Adventure Travel and the Journey Toward Renewal with Dr. Stacey Funt

Adventure Travel and the Journey Toward Renewal with Dr. Stacey FuntFrom Radiology to Wellness Travel: Healing Through Nature, Community & AdventureIn this episode of Roots of Healing, Dr. Siri Chand Khalsa MD speaks with Dr. Stacey Funt, a radiologist and wellness travel curator who designs nature-based, lifestyle-medicine-inspired adventures for women and couples. Together, they explore how holistic healing, purposeful travel, and community can help us move through grief, prevent burnout, and reconnect with what restores us.Stacey shares her journey from decades in radiology to creating transformational travel experiences grounded in integrative medicine, nature, and human connection. They discuss the neurobiology of new experiences, the importance of awe, and why intentional time in nature supports nervous system healing and long-term physician wellness.Whether you are a clinician seeking renewal, someone navigating transition, or a traveler drawn to healing experiences, this conversation offers inspiration, grounded insight, and evidence-based guidance.If you're inspired by our exploration on Routes of Healing a physician led podcast that brings forward the unique voices and lived experiences of lifestyle and integrative doctors subscribe to get new episodes shared with you weekly.🔑 Key Topics & Takeaways• How personal loss opened the door to a calling in wellness travel• Travel as a modality of holistic healing and personal transformation• The relationship between burnout, grief, and midlife reinvention• Why nature and awe shift physiology and support integrative medicine• How community and shared adventure enhance healing• The neurobiology of novelty: travel as a moving meditation• Designing intentional travel through the lens of lifestyle medicine• How radiology and wellness travel can coexist in one meaningful career• What goes into curating safe, supportive group travel experiences• Following energy, passion, and alignment in career transitions🗂️ Chapters00:00 — Cold Open01:46 — Welcome to Roots of Healing03:10 — The Birth of LH Adventure Travel06:19 — Grief, Loss, and New Beginnings09:22 — From Radiology to Wellness Travel13:07 — Travel as Healing and Holistic Medicine15:53 — Balance, Creativity & Midlife Reinvention18:42 — Health Coaching Roots & Lifestyle Medicine20:34 — What Makes Travel Transformative25:58 — Community and Women’s Group Travel26:37 — Novelty, Awe & the Nervous System28:09 — Psychological Safety in Adventure Travel29:46 — Nature as a Healing Modality32:47 — Upcoming Wellness Travel Adventures34:37 — Behind the Scenes of Travel Planning39:03 — Navigating Different Travel Styles43:14 — Redefining Luxury Through Presence46:58 — Following Your Passion and Energy👥 About Today’s GuestRadiologist • Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach • Founder, LH Adventure TravelDr. Stacey Funt is a practicing radiologist and nationally certified health and wellness coach who founded LH Adventure Travel, a company dedicated to creating transformative, lifestyle medicine inspired travel experiences. She curates and leads women’s global wellness adventures in breathtaking natural settings and diverse cultures, and also designs private and couples’ itineraries.Each journey is intentionally crafted around pillars of Lifestyle Medicine, movement, nourishment, restorative practices, stress reduction, and community to promote well-being, meaning, and personal growth.Dr. Funt has lectured nationally on physician well-being, burnout prevention, and self-care, and has facilitated workshops for both healthcare professionals and the public. Her travel writing has been featured in Go World Travel Magazine.Through her work, she helps people reconnect with themselves, embrace adventure, and experience the joy and healing power of travel.Website: https://lhadventuretravel.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LHAdventuretravel/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lhadventuretravel🌐 Connect with Your HostDr. Siri Chand Khalsa, MD MSLifestyle & Integrative Medicine Physician • Culinary Medicine • AyurvedaWebsite: drsirichand.com | Instagram: @doctorsirichand | Culinary Medicine drsirichand.com/blogCommunity: https://vishuddha.comVishuddha: A Media Agency for Conscious Clinicians & Wellness SeekersVishuddha is a media and creative agency dedicated to amplifying the voices of integrative and lifestyle medicine clinicians who are transforming how we understand health and healing.We provide media representation, book development, public speaking coaching, podcast strategy, content creation, and course development alongside classes and workshops for wellness seekers committed to intentional, conscious living.Rooted in whole-person healing, Vishuddha helps clinicians translate their wisdom into impact, design offerings that matter, and bring conscious, transformative work into the world.Ready to share your wisdom? Explore how we can support your vision at Vishuddha.comKeywords: lifestyle medicine, integrative medicine, physician wellness, burnout, holistic healing, wellness travel, adventure travel, nature, awe, radiology, personal growth, transformative experiences, women physicians, travel planning, community healing⚠️ DisclaimerThis podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider for personalized guidance.