ROME UNFILTERED – Season 2, Episode 2 (Part 2 of 2) Rome Will Love You Back (Part 2): The Day Rome Starts Feeling Like Home

How does a city that once felt overwhelming become a place you never want to leave?

In Part 2 of this conversation, Walter continues speaking with Polly and Angie about the mindset shifts that come with building a life in Rome. Looking back on their own journeys, they reflect on the moments that transformed Rome from a city they were trying to navigate into a place they truly call home.

Together, they explore what changed over time, how they adapted to Roman culture, the routines that brought stability, and why many of the things that frustrated them in the beginning are now part of what they appreciate most. More importantly they explore the changes in their children and what they think their kids will miss the most once they leave.

In this episode, they discuss:

• The turning points that changed their experience of Rome • How their perspectives evolved over time • Raising children in an international city • Building routines that create a sense of home • The values they've adopted from Italian culture • Advice they would give every new family moving to Rome

Whether you've just arrived or have lived here for years, this episode is a reminder that adapting to life abroad doesn't happen overnight. It happens through everyday experiences, small mindset shifts, and giving yourself the time to grow.

If you haven't already, listen to Part 1, where Polly and Angie discuss the emotional stages of expat life, culture shock, and the challenges of settling into Rome.

Rome Unfiltered is made by expats, for expats. Real stories. Practical advice. Life in Rome without the filter.