Melody Warnick

Melody Warnick, an author and expert on place attachment, discusses how professionals can choose where to live in today's flexible job market. She explores the concept of 'anywhereist' careers and the factors to consider for a location strategy, such as cost of living and relationship-building opportunities. Melody emphasizes the importance of aligning personal interests with community culture, offers tips for integrating into new environments, and highlights the value of immersing oneself in local life for a fulfilling relocation experience.

How can you learn to love the place you live, even if you don’t feel it's the place of your dreams, or the most ideal location?My guest today spent a year researching the burgeoning science of what's called "place attachment" in order to answer that question. Her name is Melody Warnick and she’s the author of This Is Where You Belong: The Art and Science of Loving the Place You Live. On the show Melody and I discuss what “place attachment” is and what you can do to have more of it for the place you live. This is a great podcast filled with some extremely actionable advice.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Melody Warnick, a journalist and author specializing in community building, shares her journey of transforming her initial dislike for Blacksburg into a genuine love. She discusses the misconceptions about moving and how it doesn't solve personal issues. Through her 'Love Where You Live' project, she created experiments to foster community ties. Melody emphasizes the importance of engaging with your surroundings, from volunteering to exploring local hotspots, and highlights the health benefits of strong place attachment.

Melody Warnick, an author and journalist passionate about community and place attachment, shares her journey from feeling alienated in Blacksburg, VA, to falling in love with it. She discusses her innovative 'Love Where You Live' project, which encourages people to engage in their communities through activities like exploring, volunteering, and enjoying local events. Melody emphasizes how connections to neighbors can enhance resilience during tough times and highlights the importance of embracing what makes a place unique.

Melody Warnick, an author and journalist known for her insightful books on community and belonging, joins listener Carrie, a rural Virginian exploring relocation. They dive into the emotional complexities of moving, discuss the rise of remote work as a game-changer for city choices, and identify Carrie's priorities like vibrancy and walkability. Melody introduces practical tools like a 10x10 grid to evaluate potential cities. They also consider the importance of community engagement and the role of personal quirks in decision-making.