Living abroad can be exciting, but it can also feel emotionally overwhelming. Many expats and digital nomads experience anxiety, burnout, loneliness, grief, identity shifts, and the strain of constant transition.
These articles explore the psychological realities of life between countries — including emotional regulation, trauma, relationships, nervous system overwhelm, and building stability in uncertain environments.
The goal is to offer practical, evidence-based insights that help you better understand what you’re experiencing and feel less alone in it.
These essays are written by Christina Babich, MA, an English-speaking psychologist working with expats and digital nomads. Get Weekly Psychology Insights for Expats & Digital Nomads
I also write a weekly newsletter exploring burnout, grief, identity, emotional regulation, relationships, and the emotional complexity of life abroad.
