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Parenting, Veganism, Healthcare systems and Perimenopause : Naddy’s Expat Journey Through Four Countries

In this insightful episode of Rooted and Routed, host Sabiya welcomes Naddy, a multicultural mom and Cybernetic Engineer, who shares her experiences of living in four different countries while navigating health care, parenting, and a transition to a vegan lifestyle. Naddy’s journey takes us through Mexico, the United States, Germany, and the UK, each offering unique challenges and learning moments.

In this Part 1 episode, we discuss:

• Healthcare Systems: Naddy shares her experiences with health care during her pregnancies across Mexico, the US, Germany, and the UK, highlighting the key differences in each country’s approach.
• Parenting Across Cultures: From finding the right doctors to adjusting to different school systems, Naddy talks about the challenges of raising children in multicultural environments.
• Vegan Lifestyle: The defining moment that led Naddy to adopt a vegan lifestyle and the challenges she faced transitioning to plant-based living in different countries.
• Holistic vs. Medical Approaches: A comparison of how Europe and the US approach medicine and treatment, with a particular focus on holistic methods in Germany and the UK.
• Multilingual Parenting: How her children adapted to learning new languages while moving across borders, and the role schools and teachers played in helping them integrate.
• Perimenopause Awareness & Breaking the Silence: Naddy shares her personal experience with perimenopause, highlighting the lack of support from health systems and how it affects women both mentally and physically. Sabiya and Naddy explore why more women, including celebrities, need to speak openly about this phase to normalize conversations and provide much-needed support.
• Motherhood, Identity & Holistic Health: Naddy reflects on the challenges of maintaining her identity while raising children as an expat. She shares how pursuing her passions, like podcasting, helps her create space for herself. They also explore holistic approaches to managing perimenopausal symptoms, such as yoga, and clean diets, inspired by Dr. Libby Weaver’s work.

Naddy’s stories of navigating different health care systems, embracing cultural diversity, and managing lifestyle changes will resonate with anyone living or planning a life abroad. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation filled with practical insights on expat life, veganism, parenting and awareness of perimenopause that impacts every women. If you or someone you know is experiencing perimenopause, this episode will resonate deeply and offer valuable insights.

#RootedAndRoutedPodcast #ExpatLife #MulticulturalParenting #VeganJourney #HealthcareSystems #Perimenopause #ExpatLife #HolisticHealth

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In this episode of the Rooted and Routed Podcast, Luc Mignon shares his experiences as a long-time expat and the challenges of transitioning back to life in his home country. We explore:

• The emotional and practical challenges of expat life and returning home
• How Luc finds balance and unwinds after work in different environments
• The concept of "identity crisis" when leaving the expat lifestyle behind
• Why staying rooted in deeper values—like family and philanthropy—is key to happiness
• Luc’s love for India, his passion for music, and his community projects, like rooftop concerts to raise funds for local causes
• The importance of giving back through meaningful actions, such as supporting orphanages and other community initiatives
• How expat life has shaped Luc’s worldview on adaptability, family, and resilience

Ready to dive into Luc’s inspiring journey? Tune in now to hear Part 2 of Luc’s story on how he’s making a difference through music, community, and purpose!

#RootedAndRoutedPodcast #ExpatLife #Philanthropy #WorkLifeBalance #GivingBack #PersonalGrowth

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🌍 Discover Luc Mignon: An Expat with a Passion for Music and Philanthropy 🎶❤️

In this inspiring episode of the Rooted and Routed Podcast, we explore the remarkable life of Luc Mignon, a French expat who has lived in Nigeria, Algeria, Norway, Italy, US and India. Luc's journey is filled with cultural exploration, resilience, and a heart for giving back to underprivileged communities. Beyond his travels, Luc's passion for music has been a powerful tool for connecting people, whether it's within the expat community or through his philanthropic efforts.

🎵 Luc’s Musical & Philanthropic Journey:
Started playing the violin at a young age and later moved on to guitar and piano.

Formed an electro duo in France, signed by KITSUNE, where he collaborated with iconic artists like KYLIE MINOGUE, DAFT PUNK and Lady by Modjo.

He partnered with local artists in Nigeria to release an album, while in India, his philanthropic efforts have focused on sponsoring orphanages and organizing meaningful initiatives, such as bringing children to see the ocean for the first time.

His NGO work is centered around empowering others, showing how small acts of kindness can spark big change.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

His inspiring journey as a global expat

Luc’s mission to improve the lives of the less fortunate through philanthropy
How his experiences as an expat shaped his perspective on resilience and giving back

👉 Listen to the full episode now! Be inspired by Luc’s incredible journey of music, culture, and giving back.

🎧 Available now on:
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1755695962
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