Imagine your late grandmother appearing in a dream and urging you to learn a new language. For Regina from Bold Spirit Travel, this dream set her on an extraordinary path of personal transformation. Regina shares her immersive experience in Costa Rica, where she overcame language barriers and thrived in a non-English speaking environment.

Her journey took her from Costa Rica to Guatemala and finally to Barcelona, where she had to master both Castilian Spanish and Catalan. Moving to Barcelona marked a pivotal point in her life. It was there that she met her husband and advanced her career as a journalist and travel blogger. Regina also explores the challenges and beauty of being multilingual in a cosmopolitan city like Barcelona. She reflects on her ongoing efforts to learn Catalan and navigate a diverse linguistic landscape. Her passion for adventure led her to create all-women travel groups, fostering a sense of community and connection among travellers. Her story is about the courage to step out of one’s comfort zone and embrace solo travel, language learning, and community engagement.

Regina Winkle-Bryan founded Bold Spirit Travel, a company that connects women through adventure. She leads many Bold Spirit Travel trips along with a team of talented guides. Bold Spirit Travel persevered through the COVID-19 pandemic by transitioning to online travel experiences with global guides and chefs. Regina has visited over 35 countries and currently calls Washington state home.
This episode is packed with tales of bold moves, cultural adaptation, and the creation of lasting bonds through travel.
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The voices that speak from personal experience resonate when grief shrouds us in its unpredictable fog. Alexandra Whyman brings one of those voices as she recounts the harrowing tale of her husband's suicide and the complex aftermath that followed. Her vulnerability in sharing this journey casts a light on the often-overlooked intricacies of mourning, self-blame, and the stigmatization she endured. Her story is not just one of loss but also a powerful narrative of the resilience of the human spirit and the solace found in community and openness.

Alexandra is a best-selling author of the book The Suicide Club: What to Do When Someone You Love Chooses Death. She wrote it after her husband succumbed to suicide in 2020. She is a public speaker specializing in resources to rebuild after major life events. Her goal is to help others find moments of joy again and appreciate what life still offers.

Alexandra and I traverse the winding paths of grief, acknowledging that while it's a shared experience, the terrain is deeply personal for each of us. We reflect on the varying shades of emotional pain, the need for compassion in our responses, and the challenges of supporting those, especially children, who are navigating their unique sorrows. Our exchange reinforces the importance of creating spaces where mental health and the reverberations of loss can be discussed candidly – a testament to the healing power of conversation and understanding.

In the transformative power of storytelling, Alexandra takes us through her evolution from authoring "The Suicide Party: What to Do When Someone You Love Chooses Death" to launching her website, Forward to Joy. By sharing her resources and fostering vital dialogues on loss, love, and the quest for joy, Alexandra exemplifies how turning pain into purpose can pave the way for others on their healing journeys.

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Andrew Hall is the co-founder of NO STORY LOST, a business born out of a desire to preserve family legacies. He understands that these narratives are not just tales but the essence of our loved ones' lives. Andrew captures these stories because they are important to preserve before they are lost in time.

In this episode, Andrew candidly shares the triumphs and challenges of recording these histories, which future generations will undoubtedly cherish. He offers profound insights that reveal the spirit of those who have come before us. He underscores the bittersweet nature of this work.

Moving on to entrepreneurship, Andrew shares his journey from corporate life to founding a business based on personal values. His insights into the entrepreneurial spirit are as inspiring as the stories he helps preserve. He encourages listeners to contemplate the legacies they wish to craft in their personal lives and careers. Andrew's story is about capturing the past and shaping the future through the stories we leave behind.

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