For years, Dr. Aditi U. Joshi built a career in emergency medicine, working in high-pressure environments that demanded long hours and constant focus. Over time, the stress of the job became overwhelming, leading her to reevaluate what she wanted for her future. In this episode, she shares why she chose to step away from her role as an ER physician and start a new chapter in Paris.

Aditi discusses the reality of burnout in the medical field, what it took to make a major life transition, and how moving abroad helped her rediscover balance and fulfillment. Her story is a powerful reminder that change is possible, even when it feels out of reach.

What happens when the way people see you shifts the moment you step into a new country? In this episode, Donatella Jackson shares her journey from Washington, D.C., to Los Angeles, and then to Paris, where she experienced a new lens on race, identity, and belonging.

As a Black woman abroad, Donatella reflects on the contrasts between how she was perceived in the U.S. versus in France, the challenges of navigating a new cultural landscape, and the unexpected freedoms that came with international living.

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In this special introduction episode, I’m sharing why I created the Travel Well Series and what you can expect from these powerful conversations. Over the next few weeks, you’ll hear from incredible guests—entrepreneurs, creators, and dreamers—who took the leap to build new lives in different countries.

I’ll also share how I met each guest, the lessons they’ve learned, and why their journeys matter. If you’ve ever considered moving abroad (or just want to know what it’s really like), this series is for you.

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