The Thriving Abroad Together podcast series has focused on how best to support ourselves, our partners, families and colleagues through challenging times, with particular focus on the challenges associated with the current Covid-19 pandemic.

Florence talks to Louise about the Brain Gym and how it has supported her family through their recent transition, made as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic

If we are all learning one thing through this current pandemic, connection and collaboration is at the heart of much of the amazing support and community spirit that is popping up around the world. But this is something that probably doesn’t surprise t...

Leaders around the world are being challenged to help teams find new ways of working effectively while social distancing as a way of keeping us all safe and well. But is social distancing, the correct terminology and is it what we are really wanting to...

How is your exercise and nutrition plan going in lock down? I know, it can be tough to keep on track when we are feeling the impact of the current crisis. I’m a bit of a comfort eater and working from home means I have to exercise some serious control ...

In the UK, the government is beginning to talk about the ‘next steps’ as ‘r’ falls below 1 and we begin, thankfully, to see a reduction in the death rate from Covid -19 infections. There is talk of a five step plan for getting us ‘back to normality’.

Mindfulness is a practice I have been grappling with for a while now. I say grappling because sometimes it can be difficult in this highly charged and busy life to find time to simply stop and focus on the present moment.

As expats and repats, we are used to coping with uncertainty. I remember a number of times while living abroad, when I felt as though my life were totally in the hands of other people. It did not feel good. And I vowed to never let that happen again.

‘Writers Retreat’ the ad said. I envisioned blue skies and crystal-clear waters on some remote island. Sadly, thanks to current requirements for physical distancing, the retreat was taking place online, hosted through Facebook. I hesitated.