The Mortified Podcast 241: Homesick in India
Jul 18, 2022
This week features Serena Thomas, a first-generation American who shares her poignant diary entries from a summer in India, grappling with cultural identity and teenage angst. She humorously navigates homesickness and adaptation amidst vibrant cultural contrasts. Joining her is Noam Osband, who reflects on a trip to London, where he wrestles with his Jewish identity and experiments with breaking religious customs. Together, they explore personal growth, the thrill of new experiences, and the complexities of cultural heritage.
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Nervous Farewell in Teenage Diary
- Serena writes her last will and testament during a nervous anticipation of a long flight home.
- She touches on her connections with friends and family and expresses love and apologies in a lighthearted way.
Experiencing Anonymity in London
- Noam Osband recalls his first experience eating non-kosher food and walking without his yarmulke in London.
- The freedom felt exciting yet unsettling, highlighting the burden of religious observance.
Kosher Laws Enrich Eating Experience
- Noam Osband realizes that not keeping kosher made him appreciate the spiritual significance of those dietary laws.
- Ordinary activities like eating gain holiness through adherence to religious rules, connecting life to God.