Why did it take me 50 years to return home?

What does it feel like to return to the country where you were born after 50 years? I'm back in South Korea for the first time since leaving as a child, and the experience has brought up memories, emotions, and parts of my identity I haven't connected with in decades. From exploring Seoul and Busan to rediscovering the food and culture I once felt embarrassed about growing up, I reflect on what it means to reconnect with your roots, see your childhood through a different lens, and experience a place that's both familiar and completely new. I talk about: Returning to South Korea for the first time in 50 years My first impressions of Seoul and Busan Rediscovering Korean food, language, and culture Growing up Korean American and feeling pressure to fit in How the things I once felt ashamed of became sources of pride Revisiting childhood memories and reconnecting with my identity The unexpected emotions that come with returning to your birthplace Why travel can be an important part of personal growth Learning to stop postponing meaningful experiences If this episode resonated with you, be sure to follow the podcast, leave a rating, and share it with someone who might need to hear it. I have a four-day immersion designed to shake loose the old operating system you've been living from and help you build a new one - one rooted in flow, connection, joy, and nervous system regulation. November 9-13 | Costa Rica THIS ISN'T A VACATION. IT'S A RESET. Perfect for beginners If you feel the pull. Stay with it. Don't miss out on the next retreat. The next retreat will be from November 9-13 https://surfsexandpancakes.com/ If you’re tired of knowing what you need to change but still repeating the same patterns, 31 Days to Get Out of Your Own Way is for you. For 31 days, we’ll work on closing the gap between insight and action through structure, accountability, and ownership. Less analyzing yourself. More making different choices and actually changing your life. Learn more and join here: https://nas.com/therapist-membership-qa-space/challenges/31-days-to-get-out-of-your-own-way 🎙️ Connect with me: My New Book: Breaking Confidentiality — Learn More & Pre-Order https://breakingconfidentiality.com/#/john/pre-order My book publishing company, Soulprint: https://www.soulprintmedia.co If you’re ready for deeper work, the Secure Self course is available here: https://theangrytherapist.thrivecart.com/secure-self-bundle/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theangrytherapist/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices