Holistic Expat Thriving is a 6-module course to help you find purpose, connection, health, and stability—wherever life takes you →

The Expat Thriving Course

 
You dreamed of adventure. You said yes to the unknown. You embraced the move. You deserve to thrive.

Expat life is filled with adventure. You’ve gained unforgettable experiences, but you've also had days when you're quietly falling apart. It’s not just you. It’s the reality many expats face—alone. Equip yourself with the tools to navigate both the highs and lows of expat life. We will do a deep dive into the research on happiness and well-being and take actionable steps to build healthy habits. 

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You’re grateful for this journey,
but the truth is:

  • You often feel isolated, like no one truly understands what you're going through.

  • You’re unsettled, tired of building a new life from scratch every time.

  • You feel overwhelmed juggling cultural differences, financial stress, and emotional ups and downs.

You’ve tried everything
to make it work:

  • Saying yes to every social event just to belong.

  • Staying in touch with people back home, even when it feels like you're drifting apart.

  • Pushing yourself to "stay positive," while secretly feeling off.

  • Throwing yourself into work, travel, or routines that don't stick.

  • Learning the language, joining forums, building new routines, starting over again and again.

  • Making friends who leave, leaving you to start again.

  •  Telling yourself it "just takes time" — but how much time?

If you’ve nodded along to any (or all) of these, you’re not alone. And you don’t need another temporary fix—you need a real strategy for thriving as an expat.

Imagine this:

You wake up in a new city, and instead of feeling like a stranger, you feel at home. 

âś” You have a clear purpose and a life that aligns with your values.

âś” You're emotionally grounded, handling challenges with resilience.

âś” You've formed real connections with people who get you.

âś” You have stability, even if your address changes.

âś” Your finances are sorted, and you feel secure.

âś” You're no longer running on fumes. You feel excited about where you are and where you're going.

I want this! →
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INTRODUCING

Holistic Expat Thriving

 

 This 6-module course will guide you through the essential skills and strategies to find purpose, build meaningful connections, stay healthy, and create stability in your expat life—no matter where you are in the world.

With this course, you will not only learn how to navigate the challenges of expat life with confidence and resilience, with practical tools, videos, and reflections to support you at every stage of your journey, but you’ll also have access to a thriving online expat community to support you. 

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By the end of Holistic Expat Thriving, you will…

Develop a strong sense of your purpose by identifying core values, setting meaningful goals, and cultivating a fulfilling personal and professional life abroad.
Enhance your psychological, physical, and pelational well-being by utilizing practical strategies for maintaining physical health, managing stress, and fostering meaningful relationships across cultures.
Adapt and thrive in new environments by navigating cultural transitions, creating a supportive environment, and building resilience in diverse and changing circumstances.

What others say about Waves Well-Being Services:

I no longer feel alone in my parenting journey.

What others say about Waves Well-Being Services:

Julie is excellent at what she does. She did a great job on the Active Parenting workshop. It was provided in very easy content and small changes make a big difference when raising kids. I would highly recommend Julie.     

- Alpita S.

What others say about Waves Well-Being Services:

Julie has been FANTASTIC. She has taught us so much in a loving and firm way. She practices all that she teaches in class. I hope she continues training us. She’s helped me become a more aware, better parent. My relationship with my teenage child definitely has less conflict.

Laila K.

This is what is inside the
Holistic Expat Thriving

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MODULE 1

What’s Your Why?

Living abroad comes with excitement, challenges, and change. In this module, you'll explore your personal motivations for being an expat, define what success and fulfillment mean to you, and create a vision for your expat journey. Through guided reflection, you'll craft a personal mission statement to anchor your experience.

MODULE 2

Expat Psychological Toolkit

Adapting to a new culture and lifestyle can be emotionally demanding. This module equips you with strategies to manage culture shock, loneliness, and the ups and downs of expat life. You'll learn practical tools for resilience, mental well-being, and emotional adaptability so you can thrive, no matter where you are.

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MODULE 3

Staying Healthy Abroad

Taking care of your body is just as important as adjusting to a new culture. This module covers how to maintain a balanced diet, stay active, and navigate healthcare systems in different countries. You'll build a personalized wellness plan that fits your expat lifestyle while preventing burnout and stress.

MODULE 4

Relationships in a Transient World

Relationships can be one of the most rewarding and challenging aspects of expat life. In this module, you'll learn how to build meaningful connections, maintain long-distance relationships, and handle the inevitable goodbyes that come with a mobile lifestyle. You'll also map out your personal support system to stay connected and fulfilled.

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MODULE 5

Cultivating the Soil

Constant movement and change can make it hard to feel truly at home. This module helps you create a sense of belonging wherever you are by developing grounding rituals, engaging with local communities, and maintaining connections to your roots. You'll design a strategy to make any place feel like home.

MODULE 6

Financial Planning for Expats

Managing finances as an expat comes with unique challenges, from currency fluctuations to international banking. This module will help you create a financial roadmap, covering budgeting, saving, and long-term planning. You'll walk away with a clear financial strategy that supports your expat lifestyle and future goals.

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 You also gain access to....

✔  Downloadable resources
✔  Live Q&A session
✔  Opportunities for connection across the spectrum of expats

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This course will be available on June 17th. Join our waitlist now!

  • Lifetime access
  • One-time payment
  • Ongoing transformation
  • 6 Modules
  • Live Q&A Session
  • Downloadable resources 

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Samantha Petree and Julie Allison

Hi, we are Samantha Petree & Julie Allison

Led by experienced expats, coaches, and therapists who understand the emotional, psychological, and logistical challenges of living abroad. We don’t just talk the talk—we've lived it, and we've helped hundreds of expats find their way.

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Still on the fence?

Here’s what we know:
Expat life isn't supposed to feel like a constant uphill battle. But no one really prepares you for the emotional rollercoaster of life abroad.

This course gives you what you've been missing:
A grounded, practical, emotionally-aware roadmap to feeling fulfilled, resilient, and truly at home.

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Here are some most asked questions answered

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Right now, you might feel like something is missing—like no matter how much effort you put in, you’re still searching for stability, connection, or fulfillment.

Expat life is complex, and no one hands you a guidebook on how to truly thrive.

But you don’t have to figure it out alone.

This course gives you the strategies, mindset shifts, and tools to create the expat life you actually want—one where you feel grounded, connected, and in control.

You’ve already taken the first step by being here. Now, take the next one. 

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