Running on Empty: A Conversation for Migrants Who Are Doing Their Best

​Running on Empty: A Conversation for Migrants Who Are Doing Their Best

​An Open Online Conversation for Internationals

​Online conversation | Small group | Free

​Date: Monday, 27 April 2026
Time: 18:00–19:00 (CET)
Format: Online (link shared after registration)
Facilitator: Charline Baker-Friesen, Psychologist & Facilitator
Hosted by: Flux Forward

​About this session

​Life in a new country asks a lot of you.

​New systems to navigate.
A career to rebuild.
An identity to re-root.

​All at the same time.

​It’s no wonder that at some point, many internationals feel like they’ve hit a wall, like there’s nothing left to give.

​In this 60-minute session, we create space to talk about that.

​This is not therapy. It is not a coaching session. It is an open, lightly facilitated conversation about what it feels like when your energy runs dry, and what actually helps.

​No pressure. No need to fix anything. Listening is participating.

​What to expect

​• A small and supportive group
• A calm, guided but open conversation
• Space to share, listen, or simply be present
• Honest reflections on energy, stress, and mental load
• Practical insights that feel realistic, not overwhelming

​What we will explore

​• What it feels like when your energy runs low
• Why this experience is more common than it seems
• What actually helps when you feel mentally stretched
• Simple ways to recover your sense of balance
• One small step you can take this week

​Who this is for

​• Internationals navigating life in the Netherlands
• Migrants feeling mentally or emotionally drained
• People adjusting to new systems, work, and identity
• Anyone who feels like they are doing their best but still running low

​What you’ll leave with

​• A clearer understanding of what you’re experiencing
• Practical tools you can use right away
• The reassurance that you’re not alone in this

​Practical details

​Duration: 60 minutes
Language: English
Participation: Free
Camera: On or off, your choice

​Schedule: Every 2 weeks

​About Flux Forward

​Flux Forward creates structured spaces where internationals can reflect, reconnect with their strengths, and move forward with clarity in the Dutch context.

​This session is part of our ongoing exploration into identity, work, and everyday life in NL.