GANDHINAGAR: Close your eyes for a moment. When you hear the word “home,” what image appears? Is it a weathered porch swing on a childhood street? The scent of your grandmother’s dal (lentil soup) ? Maybe it’s the warm embrace of a loved one.
Home transcends physical space; it’s a feeling, a refuge, a constant whisper of belonging. This playlist delves into the spectrum concept of home. We’ll explore the comfort of familiar places, the yearning for connection, and the soundtrack that underscores our journeys, both physical and emotional.
PodMirror unpacks the power of home, a force that shapes our identity and forever binds us to the places and people we hold dear.
BBC-Seriously…: Feeling the Ache of Homesickness: (March 2023, 29 min)
Astronaut Tim Peake and psychotherapist Sarah Temple-Smith delve into the often underestimated phenomenon of homesickness, revealing its surprising depth and existential impact.
Where’s Home Really? : Where Does Home Lie? (March 2023, 29 min)
Comedian Stephen K Amos joins host Jimi Famurewa in a personal exploration of home. They discuss how heritage, identity, and personal journeys shape where we feel we belong.
The Nocturnists: “Black Voices in Healthcare – Ep.3: Home” (July 2020, 29 min)
Healthcare workers often travel extensively. This episode features stories from Black healthcare professionals reflecting on the meaning of home amidst their journeys.
Best of Both Worlds Podcast: “Finding Home Wherever You Are with Melody Warnick EP 261” (August 2022, 49 min)
Finding Home Wherever You Are with Melody Warnick (August 2022, 49 min): Host Laura and expert Melody Warnick discuss the concept of place attachment, the power of environment, and the growing trend of location-independent living.
The Expat Cast: “Finding and Defining ”Home” with Keltie” (November 2022, 38 min)
Clarity Coach Keltie Maguire uses her experience to explore the complexities of defining and creating a sense of home, especially for expats.
Home. Made.: “Home. Alone.” (May 2021, 26 min)
This episode explores how unexpected experiences can shape our connection to home through two stories: one of an expat overcoming language barriers and another of a couple rediscovering connection.