday. It was one of those moments where everything felt heavy, and suddenly, all I could see was what I <em>didn't</em> have anymore. If you’ve been through a similar feeling, especially after returning home from life abroad, you’re not alone.</p><p><br></p><p>Instead of trying to fix or push the feeling away, I chose to sit with it. To spend time with it. And in doing so, I discovered something surprising: beneath the loneliness, what I was truly missing was <b>fun and playfulness</b>.</p><p><br></p><p>I share how loneliness has a way of lying to us, making the past seem better than it was, disconnecting us from our vision for the future, and making everything we <em>do</em> have feel invisible. But when we stop resisting and start listening, there’s something to learn.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is your gentle reminder that your emotions aren’t your enemies, they’re messengers. And maybe, just maybe, your loneliness isn’t about what you’ve lost… but about what you’re being called to create.</p><p>🎧 Tune in if:</p><ul><li><p>You’re feeling disconnected or misunderstood since coming home</p></li><li><p>Loneliness has been weighing heavy lately</p></li><li><p>You need a reminder that you’re not behind, just in a moment of pause</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>🔗 Join <em>Reignite Your Spark</em> (6 weeks group program) : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support--reignite-your-spark-group-"><b>Here</b></a> </p><p><b>🔗Book Your First 1:1 Coaching Appointment (the first one is free) : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here  </b></a></p><p><b>🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>📩 Sign up for the Sunday Self Care Newsletter : </b><a href="https://stats.sender.net/forms/eZ6VkE/view"><b>Here </b></a><br><b>📩 Let’s connect on Instagram:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support">@the_returner_support</a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                <pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 11:07:57 +0000</pubDate>
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In this episode, I open up about a wave of loneliness that hit me hard last Saturday. It was one of those moments where everything felt heavy, and suddenly, all I could see was what I didn't have anymore. If you’ve been through a similar feeling, espe...</itunes:subtitle>

                
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                <title>34. When Stability Delays Your Dreams</title>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I open up about a deeply personal chapter of my life, the time I spent in Canada, torn between what I thought I <em>needed</em> and what I truly <em>wanted</em>. I take you through my journey from Montreal to Winnipeg, where I stayed not out of love for the place, but from a place of scarcity, chasing permanent residency in hopes of creating stability before following my true dream of traveling through Latin America.</p><p><br></p><p>I share how anxiety built up as I postponed my desires, thinking I had to <em>secure a base first</em>. I reflect on why I didn’t want to return to my home country, especially after a difficult first return. This episode dives into the concept from <b>"10x Is Easier Than 2x"</b>, about the trap of making decisions based on what you think you <em>should</em> do, rather than what truly aligns with your vision and values.</p><p><br></p><p>We explore the difference between <b>freedom <em>from</em></b> and <b>freedom <em>to</em></b>, and how crucial it is to ask:<br>🔹 <em>Is this place expanding me or shrinking me?</em><br>🔹 <em>Am I choosing this from alignment or fear?</em><br></p><p>Whether you're navigating a big move, considering a major life change, or feeling torn between comfort and growth, this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><b>🔗 Join <em>Reignite Your Spark</em> (6 weeks group program) : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support--reignite-your-spark-group-"><b>Here</b></a> </p><p><b>🔗Book Your First 1:1 Coaching Appointment (the first one is free) : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here  </b></a></p><p><b>🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>📩 Sign up for the Sunday Self Care Newsletter : </b><a href="https://stats.sender.net/forms/eZ6VkE/view"><b>Here </b></a><br><b>📩 Let’s connect on Instagram:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support">@the_returner_support</a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I open up about a deeply personal chapter of my life, the time I spent in Canada, torn between what I thought I <em>needed</em> and what I truly <em>wanted</em>. I take you through my journey from Montreal to Winnipeg, where I stayed not out of love for the place, but from a place of scarcity, chasing permanent residency in hopes of creating stability before following my true dream of traveling through Latin America.</p><p><br></p><p>I share how anxiety built up as I postponed my desires, thinking I had to <em>secure a base first</em>. I reflect on why I didn’t want to return to my home country, especially after a difficult first return. This episode dives into the concept from <b>"10x Is Easier Than 2x"</b>, about the trap of making decisions based on what you think you <em>should</em> do, rather than what truly aligns with your vision and values.</p><p><br></p><p>We explore the difference between <b>freedom <em>from</em></b> and <b>freedom <em>to</em></b>, and how crucial it is to ask:<br>🔹 <em>Is this place expanding me or shrinking me?</em><br>🔹 <em>Am I choosing this from alignment or fear?</em><br></p><p>Whether you're navigating a big move, considering a major life change, or feeling torn between comfort and growth, this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><b>🔗 Join <em>Reignite Your Spark</em> (6 weeks group program) : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support--reignite-your-spark-group-"><b>Here</b></a> </p><p><b>🔗Book Your First 1:1 Coaching Appointment (the first one is free) : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-"><b>Here  </b></a></p><p><b>🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>📩 Sign up for the Sunday Self Care Newsletter : </b><a href="https://stats.sender.net/forms/eZ6VkE/view"><b>Here </b></a><br><b>📩 Let’s connect on Instagram:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support">@the_returner_support</a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:07:58 +0000</pubDate>
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In this episode, I open up about a deeply personal chapter of my life, the time I spent in Canada, torn between what I thought I needed and what I truly wanted. I take you through my journey from Montreal to Winnipeg, where I stayed not out of love fo...</itunes:subtitle>

