Have you considered taking your Canadian private practice online and overseas? Would you be interested in becoming a digital nomad therapist? Is it even possible? In this podcast episode, I speak with Jara Dekker, a seasoned traveller who's been working on the move for the past five years. We discuss the pros and cons of digital nomadism, how to make friends, and how to combine the passion that you have for life with the passion to continue building your Canadian private practice. MEET JARA DEKKER Having stood at the crossroads between visionary and project manager for many years, Jara has learned that relationships are THE most important investment you can be making in your life. This discovery has resulted in her creation of Little Black Book, the system for nurturing and creating your network, a second mind holding all the details so you don't have to. Her study of relationships and people has also co-created the world's most revealing psychometric assessment (or personality test for us laymen ;P ) Logos, which reveals your genius, your blind spots, and the fastest path to reach your goals. Jara does all of this while traveling around the world, hosting different events in multiple countries, and adventuring.  Learn more about Jara Dekker on her website. In this episode:  How Jara became a digital nomad What to consider as an aspiring digital nomad therapist Create the life that you want How to make friends wherever you go How Jara became a digital nomad A digital nomad is a person who works remotely, full-time or part-time, while traveling to new places.  From completing her schooling in the Netherlands to adventuring with her family from Hawaii to the Philippines, traveling around the world herself, and coming from a family of travellers, it feels natural for Jara to move from place to place. What to consider as an aspiring digital nomad therapist Set the standard for what you are willing to do and what you are not willing to do during this experience. For example, would you want to predominantly stay in Airbnb's or hotels? Adjust your expectations to create your budget accordingly. Where would you like to go? Think about the countries and continents you could travel to. Remember the time zone differences so that you can still provide therapy sessions at hours that are appropriate for you and your clients. Since a strong internet connection is going to be vital for you to continue providing therapy, make sure to check that the places you want to go to and work in have the appropriate connectivity requirements. Create the life that you want At any point in your life, it is important to ask yourself – as both a therapist and a client – whose voice is dictating my life? If you find that you are living your life by someone else's advice or rules, then it may be time to change things up and find what truly feels good and works for you. Start small to try it out. If you want to try the digital nomad life, take a month away, find someone to sublet your apartment or to take care of your home, and try being a digital  nomad therapist somewhere. How to make friends wherever you go Even though constant travelling can sometimes feel lonely, it's not. You will create a massive network of online friends and loved ones as you travel. Jara's tips for making new friends: Go to a new coffee shop a few times a week and connect with other regulars like yourself Join Facebook groups for ex-pats of your home country when you get to a new place Resources mentioned and useful links: Ep 20: How Do I Optimize My New Canadian Private Practice? Live Consulting with Cayle Fiala Sign up for my free e-course on How to Start an Online Canadian Private Practice Learn more about Jara Dekker on her LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook profiles and her website Research these countries which encourage digital nomad workers

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