The One Question That Led Lisa to a Volcanic Island in the Atlantic

What would you regret more: staying where life feels predictable or choosing a path that feels alive? We sit down with former executive, best-selling author, and master coach Lisa Toste to unpack how she moved her family from Canada to a volcanic island in the Azores and redesigned work, health, and identity without abandoning ambition. This isn’t a fantasy montage. It’s a practical, warm, and funny roadmap for anyone who senses “there has to be more” but worries about the how.Lisa shares the question that changed everything—what legacy do I want to live—and how she reframed risk by measuring regret, not just comfort. We explore the gritty middle: documents, language slip-ups, and rebuilding community. You’ll hear how she protected a fragile dream from “candle blowers,” curated inputs, and treated mindset like a daily practice using music, visuals, and sensory rituals. Her approach blends project management with nervous system care, turning uncertainty into a training ground for resilience her teens could witness and own.We go deep on letting go of the single path and clarifying the feeling instead: ocean air, slower meals, fresh food, and connection. That shift opened doors she couldn’t plan for—beachside schooling, a second language, and a food culture that supported health. Whether you’re considering a big move or a quiet pivot, you’ll leave with tools to listen to intuition, gain family buy-in, and design a life that mirrors blue zone habits and true values. Ready to choose aliveness over autopilot? Listen, share with a friend who needs courage today, and if it resonates, subscribe and leave a quick review so more women can find their own brave step.And if you want to follow Lisa and her island life, subscribe to her Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@LisaToste  Send a text message to JoThe Balance & Beyond Podcast Hosted by Jo Stone, founder of The Balance InstituteFor women who are already succeeding, but beginning to wonder if they're willing to keep losing themselves in the process.We know high achievers, because we are one. This podcast draws on Jo's 20 years in global leadership and thousands of hours coaching executives and ambitious women: the patterns she sees, how to untangle them, and what it actually takes to keep your success without paying for it with yourself.If something landed today, there's more where that came from.And if you know a woman this would resonate with, send it her way.🎙️https://www.balanceinstitute.com/podcast 🔗 www.balanceinstitute.com💼https://au.linkedin.com/in/stonejoanne📷 @therealjostone