⚡ You’re the expert now. Can we ask your advice?


Hi Reader,

🌊The Current Flowing

Something is stirring behind the scenes at Flying Upstream — something creative, aligned, and possibly game-changing.
We’re not quite ready to unveil it to the world, but we are ready to share it with you — not the finished product, but the vision-in-progress.
Why? Because you’re not just part of our audience — you’re one of the experts who built this space.
Coaches, healers, guides: you’ve shown up week after week in the journey of alignment, clarity, and soul-led growth. And now, we want your wisdom.
This is an invitation to help us lead from clarity, not burnout.

Insights from the Source

A Reminder: You’re Not Alone

Even in a life that looks aligned from the outside — full client roster, beautiful branding, respected expertise — something can still feel... off.

A quiet dissatisfaction.

A sense of emptiness that success didn’t fix.

A craving for something realer than external praise or performance metrics.

If you’ve felt that disconnection between what the world sees and what your heart still longs for, you’re not alone. It's a sign you're being called deeper.

Before Flying Upstream became a community or a podcast, it began with that same ache. That same knowing that something was missing, even when everything looked “right.”

💻 I’m sharing my very first blog bost with you today — not because it’s perfect, but because it’s honest.

It’s the beginning of my own purpose-driven journey — a moment where I stopped chasing validation and started asking bigger questions.

📝 Read:

Let it remind you of why you started.

Let it remind you that fulfillment doesn’t follow success — it follows truth.

We’re building something new. And we want it to serve the part of you that’s done performing and ready to come home to purpose.

Thanks for being on this journey with us.


💌Keep the Current Flowing

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Visit out website for full podcast episodes, blog posts, and behind-the-scenes reflections.

Keep Questioning, Keep Exploring, and Most Importantly—Keep Flying Upstream.

Flying Upstream Podcast Team 🦅❤️

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Flying Upstream Podcast

Welcome to 'Flying Upstream,' a podcast dedicated to uncovering the choices, practices, and wisdom that defy mainstream norms. Join hosts Kristyn Medeiros and Luisa Anderson as they explore how timeless wisdom and unique lifestyle choices foster healthier, sustainable, and enriching lives. Perfect for those who feel like they're flying north for the winter while everyone else is flying south. Tune in to discover inspiring stories, gain practical insights, and connect with a community of free spirits who value deep, thoughtful explorations into alternative ways of living. Listen on platforms like Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or join us for more engaging content through our mini courses on Udemy.

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