In this life update recorded from Istanbul during a layover on the way back to Thailand, I share the twists and turns of the past few months — from travel with my son to shifting life plans and the search for a place to truly “ground.”

What started as a trip to Ireland expanded into ten weeks, a canceled Kenya reunion, and a deep dive into decisions about home, schooling, and stability.

I open up about the challenges of multiple kindergarten transitions across countries, the impact of language barriers on my son, and my own pattern of “fleeing” when things get uncomfortable — a tendency I trace back to birth imprints and early life experiences.

We also explore the emotional weight of moving back to Ireland, the shift from co-parenting to “double parenting,” and my vision to spotlight thriving single mothers on the podcast.

Topics Covered:

• Travel reflections & parenting on the move

• Life plans shifting unexpectedly

• Kindergarten adaptation struggles in Koh Phangan

• The “flee” pattern & birth imprint insights