
Episode 108
living abroad alone and what it’s taught me
let’s chat about the reality of living abroad alone in your 20s. in this episode I wanted to share some of the lessons I’ve learned, the experiences that have impacted me, and the honest highs and lows. living abroad alone has come with so much change, discomfort, transition, joy, confidence, and self discovery, and I’m full of so much gratitude for this chapter of my life in Paris. if you are thinking about taking a similar step or are going to be living alone soon, I hope this episode reminds you that you’re not alone!
0:00 – welcome + celebrating 9 months in paris
04:01 – lesson 1: relationships — what fades, what thrives
09:05 – lesson 2: your baggage comes with you
12:29 – lesson 3: letting go of who you "should" become
16:41 – lesson 4: cultural differences (paris vs nyc)
20:31 – lesson 5: diet culture + body image across cultures
26:39 – lesson 6: reframing loneliness
33:25 – lesson 7: the confidence that comes with doing hard things
36:32 – closing reflections


