"I can’t wait not to go home," as we can hear in hey, nothing's song Main. Home isn’t always where the heart is. Or at least, not anymore. In this episode, we dive deep into the shifting concept of home, the emotional weight of family gatherings, and the guilt of living far away. As Christmas approaches, many of us are grappling with the bittersweet realities of returning to places and people that shaped us, even if they no longer feel like they fit.
I share my own experience as an expat navigating fractured family dynamics, guilt over staying away, and the emotional exhaustion that comes with holiday visits. From childhood nostalgia to confronting societal divides, we’re unpacking what it means to feel at home, or not, and why it’s okay to redefine it for yourself.
Whether you’re excited to go back, dreading it, or caught somewhere in between, this episode is for you. Let’s explore the complicated feelings of belonging, identity, and family ties during the most “wonderful” time of the year.
