In this episode of It's Giving Tea Pod, I get personal about the bittersweet truth of living abroad. Join me as I share the joy of new beginnings alongside the quiet pain of missing home—the empty chairs, the altered voices, and the secret guilt that follows every adventure. This is a raw, heartfelt conversation for anyone caught between two worlds, bravely choosing growth even when it means leaving pieces of your past behind.

In this episode of It’s Giving Tea Pod, host Akriti invites you to join her as she shares the raw, relatable ups and downs of starting life in a new place. With each sip of tea, she recounts her journey from the nostalgic aromas of India to the bustling streets of China and now in Spain, where a simple mix-up like ordering boba instead of chai became a metaphor for adapting to a new culture. Akriti opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of cultural shocks, mispronunciations, and awkward moments that led to unexpected lessons of growth and self-discovery - reminding every listener that every new experience, even the challenging ones, is a step toward redefining what "home" truly means.