Building Stress, Resilience, and Finding Support Abroad with Vashti Kanahele
Today we are on vacation.
But we wanted to share this most excellent story from Vishti Kanahele.
Here are a few of the most importants points from this episode:
- 🧠 Mental Health Awareness: The importance of acknowledging and seeking help for mental health issues can't be overstated, especially for expats and digital nomads facing stress and uncertainty during frequent moves. Platforms like telehealth are game changers.
- 👨👩👧👦 Raising Global Citizens: Exposure to diverse cultures and experiences can foster a global mindset and empathetic nature in our children. However, it's crucial to also address their emotional struggles and provide them with the support they need.
- 🤝 Building a Community: The significance of supportive relationships and communities, both local and expat, is highlighted. Sharing experiences with those who understand the challenges of international living can sustain us through our global journeys.
Discover Vashti's journey, filled with adventures from 40 different countries, and learn about her transformative book, "Parasites and Passports." Tune in to hear more about balancing life as an author and health coach, managing mental health in challenging circumstances, and the unique bonds formed through shared experiences.
Find Vashti's wonderful book at:
https://www.amazon.com/Passports-Parasites-Extraordinary-Adventure-Resilience-ebook/dp/B0CLB1G2P4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=Z22A7NMB17FO&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.FiKuODSuScxe6Q3zmOaZkd_PYVj9-dX0SLC3tCuAMus1jgS3ROyd40h_izuq6mJh7K2nYKUD3_XIDKuFa-JePQ.a6rOgEon6zfy8e60zKVYhyMt6mJbMjT1DiVx8o4jFLg&dib_tag=se&keywords=passports+and+parasites&qid=1735075112&sprefix=parasites+and+passports%2Caps%2C234&sr=8-1
Have a Merry Vacation or celebration no matter what faith or traditions you are practicing!
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Vashti Kanahele
Vashti Kanahele is a functional medicine coach and author passionate about exploring diverse cultures and immersive experiences. Her triumph over multiple chronic illnesses fuels her determination to empower others on their healing journeys. Vashti’s practice is dedicated to seeking the root causes of disease, uncovering the underlying triggers of her clients’ ailments, and helping them regain vitality. Vashti is passionate about bringing a blend of naturopathic and functional care to clients and believes the best outcomes come with the Doctor-Coach Model. Vashti recently published her memoir Passports and Parasites: A Extraordinary Journey of Adventure, Resilience, and Healing. Vashti lives in Northern Virginia with her husband, two daughters, and her Nigerian village dog, Owen.
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