                
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                <title>33. 6 Things I Wish Someone Told Me Before Coming Home From Abroad</title>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Going back to your home country after living abroad is <em>so much more</em> than reverse culture shock, it’s an emotional rollercoaster, an identity shift, and a deep invitation to meet yourself all over again.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I’m sharing the 6 truths I <em>wish</em> someone had told me before I returned home. These aren’t the usual tips you find online, they're the hard-earned lessons I had to live through. If you’re about to go back, have already returned, or feel completely out of place back home… this one’s for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Here’s what we’ll dive into:</p><p><br>1️⃣ Why you can’t plan your future based on your <em>past self</em>—and how to start creating a vision that actually excites you.<br>2️⃣ The misery of expecting your old life to still fit, and how to shift from expectations to <em>intentions.</em><br>3️⃣ The power of taking time to integrate who you became abroad—what you want to <em>keep</em>, and what it’s time to release.<br>4️⃣ How being back home can feel <em>deeply triggering</em>, but also, how it’s the fire that forges your next chapter.<br>5️⃣ Why being clear on your vision is non-negotiable, and how to move from <em>faith</em>, not fear.<br>6️⃣ The truth that how you handle your return sets the <em>tone for the next 5 years</em> of your life. No pressure, but also, yes pressure.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is a permission slip to stop surviving your return, and start <em>owning</em> it.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re feeling lost, disconnected, or unsure about your next step, you are not alone. Hit play and let’s walk through it together 💛</p><p><br></p><p><b>🔗 Join <em>Reignite Your Spark</em> (6 weeks group program) : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support--reignite-your-spark-group-"><b>Here</b></a> </p><p><b>🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>📩 Sign up for the Sunday Self Care Newsletter : </b><a href="https://stats.sender.net/forms/eZ6VkE/view"><b>Here </b></a><br><b>📩 Let’s connect on Instagram:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support">@the_returner_support</a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Going back to your home country after living abroad is <em>so much more</em> than reverse culture shock, it’s an emotional rollercoaster, an identity shift, and a deep invitation to meet yourself all over again.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I’m sharing the 6 truths I <em>wish</em> someone had told me before I returned home. These aren’t the usual tips you find online, they're the hard-earned lessons I had to live through. If you’re about to go back, have already returned, or feel completely out of place back home… this one’s for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Here’s what we’ll dive into:</p><p><br>1️⃣ Why you can’t plan your future based on your <em>past self</em>—and how to start creating a vision that actually excites you.<br>2️⃣ The misery of expecting your old life to still fit, and how to shift from expectations to <em>intentions.</em><br>3️⃣ The power of taking time to integrate who you became abroad—what you want to <em>keep</em>, and what it’s time to release.<br>4️⃣ How being back home can feel <em>deeply triggering</em>, but also, how it’s the fire that forges your next chapter.<br>5️⃣ Why being clear on your vision is non-negotiable, and how to move from <em>faith</em>, not fear.<br>6️⃣ The truth that how you handle your return sets the <em>tone for the next 5 years</em> of your life. No pressure, but also, yes pressure.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is a permission slip to stop surviving your return, and start <em>owning</em> it.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’re feeling lost, disconnected, or unsure about your next step, you are not alone. Hit play and let’s walk through it together 💛</p><p><br></p><p><b>🔗 Join <em>Reignite Your Spark</em> (6 weeks group program) : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support--reignite-your-spark-group-"><b>Here</b></a> </p><p><b>🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>📩 Sign up for the Sunday Self Care Newsletter : </b><a href="https://stats.sender.net/forms/eZ6VkE/view"><b>Here </b></a><br><b>📩 Let’s connect on Instagram:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support">@the_returner_support</a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                <pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:47:32 +0000</pubDate>
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Going back to your home country after living abroad is so much more than reverse culture shock, it’s an emotional rollercoaster, an identity shift, and a deep invitation to meet yourself all over again.


