Globally Grounded: The Work-Life Reset

Globally Grounded: The Work-Life Reset

Globally Grounded is a weekly podcast for busy professionals seeking a healthier, more sustainable way to live and work in a world that increasingly prioritizes busyness over well-being. Host, Kyra Khanna, is a wife + mom, avid traveler, athlete, and breast cancer survivor. After 20 years in tech, consulting, and international affairs, she transitioned from corporate life into coaching / consulting. Passionate about workplace well-being and the employee experience, she now helps others rethink how they work, rest, and live by bringing research-backed insights and global wisdom to every conversation. If you're looking for a reset from the grind, actionable tools for daily life, or fresh perspectives on work and well-being inspired by communities from around the world, Globally Grounded is for you. • • • ✨ Want help putting these practices into action? Learn more at claritywest.co. 👉 Social Media: LinkedIn | Instagram 🎵 Music Attribution: Levgen Poltavskyi from Pixabay

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October 22, 2025 8 mins

In this episode of Globally Grounded, we’re heading to Finland, the land of saunas, sincerity, and some of the world’s happiest people. Kyra unpacks what makes Finland such a standout when it comes to well-being, from flexible work culture to emotional honesty (and yes, coffee breaks count as self-care here). Tune in for bite-sized inspiration on how to bring a little Finnish calm and balance into your own work and life.

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    In this bite-sized episode, Kyra explores The Happiness Equation and what the world’s happiest countries can teach us about living with more trust, freedom, and ease. From Finland’s cozy community vibes to Denmark’s balance-first mindset, she unpacks small, practical ways to bring a little more Nordic calm into your day. Short, sweet, and worth every minute of your coffee break.

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    Take a virtual trip to Japan and discover cultural practices that help people stay grounded, energized, and purposeful. Kyra explores ikigai (finding meaning), shinrin-yoku (forest bathing), and kaizen (small, continuous improvements), showing how these approaches can inspire simple, practical shifts to improve your own work-life alignment. 

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    Forget chasing perfect balance, alignment is where the magic happens. In Episode 1, Kyra busts common myths about work-life balance, explains why alignment matters for health, happiness, and performance, and shares small experiments you can try to feel more energized and intentional in your day-to-day. 

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    October 1, 2025 1 min

    Welcome to Globally Grounded: The Work-Life Reset, a podcast for busy professionals who are ready to move beyond "work-life balance" and create alignment that fuels instead of drains them. Each week brings global perspectives, research, and practical tools to help you reset and build a more sustainable life and career. 

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