#62. Imposter Syndrone | Apr 01, 2026

An episode of the The Places We Call Home podcast podcast, hosted by The Places We Call Home LLC, titled "#62. Imposter Syndrone | Apr 01, 2026 " was published on April 5, 2026 and runs 34 minutes.

April 5, 2026 ·34m · The Places We Call Home podcast

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Summary

In this episode, I sit down with Zainab Ugokwe, scientist, mom, wife. A woman whose story will feel familiar if you’ve ever moved abroad and suddenly wondered who you’re becoming. Zainab talks honestly about repatriation to the USA after moving to Palestine at age nine, trying to blend in despite being the sole black person in a town that saw people of color only on tv. Who am I now after a few identity shifts, homesickness, and the quiet grief that comes with leaving a life behind? Share this link if you resonate with the confidence she built along the way.If you’re an expat or immigrant woman living in the USA or anywhere abroad, navigating loneliness, cultural differences, or that “in‑between” feeling of not belonging here or back home, this conversation will meet you right where you are.Zena’s reflections offer gentle reminders and practical takeaways about rebuilding your sense of self, finding belonging, and giving yourself permission to grow into this new version of you.

Episode Description

In this episode, I sit down with Zainab Ugokwe, scientist, mom, wife. A woman whose story will feel familiar if you’ve ever moved abroad and suddenly wondered who you’re becoming.

Zainab talks honestly about repatriation to the USA after moving to Palestine at age nine, trying to blend in despite being the sole black person in a town that saw people of color only on tv.

Who am I now after a few identity shifts, homesickness, and the quiet grief that comes with leaving a life behind?

Share this link if you resonate with the confidence she built along the way.

If you’re an expat or immigrant woman living in the USA or anywhere abroad, navigating loneliness, cultural differences, or that “in‑between” feeling of not belonging here or back home, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

Zena’s reflections offer gentle reminders and practical takeaways about rebuilding your sense of self, finding belonging, and giving yourself permission to grow into this new version of you.

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