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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Last week was a triggering one for me, and instead of holding space for my emotions, I fell back into that old pattern of trying to <em>fix</em> myself. Sound familiar?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I share a real and raw reflection on what it means to accept yourself,  especially in those messy, uncomfortable moments we often try to push away. When we come back home after living abroad, it's easy to think we should <em>feel fine</em> or have it all figured out. But often, what surfaces is shame, emotional overwhelm, and the urge to suppress what we think we “shouldn’t” feel.</p><p><br></p><p>We talk about:</p><p><br></p><ul><li><p>The trap of self-improvement as a form of self-rejection</p></li><li><p>Why we shame certain parts of ourselves instead of accepting them</p></li><li><p>How trying to “fix” your emotions only deepens the disconnection</p></li><li><p>The link between self-judgment and being triggered by others</p></li><li><p>Why your emotions aren’t who you are, and how to create space for them</p></li><li><p>The reminder that true change doesn’t come from pressure, but from love</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>This is your invitation to slow down, soften, and stop rushing to be okay. You’re not broken. You’re human. And every part of you deserves compassion, especially the ones you’ve been trying to hide.</p><p><br></p><p><b>🔗 Watch the Masterclass Rebirth </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/rebirth-masterclass-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗 Register to my 3 months 1:1 coaching program  :</b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/rebirth-20"><b> Here </b></a></p><p><b>📩 Sign up for the Sunday Self Care Newsletter : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support"><b>Here </b></a><br><b>📩 Let’s connect on Instagram:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support">@the_returner_support</a></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Last week was a triggering one for me, and instead of holding space for my emotions, I fell back into that old pattern of trying to <em>fix</em> myself. Sound familiar?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I share a real and raw reflection on what it means to accept yourself,  especially in those messy, uncomfortable moments we often try to push away. When we come back home after living abroad, it's easy to think we should <em>feel fine</em> or have it all figured out. But often, what surfaces is shame, emotional overwhelm, and the urge to suppress what we think we “shouldn’t” feel.</p><p><br></p><p>We talk about:</p><p><br></p><ul><li><p>The trap of self-improvement as a form of self-rejection</p></li><li><p>Why we shame certain parts of ourselves instead of accepting them</p></li><li><p>How trying to “fix” your emotions only deepens the disconnection</p></li><li><p>The link between self-judgment and being triggered by others</p></li><li><p>Why your emotions aren’t who you are, and how to create space for them</p></li><li><p>The reminder that true change doesn’t come from pressure, but from love</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>This is your invitation to slow down, soften, and stop rushing to be okay. You’re not broken. You’re human. And every part of you deserves compassion, especially the ones you’ve been trying to hide.</p><p><br></p><p><b>🔗 Watch the Masterclass Rebirth </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/rebirth-masterclass-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗 Register to my 3 months 1:1 coaching program  :</b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/rebirth-20"><b> Here </b></a></p><p><b>📩 Sign up for the Sunday Self Care Newsletter : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support"><b>Here </b></a><br><b>📩 Let’s connect on Instagram:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support">@the_returner_support</a></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever felt like being back in your home country means you're right back where you started?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I share a perspective shift that changed everything for me:</p><p><br>What if life brought you back <em>not</em> to punish you or undo everything you’ve become, but to offer you a chance to <em>redo</em> the past, with the person you are now?</p><p><br></p><p>You're not who you used to be.<br>You get to respond differently.<br>You get to choose yourself this time.</p><p><br></p><p>I also dive into the power of the stories we tell ourselves and how those stories can keep us stuck. Especially when we're blaming our country, our environment, or the people around us. There’s often a <em>secret benefit</em> hidden in the complaints, and once we uncover it, we can finally shift.</p><p><br></p><p>At the end, I leave you with a powerful tool to start taking action from your <em>future self</em> instead of your past self.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s time to reclaim your power, even if you're back where you started.</p><p><br></p><p><b>🔗 Watch the Masterclass Rebirth </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/rebirth-masterclass-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>📩 Sign up for the Sunday Self Care Newsletter : </b><a href="https://stats.sender.net/forms/eZ6VkE/view"><b>Here </b></a><br><b>📩 Let’s connect on Instagram:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support">@the_returner_support</a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever felt like being back in your home country means you're right back where you started?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I share a perspective shift that changed everything for me:</p><p><br>What if life brought you back <em>not</em> to punish you or undo everything you’ve become, but to offer you a chance to <em>redo</em> the past, with the person you are now?</p><p><br></p><p>You're not who you used to be.<br>You get to respond differently.<br>You get to choose yourself this time.</p><p><br></p><p>I also dive into the power of the stories we tell ourselves and how those stories can keep us stuck. Especially when we're blaming our country, our environment, or the people around us. There’s often a <em>secret benefit</em> hidden in the complaints, and once we uncover it, we can finally shift.</p><p><br></p><p>At the end, I leave you with a powerful tool to start taking action from your <em>future self</em> instead of your past self.</p><p><br></p><p>It’s time to reclaim your power, even if you're back where you started.</p><p><br></p><p><b>🔗 Watch the Masterclass Rebirth </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/rebirth-masterclass-"><b>Here</b></a></p><p><b>🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>📩 Sign up for the Sunday Self Care Newsletter : </b><a href="https://stats.sender.net/forms/eZ6VkE/view"><b>Here </b></a><br><b>📩 Let’s connect on Instagram:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support">@the_returner_support</a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                <pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 13:08:23 +0000</pubDate>
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Have you ever felt like being back in your home country means you're right back where you started?


In this episode, I share a perspective shift that changed everything for me:

