At some point, leaving a chapter of your life behind stops feeling like growth and starts feeling like loss. In this episode, we explore the emotional complexity of moving back home after having transformative years; a time where friendships, experiences, and the person you were created a life you now must grieve.

We reflect on the dissonance of returning to a hometown that no longer feels like home, the fear of stillness when life seems paused, and the challenge of not knowing what’s next. Through personal stories and reflections, we talk about accepting these in-between moments, embracing stillness, and finding perspective in the fact that every phase of life, even the slow or uncertain ones, shapes who we are and what comes next.

This episode explores:

• Grieving a life you loved without losing yourself
• Personal stories from my time in New Orleans and having to leave
• Returning to a place that no longer feels like home
• The fear and discomfort of stillness after a period of growth
• Feeling like a failure and moving forward from that
• Accepting transition as part of life’s rhythm
• How past experiences build the foundation for new chapters
• Finding reassurance in uncertainty and embracing your own journey

If you’ve ever returned to a place or phase of life that feels unfamiliar, or felt lost in between what was and what’s next, this episode is for you.