Ever wondered what happens when you completely untether your life and move abroad? Welcome to the first episode of Untethered, broadcasting from beautiful Valencia, Spain. In this introductory episode, hosts Michelle and Serana open up about their personal journeys navigating a brand new culture, decoding local life, and finding humane green spaces in a vibrant city of a million people.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why the unique city layout and green spaces of Valencia make it a remarkably humane place to live.
• The psychological shift required when moving across the world and setting up a new home.
• What it really means to "decode Spain" after living there for multiple years.

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🧠 IMPORTANT MENTAL HEALTH DISCLAIMER

Untethered is a podcast intended to explore cultural experiences, neuroscience concepts, and global living through a psychological lens. While Serana is a PhD psychologist with specialized training in Neuropsychology, the content, discussions, and observations shared in this episode are for educational, informational, and entertainment purposes only. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapist-client relationship, nor should it ever be used as a substitute for professional clinical advice, diagnosis, mental health evaluation, or medical treatment.

If you are currently experiencing distress related to relocation, identity crisis, family transitioning, or any other mental health challenges, we highly encourage you to reach out to a localized mental health professional.

🆘 GLOBAL CRISIS AND SUPPORT HELPLINES

If you or someone you know is struggling or in a mental health crisis, help is available. Please reach out to these dedicated resources:

🌍 Spain / International:

Teléfono de la Esperanza: Call 717 003 717 or 91 459 00 50 (24/7 crisis intervention and emotional support).

Line 024: National, free, and confidential suicide helpline run by the Spanish Ministry of Health. Call 024.

English-Speaking Support in Spain: Iniciativa Focus

🇺🇸 United States:

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 (Available 24/7, free, and confidential).

The Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor 24/7.

🇦🇺 Australia:

Lifeline Australia: Call 13 11 14 (24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention).

Beyond Blue: Call 1300 22 4636 (Support for anxiety, depression, and localized mental health resources).