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                <title>30. Who Told You to Stop Living Just Because You Are Back To Your Home Country</title>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Many people returning home after living abroad get stuck in survival mode. They think the "rules" have changed, that back home, life is about numbing emotions, avoiding discomfort, and playing it safe. But the game of life is still the same. The goal isn’t just to avoid losing. It’s to <b>play to win.</b></p><p>In this episode, I dive into:</p><p><br>🔹 How abroad, you allowed yourself to feel and experience life fully—but back home, you're told to suppress your emotions.<br>🔹 The difference between playing <b>to win</b> vs. playing <b>not to lose</b> (and how to shift your mindset).<br>🔹 Why it’s <b>your responsibility</b> to create a life you enjoy, but NOT your responsibility to make others feel better about theirs.<br>🔹 The importance of <b>being mindful of whose advice you take</b>, if someone’s life doesn’t inspire you, why listen to them?</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve been feeling stuck, uninspired, or like you don’t fit in since coming back home, this episode is for you. It’s time to rewrite the rules and start playing the game of life on your own terms.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><b>🔗 Join <em>Reignite Your Spark</em> : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support--reignite-your-spark-group-"><b>Here</b></a> </p><p><b>🔗 Join Rebirth 2.0 (3 months 1:1 coaching) : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/rebirth-20"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>📩 Sign up for the Sunday Self Care Newsletter : </b><a href="https://stats.sender.net/forms/eZ6VkE/view"><b>Here </b></a><br><b>📩 Let’s connect on Instagram:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support">@the_returner_support</a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Many people returning home after living abroad get stuck in survival mode. They think the "rules" have changed, that back home, life is about numbing emotions, avoiding discomfort, and playing it safe. But the game of life is still the same. The goal isn’t just to avoid losing. It’s to <b>play to win.</b></p><p>In this episode, I dive into:</p><p><br>🔹 How abroad, you allowed yourself to feel and experience life fully—but back home, you're told to suppress your emotions.<br>🔹 The difference between playing <b>to win</b> vs. playing <b>not to lose</b> (and how to shift your mindset).<br>🔹 Why it’s <b>your responsibility</b> to create a life you enjoy, but NOT your responsibility to make others feel better about theirs.<br>🔹 The importance of <b>being mindful of whose advice you take</b>, if someone’s life doesn’t inspire you, why listen to them?</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve been feeling stuck, uninspired, or like you don’t fit in since coming back home, this episode is for you. It’s time to rewrite the rules and start playing the game of life on your own terms.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><b>🔗 Join <em>Reignite Your Spark</em> : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support--reignite-your-spark-group-"><b>Here</b></a> </p><p><b>🔗 Join Rebirth 2.0 (3 months 1:1 coaching) : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/rebirth-20"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>📩 Sign up for the Sunday Self Care Newsletter : </b><a href="https://stats.sender.net/forms/eZ6VkE/view"><b>Here </b></a><br><b>📩 Let’s connect on Instagram:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support">@the_returner_support</a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                <pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:33:54 +0000</pubDate>
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Many people returning home after living abroad get stuck in survival mode. They think the "rules" have changed, that back home, life is about numbing emotions, avoiding discomfort, and playing it safe. But the game of life is still the same. The goal...</itunes:subtitle>

                
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>In today’s episode, we’re diving into the question: <b>Where is home? What does home truly mean?</b> 🏡</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever felt like you don’t belong in your own country after returning from living abroad, this episode is for you. I break down the definitions of <em>home</em> and <em>belonging</em> to show you that feeling at home isn’t about a place, it’s about YOU. 🌍💫</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll learn:<br>🔹 Why home is not just your country, but something you create within yourself<br>🔹 The role you play in feeling at home, no matter where you are<br>🔹 How to shift your mindset and reclaim that sense of belonging</p><p>Plus, I share details about my upcoming <b>Rebirth Masterclass</b> : a space designed to help you reconnect with yourself and step into the next chapter of your life with clarity and confidence. 🚀</p><p><br></p><p>DM me on IG to register to the masterclass : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support">@the_returner_support</a></p><p>Let’s redefine home together. 💛</p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In today’s episode, we’re diving into the question: <b>Where is home? What does home truly mean?</b> 🏡</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever felt like you don’t belong in your own country after returning from living abroad, this episode is for you. I break down the definitions of <em>home</em> and <em>belonging</em> to show you that feeling at home isn’t about a place, it’s about YOU. 🌍💫</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll learn:<br>🔹 Why home is not just your country, but something you create within yourself<br>🔹 The role you play in feeling at home, no matter where you are<br>🔹 How to shift your mindset and reclaim that sense of belonging</p><p>Plus, I share details about my upcoming <b>Rebirth Masterclass</b> : a space designed to help you reconnect with yourself and step into the next chapter of your life with clarity and confidence. 🚀</p><p><br></p><p>DM me on IG to register to the masterclass : <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support">@the_returner_support</a></p><p>Let’s redefine home together. 💛</p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                <pubDate>Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:50:49 +0000</pubDate>
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In today’s episode, we’re diving into the question: Where is home? What does home truly mean? 🏡


