Moving to a new country can make you feel like you’ve been dropped into someone else’s life overnight. In those early months, everything is unfamiliar and yet, one of the biggest determinants of your wellbeing is also the hardest to prioritise: friendship.

As adults, making friends isn’t effortless anymore. It takes energy, vulnerability and timing. And when you’re settling into a new posting, it can feel both essential and overwhelming.

In this episode, we explore:

-Why adult friendships feel harder to build — especially when your identity is in transition

-The role of community in grounding you emotionally during those first few months abroad

-Why finding “your people” matters for your sense of belonging, confidence, and stability

-What stops us from prioritising friendships even when we’re craving connection

-How to build friendships that feel genuine, supportive, and long-lasting.

This episode is an honest look at the emotional reality of starting over and a guide to finding the people who make your new country feel like a life, not just a location.

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