This week on the podcast, we meet Tracey Zhang.
Having left home at 16 and relocated across six cities worldwide, she understands firsthand the loneliness, identity shifts, and cultural disorientation that often accompany major moves.
Tracey shares how uncertainty and unmet expectations after moving solo from Hong Kong to Canada, seeking a “fresh start” after a series of personal setbacks, put her on a path of deep personal exploration and transformation. Those experiences shaped her life path, and inspired her work as a relocation coach and somatic practitioner. She now helps expats and immigrants navigate the emotional side of moving abroad.
In our conversation, Tracey names something that many of us experience, but rarely acknowledge: Moving doesn’t fix what hurts. On the contrary, it often magnifies it. Thankfully, that realization can become the beginning of a journey towards healing, clarity, and what Tracey beautifully calls “coming home to yourself.”
Today, she guides others through these emotional challenges through workshops, online sessions, and somatic practices – supporting people in cultivating a genuine sense of belonging from within.
If you are looking for deep insights into the emotional journey that many immigrants experience, this is the episode for you. And, even if you don’t have a relocation on the horizon, Tracey shares gentle wisdom that may help you discover something new about yourself and your journey through life.
Links:
Tracey’s website: https://traceyzhang.com/
Free ebook: https://traceyzhang.com/e-book-1
P.S. Would you like to share your story of moving across borders? Get in touch
