When different is healthy

On this episode of A Superwoman Handbook, we meet Trista—a true modern-day humanitarian whose journey has taken her to 78 countries and some of the world’s most challenging regions. From dreaming of joining the Peace Corps as a Canadian schoolgirl to working with the UN in Angola, Kosovo, Sri Lanka, Yemen, Iraq, and beyond, Trista shares an inspiring story of courage, resilience, and what it means to embrace a life far from “normal.” She opens up about the realities of humanitarian aid work, the toll it can take, and the power of listening to your own truth even when the world tells you to settle down. Now back in Canada, Trista has turned her decades of global experience into transformational coaching for women in midlife transitions. She reveals the universal struggle many women face—believing they’re doing life “wrong”—and how her five-part framework helps them rewrite their story, manage their mind, feel intentionally, and build unshakeable self-worth. If you’ve ever felt stuck, different, or ready to choose your own daring adventure, this episode is your permission slip to do exactly that.