Episode 6: Crossing Borders: Melodie's Adventures in Finding Home

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In this episode, Daniel welcomes Melodie, whose adventurous spirit led her from the UK to New Zealand. Melodie shares her story of moving to New Zealand on a working holiday visa and navigating life with a French and Swiss background. They discuss the ease of moving to New Zealand, the emotional ties that make a place feel like home, and the challenges of building a sense of community as an expat. Melodie also reflects on the different friendships she has formed and the emotional significance of her childhood home in Switzerland. Their conversation highlights the complexities of defining 'home' when living in multiple countries.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:46 Melodie's Journey to New Zealand
04:03 Life in Switzerland and Becoming Swiss
10:49 University Life in the UK
16:06 Finding Home Across Continents
19:01 Nostalgia and Changing Perceptions of Home
20:07 The Emotional Connection to Home
21:12 Challenges of Moving Back to Switzerland
26:27 The Concept of Home Ownership
31:06 Building a New Family Network Abroad
36:59 Concluding Thoughts and Farewells

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