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Globally Grounded: The Work-Life Reset

Globally Grounded is a weekly podcast for busy professionals seeking a healthier, more sustainable way to live and work in a world that increasingly prioritizes busyness over well-being. Host, Kyra Khanna, is a wife + mom, avid traveler, athlete, and breast cancer survivor. After 20 years in tech, consulting, and international affairs, she transitioned from corporate life into launching her own work-life design practice. Passionate about travel, as well as workplace well-being, she now helps others

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Episode 24: Living on Full - Purpose, Longevity, and...

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2026/04/23

In this episode, Kyra takes listeners to a dusty home-build site in Tijuana, Mexico, during a transformative weekend where a mix of volunteers, including kids (her 14-year-old son included), his friends, others from his school, and parents, came together to build a home for a family. Purpose emerges not as an abstract concept but as a hands-on reality. She reflects on how staying in our own bubbles limits us, while stepping across borders and cultures reveals our deep connections and expands our

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Episode 23: Big Sur, Disconnection, and What Happens...

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2026/04/16

In this episode, Kyra reflects on a recent trip to Big Sur, CA and what it revealed about the uneasy balance between disconnection and peace. From unreliable service to the relief of being off the grid, she explores why stepping away from constant news, work, and family communication can feel so restorative and so unsettling at the same time. She also looks at how nature helps us reset, why re-entry is often the hardest part, and what other cultures can teach us about building a healthier

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Episode 22: Does Success Exist Without an Audience?

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2026/04/02

When was the last time you had a win that no one else knew about, and it felt just as good? In this episode, Kyra continues her exploration of the 2026 World Happiness Report, but through the lens of social media and the pressure to perform happiness, success, and authenticity online. She gets honest about her complicated relationship with LinkedIn. It's an extremely useful tool for job searches, visibility, learning + exploration, and networking, but it also triggers comparison,

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Episode 21: The 2026 World Happiness Report & What...

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2026/03/26

In this episode, Kyra revisits a topic she's explored before: the World Happiness Report. The 2026 edition just dropped, with Finland claiming the top spot again, followed by Iceland, Denmark, Costa Rica, and Sweden. This year's report focuses heavily on social media's impact on well-being (to be covered next episode!), but Kyra zooms in on a different angle: what "happiness" actually measures and what these countries have in common - e.g., systems that reduce chronic stress, protect rest, support

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Episode 20: Is This Still My Company? Navigating a...

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2026/03/19

In this episode, Kyra gets into what happens when the values you signed up for at work subtly or not so subtly shift under your feet, especially in fast-moving industries like tech. She unpacks how company values are really formed (beyond the hallway posters), why they evolve or drift over time, how to spot early signs of misalignment, and a practical framework for deciding whether to stay, try to influence from within, or plan your exit. All of which are viable options! Along the way, she shares

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Episode 19: What Would You Tell Your 18-Year-Old Self?

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2026/03/13

In this episode, Kyra reflects on what she'd tell her 18-year-old self about work…the one who went into college pre-med, convinced she'd be a neuroscientist, with her whole career mapped out. Fun fact, that's not what happened. From pre-med to international affairs to consulting to tech to entrepreneurship, Kyra's career has been anything but linear. She explores why we feel so much pressure to have it all figured out early, why pivoting feels like failure (when it's actually growth), and why caring

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Episode 18: Navigating Ambition, Pressure, and...

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2026/03/02

In this episode, Kyra dives into the question no one wants to ask but everyone needs to: whose dream is this, really? After watching her son compete at a junior pickleball tournament—a sport he chose after burning out from tennis—Kyra explores the uncomfortable parallels between youth sports culture and corporate burnout. She gets honest about when parental support becomes control, why the "more is better" mentality destroys both young athletes and professionals, and what happened when her son

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Episode 17: Too Old to Start Over? Let's Talk About...

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2026/02/12

In this episode, Kyra explores the reality of midlife career pivots and why reinvention is both increasingly common and surprisingly difficult depending on where you live. She breaks down how cultural attitudes and safety nets shape who gets to pivot (and who doesn't) across the U.S., Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Sharing her own journey from international development to consulting to tech to entrepreneurship, Kyra gets honest about what these transitions actually required. She

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9:35

Episode 16: My 13-Year-Old Has Thoughts on Your...

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2026/02/05

What does work look like to someone who hasn't entered the workforce yet? In this episode, Kyra sits down with her 13-year-old son—right on the cusp of Gen Z and Gen Alpha—to explore how the next generation is already forming opinions about work by simply observing the adults around them. From his unfiltered take on the meeting-project-meeting cycle to his pragmatic views on money, flexibility, and what makes a job "worth it," this conversation reveals something striking: the expectations of younger

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Episode 15: Showing Up When the World Feels Heavy

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2026/01/28

In this episode of Globally Grounded, Kyra explores what it means to keep showing up when the world feels loud, uncertain, and chronically stressful. From global work pressures and economic anxiety to a nonstop news cycle and rising expectations at work, many of us are operating in a constant state of “on.” Kyra unpacks why this kind of sustained stress is different from short-term pressure, how it shows up in our work and lives, and why powering through is no longer a viable strategy. If you’ve

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Episode 14: The 4-Day Workweek – What We’ve Actually...