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                <title>28. Shift Your Perspective On Being Back in Your Home Country</title>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>What if being back in your home country wasn’t something to just get through, but a part of your journey to the life you truly desire? 🌍➡️🏡</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we’re shifting the focus from frustration and uncertainty to presence and possibility. Instead of trying to control the future or waiting for “something better,” how can you make today the best day of your life, right here, right now?</p><p><br></p><p>✨ What if you stopped judging your country and started asking, <em>“What am I learning?”</em><br>✨ What if instead of expecting the worst from your surroundings, you imagined a better story?<br>✨ What if being home is not a setback but a stepping stone toward who you are becoming?</p><p>It’s time to rewrite the story you’re telling yourself about your home country, your people, and your journey. Refocus your attention on YOU and open yourself up to new perspectives, new possibilities, and more joy in the present moment.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 Tune in now and start seeing home through a whole new lens!</p><p><br></p><p><b>🔗 Join <em>Reignite Your Spark</em> : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support--reignite-your-spark-group-"><b>Here</b></a> </p><p><b>🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>📩 Sign up for the Sunday Self Care Newsletter : </b><a href="https://stats.sender.net/forms/eZ6VkE/view"><b>Here </b></a><br><b>📩 Let’s connect on Instagram:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support">@the_returner_support</a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What if being back in your home country wasn’t something to just get through, but a part of your journey to the life you truly desire? 🌍➡️🏡</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we’re shifting the focus from frustration and uncertainty to presence and possibility. Instead of trying to control the future or waiting for “something better,” how can you make today the best day of your life, right here, right now?</p><p><br></p><p>✨ What if you stopped judging your country and started asking, <em>“What am I learning?”</em><br>✨ What if instead of expecting the worst from your surroundings, you imagined a better story?<br>✨ What if being home is not a setback but a stepping stone toward who you are becoming?</p><p>It’s time to rewrite the story you’re telling yourself about your home country, your people, and your journey. Refocus your attention on YOU and open yourself up to new perspectives, new possibilities, and more joy in the present moment.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 Tune in now and start seeing home through a whole new lens!</p><p><br></p><p><b>🔗 Join <em>Reignite Your Spark</em> : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support--reignite-your-spark-group-"><b>Here</b></a> </p><p><b>🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>📩 Sign up for the Sunday Self Care Newsletter : </b><a href="https://stats.sender.net/forms/eZ6VkE/view"><b>Here </b></a><br><b>📩 Let’s connect on Instagram:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support">@the_returner_support</a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                <pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2025 12:16:09 +0000</pubDate>
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What if being back in your home country wasn’t something to just get through, but a part of your journey to the life you truly desire? 🌍➡️🏡


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                <title>27. Design a Life That Excites You: The Power of Creating a Vision For Your Life</title>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>If you're feeling stuck after returning home, unsure of what’s next, or just going through the motions, this episode is for you. </p><p><br></p><p>Today, we’re talking about the power of vision:</p><p><br>🔹 Why having a vision is essential to move forward instead of feeling lost<br>🔹 How to create a vision that aligns with who you've become<br>🔹 How to adjust your vision as you grow and evolve<br>🔹 The key to feeling excited about your life again—without comparing yourself to others</p><p><br></p><p>This is exactly what we’ll be diving deeper into inside <em>Reignite Your Spark</em>, my 6-week group program designed to help you rebuild a fulfilling life after moving back home. If you're ready to stop feeling stuck and start moving toward a future that excites you, come join us! </p><p><br></p><p>🎧 Tune in now and let’s start designing a life that feels right for <em>you</em>!</p><p><br></p><p><b>🔗 Join <em>Reignite Your Spark</em> : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support--reignite-your-spark-group-"><b>Here</b></a> </p><p><b>🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>📩 Sign up for the Sunday Self Care Newsletter : </b><a href="https://stats.sender.net/forms/eZ6VkE/view"><b>Here </b></a><br><b>📩 Let’s connect on Instagram:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support">@the_returner_support</a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you're feeling stuck after returning home, unsure of what’s next, or just going through the motions, this episode is for you. </p><p><br></p><p>Today, we’re talking about the power of vision:</p><p><br>🔹 Why having a vision is essential to move forward instead of feeling lost<br>🔹 How to create a vision that aligns with who you've become<br>🔹 How to adjust your vision as you grow and evolve<br>🔹 The key to feeling excited about your life again—without comparing yourself to others</p><p><br></p><p>This is exactly what we’ll be diving deeper into inside <em>Reignite Your Spark</em>, my 6-week group program designed to help you rebuild a fulfilling life after moving back home. If you're ready to stop feeling stuck and start moving toward a future that excites you, come join us! </p><p><br></p><p>🎧 Tune in now and let’s start designing a life that feels right for <em>you</em>!</p><p><br></p><p><b>🔗 Join <em>Reignite Your Spark</em> : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support--reignite-your-spark-group-"><b>Here</b></a> </p><p><b>🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>📩 Sign up for the Sunday Self Care Newsletter : </b><a href="https://stats.sender.net/forms/eZ6VkE/view"><b>Here </b></a><br><b>📩 Let’s connect on Instagram:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support">@the_returner_support</a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                <pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 10:26:27 +0000</pubDate>
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If you're feeling stuck after returning home, unsure of what’s next, or just going through the motions, this episode is for you. 


