#002 “Where Is Home?” – Yana Fry on Migration, Identity, and Belonging

What does it feel like to be an immigrant? To leave your home in a pursuit of a better life? To live across three continents? How do you deal with fears, homesickness, cultural shocks, losing your identity…where do you find your own home?In a special role-reversal episode of Yana TV, Dr. Damini Chawla takes the reins to interview Yana Fry, who shares her compelling journey from St. Petersburg to Singapore, navigating the challenges of migration and finding home in unexpected places. Yana opens up for the first time about her immigration journey with its lows and highs, revealing what she has lost and what she has found, and the deep personal growth that comes from her experiences. Tune in to discover how Yana's quest for a sense of belonging has shaped her into the person she is today!IN THIS EPISODE(00:00) How does one manage family, career, and self-care all at once? (02:00) The lesser-known challenges of relocating internationally.(03:00) Discover how a tough upbringing fueled a quest for a better life.(04:00) Yana shares her struggles with identity after moving across continents.(06:00) What does 'home' really mean when you've lived around the world?(07:00) Hear Yana's personal experiences with feeling like an outsider in different cultures.(09:30) Insights into raising a third-culture child in today's complex world.(11:00) How does one find joy amidst life's challenges? (12:00) The importance of letting go of the past, moving forward and creating anew.(14:00) Uncover the unexpected blessings that moving across the world has brought Yana.(17:00) Birthday reflections and future aspirations._________YanaTV is a socially responsible platform, and with this episode, we are supporting Together We Can Change The World — an organisation that is empowering and educating girls and women in Southeast Asia to live better lives. We would love for you to support the cause. Every contribution counts! Learn more here: https://twcctw.org/___________Hi People!! I'm Yana. I have been interviewing thought leaders and changemakers since 2015. This channel brings to you the most interesting, conscious and impactful people of Asia. I have heart-to-heart conversations with them and ask deep and direct questions about their life, career, relationships and way of living. Enjoy!I am also a motivational speaker, impact coach, wellness retreats facilitator, spiritual teacher, co-author of three books, award-winning poetess, and truth illuminator who inspires, empowers, educates globally.In addition to anchoring Yana TV, I am hosting Timeless Teachings Podcast, ranked as a top podcast in Singapore.To learn more about me and what else ;) I do, visit this link: https://linktr.ee/yanafryTo listen to Timeless Teachings Podcast, visit this link:  https://linktr.ee/timelessteachings  ~ YanaTV is a Singapore grown independent talk show that amplifies the voices of impactful, influential and conscious people of Asia.—-Meet our special guestDr. Damini Chawla is an award-winning professional speaker. Bringing her bold, empathetic energy through inspirational keynotes, coaching sessions, and practical workshops, Dr. Damini works with large corporations and leaders to help teams and individuals reignite courage, manage transitions, and maximize innovation, helping them find fulfillment through her signature “Speak Human” programs.Connect with Dr. Damini Chawla here ⬇️LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdaminichawla/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.daminichawla/Website: https://www.drdamini.com/–#YanaTV #LifeJourney #GlobalCitizen #ImmigrantStories #CrossCultural #FindingHome #WomenInLeadership #LifeBalance #MotherhoodAndCareer #PersonalGrowth #AdaptingAbroad #LivingAbroad #MigrantLife #IdentityCrisis #ThirdCultureKids #CulturalAdaptation #YanaFry #DrDaminiChawla