#85 When an expat goes back- but it's not the same

17/09/2025 26 min Episodio 87

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Episode Synopsis


Have you ever gone back to a place where you once lived, only to feel both comforted and strangely disconnected?
In this solo episode of This Expat Life, I share my recent experiences of returning to Rio de Janeiro and London, two cities that were once deeply important in my global journey. What I found was a mix of nostalgia, distance, and clarity about how much I’ve grown since living there.
Together we’ll explore:
 ✨ Why revisiting a former home can feel both familiar and foreign
 ✨ The role of nostalgia and why it’s not always the best reason to move back
 ✨ How to know if “going back” fits your current chapter
 ✨ What it means to create an inner home when your sense of belonging is scattered across countries
 ✨ Why accepting all parts of yourself (even the shadow sides) is the foundation of true belonging
If you’ve ever returned to a previous home or are thinking about it, this episode is for you.
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