Meet the Expats

Meet Dr. Elefant Yanni, a Swiss psychologist now based in Singapore, who has built a career helping expats and international couples navigate the highs and lows of life abroad. From her first move to Canada, then Korea, and now Singapore, Dr. Yanni shares how each relocation shaped her understanding of relationships, resilience, and the invisible bonds between expats.In this conversation, we dive into the realities of expat life—the loneliness of the “trailing spouse,” the provider complex that can strain couples, and the small daily habits that keep love and family strong when everything around you changes. With practical tips on making friends, cherishing couple time, and knowing when to seek support, this episode is a gentle reminder that while expat life can be challenging, it’s also a unique chance to grow, connect, and rediscover yourself.Footnotes🌏 Free Guide – 3D Human Therapy: Download Dr. Yanni’s free guide to psychological independence at psychologyexperts.online/3dform.🍜 Singapore Favorites:Eat: East Coast Lagoon Food Village – hawker delights with Michelin-worthy bites by the sea.Drink: Atlas Bar – a breathtaking Art Deco landmark with world-class cocktails.Coffee & Pastries: Tiong Bahru Bakery – French pastries meet turmeric lattes in true expat fusion.🎶 Expat Song: Fleeting Future by Akusmi – a soundtrack to the fleeting moments that shape our lives abroad.Related article: Dealing with emotional burnout due to expat life pressure.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Meet Tim,Who met his Mexican wife at work in the US, at the time none spoke each other's language, but still they pushed through one word at the time. His wife, who already had children back in Mexico, had to go back to take care of them, and that's when their 18 year long distance relationship started, with children that he did not see grow up. During those 18 years, Tim managed to go visit her in Mexico 3 times, this by walking, yes walking across the US, until he eventually moved full time to Acapulco a year ago. He's now discovered a completely different life, far from the confort and safety he knew in the US but will finally be present throughout his newborn's life.His recommendations:Sharon's Renacimento location https://www.sharons.mx/Song: El Pipazo de la Simon Bolivarhttps://youtube.com/watch?v=rX3ZgGhbEDc&si=1WKggaJedu1kKl3L Website: www.familyreunitenetwork.comAmazon Book: https://a.co/d/5TLZyhuInstagram: @familyreuniteFacebook: @tscottfamilyreuniteTiktok: @familyreuniteYoutube: @familyreuniteRelated articleManaging Grief as an expatMeet the Expats the blogTo support the podcast: https://en.tipeee.com/meet-the-expatsHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Meet Natasha,She left Russia with her family to move to Boston, despite the US not being her dream country. After finding a contract there, and trying to fit in to the culture, she moved on her own to New York, where she discovered a vibrant and buzzing city. 4 years in, it was time for a change and to live her dream: move to London.In this episode we discuss The differences when moving with your family versus moving alone and by choice: the empowerment this brings as well as the pressure and anxiety.How it becomes easier the second time, despite still feeling uncomfortableHer NYC recommendations:Coffee & flower shop: Artisan32 Food GalleryCarte blanche: Bryant ParkHer expat song: Stronger by Thunderstorm ArtisTo support the podcast: https://fr.tipeee.com/meet-the-expatsHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Meet Tu-Oahn,Half French half American, she grew up between France and Tahiti where she had family, before moving off to Los Angeles living the American teenage and college dream.She is now back in France, where she joined Ayoub as co-founder of Carom, a unique social networking app designed to connect you with like-minded individuals who share your interests and activities. As an expat and as an adult, meeting new people or just connecting with your friends to go out to restaurants or events is harder. Carom enables these connections around cultural, foodie, and sports activities. Her recommendations in ParisRestaurant Hemicycle for the pastry chefOpéra GarnierConcerts at Hotel le MaroisSong Max Richter the Four seasonsLearn more about Carom: https://caromapp.page.link/okRuxdSm7cUU5nWz5Related article: 10 proven ways to make friends as an expatHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Meet Taha Siddiqui,Pakistani award-winning journalist, he has been living in exile in Paris since 2018, following a kidnapping attempt. Listen to his journey from fleeing Pakistan, to finding exile in France with his family, and building a new life by founding the Dissident Club, a Parisian cultural bar open to all.His recommendations:🥩 Eat at a Bouillon in Paris (Bouillon Chartier, Bouillon Julien, Bouillon Pigalle) for traditional food in a lively art deco hallHave a stroll and picnic along Canal de l'OurqqHis song Liquid Spirit by Gregory Porter📚Find his book here Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Meet Mariam,Pakistani, TCK and eternal expat, Mariam has lived in over 10 countries: moving alone, moving with her husband, and later moving as a multicultural family with their three children. Together, with her German-Italian husband, they have found different ways to bring their own cultures into their children's lives, creating traditions and some stability, all while embracing what each country has to bring. Each creating their own Mola as she likes to describe a TCKs identity.As her expat life evolved, Mariam found new ways to reinvent herself and shifted her career towards writing. In this episode, she shares the story behind her novel The Guilty Can't Say Goodbye, a love letter to Portugal, and the relationships between three expat women with their own secrets, guilt, and hopes for a new life.Now in Cascais, Portugal her recommendations are☕ Lusophonica café and radio for the best flat white in town🐟 Surpresa grill for fresh seafoodTwo expat songs 🎤No roots Alice MertonThis City by Sam Fischer,Related articlesGrowing up as a TCKExpat parenting tipsMore about Mariam hereHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Meet Daniella,Half American, half Swedish, and part Malawi, she is the definition of multi-cultural. In this episode she shares her struggle to understand her identity and the multiple moves she made as a young woman eager to discover the world and what it has to offer.After a couple of years in the US running after bills, she made the move to Sweeden for a new start in life, enrolled in University, and moved to a few other European countries before settling in France to join her partner in life. They spent a couple of years in Paris suburbs, and then decided on La Rochelle as a compromise to life abroad to settle their roots in a small city by the sea.Her recommendations for La Rochelle🍸 Curious bar for interesting cocktails🍷 Bons vivants for their wine selection🌶️ Les petits clous restaurant🍦 Romeo ice cream🎤 Hurdy Gurdy Man by DonovanHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Meet Elena,In her late teens she left Russia for a few months exchange in the US and hated it! But having met the love of her life there, she took it upon herself to go back and go to college there. Fast forward 18 years later she has settled there, overcome all the challenges and now moved to France with her family. This new move came with it's own challenges such as language, culture and of course a new way of life.On her 5th language now Elena shares her foolproof method to learn and a little more about her upcoming l 5-day free language challenge https://lgelena.com/language-flow-blueprint-challenge/websitehttps://lgelena.comMy podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foreign-language-roadmap/id1725992122Recommendations☕ Mokxa for wonderful coffee🌳 Take a stroll along the Rhone and Saone 🎤 Song: Mon ami by Serena x Adrea BanutiTo get in touch with Elena:Website https://lgelena.comMy Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foreign-language-roadmap/id1725992122Related articles: Moving abroad when you don't speak the languageHow to learn a new languageTake online language classes with LingodaHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.