Landing in a new country can lock you into “go mode.” In this practical conversation, Mickelle and guest Erin Frobenius reframe survival energy: it’s useful at the start but it shouldn’t become your lifestyle.

Erin offers simple shifts that feel luxurious in their ease: budget your energy (some days two tasks equal ten), step outside daily, breathe, and choose presence over perfection. And act as if you’re staying - buy the plant.

They also explore community as self-care. Whether you thrive in groups or one-to-one, design your “team,” put the phone down at drop-off, say hello, host a tiny gathering. Embrace impermanence and let connection grow, even if the timeline’s uncertain.

In this episode:

• Spotting survival mode and stepping out

• Energy budgeting: two tasks can equal ten

• Daily resets: walks, breath, micro-meditations

• Community as self-care: build your “team”

• Connect as if you’re staying: buy the plant

• Preventing the crash with early mindset shifts

Listen to the full episode with Erin Frobenius: https://www.houseofperegrine.com/podcast/ep-040

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