"Parenting Across Borders: The Cost of Losing Yourself as an Immigrant

In this heartfelt episode of Rooted and Rising, we dive deep into the emotional and practical realities of relocating to a new country. Relocation often sounds like an exciting adventure, but few talk about the overwhelming challenges — from loneliness and identity loss to the stress of starting over from scratch.

Sharing personal experiences and lessons learned, we explore the hidden toll that big life changes can take on your mental, emotional, and physical health. Most importantly, we discuss how to navigate these seasons of change with intentionality, faith, and self-compassion.

You’ll hear practical tips on:

• Choosing yourself first without guilt

• Blocking out external noise and expectations

• Building a growth mindset to move forward stronger

• Creating routines and support systems that actually work in a new environment

Whether you’re a new immigrant, planning a big move, or feeling stuck in life transitions, this episode offers honest encouragement and real strategies to help you heal, grow, and thrive.