Today, we’re talking about the power of vision:

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                <title>26. Your Relationship With Your Country Is a Mirror of Your Relationship With Yourself</title>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I open up about one of the deepest realizations from my return home:<br>It was never just about the country.</p><p><br>The discomfort. The disconnection. The judgment.</p><p><br>All of it was reflecting parts of <em>myself</em> I hadn’t fully accepted.</p><p><br></p><p>I share my personal story on how I rejected parts of who I was, the triggers that came up with my family, and the inner work that changed everything.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve been feeling out of place or resentful toward your country since coming back, this episode is an invitation to look within.</p><p><br></p><p>Because the way you feel about your home might just mirror the way you feel about yourself.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 Tune in now and let’s dive deep together.</p><p><br></p><p><b>🔗 Join <em>Reignite Your Spark</em> : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support--reignite-your-spark-group-"><b>Here</b></a> </p><p><b>🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>📩 Sign up for the Sunday Self Care Newsletter : </b><a href="https://stats.sender.net/forms/eZ6VkE/view"><b>Here </b></a><br><b>📩 Let’s connect on Instagram:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support">@the_returner_support</a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, I open up about one of the deepest realizations from my return home:<br>It was never just about the country.</p><p><br>The discomfort. The disconnection. The judgment.</p><p><br>All of it was reflecting parts of <em>myself</em> I hadn’t fully accepted.</p><p><br></p><p>I share my personal story on how I rejected parts of who I was, the triggers that came up with my family, and the inner work that changed everything.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve been feeling out of place or resentful toward your country since coming back, this episode is an invitation to look within.</p><p><br></p><p>Because the way you feel about your home might just mirror the way you feel about yourself.</p><p><br></p><p>🎧 Tune in now and let’s dive deep together.</p><p><br></p><p><b>🔗 Join <em>Reignite Your Spark</em> : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support--reignite-your-spark-group-"><b>Here</b></a> </p><p><b>🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : </b><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket"><b>Here </b></a></p><p><b>📩 Sign up for the Sunday Self Care Newsletter : </b><a href="https://stats.sender.net/forms/eZ6VkE/view"><b>Here </b></a><br><b>📩 Let’s connect on Instagram:</b> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support">@the_returner_support</a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                <pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:24:54 +0000</pubDate>
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In this episode, I open up about one of the deepest realizations from my return home:
It was never just about the country.

The discomfort. The disconnection. The judgment.

All of it was reflecting parts of myself I hadn’t fully accepted.


I share m...</itunes:subtitle>

                
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                <title>25. How to Win the Expat-Returner Game: The 4 Levels You Must Know</title>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Ever feel like moving abroad and returning home is like playing a game you never signed up for? 🎮 In this episode, I break it all down as if it were a four-level game, because in a way, it is.</p><p><br></p><p>✨ <b>Level 1: The Box</b> – You’re living on autopilot, following the script society handed you.<br>🌍 <b>Level 2: Awakening</b> – You move abroad, expand your mind, and realize there’s more to life than you thought.<br>🧠 <b>Level 3: Awareness</b> – You return home and start questioning everything. You get to choose what beliefs to keep and which to let go of.<br>🔥 <b>Level 4: Transformation</b> – You discover that home isn’t a place—it’s who you are. You start creating your own reality, no matter where you are in the world.</p><p><br></p><p>I also share <b>hacks to win the game</b> so you don’t feel stuck at level 3 . This episode will help you navigate your journey with more ease and self-trust.</p><p>Let’s play! 🎧✨</p><p><br></p><p>Let's connect on IG : <a href="?">The returner support </a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ever feel like moving abroad and returning home is like playing a game you never signed up for? 🎮 In this episode, I break it all down as if it were a four-level game, because in a way, it is.</p><p><br></p><p>✨ <b>Level 1: The Box</b> – You’re living on autopilot, following the script society handed you.<br>🌍 <b>Level 2: Awakening</b> – You move abroad, expand your mind, and realize there’s more to life than you thought.<br>🧠 <b>Level 3: Awareness</b> – You return home and start questioning everything. You get to choose what beliefs to keep and which to let go of.<br>🔥 <b>Level 4: Transformation</b> – You discover that home isn’t a place—it’s who you are. You start creating your own reality, no matter where you are in the world.</p><p><br></p><p>I also share <b>hacks to win the game</b> so you don’t feel stuck at level 3 . This episode will help you navigate your journey with more ease and self-trust.</p><p>Let’s play! 🎧✨</p><p><br></p><p>Let's connect on IG : <a href="?">The returner support </a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                <pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:23:07 +0000</pubDate>
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Ever feel like moving abroad and returning home is like playing a game you never signed up for? 🎮 In this episode, I break it all down as if it were a four-level game, because in a way, it is.


✨ Level 1: The Box – You’re living on autopilot, follo...</itunes:subtitle>

                
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                <title>24. The Post-Return Blues: How to Move Forward When You Feel Behind</title>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 13:42:04 +0000</pubDate>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we explore the transformative ideas from Dr. Joe Dispenza’s book <em>Becoming Supernatural: How Common People Are Doing the Uncommon</em>, and how they relate to moving back to your home country after spending time abroad.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, I share how you can break free from these old beliefs and emotions, using Dr. Dispenza’s knowledge to create a new future for yourself—one that isn’t limited by your past.</p><p><br></p><p>Tune in for actionable steps on how to reshape your identity and step into the future you truly want, no matter where you are.</p><p><br></p><p>My favorite programs to help you transform your journey back home :</p><p><br></p><p>If you are not back yet I highly recommend you the eBook : Deep Dive click <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-">HERE</a></p><p>If you are back I highly recommend you the program RISE UP click <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket">HERE</a></p><p><br></p><p>Free - Bundle of practices to help you approach to end of your time abroad as you will approach the end of the year : <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/end-of-your-time-abroad-ritual">HERE </a></p><p><br></p><p>The Femine Rising event : <a href="https://empowerhergrowth.thrivecart.com/tfr/">Here </a></p><p><br></p><p>To connect with the returner support on Instagram click :  <a href="?">HERE</a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 14:23:30 +0000</pubDate>
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This episode is perfect for anyone who has experienced the transformative power of living abroad and is looking to carry that growth into their life back home. It offers insights into how the relationship with oneself can impact everything from career...</itunes:subtitle>

