In this episode Viktoria is joined by Anna, a biologist whose work takes her deep into forests, coastlines, and the raw beauty of the natural world. She returns to the podcast for a more personal conversation. While our last episode explored the science and wonder of working in the wild, this time we turn inward to explore identity, belonging, and transformation.

From immigrating to Canada to building a scientific career in a new country, Anna has navigated profound personal and professional transitions. Together, we explore what it means to leave one home and build another- not just geographically, but internally. We talk about belonging, adaptation, grief for past versions of ourselves, and the tension between staying true to your roots and allowing yourself to evolve. We also dive into the powerful connection between work and identity - especially in a profession that demands resilience, curiosity, and deep presence in nature.

This conversation is about the spaces in between-between countries, between careers, between who we were and who we are becoming. It’s about understanding identity not as a fixed label, but as a living ecosystem that shifts, adapts, and regenerates.

If you’ve ever questioned where you belong, who you are becoming, or how change has reshaped you — this episode is for you.