Episode 13: A Life in a Suitcase

Sylvia has lost her father, her mother, and both of her brothers, a series of tragedies that eventually led her to sell everything and move to Sri Lanka. She calls herself a "nomad," and we discussed how constant movement can be a coping mechanism, a way to ensure that if you never settle, you never risk losing "home" again. Sylvia’s perspective is one of radical lightness, using the urgency of her loss to fuel a genuine love for the people she meets. It’s a fascinating look at how sudden loss reshapes the brain’s map of the world.