Oct 23, 20261h 3mS1
What happens when you’ve lived in five countries, but can’t give a simple answer to where you’re from? Born in Saudi Arabia, Abeer grew up between Dubai and Karachi, later lived in London, and now calls New York home...
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Somewhere Unfamiliar
Hosted by Alina · education · EN
About this Podcast:
If you’ve ever felt between places, between versions of yourself, or unsure where you belong, you’re not alone.The podcast shares stories about what it really feels like to build a life far from where you started 🌍Through honest conversations about identity, belonging, reinvention, relationships and personal growth, Somewhere Unfamiliar explores how people rebuild, adapt, and create meaningful lives through change.New episodes every other Monday 🎧 👀
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Contact path
Public web form
Booking probability
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Guest openness
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What is Somewhere Unfamiliar about?
If you’ve ever felt between places, between versions of yourself, or unsure where you belong, you’re not alone.
Who hosts Somewhere Unfamiliar?
Somewhere Unfamiliar is hosted by Alina. The show has published 17 episodes to date.
What has Somewhere Unfamiliar covered recently?
Recent episodes include "I'm From Nowhere | Finding Home After 5 Countries" (23 October 2026, 63 minutes), "I'm More Comfortable Off Autopilot" (19 September 2026, 71 minutes), and "Every Place Brings Out a Different Version of Me" (1 September 2026, 44 minutes).
How often does Somewhere Unfamiliar publish?
Somewhere Unfamiliar publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 49 minutes across 17 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Somewhere Unfamiliar?
Booking probability for Somewhere Unfamiliar is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Somewhere Unfamiliar requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Somewhere Unfamiliar's contact route on record: public web form.
About the host
Alina hosts Somewhere Unfamiliar, an education podcast with 17 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #14
I'm More Comfortable Off Autopilot
Sep 19, 20261h 11mS1What if you feel more at home somewhere unfamiliar? After nearly 20 years living overseas, Jon Jensen, a senior executive producer and longtime international journalist, moved back to the United States and found himself...
- Sep 1, 202644 minS1
What if growing up between cultures means never having one simple answer to who you are? For years, “Where are you from?” felt like Tala Worrell’s nightmare question. Over time, she became more comfortable with the fact...
- Aug 18, 20261h 7mS1
What if leaving home is what finally gives you permission to become yourself? Bianca grew up in a small town in Brazil, where an experience in childhood left her feeling like one day, she needed to get out. At 25, she...
Episode #11
5 Conversations That Changed How I Think About Belonging | Identity, Home & Starting Over
Aug 3, 202619 minS1What happens when the conversations you’ve been having start changing you? I started Somewhere Unfamiliar to understand identity, belonging, and what it means to build a life somewhere new. I never expected those...
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- Jul 15, 20261h 7mS1
What if moving countries didn’t just change where you live, but who you become? Shruti never imagined she would leave India. But after building a life in Ireland, Finland and the United States, she realised something...
Episode #9
The Freedom of Knowing Who You Are
Jun 23, 202657 minS1Success changes as you get older. Bob was seven years old when his family left Iran for what was supposed to be a temporary move to the United States. Fifty years later, he reflects on identity, belonging, ambition...
- Jun 9, 20261h 13mS1
What if the life you’re supposed to want isn’t the life you actually want? Anya moved from Belarus to the United States twice. The first time, she felt lonely and disconnected. The second time, she arrived with a...
Episode #7
What It Takes to Start Over From Scratch
May 26, 202639 minS1<p>What does it really take to start over from scratch?</p><p>In this episode, Fer shares what it was like leaving Venezuela, unexpectedly building a new life in the U.S., and rebuilding his career in New York after...
Episode #6
Why Being A Chameleon Is A Superpower
May 12, 202651 minS1<p>What if the parts of yourself that make you different are actually your greatest strength?Growing up between cultures can leave you feeling like you don’t fit neatly into any one box. But it can also teach you...
Somewhere Unfamiliar
Trailer | Why I Started Somewhere Unfamiliar
May 4, 20261 minS0<p>Stories about what it really feels like to build a life far from where you started.Through honest conversations about identity, belonging, reinvention, relationships, and personal growth, Somewhere Unfamiliar...
Episode #5
What You Gain And Lose When You Move
Apr 28, 202657 minS1<p>When you spend your life moving between countries, what happens to your sense of home?</p><p>In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Eimad Houry, whose life has been shaped by relocation, cultural adaptation, and...
- Apr 14, 20261h 8mS1
<p>What happens when you stop living the life that’s expected of you and start building the life you actually want?Big changes are exciting. They’re also uncomfortable, uncertain, and often lonelier than we expect.In...
- Mar 31, 202650 minS1
<p>What happens when the places that shape you don’t match the place you’re “supposed” to be from?For some people, home is a country. For others, it’s more layered.In this conversation, Ossama from Sultan + Shepard...
- Mar 17, 202659 minS1
<p>What do you do when your life looks good on paper, but something inside you knows it’s not the right fit?Silvina left behind a life she loved in Argentina. Not because she had to, but because she felt pulled toward...
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TRAILER: Somewhere Unfamiliar
Mar 10, 20262 minS0<p>What does it mean to build a life far from where you began? </p><p>In this podcast, the host interviews people who have moved across countries and cultures, sharing the stories behind starting over. It's the...
Mar 10, 202649 minS1<p>What do you do when life forces you to start over?Whether it’s moving countries, losing a community, becoming a parent, or watching life take an unexpected turn, rebuilding isn’t easy.In this conversation, Nadine...
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