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Timestamps:
Overcoming Culture Shock: A Conversation With Ben Stimpson (0:00)
Coping With Cultural Shock: Ben's Experience (04:35)
Cultural Adaptation and Self-Awareness (08:38)
Trauma and Coping Mechanisms (15:24)
Cultural Integration and Its Challenges (23:23)

On this episode of Roaming The Now Ben Stimpson, a therapist and expat originally from the UK, now residing in Canada come to chat on Overcoming Culture Shock.

We learn about Ben’s experience:
* Felt a sense of belonging in Wales as a child due to a neurological condition
* Experienced a shift in identity and feelings of difference after moving to Canada
* Challenges in adapting to a new culture, including managing his accent and reshaping perceptions of personal interests
Key Points:
* Impact of ancestral work on navigating cultural shock
* Significance of self-awareness in the process
* Childhood experiences and the role of feeling safe
* Development of coping mechanisms to navigate cultural differences
* Exploration of "scripts" in different cultures and their influence on neurological pathways
* Understanding perceptions of safety in various cultural contexts
Takeaways:
* Insights into the profound effects of cultural shock
* Reflection on how understanding these experiences can contribute to the development of healthier coping mechanisms
* Providing a roadmap for resilience and understanding for those navigating similar challenges.

About Ben Stimpson (He/They/Them):
Ben is a therapist, lecturer, student, and spiritual director. Ben has developed courses on a variety of topics, including ancestor veneration, the power of story, and folklore. When not working with clients or writing, Ben is engaged with his areas of study: religious studies, medieval and classical studies, folklore, and spirituality. Learn more at www.BenStimpson.com and his book Ancestral Whispers, A Guide to Building Ancestral Veneration Practices By Ben Stimpson.

About Marisol Camacho - Expat Life Coach:
Marisol Camacho is a certified coach through iPEC, and a Certified Trauma-Informed Facilitator. If you are feeling a bit lost or overwhelmed by life's curveballs - Trust me, I get it. We all hit those crossroads where we're craving something more — something meaningful. Maybe you're thinking of ditching that draining job for a passion project, launching a business inspired by your own life story, facing a heartbreak that makes you question everything, or even packing up and starting anew in a place that resonates with your soul. Whatever that ‘bold move' looks like for you, I'm here to support and guide you every step of the way. Let's craft that vision, chase those dreams, and make your mark in the world.
Because if not now, when?
Get in Touch - ⁠www.connectwithmarisol