Feeling Like a Foreigner in Your Own Birth Country

22/10/2024 31 min Episodio 13
Feeling Like a Foreigner in Your Own Birth Country

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In this episode, my guest is Allyson Breyfogle, a life coach and owner of Mosaic Coaching (www.mosaicscoaching.com/), specializing in helping individuals navigate life transitions. Alison shares her unique journey of growing up between two countries—France and the USA—and the challenges of finding a sense of belonging.Today’s topic is about culture shock and reverse culture shock.We discuss what it feels like to be uprooted from childhood through adulthood, including cultural disorientation, reverse culture shock, and the difficulties of reconciling multiple identities. Alison reflects on how these experiences shaped her personal and professional path, emphasizing the importance of acceptance, creativity, and self-discovery. Listen in as we explore how embracing different cultural influences can enrich our human experience and why belonging isn't always tied to a specific place.You liked this episode, and you want to join our private discussion groups, sign up here: https://rebrand.ly/rootology You want to learn more about Betty Stempfer, visit her website: www.bettystempfer.com Please make sure you subscribe, rate, and review this podcast. Track Title: Plastic Bottle Island. Artist Name: Rhythm Scott. Publisher: A Soundstripe Production