Going Solo with Barbora

Dating is hard! No doubts about it. If you feel the same, this episode is just for you!  My today's guest Yuval Ackerman, the host of the podcast Loving Against My Instincts, will tell you: How to approach dating differently, What question you want to ask them on apps so you instantly get a picture of their character, If you should judge your potential date based on your text messages,  What to talk about with your date, What green flags you might want to look for, What to keep in your mind when dating, How to make dates fun again, and most importantly, how to enjoy yourself! Yuval Ackerman is an ethical email strategist and copywriter, songwriter, and the host of the podcast Loving Against My Instincts. Even though these are a lot of hats for one person to wear, there is a clear common thread to it all - Yuval's never-ending curiosity about human connection and what how we can make our living experience more meaningful, layered, empathetic and interesting. You can connect with her via: Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/yuvalackerman Instagram: www.instagram.com/ackermancopywriting And if you want to be updated on all her news, subscribe to her mailing list via this www.ackermancopywriting.com/subscribe I hope you enjoyed today's episode as we did recording it. Stay tuned as the next episode will be out in a week! 

Can you be realistically happy? Yes, you can! My today's guest Cinthya Lechat will tell you: - What to do when we feel low? - What are some things we can do to improve our state/mood? - How to deal with our negative emotions? - What is a normal amount of a certain feeling? - What can we do to increase happiness in our lives? - What are the benefits of sitting with all our emotions? - Why is movement such an important part of feeling good? - How can a mindfulness practice help with happiness? - What is gratitude and how can it help us? Cinthya is a happiness coach who has also been an expat for over 8 years in 5+ countries. She helps women from all over the globe create a life they are genuinely in love with using her life coaching and NLP master practitioner qualifications. She is passionate about helping women unlock their full happiness potential through her work and loves to connect with ambitious women. You can connect with her via her website and IG: https://www.cinthyalechat.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cinthyalechat/

''Reclaim your Self-Confidence as an Expat Woman'' is the topic of today's episode! Life abroad is not all about parties at the swimming pool, but it's also about getting done every day stuff in a language and culture you are not a master, yet. Thus I'm glad to present you Gabriela Encina, my today's quest! We spoke about: - The main challenges of expat life as a woman and how they affect our self-esteem and self-confidence. -How to identify and manage anxiety triggered or exacerbated by life abroad. -Strategies and action steps to build up self-confidence as an expat woman -How to thrive in your relationships & create deep connections based on a healthy self-esteem. Gabriela is a Licensed Psychologist and MSc in Psychologie with 20 years of experience and has provided online counseling to expats and globally mobile clients since 2018. She was born in Chile, is an Austrian citizen, and works online-based with clients worldwide while living a location-independent life. Gabriela knows first-hand the complications and advantages of the expat journey. She uses her experience and professional training to help her clients live purposeful and fulfilling international lives, build up their confidence, create and maintain meaningful relationships and prioritize their well-being. Gabriela supports her clients and offers workshops and talks in Spanish, English, and German. https://www.instagram.com/gabriela.encina.psychologist/ www.gabriela-encina.com As you heard in the episode, Gabriela is also about to launch her brand new community!  This is what you can expect: A community. A healing place you can call home. A space where you can have access to me, to ask me whatever the hell you want. For you. For the life you want. Wherever you are, wherever you are heading. With my leadership and a community of women who understand what you are going through. The Badass Expats Society will be THE community for expat women like you. It is your place of safety, growth, accountability and encouragement. Join the founding members and you’ll never feel alone among these awesome women who understand the beautiful and challenging sides of the international life! What’s included in this community? Calls Bi-weekly (twice a month!) Zoom calls with Gabriela – this will be for answering questions, masterminds, and support coaching. Dashboard Instant access to Expat Badass Academy Dashboard Guest Experts Monthly guest expert calls about all things improving expat life Exclusive Methods Immediate access to Gabriela’s materials & teachings Communication Channel Access and support in our Discord Channel Safe space! A members-only private space to celebrate, vent, support, and learn from each other. Join the waiting list now, and expect wonderful things! https://gabriela-encina.com/waitinglist_bes

There is one thing you should always keep in mind when relocate, and that's your ''why''. In today’s episode we will find out why ''your why''is  so important and what else you need to be aware. My today's guest is Sonia Cruz Oro. We spoke about  best destinations to travel/relocate,  the fears that stop people to make this decision for themselves and how to overcome them, how people can make sure they get the changes/transformation they seek from their travels, and much more! Sonia Cruz Oro is a transformational travel coach and founder of Travel Awakens Having experienced her own transformation through travel, Sonia helps people to travel and figure out where to go next with their lives, their careers or their relationships, so they can get the clarity and confidence they need to create a life that's more aligned and authentic. With her background in psychology and executive leadership, Sonia is also the author of How to Create the Life You Desire. She is originally from Spain but she lives in Ireland with her husband. Website: www.travelawakens.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/soniacruzoro/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/growthtravel LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/travelawakens/

Have you ever wondered how much the expat's world has changed? We’ll find out in today’s episode! My today's guest is Vanessa Paisley. We spoke about her experience as a solo expat, blaming the "other culture" if unhappy, how to be happy in your own skin, finding home within, and also about pressure to look as if you are having a good time even when you don't! Vanessa Paisley is a trainer and lecturer in English language, cross-cultural and intercultural communication. She was born in Tanzania, grew up in the UK, lived and worked in Austria for 23 years. She went on her year abroad solo in 1989 to Vienna as a student of German. There were many challenges such as nowhere to live, no mobile phones and many others. She learned how to be on her own and found out that I loved it! Now back in the UK, Vanessa's expertise lies in relocating individuals from one country to another where she helps international assignees and their families transition. Vanessa is a keen advocate of speaking plain English and promoting clear inclusive communication in the global work space. www.paisley-communication.com https://www.instagram.com/paisleycommunication/

In today's episode about self care, routine, cold water immersions, running business solo and how to not feel alone. Kathy Borys Siddiqui has lived in 4 countries and on 2 continents, she holds MA’s in Cultural Studies and in American Studies. Kathy has been able to combine her passion and profession as an Intercultural Trainer, owner of Active Action, entrepreneur, public speaker, writer, Personal Brand, Networking, Cultural Awareness and Well-Being Specialist. A firm believer that if you are lacking something - create it. She is the founder of Active Action - supporting Internationals as well as their accompanying families in their intercultural transitions. She firmly believes that all internationals have a right to thrive. Active Action focuses on raising awareness, acknowledging and bringing  solutions to challenges that Internationals, their families, and employers are faced with, in order to create a thriving and positive environment. www.activeaction.dk

''Self care is about intentionally choosing myself again and again in order to prevent harm on your well-being.'' Netflix binge with a glass of wine, chocolate, pedicure, bubble bath is a form of self-care or just a patch you put on once the harm is done? Let's see together!

The first episode of Going Solo with Barbora is dedicated to a beautiful, yet complex topic, rest. Have you ever struggled to have a proper rest? I have, more often than I'd like to admit. Actually, did you know that according to Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith we need 7(!) types of rest? Thus I'm glad that Jena Robinson accepted my invitation and shared a couple of insights on this topic in the first episode of my podcast, dedicated to life transitions wherever around the world you are based.