Defining The Concept of "Home" With Kelsey White
You know that feeling when you return from a long trip abroad, or living abroad for a stretch of years, and the world suddenly seems so hard to navigate again?
As nomadic humans, we feel you, and this episode is for you.
Coming “home” from travel is a difficult and unique experience for us all, as defining “home” is often very complex. Kelsey White is back to share her personal experience, and the challenges she faced, in returning to Canada after four years of living in India. When the pandemic began, her goodbye rituals were stolen from her as she jumped on the last flight out of India in mid-March.
“It’s like shifting gears. And sometimes you get the clutch wrong.” - Kelsey White
You know that feeling when you return from a long trip abroad, or living abroad for a stretch of years, and the world suddenly seems so hard to navigate again?
As nomadic humans, we feel you, and this episode is for you.
Coming “home” from travel is a difficult and unique experience for us all, as defining “home” is often very complex. Kelsey White is back to share her personal experience, and the challenges she faced, in returning to Canada after four years of living in India. When the pandemic began, her goodbye rituals were stolen from her as she jumped on the last flight out of India in mid-March.
In this episode, Kelsey and Jazz dive into:
- Navigating the grief of unexpected or sudden change.
- How to keep up with daily changes and set realistic expectations for yourself.
- How long-term and intentional travel reshapes the meaning of “home”.
Connect with Kelsey on Instagram @wayfaringsister.
Episode References:
Post-Travel Depressed by Jazzmine Raine on She’s Wanderful