Aging Abroad in Uruguay with Tiandra Burns

In this episode of Flourish in the Foreign, Tiandra Burns returns to the show to share what she’s been up to since our last conversation.

She reflects on residing in Montevideo for seven years, recounts her transformative experiences of living abroad, being laid off, and finding her identity after a significant relationship ended. She highlights her journey through mental health struggles, therapy, and self-discovery. Tiandra also touches on building community, cultivating solitude, reshaping her career, and confronting societal expectations.

This Episode Covers:

•  Career Aspirations and Aging Abroad
• The Importance of Community
• Building a Multicultural Community
• The Struggle of Getting Laid Off Abroad
• Navigating Unemployment and Job Search
• Embracing the Soft Life
• Challenges and Misconceptions of Living Abroad 

To learn more about this guest, go to their show notes page at flourishintheforeign.com/episodes

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Episode Credits:

Christine Job-Creator, Host, Producer & Editor

Zachary Higgs-Theme Music