003 - France has cheese; we like cheese! (Our France Stories)

Searching for Home

In this episode McKenna and Ronit peel back the layers of their lives, delving into the chapters that led them to call Grenoble, France, home. Sharing their individual journeys, they recount the intricacies of the moving process – the highs of finding love and the lows of confronting loneliness and despair.
McKenna reflects on the profound transformation since leaving the Midwest, navigating the delicate balance between forging connections and experiencing solitude in a foreign land. Ronit, too, shares the intricacies of settling into Grenoble, where the quest for home intertwines with personal growth. Both confront the challenge of finding their place within the community, grappling with the complexities of defining what 'home' truly means.
They open up about the nuances of moving in – the dance between anticipation and uncertainty, the beauty of finding love in unexpected places, and the resilience required to face moments of despair. Join McKenna and Ronit as they continue to explore the concept of home, not just as a physical space but as a state of being and belonging. Tune in for a candid conversation that transcends borders, embracing the shared human experience of longing for a place to call home.
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McKenna's blog - Chasing Stardust: https://mckennakillion.substack.com
Ronit's blog- Ion: https://sites.google.com/view/ronitgreenhydrogen/home
A blog McKenna used to help her get to France: https://theamericaninparis.com/