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What is Slow Living?

And why is it important to slow down in your day-to-day life?

In this week’s podcast, Rising Nature Retreats Founders, Kelly Tolliday and Chloe Ravel, sit down in their monthly conversation on Transform with Travel. Kelly and Chloe discuss what the slow living movement is and why it is so important to them to continue to travel to countries that embody this well. They also announce the launch of their newest retreat - The Art of Slow Living in Portugal.

What We Discuss:

• What is Slow Living?
• What it was like to experience slow living in Greece
• Slow Living brings your True Connection with Others
• How slow living impacts your nervous system
• Join them at The Art of Slow Living Retreat in Portugal

Connect With Rising Nature Retreats:

• Website - https://risingnatureretreats.com
• Instagram - https://instagram.com/risingnatureretreats
• Download the Portugal Retreat Brochure

Resources:

• Slow Living Movement

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Did you know there is an ancient science of life called Ayurveda that can transform the way you live your life?

Are you curious about how to support your health while you travel?

Dr. Shivani Gupta, a renowned Ayurveda practitioner & owner of Fusionary Formulas, uncovers the secrets of Ayurveda and its transformative impact on your health, especially while you travel. Tune in for an enlightening discussion exploring the art of organically reducing inflammation and harmonizing Eastern and Western practices, fostering holistic health and balance.

What We Discuss:

• What is Ayurveda & Ayurveda 101 
• How Dr. Gupta learned about the power of Ayurveda
• Living between two Worlds - India & America
• Pregnancy & Postpartum in India and America
• How to Travel based on your Dohsa
• Getting back into your rhythms & habits after traveling

Connect With Dr. Shivani Gupta:

• Website (https://shivanigupta.com/)
• Supplements & Courses (https://fusionaryformulas.com/)
• Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheShivaniGupta/) 
• Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dr.shivanigupta/) 

Resources:

• Find Your Dosha Quiz
• The Conscious Pregnancy Book
• 6-Week Inflammation Solution Course

Connect with Kelly:

• Instagram @kelly.tolliday.yoga
• Instagram @risingnatureretreats
• Website

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They say every mother needs a village, but do you know where to look for your village?

Did you and your partner love to travel before having kids, and now have lost your spark?

Discover the empowering motherhood journey of Nicole Cumberbatch, the compassionate soul who founded The Motherhood Village in 2021.

In this week’s podcast, Nicole invites you into her village, a sanctuary for mothers seeking connection, education, and emotional well-being. With relatable insights and genuine conversations, we explore the challenges, joys, and triumphs of motherhood and how travel plays a role in her family culture.

What We Discuss:

• How Nicole's husband opened up the world of travel for her
• Nicole's motherhood journey and navigating postpartum anxiety
• The importance of mental health in parenting
• Prioritizing self-care, partnership and community
• How travel experiences & staycations can reignite your relationship spark after parenthood, strengthening your bond and rejuvenating your connection
• Traveling with kids and how to make it doable even with anxiety

Connect With Nicole:

• Website (https://themotherhoodvillage.com) 
• Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/the.motherhood.village1) 
• TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@themotherhoodvillage)
• Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/The.Motherhood.Village1)
• Podcast (https://link.chtbl.com/CNv3J8ik)

Resources:

• The Conscious Parent
• The Whole Brain Child
• The Motherhood Village Podcast

Connect with Kelly:

• Instagram @kelly.tolliday.yoga
• Instagram @risingnatureretreats
• Website (https://risingnatureretreats.com) 

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Have you ever wondered what it's like to take on an intense physical challenge?

Do you want to find more meaning and purpose in your life?

In today's episode, Kelly speaks with Chris Astill Smith, an ex-long distance marathon swimmer, world traveller, entrepreneur and father. Chris took on the challenge of swimming the English Channel in 2017, and we talk about his lifelong journey of rising up to challenges in the name of a bigger purpose.

We discuss:

• How Chris met my husband Sam back in 2009
• Studying at the top hospitality management school in Switzerland
• The Journey & Training for the English Channel Challenge
• Taking a Boris Bike around the world to raise money
• Swimming for 11 hours and completing the channel 
• Post-Challenge Depression
• How his purpose is his compass, guiding his life

Connect with Chris:

• Instagram - @chrisastills
• Instagram - @hang.cure

Resources:

• Charity: Dreams Come True
• Boris Bike Video: Watch Here

Connect with Kelly:

• Instagram @kelly.tolliday.yoga
• Instagram @risingnatureretreats
• Website

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Travel with Kelly on an upcoming RNR Retreat!

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A dear friend recently asked me, "Why did you become so passionate about traveling and sharing travel inspiration with the world?"

This question sent me on a self-reflective journey of my own travel origin story, and I share my story with you on this solo episode.

In today's episode, I talk about:

• My family's history of travel in the 70's & 80's
• My parents taking our family on traveling as kids
• Hearing stories of travel and adventures as a kid
• Pivotal moments & trips from childhood that led my on this path
• How the adventures you take fill your life with stories with tell

This was such a fun topic to dive into for me and allowed me to really dive deep into my own story and how I was shaped into the person I am today.

Thanks for tuning in!

Connect with Kelly:

• Instagram @kelly.tolliday.yoga
• Instagram @risingnatureretreats
• Website

Travel with Kelly on an upcoming RNR Retreat!

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What stories can you tell about the adventures of your life?

How do you use stories to connect with others in your life?

I am so honored to welcome Miri Rodriguez to the podcast. Miri is a globally recognized Storyteller for Microsoft, bestselling author of Brand Storytelling and owner of Be Mindful Be Happy. She's a leading Latina woman in in the tech industry, and making waves across the world as a sought after speaker.

Miri and I talk about the importance of storytelling and how this plays a role in our travels, our personal values & life missions, and our connection to brands around the world.

In today's episode, we discuss:

• Road tripping through Latin America with her family
• Understanding that stories are the tool to connect hearts
• Moving from Venezuela to America
• Finding the story in your travels
• Launching Be Mindful Be Happy in the US
• Miri's experience on RNR's Greece Retreat 2023

Connect with Miri:

• Website - Miri Rod
• Website - Be Mindful Be Happy
• Instagram - @mirirod
• Instagram - @bemindfulbehappy

Resources:

• Brand Storytelling: Put Customers At The Heart of your Brand Story

Connect with Kelly:

• Instagram @kelly.tolliday.yoga
• Instagram @risingnatureretreats
• Website

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Travel with Kelly on an upcoming RNR Retreat!

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Are you inspired by arts, music & culture?

Do you love visiting cities that support the arts and have incredible events for you to experience?

Are you seeking connection and community but not sure where to start?

In today's episode, we speak with Evan Snow, who is an arts advocate, community builder, creative entrepreneur, and author of Learning To Choose. Evan tells us his story about how he has boosted the arts community in his hometown to put Broward County in South Florida on the map as a premier arts & culture destination to visit.

Evan's early travels across the Southeastern USA inspired him to support the arts community in his hometown and show the world how creative & amazing Fort Lauderdale truly is.

In this episode, We discuss:

• Evan's first "arts" encounter at an underground festival in Miami
• Evan's journey in creating Choose954, Zero Empty Spaces & Art Fort Lauderdale - The Art Fair on the Water
• How Evan supports artists in 3 states and now internationally as well
• How Evan dealt with roadblocks on his journey towards community building
• What Placemaking is? And his recent trip to Tijuana
• Evan's first international trips to Israel and Italy that changed his life
• His unforgettable experience in Greece with Rising Nature Retreats

To Connect with Evan:

• Learningtochoose.com
• Zeroemptyspaces.com
• LinkedIn
• Instagram @evansnow13
• Instagram @Zeroemptyspaces

Connect with Kelly:

• Instagram @kelly.tolliday.yoga
• Instagram @risingnatureretreats
• Website

Travel with Kelly on an upcoming RNR Retreat!

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Are you going through a challenging time and not sure how you will ever feel "alive" again?

In today's episode, we chat with Jennifer Morilla about how she went from a broke travel blogger to running a half a million dollar online business.

Jen navigated the devastating loss of her brother at the young age of 21, and learned how to come alive again through travel and exploring the world.

Jen Morilla has traveled and lived all over the world, starting out as a travel blogger & freelance social media manager, and now runs a multi-six figure business coaching business, helping thousands of business owners around the world amplify their impact & profit.

What We Discuss:

• Jen found herself in Sydney with no job, no apartment and no friends
• How the passing of her brother fueled her mindset to never give up
• Her journey through grief
• How travel was instrumental in her healing process
• Her journey of hiking the Camino De Santiago
• How she went from broke travel blogger to successful CEO

Stay connected to Jen:

• Website
• Instagram

Resources:

• The Defining Decade

Connect with Kelly:

• Instagram @kelly.tolliday.yoga
• Instagram @risingnatureretreats
• Website
• Travel with Kelly on an upcoming RNR Retreat!

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Have you ever wondered what it's like to go on a retreat?

Are you feeling the call to see the world, but want to do so with a supportive community?

In today's episode, I have the honor of speaking with my beautiful business partner, and the other half of Rising Nature Retreats - Chloe Ravel. Chloe is a yoga & meditation teacher, a vibrational therapist & sound healer and the co-founder of Rising Nature Retreats. She's lived across multiple countries, and spent extensive time in Spain, which changed her outlook on life and how travel is a main component of her healing journey.

We also talked about our recent Costa Rica Retreat this past September, and do an on-air recap of what happened and what inspired us from this retreat.

What We Discuss:

• Chloe's time living in Spain and how it changed her
• How nature is so healing for Chloe
• RNR's recent Costa Rica Retreat & the Pura Vida lifestyle
• The power of traveling in a supportive group
• How you can build lifelong connections on retreats

Connect With Chloe:

• Website
• Instagram
• Sound Healing Certification Course

Resources:

• Weekly RNR Class Schedule
• Thailand Retreat Brochure
• Portugal Retreat Waitlist
• Greece Retreat Waitlist

Connect with Kelly:

• Instagram @kelly.tolliday.yoga
• Instagram @risingnatureretreats
• Website

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Planning a big trip or move? Feeling restless in your daily life?

Consult your Astrology Chart!

Did you know that your Astrology Chart could tell you when you should travel?

In today's episode, we talk with Zoe Cardiff - Astrology Expert & Tarot Reader, based in South Florida. Zoe has spent the last decade of her life traveling the world and diving deep into Astrology, sharing her knowledge with the world on social media. Zoe offers private Astrology readings, giving you a deeper look into what adventures are written into the stars for you!

In this conversation, we talk about:

• Astrology 101
• Zoe's most life changing trip across Europe
• How your birth chart can show whether you should travel
• Zoe reads Kelly's Birth Chart!
• Get ready to dive into an epic conversation!

To connect with Zoe:

• Website
• Instagram
• TikTok

Resources:

• Astro Seek

What We Discuss:

• 0:45 - Intro to Zoe
• 2:00 - How Zoe got started in Astrology
• 4:00 - Astrology 101
• 6:50 - What it’s like to do sessions with clients
• 10:00 - How Astrology helped Zoe have her first Aha moment in travel
• 12:00 - Booked a one-way ticket to Berlin
• 14:30 - How she felt at the end of her trip
• 18:45 - What is a birth chart?
• 20:30 - What to look for in your birth chart that indicates travel
• 25:10 - Zoe’s favorite Astrology reading website
• 26:00 - Diving into The Big 3 in Astrology
• 29:00 - What is a Saturn Return?
• 32:54 - Zoe reads Kelly’s chart
• 36:00 - Zoe reads her own chart
• 42:50 - Final Thoughts on Travel

Thanks for tuning in!

Connect with Kelly:

• Instagram @kelly.tolliday.yoga
• Instagram @risingnatureretreats
• Website

Travel with Kelly on an upcoming RNR Retreat!

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