Tag: relationship
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Mindful Expat Episode 23: Let’s Talk About Sex! Starting the Conversation about Sexual Intimacy for Expat Partners (With Guest: Dr. Nazanin Moali)
Today’s Mindful Expat Guest is Dr. Nazanin Moali! Dr. Moali is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of California in the United States. She is not only a practicing psychologist, but also a consultant, researcher, sex educator, and fellow podcaster! She has two wonderful podcasts – one in English and one in Farsi –…
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Mindful Expat Episode 12: Expat & Intercultural Relationships: Growing Together Through the Challenges
What you’ll learn in this episode: • Some different contexts that expat or intercultural couples find themselves in and how these contexts can present unique challenges for relationships. • Some of the most common challenges I see in expat and intercultural relationships (including some of my own experiences!). • How open, non-defensive communication can help couples learn…
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Gottman’s Four Horsemen of the (Marital) Apocalypse
If two people stay together long enough, they are bound to have some conflicts, some issues or topics that cause discord, some negative patterns. Maybe he doesn’t pick up after himself. Or maybe she doesn’t make as much time for him in her busy schedule as he would like. Maybe they have different ideas for how…
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Welcome to Inner Journeys — A Blog for Those on a Quest for Both Inner & Outer Adventures!
Did you move abroad full of excitement and a spirit of adventure but now find that you’re feeling a bit lost and disconnected from yourself? Or were you a reluctant adventurer, coming along with your parter — and now your relationship is feeling strained from the stresses of life abroad and your shifting roles? Or perhaps you’re generally doing well and…