Unplanned Paths & Life’s Detours: A European Adventure in Healing and Growth

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In this special, unplanned and totally unscripted episode of Growing Tall Poppies, I’m coming to you live from Zurich with a raw and real update from my family trip across Europe—a journey that has been full of beauty, challenges, and unexpected lessons.

From the joy of flying business class for the first time, to walking 12,000 steps a day despite severe arthritis, and complex regional pain syndrome to navigating credit card fraud in Amsterdam, to watching my daughter battle serious illness in Paris and Switzerland—this trip has been nothing like I imagined.

But that’s life, isn’t it? Especially when you’ve been through trauma and are working towards Post-Traumatic Growth. Sometimes the biggest growth comes when we’re forced to adapt, let go of rigid expectations, and truly listen to what we (and our loved ones) need.

In this heartfelt conversation, I share:

• 🌍 My biggest lessons in flexibility, patience, and adaptability while traveling
• 🛑 Why taking time to pause, rest, and reflect is essential for healing
• 👩‍👧 How being a mum in crisis mode reminded me about the balance between self-sacrifice and self-care
• 💡 How to give yourself permission to revisit old patterns when they serve a purpose—and let go of the guilt attached to this
• ❤️ Why it’s okay when your goals change along the way

If you’ve ever felt frustrated when things didn’t go to plan—or struggled to balance your own needs with caring for others—this episode will give you both comfort and practical takeaways.

🎧 Listen in for a gentle reminder that healing isn’t about perfection—it’s about adaptability, compassion, and staying connected to what matters most.

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Intro and Outro music: Inspired Ambient by Playsound.

Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only. It is not intended to be deemed or treated as psychological treatment or to replace the need for psychological treatment.