I realized I had a diagnosable anxiety problem after diving with manta rays in Bali. No, it’s not what you think. We had just surfaced from our second dive and I was still beaming from my first ever encounter with the *~aLiEnS oF ThE sEa~*. As we were heading back to shore, suddenly the boat …
As border restrictions ease and countries reopen to tourists, you might be considering taking a much-needed vacation overseas (I know I am!). It’s important to have all your bases covered as you travel, including travel insurance for COVID AND any other unexpected mishaps or health emergencies while abroad. I not only have a background in …
I’ve used Talkspace in the past to help manage my mental health and cope with difficult times (check out my full in-depth Talkspace review here), but this year during quarantine, I decided to try online therapy from their competitor, Betterhelp. As a digital nomad, I definitely can’t commit to in-person therapy even when there isn’t …
Let’s face it: shit happens. When we’re traveling or living abroad as expats or digital nomads, anything can happen, from a global pandemic (hello coronavirus) to stolen credit cards to motorcycle accidents. We can’t stop these things from happening, but we can prepare for them by getting international health insurance. So I thought I would …
A friend recently texted me, “I miss human connection. I feel kinda empty inside.” Yeah. Me too. Times are weird, friends. I know the majority of you aren’t completely alone during quarantine like I am, but it still takes a toll. We are indeed “social animals” and we create so much of the meaning in …
Sometimes in-person therapy just isn’t realistic. I spend most of my time traveling or living abroad, so finding a therapist who speaks English and establishing an in-person therapeutic relationship is just out of the question. But, perhaps like you, therapy has been an incredible tool to help me manage anxiety, depression, chronic pain, unemployment, breakups, …
It has been a long, awful journey for me when it comes to my skin. No, not the skin on my face; I’ve been struggling with cystic acne on my back for over a decade. After years and years of emotional and physical pain, I’ve finally found a treatment that has kept my back clear …
I wrote the first draft of this post in October of 2016 but have only recently felt brave enough to publish it. As vulnerable as it makes me feel, I think this topic is too important to not discuss on my blog. “Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth …
