After a painful heartbreak, South African medical doctor Tessa found herself searching for more than just a fresh start—she was searching for herself. In this soul-stirring episode, she opens up about the unexpected path that led her to Ireland, the emotional weight of leaving home, and the slow, powerful process of rebuilding a life in a new land.

Through laughter, vulnerability, and truth, Tessa reminds us that sometimes the most life-changing journeys begin when everything falls apart.

🎧 Tune in as we discuss:
✨ Healing through heartbreak — how a fresh start in Ireland helped Tessa rediscover herself
✨ The quiet courage of leaving home and beginning again, far from everything familiar
✨ Building community and connection as an international in a new land
✨ Navigating identity shifts, evolving values, and the beauty of unexpected friendships
✨ The emotional highs and lows of working in medicine across two very different health systems

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