Abroad With Care

 À quoi ressemble l'expatriation à l'aube de 2024 ?   Le Covid a tout bouleversé. Si les aventures à l'international repartent de plus belles, on ne s'expatrie plus de la même façon.      Alix Carnot, directrice d'Expat Communication, en sait quelque chose. Depuis 10 ans, elle interroge les expatriés. Aujourd'hui, elle nous révèle les principales conclusions des dernières enquêtes qu'elle a menées...

For the last episode of 2021, we want to tackle a growing challenge for expats: how to switch careers? We are excited to interview Adrian Choo, CEO of Career Agility International, also known as the “Career Strategist'' in SIngapore. Adrian has coached many expats and will provide some insightful advice on career change. You will learn: ✏️ The main steps to a successful career switch 📎 Specific r...

Will you give birth in a public or in a private hospital? As a parent-to-be, this is one of the first big decisions you have to make for your children. In this episode, we want to make your decision more straightforward. Andrea has interviewed Rosie Adams, registered midwife working at OT&P Healthcare in Hong Kong, to give you the insights you need to choose. You will learn: 🤰 The differences...

Jack Ma famously said that it was a blessing to be part of the “996 work culture”, which is predominant in Asia. But what are the consequences on our health? In today’s Abroad With Care episode, Andrea has interviewed one expert and one expat to help you protect yourself in spite of frenetic lifestyles: - Dr. Damien Mouellic, Osteopath and Functional Medicine practitioner and Director of Central &...

We know how overwhelming it can be to try to understand vaccinations for you and your family in Asia. In this episode, we’ve got you covered!  To answer your questions, Andrea has interviewed one expert and one expat: - Mélissandre Noël, general practitioner at International Medical Clinic in Singapore - Catherine Sylvain, Canadian mum of 2 boys in Singapore You will learn: 💉 What vaccinations ar...

Anxious? Tired? Sluggish? Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) may be just what you need. Not sure? In this episode, you will understand how TCM could help you feel better in your everyday life. Andrea has interviewed Roxanne Issurdatt, a Chinese medicinal practitioner from The Round Clinic in Hong Kong. Roxanne tells us more about this practice:  - What is TCM - What are the health benefits  - Why...

Summer is almost over and many of us traveled overseas to see our loved ones or have a vacation. Now, it’s time to go through (much feared) quarantine, alone or with your family.  How do you survive and thrive when you have to stay in a hotel room for several weeks, in Hong Kong or in Singapore? Get ready to survive and thrive thanks to the tips shared in this episode by: - Cardeux Nel, senior phy...

Dealing with long-distance relationships is one of the biggest challenges for expats. It has become even more difficult because of the pandemic.  In this new episode of our podcast Abroad With Care, Andrea welcomes Jill Carroll, psychotherapist from Central Minds in Hong Kong. She shares her advice to help you better manage these relationships and take care of your mental health.  You will also he...

Living in Asia with your little ones is one of the most enriching experiences in your life. But, as an expat, healthcare systems for babies and toddlers may be tricky to navigate.  So, how do you protect them?  In this new episode of Abroad With Care , Andrea interviews Natalie Spencer, registered nurse and midwife from Mother and Child Singapore, to answer our questions.  You will also learn from...

It is one of the most common dilemmas when you need to go to the hospital in Asia: will you choose a public or a private one? In this new episode, Andrea welcomes an expert who will finally shed light on the differences between public and private sectors in Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand, Sam Cooper. Sam Cooper is the CEO of CCW Global, a leading health insurance broker headquartered in Hong Ko...

Whether you are pregnant, planning to have a baby or simply need a regular checkup, you may be looking for an Obstetrician-Gynecologist also known as OB-GYN. But finding one you trust and feel comfortable with might be a real headache when you are new in Asia.  In this new episode of Abroad With Care, you will better understand how OB-GYN work in Asia and get tips to find the right one for you, st...

Let’s face it: in Asia, healthcare bills can quickly add up. You might have already experienced that by yourself.  In this second episode of Abroad With Care, we want to give you proven tips and tricks to avoid any bad surprises and help you to optimise your health budget. For this reason, Andrea has interviewed an expert, Luke Hickey. Luke is the General manager of Health & Employee benefits...

Welcome to the first episode of Abroad With Care, the podcast that makes health easy for expats in Asia.  Moving to Asia can be quite confusing when it comes to health. How do healthcare systems work? As an expat, what do you need to plan to be protected?  In our first episode, Andrea welcomes a great expert to answer these questions: Amelie Dionne, co-founder and managing director of AD MediLink...

Hi there and welcome to Abroad with Care, the podcast that makes health easy for expats in Asia.  My name is Andrea, from the UK. Every day, I help expats make the most of their life abroad. Having lived and worked internationally, I know first-hand that moving to a new country can be one of the most enriching experiences in life. But, when it comes to health, it can also be one of the most challe...