376. 7 tips for moving to a new country in your 20s

The podcast addresses the challenges and emotional complexities of moving to a new city in one's 20s. It highlights the initial difficulties stemming from disrupted routines, loss of social connections, and an identity reset due to unfamiliar social mirrors. The adjustment period is estimated to be around six months, with the first three months being the most critical for establishing new routines. Jemma advises against frequent returns to the old city to facilitate habituation and extinction learning, and encourages prioritizing social activities, especially on Friday nights, to build new relationships. She also recommends creating a local bucket list to explore the new environment and establishing consistent routines to foster a sense of community and place attachment.