There’s something powerful about going back home.

In this episode of City Nights to Porch Lights, Natalie and Kristin explore the stories of people who once left their hometowns for opportunity, adventure, or change -- only to find themselves drawn back years later.

But coming home isn’t about going backwards. It’s about reconnecting -- with family, with community, and with a version of yourself that still feels familiar.

From raising children near grandparents, to rediscovering built-in support systems, to experiencing the full-circle moments of life, this conversation dives into the emotional and practical reasons people return to their roots.

They also explore how remote work, affordability, and shifting life priorities have made returning home more possible than ever -- and why these moves are often about belo ...