Feel the Fear, Begin Again: Therapy & Career Change with Alina Yarova

<p>What happens when a healthcare strategist moves to France, launches a coaching service, and begins training to become a therapist — all in pursuit of deeper service and personal truth?</p><p><br /></p><p>Alina Yarova’s career spans consulting, health tech, and now a bold new chapter: embracing therapy not just as a personal tool, but as a professional calling. In this episode, she reflects on immigration, identity, and the courage to feel the fear and begin again.</p><p><br /></p><p>She opens up about:</p><p>• Growing up in Ukraine and adapting to life in the U.S.</p><p>• Her lifelong connection to therapy — receiving, advocating, and now studying</p><p>• Why she launched Project Pivot to help others navigate change</p><p>• The emotional and logistical realities of moving to France</p><p>• How small gestures can leave lasting marks</p><p><br /></p><p>Episode Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction and Reconnection</p><p>02:38 Alina’s Background and Early Journey</p><p>06:00 Immigration and Its Impact — From Ukraine to the U.S.</p><p>13:44 Feeling Like an Outsider and Adapting to a New Culture</p><p>17:49 Eight‑Year‑Old Alina and 2025 Alina</p><p>19:42 Her Lifelong Connection to Therapy — Receiving, Advocating, Studying</p><p>26:56 Why Seeking Therapy Is a Sign of Strength</p><p>29:22 Financial and Fit Barriers to Accessing Therapy</p><p>31:57 Mark’s Personal Therapy Story</p><p>34:01 Cultural and Systemic Change in Mental Health Education</p><p>37:49 Deciding to Become a Therapist</p><p>42:15 A Deep Desire to Be of Service</p><p>46:11 Embracing Change — Moving to France</p><p>50:40 Navigating the Shadow Side of Change — Feel the Fear, Dance Anyway</p><p>56:10 Trusting Values and Following Curiosity</p><p>58:11 How to Reach and Connect with Alina</p><p>01:00:10 Small Gestures, Big Impact — A Moment Mark Never Forgot</p><p>01:06:05 Closing Reflections and Audience Engagement</p><p><br /></p><p>Discovery Optimization</p><p>This episode explores therapy as a personal and professional calling, career change, immigration, identity, starting over, emotional courage, and the realities of moving abroad. Listeners interested in reinvention, mental health journeys, values‑based decision‑making, and navigating major life transitions will find deep resonance in Alina’s story.</p><p><br /></p>