In this conversation, Natalia Gomez shares her transformative journey from Colombia to Australia, discussing her motivations for leaving her home country, including the cultural dissonance she experienced with Colombia’s ‘machista’ norms. She recounts the challenges of securing a skill-aligned job, preparing for the Australia Veterinary Exam, and requalifying as a veterinarian in Australia. She opens up about her experiences studying with ADHD, the sacrifices she made to achieve her goals, and the importance of creating support systems. She offers practical advice for those looking to requalify and highlights the significance of motivation and overcoming fear throughout the process. Ultimately, Natalia's story is one of perseverance, embracing discomfort, and pursuing fulfilment in a new land.

Chapters

00:00 Leaving Colombia

03:10 Cultural Dissonance

07:35 The Struggles of Immigrating

12:30 Requalifying as a Veterinarian

18:45 Navigating Life with ADHD and Study Challenges

22:50 The Cost of Sacrifice: Health vs. Success

24:50 Creating Support Systems for Overseas Vets

27:00 Overcoming the Fear of Requalification

28:20 Step-by-Step: The Path to Registration

29:15 Finding Motivation in Difficult Times

30:20 The Courage of Migrants

31:15 Embracing Discomfort for Belonging

Resource mentioned:

You’ve got this, by Dominic Bertolucci

Connect with Natalia:

Natalia’s website ‘Brainybilby’: https://brainybilby.com.au/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliathevet/

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