#12: How community and connections transformed her mental well-being

Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode of At Your Best Podcast, with Roselynn Onah is joined by Kristyn Medeiros—a former corporate leader who made the bold decision to step away from the 9-to-5 grind in order to live with more purpose and intention.

Kristyn shares her journey of rediscovering herself through mindfulness, community-building, and raising her children on a plant-based lifestyle. Together, we dive into what it really takes to create meaningful adult friendships, navigate misalignment, and define success on your own terms.

Guest Spotlight: Kristyn Medeiros

Kristyn Medeiros is a former high-performing leader in the federal government, corporate, and tech sectors who chose to walk away from the conventional success ladder to realign with her values. Today, she’s a co-host of Flying Upstream, a podcast about defying expectations and rewriting success.

Kristyn also runs a blog and upcoming course series to support “vegan-curious” families navigating the social and emotional aspects of plant-based living. She is passionate about community, conscious parenting, and living with intention.

Connect with Kristyn Medeiros:

• Website: https://kristynmedeiros.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristynmedeiros/

Flying Upstream Podcast :

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flyingupstreampodcast/

Podcast: flyingupstreampodcast.com

Newsletter sign-up & course updates available via her website: https://flying-upstream.kit.com/63cc5ed220

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• Kristyn’s early introduction to healing through retreat and meditation
• Why losing a job became a defining moment—and blessing in disguise
• Challenges and joys of raising vegan children in a non-vegan world
• How she found deep community through online accountability groups
• The importance of vulnerability and intentionality in adult friendships
• A simple communication framework for managing conflict gracefully
• How Kristyn defines community in a digital-first world

Kristyn’s Core Messages:

• Success can be redefined at any stage of life
• Meaningful friendships require effort, honesty, and shared values
• Being vulnerable is the gateway to genuine community
• There is power in small, consistent actions—like saying hello at your coffee shop

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