                
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to another insightful episode of our podcast, where we explore 4 transformative pieces of advice that can genuinely impact your journey and help you adjust to life back home. If you’ve been tirelessly told to keep yourself busy or plan your next adventure, only to find yourself still feeling disconnected, this episode is for you. </p><p><br></p><p>My favorite program to help you transform your journey back home : </p><p><br></p><p>If you are not back yet I highly recommend you the eBook : Deep Dive  click <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-">HERE </a></p><p>If you are back I highly recommend you the program RISE UP click <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket">HERE </a></p><p><br></p><p>To connect with the returner support on Instagram click <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support/">HERE</a> </p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome back to another insightful episode of our podcast, where we explore 4 transformative pieces of advice that can genuinely impact your journey and help you adjust to life back home. If you’ve been tirelessly told to keep yourself busy or plan your next adventure, only to find yourself still feeling disconnected, this episode is for you. </p><p><br></p><p>My favorite program to help you transform your journey back home : </p><p><br></p><p>If you are not back yet I highly recommend you the eBook : Deep Dive  click <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-">HERE </a></p><p>If you are back I highly recommend you the program RISE UP click <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket">HERE </a></p><p><br></p><p>To connect with the returner support on Instagram click <a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support/">HERE</a> </p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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Welcome back to another insightful episode of our podcast, where we explore 4 transformative pieces of advice that can genuinely impact your journey and help you adjust to life back home. If you’ve been tirelessly told to keep yourself busy or plan yo...</itunes:subtitle>

                
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                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On today episode we welcome our guest Donnie Rust the creative director of The Lost Executive.</p><p><br></p><p>Donnie Rust is from South Africa, and he moved to England in 2003, since then he travelled a lot as a digital nomad, went back a few times to south Africa.</p><p><br></p><p>On this episode Donnie Rust gives us his point of view about going back to the place you called home, how to deal with entering a new era of your life (in his case he will become a dad pretty soon).</p><p><br></p><p>‘When you come back home you can’t expect to have stay the same… Look at your country as being a different country and look at yourself as a guest there’</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is sponsor by <a href="https://www.thelostexecutive.com/">The Lost Executive </a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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On today episode we welcome our guest Donnie Rust the creative director of The Lost Executive.


Donnie Rust is from South Africa, and he moved to England in 2003, since then he travelled a lot as a digital nomad, went back a few times to south Africa...</itunes:subtitle>

                
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode I share with you the difference between the first time I went back to my home country versus the third time, what was different, what did I implement to feel better about being back in my home country. </p><p><br></p><p>You ready to transform your return </p><p><br></p><p>I highly recommend you the  <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-">eBook Deep Dive </a>if you are not yet back</p><p><br></p><p>I highly recommend you the program <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket">RISE UP</a> if you are already back and you're ready to (re)become the excited version of yourself you were abroad and create a vision for your life </p><p><br></p><p>More content from me : <a href="?">The returner support </a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode I share with you the difference between the first time I went back to my home country versus the third time, what was different, what did I implement to feel better about being back in my home country. </p><p><br></p><p>You ready to transform your return </p><p><br></p><p>I highly recommend you the  <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-">eBook Deep Dive </a>if you are not yet back</p><p><br></p><p>I highly recommend you the program <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket">RISE UP</a> if you are already back and you're ready to (re)become the excited version of yourself you were abroad and create a vision for your life </p><p><br></p><p>More content from me : <a href="?">The returner support </a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                <pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 10:59:04 +0000</pubDate>
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On this episode I share with you the difference between the first time I went back to my home country versus the third time, what was different, what did I implement to feel better about being back in my home country. 


You ready to transform your re...</itunes:subtitle>

                
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>On today episode we are talking on to embrace the journey you are in and how to try to shift your mindset when you are going through a time of transition where everything seems slower. </p><p><br></p><p>Program RISE UP (ENG) sign up : <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket">here </a></p><p>Program RISE UP (FR) sign up : <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket-fr">here </a></p><p><br></p><p>Stressing about the future : grab the guided EFT tapping meditation : <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/eft-tapping-meditation-release-fear-of-the-future">release fear of the future</a></p><p><br></p><p>Want to turn your transition into your biggest transformation grab the <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-">eBook Deep Dive</a></p><p><br></p><p>More content from me : <a href="?">The returner support </a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On today episode we are talking on to embrace the journey you are in and how to try to shift your mindset when you are going through a time of transition where everything seems slower. </p><p><br></p><p>Program RISE UP (ENG) sign up : <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket">here </a></p><p>Program RISE UP (FR) sign up : <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket-fr">here </a></p><p><br></p><p>Stressing about the future : grab the guided EFT tapping meditation : <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/eft-tapping-meditation-release-fear-of-the-future">release fear of the future</a></p><p><br></p><p>Want to turn your transition into your biggest transformation grab the <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-">eBook Deep Dive</a></p><p><br></p><p>More content from me : <a href="?">The returner support </a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
                <pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 11:42:29 +0000</pubDate>
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On today episode we are talking on to embrace the journey you are in and how to try to shift your mindset when you are going through a time of transition where everything seems slower. 


