This episode is different. No guest, just a raw, honest monologue that closes season one. I walk you through the shock of returning to London after months in Mexico, Guatemala and the Caribbean, the uneasy sight of luxury towers gazing down on sprawling slums, and the cognitive dissonance that made me question how we live.

I share the small, personal ruptures that pushed me toward a sabbatical and a leap into the unknown. It’s a story of burnout, curiosity, and the stubborn belief that changing your place can change your life.

In a couple of days I fly east with a rough plan, a hope to find new faces, and a promise to bring you shorter updates and deeper interviews from the road. Tune in for a gentle, reflective send-off and the start of the next chapter.

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