EPISODE · Dec 15, 2025 · 28 MIN
Pilates, Barre & Nutrition: Reinventing a Wellness Career Abroad - Christine Kjeldbjerg 28 min Radio Edition
from Living the Dream - Radio Edition Podcast · host Cecile Liconnet
Staying True to Your Path: Christine’s Wellness Journey from Denmark to the French Riviera. In this episode of Living the Dream: French Riviera, Cecile welcomes Christine Kjeldberg, a wellness expert who has built a thriving career in Pilates, barre, and nutrition since relocating from Denmark nearly 20 years ago. Christine shares how she turned a lifetime of movement, holistic health, and personal resilience into a meaningful profession on the French Riviera; beginning with teaching Pilates to her elderly neighbours and growing into a respected international wellness practitioner. From early challenges with the French language and navigating local administration to developing a niche as one of the very first Pilates instructors in the region, Christine opens up about the realities of rebuilding a career abroad. We explore: • How she transitioned from dancer to personal trainer to Pilates and barre specialist • Why balance, between nutrition, movement and enjoyment, is at the core of her philosophy • Her return to full-time studies as a mother of two, completing both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s • The growth of her online and international clientele, including luxury wellness retreats • Her signature kombucha flavour that became a bestseller • The importance of trusting your intuition through every stage of relocation and reinvention Christine’s story is a powerful reminder that passion and consistency can create a fulfilling life, no matter where you land. Living the Dream: French Riviera Women and their professional journey while relocating to the South of France.https://livingthedreampodcast.com
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This episode follows Christine’s remarkable journey from Denmark to the French Riviera, where she became one of the region’s early Pilates instructors before expanding into barre and nutrition. Today, she runs a thriving wellness business, teaches internationally, and guides clients through lifestyle changes with lasting impact. Christine shares how she rebuilt her career after relocating, the challenges of learning French, navigating administration, growing her clientele organically, and balancing family life with her professional ambitions. She also reflects on nutrition, sustainable habits, retreats, and trusting your instinct through every stage of reinvention. A grounded, inspiring conversation for anyone exploring relocation, wellness, or the courage to follow a passion.
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Pilates, Barre & Nutrition: Reinventing a Wellness Career Abroad - Christine Kjeldbjerg 28 min Radio Edition
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