Ep447 - CONTRIBUTOR SERIES: Raising a Family Abroad: Navigating the Challenges and Joys of Expat Parenting with Angela Vitiello
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Moving abroad as a physician is a significant transition, but what does it mean for your family? In this episode,Dr. Kristine Goins speaks with Angela Vitiello about the realities of raising children in a foreign country.
They discuss the emotional side of relocation, the unexpected challenges families face, and how to build a strong foundation before and after the move. Angela shares strategies for managing different parenting styles, addressing children's fears and resistance, and fostering resilience in the face of change. She also emphasizes the importance of creating a support network and maintaining self-care as an expat parent.
From navigating new cultural expectations to balancing career and family priorities, this conversation is packed with actionable advice for any physician looking to move abroad with their loved ones.
Three Actionable Takeaways:
- Prepare Emotionally, Not Just Logistically – Beyond visas and housing, families should explore their values, boundaries, and fears before moving abroad to ensure a smoother transition.
- Foster Open Communication – Involving children in discussions about the move and acknowledging their emotions helps them feel secure and engaged in the process.
- Build a Support System Early – Connecting with expat communities, joining social groups, and maintaining personal passions can help both parents and children adjust to their new environment.
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About the Guest:
Angela is the founder and owner of the Expat Parenting Collective. She moved abroad in 2010, has been an expat parent since 2018 and has lived in 4 countries on 3 different continents and traveled to almost 40. She's passionate about experiential learning, leadership development, transitions, deep dives into understanding more about who we are as humans and intercultural communication. She's an alumna of INSEAD Business School, a member of the European Mentoring & Coaching Council and an affiliate with the Institute of Coaching: McLean Harvard School of Medicine.
Website: www.expatparentingcollective.com.
LinkedIn: https://be.linkedin.com/in/angela-vitiello-mba-ms-ed
About the Host:
Dr. Kristine Goins is a board-certified integrative adult and pediatric psychiatrist, physician coach, and world traveler. She earned her medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, completed her adult psychiatry residency at Emory University, and a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Yale Child Study Center. She also completed an integrative medicine fellowship at The Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine. Experiencing burnout firsthand, Dr. Goins embraced a digital nomad lifestyle and founded Nomad MD, empowering doctors to achieve location freedom and create their ideal nomadic lifestyles.
Website: https://www.urcaringdocs.com/kristine-goins
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenomadmds
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