How to Improve Your Health & Wellness By Moving Abroad

How to Improve Your Health & Wellness By Moving Abroad

Author: Kristin Wilson | Traveling with Kristin January 10, 2023 Duration: 38:15

Can moving abroad improve your health and wellness? Tune in as Kristin speaks with a registered nurse about how different lifestyles in different countries impact your health, wellness, and quality of life. Plus, how the culture in the society you grew up in (and live in) can affect your health long-term. 

 

"Just being aware that a lot of your lifestyle is also imprinted by the culture of the society is the first step. This is like an awareness that many of your daily habits can actually be pushed upon you by the culture that you live in. So, you're also finding a lot more people who are nearing retirement age who are opting to move to different countries so they can have a better quality of life and they can have more affordable healthcare." - Kristin Wilson

 

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EPISODE 189 TOPICS DISCUSSED:

  • Increasing your health and wellness by moving to a new city or country
  • Food quality in the US versus abroad
  • Major cultural differences that impact health and wellness: Food, exercise, pace of life, and more.
  • Reasons why people in Blue Zones live longer, happier lives.
  • Finding balance between stimulation and rest.
  • Why food and produce are better outside of the US.
  • How lengthy commuting contributes to an unhealthy lifestyle.
  • How labor laws impact American workers compared to other countries.
  • Health insurance
  • Protecting your physical and mental health at home and abroad
  • The dangers of non-US countries adopting American work and lifestyle practices.
  • Kristin also shares her experience with severe burnout and how that health crisis led her to move to Costa Rica and never look back.
  • Kristin contrasts the lifestyle of the 60 countries she's lived/worked in with the lifestyle of the United States.

 

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  • Asheville, NC
  • Henderson, NC
  • Knoxville, TN
  • San Jose, CA
  • Sparta Michigan
  • Traverse City, Michigan
  • Blue Zones

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There's a certain rhythm to building a life that isn't tied to a single address, and that's the beat Traveling with Kristin moves to. Hosted by Kristin Wilson, a veteran digital nomad who has been navigating the world as an entrepreneur for years, this podcast feels like a series of candid conversations with a friend who's already figured out a lot of the logistics so you don't have to. Each episode digs into the practicalities and the personal shifts that come with choosing a borderless existence. You'll hear honest discussions about the financial realities of retiring abroad, the unexpected challenges of working from a new time zone every few months, and the cultural nuances that you only learn by being there. It's not just about destination highlights; it's about the mindset and the mechanics of designing a sustainable international lifestyle. Kristin brings a grounded perspective, stripping away the glossy social media filter to talk about what global living actually requires-from visas and banking to building community and maintaining relationships on the road. If you're contemplating a permanent move overseas or simply want to weave more extended travel into your remote work, this podcast serves as an essential, deeply relatable guide. Tune in for a mix of solo reflections, interviews with others who've made the leap, and actionable advice that makes the world feel a little more accessible and your dreams a lot more possible.
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