She was 16 when we met. Her mom had asked me to encourage her to say yes to an exchange trip in France that she was on the fence about. Something about a boyfriend she didn’t want to leave behind.

15 years later, after a million conversations, many road trips, hiking adventures, traveling the world, teaching English in Vietnam and Thailand, joining the Peace Corps then being sent home in the pandemic to figure out her next move, Meddie Reifsteck is here to talk about showing up for life’s unfolding, answering the call for adventure and opening to heal. Spoiler alert: she became a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.

This is an inspiring conversation about the power and evolution of mentorship, personal growth, healing and resilience. In this heartfelt episode, we reflect on our 15-year journey together, exploring how our relationship has transformed through various stages of life the importance of mentorship and aunties.

Main takeaways for the listener:

1. Discover how the unique bond between Robyn and Medelise illustrates the transformative power of long-term mentorship and its impact on personal and professional growth.
2. Medelise shares her journey from joining the Peace Corps to navigating the uncertainties of the pandemic, highlighting the resilience required to overcome life's unexpected challenges. Her story emphasizes the value of perseverance and the power of curiosity in finding new paths.
3. Gain practical advice on building resilience and maintaining mental health through alternative healing methods, as Medelise shares her journey into acupuncture and holistic wellness.

Thank you for joining us on this insightful journey. We hope these conversations inspire you to embrace life's complexities with resilience, curiosity, and an open heart.

Connect with Meddie Reifsteck

• Website:: www.springlotus.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/medtheacu

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MORE ABOUT MEDDIE REIFSTECK

A recent graduate from the New England School of Acupuncture at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Medelise specialized in Japanese Style Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine. During her three years of schooling, she had the privilege to participate in clinical internships at institutions including the Edith Norse Veterans Hospital and the Cleveland Clinic. Now, Medelise is deepening her practice by learning the arts of internal energy cultivation, Qi Gong and Nei Gong.

Medelise grew up in South County, is an all season surfer and a food geek and is excited to return to the area and share her skills with the community.

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