Ep.3. Livia Rismondo - Relationship Loss

Livia Rismondo, a 22-year-old Canadian citizen from a town of 200, went to Australia to backpack and have adventures. What she got was a 5+ year relationship with her identity rooted in another person, until the relationship ended, landing her in a dark place where she no longer knew who she was and didn't know how she got there. On her journey to becoming unrecognizable from that dark place she learned about depression and anxiety, what self-care is and how to set limits, the value of human connection, and that home is not a place but a feeling. Takeaways Through my identity rebuilding process I had massive growth, I became unrecognizable from where I was at my darkest moments when I didn’t know who I was anymore. Even though it feels like your pain and suffering will never end, it won’t last. Firmly believe that you’ll come out the other side, that it’s temporary. Be okay with your heavy feelings. Feel them. Build up and lean on your support network. Really learn what self-care is and do it. (P.S. There’s no instant gratification in self-care, its benefits are invisible and you’ll only understand their power over time.) You’re likely to become a 2.0 version of yourself, even though you have no idea what that looks like or how you’ll get there. Have the courage to ask yourself: Is the fear of doing something new, unfamiliar or scary more powerful than the stuck, unhappy feeling? To which will you give more power? Believe that whatever decision you make, it’s the best decision in that moment, and there are no wrong decisions. You can have beautiful outcomes from traumatic experiences. How to 10x honoring yourself: Focusing on a specific goal/project that’s just for you makes it possible to prioritize your time without guilt. Bio Livia Rismondo, host of “The Expat Chronicles” podcast, is a broadcast professional whose adventurous spirit gives her the distinction of being an expat. An inspiration to those looking for something bigger out of life, she encourages people to find the motivation, determination and courage to step outside their comfort zone. Livia believes that everything life throws at us has a definite purpose in us becoming who we’re meant to be. She sees sharing personal journeys as a common thread that permits us to relate to each other. In keeping the spirit of human connection alive, Livia’s podcast is where expats share their stories and gain inspiration and a sense of belonging. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/livia_rismondo/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/theexpatchronicles Website https://www.theexpatchronicles.com.au/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7eBeNhh1sxtTm7BENbaacF?si=37adae7463974563&nd=1 Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-expat-chronicles/id1594038162?fbclid=IwAR3wbVK3ThWLw4X1Z2YJ5ihg_Mj4Gh0PAt7fGA3EOXfU-5VVxtKtfXGz_8o - Music - Happy African Village by John Bartmann