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, especially after returning home from life abroad, you’re not alone. 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 fun and playfulness. 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 do have feel invisible. But when we stop resisting and start listening, there’s something to learn. 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. 🎧 Tune in if: You’re feeling disconnected or misunderstood since coming home Loneliness has been weighing heavy lately You need a reminder that you’re not behind, just in a moment of pause 🔗 Join Reignite Your Spark (6 weeks group program) : Here (https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support--reignite-your-spark-group-) 🔗Book Your First 1:1 Coaching Appointment (the first one is free) : Here (https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-) 🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : Here (https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket) 🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : Here (https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-) 📩 Sign up for the Sunday Self Care Newsletter : Here (https://stats.sender.net/forms/eZ6VkE/view) 📩 Let’s connect on Instagram: @the_returner_support (https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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. 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? 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. One of the biggest questions I’m sitting with right now is: 👉 If I stop performing or being “useful,” will I still be accepted and loved? 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. 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. Want personalized support for your return journey? Book a free 30-minute clarity call here: Here (https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-) 🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : Here (https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket) 🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : Here (https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-) Follow me on Instagram for daily insights and support: @The returner support (?) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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. 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 self-discovery journey. 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. In this conversation, we explore: The nuances of identity when you’ve lived abroad and never fully fit into just one box The feeling of returning home and realizing you’ve changed, even if nothing around you has The fine line between expanding through travel vs. escaping through it Why labels can feel limiting, and how we can choose who we want to be Grace’s reflection that home is within you, no matter where you are 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. A grounding, thoughtful listen for anyone navigating life between countries, or just trying to make peace with all the parts of themselves. Find more about Grace : On Substack : here (https://substack.com/@gracegrossmann?r=21fjw4&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile) On Instagram : here (https://www.instagram.com/healinghearts_hubwithgrace/) Her book ''Chill Out and Cheer Up'' : Here (https://www.amazon.com/Chill-Out-Cheer-Up-Ten-Step/dp/B08RYLFYD2/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8&fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLXPD5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpwXchQWRRdpA1mvnLHFfAxR0Ezv7W8IcFnsLNbgDpd3BGRMToI2xClq69_Ci_aem_lcECb9i-aGvWCECVgxv_FA) Want personalized support for your return journey? Book a free 30-minute clarity call with me: Here (https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-) 🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : Here (https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket) 🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : Here (https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-) Follow me on Instagram for daily insights and support: @The returner support (?) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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. 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? We dive into: How your environment doesn’t define your experience, your mindset does Why small spirals can point to bigger misalignments The power of choosing to see every day as the best day of your life A powerful question to reconnect with what you value, both abroad and back home 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. 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. Find all the different programs 🔗Apply for 3 months 1:1 coaching : Here (https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-) 🔗Free Deep Clarity Session : Here (https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-clarity-session-) 🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : Here (https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket) 🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : Here (https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-) 📩 Let’s connect on Instagram: @the_returner_support (https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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. 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: You need to get a degree. You need to figure it all out. You need to act like an adult. And with that noise came comparison, self-doubt, and the pressure to follow a path that wasn’t mine. We talk about: Why coming back home can feel overwhelming and noisy The hidden pressure of being surrounded by family and societal expectations How different generations shaped their choices, and why it's okay for us to question the old models Why the problem isn’t always your country, the people, or the apps, and what taking radical responsibility really looks like The importance of knowing yourself so deeply that you stop making up stories when others say something that triggers you Why alignment doesn’t come from others’ advice, but from reconnecting with your own truth 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 feel like you. 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. 🎧 Tune in to reconnect with your inner compass and start living in alignment, on your terms. Find all the different programs 🔗Apply for 3 months 1:1 coaching : Here (https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-) 🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : Here (https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket) 🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : Here (https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-) 📩 Let’s connect on Instagram: @the_returner_support (https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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 deep down, something feels... disconnected. 