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2026/01/21

In this episode of Globally Grounded, Kyra takes a look at the four-day workweek to explore what’s actually happened when organizations around the world have tried it. Drawing on large-scale trials from the UK, Iceland, Portugal, and Spain, she breaks down what the data really shows about productivity, burnout, well-being, gender equity, and retention. She also reflects on what these global experiments reveal about U.S. work culture, and how even organizations that aren’t ready for a four-day week

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Episode 13: Redefining Success – Who Decides What...

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2026/01/14

In this episode, Kyra explores how our definitions of success are shaped by culture, economics, and the stories we’ve inherited about work and achievement. Drawing on global research, lived experience, and her own career evolution, she challenges the narrow, resume-driven version of success often emphasized in the U.S. Rather than replacing one definition with another, this conversation invites listeners to broaden the lens, making space for multiple ways of “making it,” from titles and income to

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10:22

Episode 12: Why 2026 May Be the Year We (Start to)...

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2026/01/08

In this episode, Kyra kicks off 2026 by unpacking a timely Fast Company article that argues this year could mark a real turning point for employee well-being. Drawing on global research, lived experience, and shifting workplace realities — from investor pressure to AI acceleration — she explores why well-being is no longer a “nice to have,” but a strategic imperative. Through global patterns and practical insights, Kyra reflects on how work can be designed to support human cycles, meaning, and

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Episode 11: Holding It All – Global Practices for...

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2025/12/17

In this episode, Kyra closes out the year with a thoughtful, honest reflection on what it means to live in a world that holds both beauty and heaviness at the same time. Acknowledging the very real presence of some hard truths out there, without letting it consume us, she explores how different cultures create space to process difficult realities while still protecting their well-being. Drawing from global practices in places like Japan, Denmark, Argentina, New Zealand, and Spain, Kyra shares

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Episode 10: The Story Behind the Mic

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2025/12/11

In this episode, Kyra celebrates the 10-episode milestone of Globally Grounded by sharing the story behind starting the podcast, the insecurities she worked through along the way, and the intentions guiding her into the new year. She reflects on risk-taking, reinvention, and the joy of seeing the world through travel—all core themes in her work-life design practice. It’s part celebration, part honest reflection, and part encouragement for anyone navigating their own reset.For full show notes, key

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Episode 9: Reclaiming Time at the Table

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2025/12/04

In this episode of Globally Grounded, Kyra dives into the art of the long meal, exploring how cultures from Argentina to Spain savor connection, food, and presence. Drawing on a recent parrilla experience in Buenos Aires, she unpacks the mental, social, and nutritional benefits of lingering over meals, and what we might reclaim in our own fast-paced lives.For full show notes, key takeaways, and research sources, visit claritywest.co. ✨ Subscribe now so you don't miss an episode, and share with a

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Episode 8: The Epidemic of “Second Shift” Burnout

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2025/11/19

In this episode of Globally Grounded, Kyra unpacks the modern “second shift”: the extra hours of unpaid or invisible labor that millions of people take on. From single parents in the U.S. to informal workers in Kenya to families in Brazil juggling multiple jobs, she explores what the data reveals about burnout, gender dynamics, and economic pressure. And she makes the case that the real problem isn’t motivation or mindset, it’s the way our systems are designed. For full show notes, key takeaways,

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Episode 7: Grounded in New Zealand

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2025/11/12

New Zealand is often celebrated as one of the world’s happiest, most livable countries, but the story is more layered than it seems. In this episode of Globally Grounded, Kyra explores how this nation’s strong sense of community, leadership grounded in empathy, and focus on environmental and social well-being create a powerful model for balance. But she also looks at who gets left behind in the data, and what we can learn from that. It’s a journey through kindness, culture, and connection, and a

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Episode 6: The Work of Living Well

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2025/11/06

In this episode of Globally Grounded, Kyra explores why some people in Japan are choosing to keep working into their 100s, and what that reveals about purpose, balance, and longevity. Inspired by a New York Times feature on Japan’s centenarians, she unpacks how meaning, connection, and routine can be just as vital to our health as diet or exercise. Along the way, she weaves in global research — from Sardinia to Denmark — and reflects on what it really means to find harmony between work and

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Episode 5: Beyond Comfort Zones – Working Abroad and...

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2025/10/31

In this episode of Globally Grounded, Kyra shares her experiences working abroad in Belgium and Belize, exploring the personal and professional growth that comes from stepping outside your comfort zone. She dives into why people choose to work internationally, the benefits and challenges, and practical tips for making it happen, including visas, housing, and resources. She also shares experiments to help you test the waters, build resilience, and expand your perspective. Whether you’re curious about

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