Meet Tracey,

Relocation coach, somatic practitioner, and six-time expat who has turned “trying it for three months” into a life philosophy. In this episode, we explore what it really means to build home within yourself—especially when life (and identity) keeps shifting with every move.

Tracey takes us through her first unexpected opportunity at just 16, the resilience she discovered in herself, and the massive identity shift that unfolded years later in Canada, where she learned that relocation doesn’t fix what hurts, it magnifies it. We dive into her FEEL framework for processing emotions abroad, the five emotional phases of relocation, how to recognise when it’s time to move on, and why true belonging has more to do with your inner landscape than your postcode.

She also shares her favourite New York spots (get ready for tacos + crepe cakes!) and the expat song that anchors her to our shared humanity.

Short, deep, and soul-stretching—this one is for anyone navigating the messy middle of expat life.

Footnotes & Links

Tracey’s Recommendations in New York:

• Los Tacos No. 1 – Her go-to for some of the best tacos in the city.

• Lady M – For the famous crepe cakes (matcha is her favourite).

Her Expat Song:

• “Streets of London” by Ralph McTell – A reminder of compassion, connection, and the stories we all carry.

Resources Mentioned:

Contact Tracey: www.traceyzhang.com

• Tracey’s FEEL Framework (Find, Express, Embrace, Let It Move)

• Her ebook: Five Emotional Phases of Relocation

Related article: Identity shifts abroad

Youtube video: https://youtu.be/wPcHq5IiAqk

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