What Happens to Your Identity When You Move Abroad? | Marc Alcobe

There’s an assumption most people grow up with…That home is fixed.That identity is stable.That where you start… is where you understand yourself from.But what happens when that changes?In this episode of Thought Atlas, we sit down with Marc Alcobe to explore identity, belonging, and what it means to adapt to unfamiliar environments.We talk about:How identity shifts across different environmentsWhat creates a real sense of belongingThe experience of becoming “almost local”How people navigate unfamiliar systems and culturesWhy uncertainty can reshape how you see yourselfThis is a calm, reflective conversation about stepping outside the familiar — and what that reveals about who you are.CONNECT & EXPLOREJoin Podmatch: www.joinpodmatch.com/thoughtatlasLearn more about Marc Alcobe: https://www.youtube.com/@almostlocalstories