Costa Calma Digest

The Fascinating World of Blue Zones What do Okinawa, Japan, Nicoya, Costa Rica, Sardinia, Italy, Ikaria, Greece, and Loma Linda, CA have in common? In these five areas of the world, people are 10 times more likely to live to 100 than most people around the globe. These "longevity samurais" incorporate purpose, natural movement, reduced stress, plant-based diets, belonging, and putting loved ones before themselves into their daily routines. In addition, eating and drinking alc

Hi, I'm Queen Kay, "The Psych, NP." I traded the ordinary and familiar in search of more rest, less stress and wellness. Despite having my mind "set" on changing the status quo, I understand that a new life abroad will also bring different challenges and struggles while I search for my inner peace. Costa Calma is a space for connection and growth; whether it's managing expat stress, embracing mindfulness in dialy life or simply finding beauty in transition. Together, we'll ex

Close your eyes. Imagine with me. You've been working in your field for 25 years. Studying, working hard, and achieving ech "level up"...

Close your eyes. Imagine with me. You've been working in your field for 25 years. Studying, working hard, and achieving each "level up" with perseverance and grace -- then BOOM. You're fired, not once, but twice, in the same year, not for any wrongdoing or mismanagement, but for integrity. You've been standing up for what's right—protecting the health, safety, and well-being of our most precious resources, our children. LOL. Then I got hired for a job that I swear was part of