American Psychologist Reveals the Hidden Stages of Moving Abroad
Tue Feb 03 2026
This episode dives into the side of moving abroad most people overlook: the psychological shift. Siddartha breaks down the four ways people respond to a new culture—and why true integration, not assimilation, is what actually leads to long-term fulfillment. They explore the hidden crossroads many expats hit around year two and again years later, moments that quietly determine whether life abroad thrives or unravels. The takeaway is clear: moving countries will change you—having the right framework helps you turn that change into growth instead of burnout.
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This episode dives into the side of moving abroad most people overlook: the psychological shift. Siddartha breaks down the four ways people respond to a new culture—and why true integration, not assimilation, is what actually leads to long-term fulfillment. They explore the hidden crossroads many expats hit around year two and again years later, moments that quietly determine whether life abroad thrives or unravels. The takeaway is clear: moving countries will change you—having the right framework helps you turn that change into growth instead of burnout. 💼 Green Ocean Global | Financial Advisory for Expats Schedule a free 15-minute intro call with John, our trusted financial advisor: http://www.calendly.com/johnoceansgreen (Choose the ExpatsEverywhere Intro Call) WorldPost - Mail Forwarding and Virtual Mailbox https://www.worldpost.io/ Slate and Key | The Key to Your New Life in the Iberian Peninsula https://slateandkey.com/ We created two step-by-step courses to help you DIY your D7 or Remote Worker visa for Portugal. Podcast listeners get $10 off any course with code: PODCAST 👉 D7 Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.com 👉 Remote Worker Visa Course: https://expatseverywhere.thinkific.co... Book a 1-On-1 Consultation Call with Kalie: https://calendly.com/expatseverywhere?_gl=1*1vajicv*_ga*OTM0MTg1MzUxLjE3NTQ1Nzk4NzI.*_ga_GZXW4GGNRG*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGgxMjA2ODk3ODY5*_ga_7BZ35CV7T2*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGg2NjQ2MzM4NDM.*_ga_NF204TQZQC*czE3NTQ1Nzk4NzIkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTQ1Nzk4ODIkajUwJGwwJGgw ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★