S1 EP10 The Feeling of Being a Foreigner

Adapting to a culture is more than participating in its customs and understanding what individuals value, how they behave and what matters to them. It’s about questioning your own identity, re-discovering, and expanding it. That is both liberating and disorienting.I left my home country when I was 23. Back then, I had no idea how much culture shapes the way we see ourselves.In this episode, I dive into some of the core feelings that come with being a foreigner and how to navigate a hybrid identity that is formed once you leave your home country.00:00 Highlight00:32 My background, moving countries and changing 03:30 3 phases when moving countries10:11 Identity, Culture, Language, Belonging11:10 How is our identity formed 14:10 Our identity is supposed to be stretched15:14 Why culture impacts our identity16:27 7 ways that changing cultures can affect us19:30 Why humans long to belong 21:20 Is language just a communication tool?23:00 To understand a language vs. to feel a language24:09 The 3 layers of language25:42 Key concepts26:25 How can we better navigate a cultural change If you live abroad and find it hard to put your experience into words, come grab a seat at The Adult’s Table and let’s talk about it!Instagram: @theadultstableshow TikTok: @theadultstableshow