Tag: mental-health
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5 Practical Steps I Used to Overcome Immigration Struggles in New Zealand
A first‑person guide to mindset, planning, tiny wins, discipline, and paying it forward By Brett Corlett | Soft Landing Why I Wrote This Immigration is tough. Even after the first year or two, many of us still wrestle with belonging, purpose, and day‑to‑day pressures. I’ve been there, more than once. In this post I’m sharing…
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What Parents Need to Know About Children’s Hospitals in New Zealand – Our Family’s Experience
By Brett Corlett | Soft Landing Podcast Introduction As many of you know, I’m passionate about sharing my journey as an immigrant to New Zealand, both the good and the challenges. Recently, my family went through one of the toughest weeks of our lives when our daughter suddenly became very ill. In this blog, I…
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What is Immigration Grief? My Journey and Insights
By Brett Corlett | Soft Landing Podcast Introduction When I first moved to New Zealand, I expected the excitement of a new life, but I wasn’t prepared for the wave of emotions that came with leaving my home country behind. This emotional process is what many call immigration grief, a natural response to change, loss,…
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My Journey in New Zealand Continues – Finally Feeling at Home
By Brett Corlett | Soft Landing Podcast Introduction In this blog post, based on Episode 6 of the Soft Landing podcast, I share how my family finally began to feel at home after months of uncertainty. From settling into our third rental, unpacking our container, and maintaining a Kiwi garden, to navigating school and kindy…
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From Surviving to Thriving: How I Found My Purpose After Immigrating to New Zealand
By Brett Corlett | Soft Landing Podcast – Episode 14 Introduction When we immigrated to New Zealand, I expected the hardest part to be getting here. But it wasn’t. The true challenge came after we arrived once the adrenaline wore off and survival mode ended. After the first year of adjusting, learning new systems, and…
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Starting Over: Why I Launched the Soft Landing Podcast
Over 100,000 people immigrate to New Zealand every year. Each brings a unique story, full of hope, uncertainty, and sacrifice. But settling into a new country isn’t always smooth. Many face culture shock, isolation, and moments of doubt some even consider returning to the country they left behind. I know, because I’ve been there. That’s…