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 get curious. To listen more deeply. To get radically honest with yourself. In this episode, I share: Why this “off” feeling is actually an invitation to realign My favorite ways to reconnect with myself when I’m in this space (walking without headphones, journaling, dancing, meditating...) How I assess what’s misaligned by simply observing my thoughts for a week A powerful practice of reconnecting with the version of me who already has the life I desire and letting her guide my decisions A few real-life examples of what this has looked like for me Whether you’ve been home for a few months or a few years, this episode is your reminder: ✨ You’re not behind. You’re evolving. And you can trust yourself through this transition. Find all the different programs 🔗Apply for 3 months 1:1 coaching : Here (https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-) 🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : Here (https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket) 🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : Here (https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-) 📩 Sign up for the Sunday Self Care Newsletter : Here (https://stats.sender.net/forms/eZ6VkE/view) 📩 Let’s connect on Instagram: @the_returner_support (https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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 identity, who you were before you left, who you became during your time abroad, and who you’re becoming now that you’re back. We talk about: The roles and labels you carried before: in your family, at school, with friends The beliefs you built around those roles The new identities you embraced abroad, whether you were an au pair, exchange student, expat, or backpacker What happens when those identities no longer apply back home How to navigate the “in between” space of cultures and languages Why it’s not about choosing either/or but accepting all parts of yourself The shift from belonging to becoming, and why creating a vision for your life is key to moving forward How we attach ourselves to identity labels like “introvert” or “extrovert” to feel safe and understood, and what happens when those no longer fit 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. Find all the different programs 🔗Apply for 3 months 1:1 coaching : Here (https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-) 🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : Here (https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket) 🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : Here (https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-) 📩 Sign up for the Sunday Self Care Newsletter : Here (https://stats.sender.net/forms/eZ6VkE/view) 📩 Let’s connect on Instagram: @the_returner_support (https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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. In this episode, I invite you to shift your perspective. To look again. What if it’s not about the country… but about how you’re seeing it? 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. You’ll learn: Why we often resist the present and how to soften that resistance A daily practice to spot the good, even in small ways How to regulate your nervous system to make space for clarity and inspiration A guided invitation to imagine your ideal life, no matter where you are right now 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. ✨ Tune in to start seeing things differently, starting today. Find all the different programs 🔗Apply for 3 months 1:1 coaching : Here (https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-) 🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : Here (https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket) 🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : Here (https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-) 📩 Sign up for the Sunday Self Care Newsletter : Here (https://stats.sender.net/forms/eZ6VkE/view) 📩 Let’s connect on Instagram: @the_returner_support (https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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. 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. 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. Because when life feels slow, stuck, or emotionally charged… there’s usually a deeper reason. ✨ Listen in if you’ve ever asked: “Why does it feel so hard to be home?” “Is it possible to change a relationship with a parent?” “What am I supposed to do with this boredom or loneliness?” Sometimes the most ordinary moments are where the healing starts. And sometimes, your discomfort is the very thing pointing you back to yourself. Find all the different programs 🔗 Join Reignite Your Spark (6 weeks group program) : Here (https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support--reignite-your-spark-group-) 🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : Here (https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket) 🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : Here (https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-) 📩 Sign up for the Sunday Self Care Newsletter : Here (https://stats.sender.net/forms/eZ6VkE/view) 📩 Let’s connect on Instagram: @the_returner_support (https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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 now? And where do you actually want to be? I guide you through a compassionate but honest reflection: Why did you come back? Was it for family, studies, something else? Are you satisfied with how things are unfolding? If not, what small action could you take? How have you actually been feeling since you returned? This episode is all about realignment. 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. If you're back home and you want to create a life that truly fully you, book your Free Call Assess Your life : Here (https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/book-a-consult-call-) Find all the different programs 🔗 Join Reignite Your Spark (6 weeks group program) : Here (https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support--reignite-your-spark-group-) 🔗 Join the 20 days challenge Rise Up : Here (https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/the-returner-support-in-your-pocket) 🔗Grab the Ebook Deep Dive : Here (https://stan.store/the_returner_support/p/deep-dive-ebook-) 📩 Sign up for the Sunday Self Care Newsletter : Here (https://stats.sender.net/forms/eZ6VkE/view) 📩 Let’s connect on Instagram: @the_returner_support (https://www.instagram.com/the_returner_support) Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.