Cat's Blog

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Discover the difference between coaching and therapy — and how each supports personal growth, emotional wellbeing, and clarity for expats living abroad.

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Moving abroad isn’t just a change of address—it’s a leap into the unknown. Fear, doubt, and uncertainty are part of the process, but they don’t have to define your journey. In this blog, I share the Expat Adventure Framework: three essential steps to help you gather clarity, build confidence, and find your footing in a new country.

Life as a trailing spouse can feel overwhelming—lonely, disconnected, and invisible. But you don’t have to carry that weight alone. Nature therapy offers expat women a way to find grounding, clarity, and belonging abroad. Here’s how you can start to feel rooted again.

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“Living abroad can feel exciting yet quietly overwhelming. At Bluebell Coaching, I help expats find clarity, balance, and a sense of home—through nature, gentle guidance, and deep listening. This blog shares why I do what I do, and how you too can feel grounded and seen, wherever life takes you.”

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✨ Moving abroad isn’t just an adventure—it’s a deep emotional shift. Many expats struggle with loneliness, comparison, and the pressure to adapt too quickly. You don’t have to navigate this alone. Discover how nature therapy and outdoor coaching help you slow down, reconnect, and find your footing in the Netherlands. 🌿

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Moving to the Netherlands can feel exciting but also overwhelming for expat women. From loneliness to identity shifts, the journey isn’t always easy — but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Discover gentle, nature-based ways to feel grounded, connected, and at home in yourself.

Soft sunrise over a misty Dutch canal, symbolizing new beginnings and gentle grounding for expat women.

“Even in the middle of a crowded city abroad, it’s possible to feel painfully alone. Expat life brings excitement—but also confusion, disconnection, and a deep longing to belong. Nature offers a different kind of welcome: one that doesn’t ask for the right words, the right accent, or the right cultural code. Through biophilia—the innate human need to connect with the natural world—you can find calm, grounding, and a sense of home, no matter where life has taken you.”

A hand gently holding soil with a small green seedling, symbolizing new beginnings and growth for expat women through nature therapy.

Moving abroad can feel like scattering seeds into unknown soil—hopeful yet uncertain. Just like a seed needs the right conditions to grow, expats need patience, support, and connection to flourish. Periods of stillness, struggle, or loneliness are not failures but part of your growth. Nature reminds us that roots can be nurtured anywhere. Through nature therapy, expat women can rediscover resilience, belonging, and the strength to bloom in unfamiliar ground.