E55: Gwen Lafage thinks we underestimate how culture influences us

Gwen Lafage is what I would call a serial immigrant. She's lived in the UK, the United States, Sweden, and then back to the United States.

And in her words, "Every move changes you."

However, I think one of the most important point she makes in this episode are the tradeoffs you have to make when you move to a new country. Family relationships become fragile. Friendships collapse. You find it hard to make new friends.

Especially if you're someone like Gwen who's always on the move. Being an immigrant can be lonely journey.

Gwen joined me on The Newcomers Podcast to chat about her time at Sweden. We also explored:

• How culture influences our everyday life

• The concept of identity as an immigrant

• The concept of home

• The tradeoffs we have to make as immigrants

• Who she becomes when she gets to France, and more.

This episode was therapy for I and Gwen. And I hope it is for you too.

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