Two Inconvenient Women What does 'home' mean to you?
Nov 14, 2025
What does home really mean? Hosts delve into the emotional nuances of home, exploring feelings of safety and belonging. They discuss gut reactions to spaces and the impact of personal items on creating a sense of home. Cultural variations in what defines home are highlighted through children's bedrooms across the globe. The conversation also addresses the plight of homelessness, the dignity of those forced to flee, and the importance of community-led solutions. Ultimately, it’s a warm reflection on how we define and cultivate our own sanctuaries.
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Home Is Feeling Not Just Roof
- Home is as much a feeling of safety, love and belonging as it is a physical place.
- Holly Everett and Rachel Musson emphasise that 'home' is personally defined and fluid across time and context.
Arrange Bed For Nervous-System Safety
- Arrange sleeping spaces to support your nervous system: avoid doors or windows directly behind you and position the bed so you can see the door and window.
- Holly says these 'power' or control positions improve sleep and feelings of safety.
Lives Marked By Many Moves
- Holly Everett has moved house 23 times and learned to travel light, once moving with just a backpack.
- Settling in one place led to accumulation and reflection on what she'd actually miss if she left.