Program RISE UP (ENG) sign up : here  (https://stan.store/the_r...</itunes:subtitle>

                
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we talk about </p><p><br></p><p>✨The feeling of loneliness you get hit by when you’re back in your home country after a long time abroad.</p><p><br></p><p>✨It’s often during those moments of loneliness that you are missing your time abroad the most and questioning your life.</p><p><br></p><p>✨What to do during those moments </p><p><br></p><p>----</p><p>Ready to change your situation and turn it into your biggest transformation?</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support">Start here</a></p><p>More content from me : <a href="?">The returner support </a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we talk about </p><p><br></p><p>✨The feeling of loneliness you get hit by when you’re back in your home country after a long time abroad.</p><p><br></p><p>✨It’s often during those moments of loneliness that you are missing your time abroad the most and questioning your life.</p><p><br></p><p>✨What to do during those moments </p><p><br></p><p>----</p><p>Ready to change your situation and turn it into your biggest transformation?</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support">Start here</a></p><p>More content from me : <a href="?">The returner support </a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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On this episode we talk about 


✨The feeling of loneliness you get hit by when you’re back in your home country after a long time abroad.


✨It’s often during those moments of loneliness that you are missing your time abroad the most and questionin...</itunes:subtitle>

                
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                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we talk about the family pressure that you might feel once you're back in your home country, all the self doubts that might make you question your choices. We also talk about society expectations, </p><p><br></p><p>Stressing about the future : grab the guided EFT tapping meditation : <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/eft-tapping-meditation-release-fear-of-the-future">release fear of the future</a></p><p><br></p><p>Want to turn your transition into your biggest transformation grab the <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-">eBook Deep Dive</a></p><p><br></p><p>More content from me : <a href="?">The returner support </a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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On this episode we talk about the family pressure that you might feel once you're back in your home country, all the self doubts that might make you question your choices. We also talk about society expectations, 


Stressing about the future : grab t...</itunes:subtitle>

                
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                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this podcast episode I am being very vulnerable with you, I'm looking back at the first time I went back to my home country after living abroad for 2 years and see what this transition was highlighting in my life.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Stressing about the future : grab the guided EFT tapping meditation : <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/eft-tapping-meditation-release-fear-of-the-future">release fear of the future</a></p><p><br></p><p>Want to turn your transition into your biggest transformation grab the <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-">eBook Deep Dive</a></p><p><br></p><p>More content from me : <a href="?">The returner support </a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we talk about reverse culture shock, what it is, what are the 'symptoms' and how to deal with it. Listen until the end to get the question that might change how you see being back in your home country. </p><p><br></p><p>If you want to have a clear vision for your life and running toward it I recommend you to grab : <a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-">The eBook Deep Dive</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/eft-tapping-meditation-release-fear-of-the-future">EFT Tapping meditation : release the fear of the future</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-11-call-with-me-53qfz">Work with me</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://t.me/+FLUARVqYEncwZmRh">Join the FREE telegram community</a></p><p><br></p><p>Find me on Instagram :<a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support/"> the_returner_support</a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode we talk about the feeling of loneliness when you're back in your home country after a long time abroad, not feeling aligned with your friends anymore, what you can do about the situation and how to know when you have to let go of some people. </p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-">eBook Deep Dive</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/eft-tapping-meditation-release-fear-of-the-future">EFT Tapping meditation : release the fear of the future</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-11-call-with-me-53qfz">Work with me</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://t.me/+FLUARVqYEncwZmRh">Join the FREE telegram community</a></p><p><br></p><p>Find me on Instagram :<a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support/"> the_returner_support</a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On today episode it's all about THE BOX (=society's rules, the path that everyone follow.), this feeling of being trapped inside the box when you go back to your home country after a long time abroad. I share with you my story and how to break free from the box. </p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-">eBook Deep Dive</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/eft-tapping-meditation-release-fear-of-the-future">EFT Tapping meditation : release the fear of the future</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-11-call-with-me-53qfz">Work with me</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://t.me/+FLUARVqYEncwZmRh">Join the FREE telegram community</a></p><p><br></p><p>Find me on Instagram :<a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support/"> the_returner_support</a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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                <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The first podcast talking about returning to your home country after a long time abroad. </p><p><br></p><p>On today episode we talk about the importance to grieve the life you use to have, why it's important to acknowledge you are on a grieving process and some tools to help you on this journey.</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-">eBook Deep Dive </a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/eft-tapping-meditation-release-fear-of-the-future">EFT Tapping meditation : release the fear of the future </a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-11-call-with-me-53qfz">Work with me </a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://t.me/+FLUARVqYEncwZmRh">Join the FREE telegram community </a></p><p><br></p><p>Find me on Instagram :<a href="https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support/"> the_returner_support</a></p><br/><p>Hosted on Ausha. See <a href="https://ausha.co/privacy-policy">ausha.co/privacy-policy</a> for more information.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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