Living an International Life - a Journey through Grief, Resilience, and Global Living with Nina Aziz Justin

About this episode

Nina Aziz Justin shares her journey of living abroad, the complexities of grief and belonging, and her insights on resilience as an expat mother.

In this episode of Worlds Collide, host Viktoria engages in a heartfelt conversation with Nina, a dynamic individual whose journey began in Malaysia and has taken her through the vibrant landscapes of many different countries such as England, the Netherlands, and now France and more. Nina shares her early aspirations of living abroad, which sparked at a young age, and recounts how her studies in England set her on a path of international experiences and professional endeavors across over 45 countries. The discussion delves into the complex emotions tied to migration, highlighting the often-overlooked grief that accompanies leaving one's home and the struggle for belonging in new environments. Nina candidly reflects on her experiences as a mother to a child with a rare health condition, emphasizing the importance of community and support systems for expat families navigating similar challenges. Listeners will be inspired by Nina's resilience and her insights on finding home within oneself amidst the chaos of constant change. As she discusses her book, "The Home Within," Nina offers a unique perspective on the practice of self-belonging and the emotional layers of living abroad…

People in this episode

Host: Viktoria Daute

Guest: Nina Aziz Justin

Topics covered

• grief
• resilience
• global living
• expat challenges
• identity
• community support

Keywords

• migration
• expat life
• personal growth
• community
• self-belonging
• health condition
• international experiences

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Home Within

Places: Malaysia, England, the Netherlands, France

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