Navigating Life's Lessons with Rochelle Ryan: From Corporate to Tiny House Living

The Infinite Life with Katische Haberfield

In this episode of The Infinite Life Podcast, host Katische Haberfield interviews Rochelle Ryan, an executive assistant and project manager who underwent a midlife transformation after being diagnosed with a chronic health condition in 2018. Despite medical challenges, Rochelle embarked on a life-changing journey across Australia in a caravan with her daughter, showcasing resilience and adaptability. Now living in a self-built tiny house, Rochelle serves as the volunteer president of the Australian Tiny House Association. She discusses the importance of trusting one's intuition, finding joy in adversity, and the lessons learned in midlife. The conversation sheds light on alternative living solutions and the significance of embracing life's unpredictable paths.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Rochelle Ryan's Journey

00:19 Life-Changing Diagnosis and New Beginnings

00:43 Tiny House Living and Advocacy

02:00 Podcast Introduction and Guest Welcome

03:03 Midlife Reflections and Challenges

04:23 Navigating the Housing Crisis

06:28 Living in a Tiny House with a Teenager

08:58 Finding Joy in Difficult Times

14:26 Trusting Gut Instincts and Intuition

18:13 Acquiring a New Tiny House Office

26:39 Overcoming Health Challenges

28:23 A Turning Point: Health Crisis and Life Changes

29:02 The Caravan Journey Begins

30:32 Traveling the East Coast of Australia

32:05 Facing Health Challenges on the Road

33:21 Permission to Keep Traveling

34:37 Reflecting on the Journey

38:23 Adapting to New Realities

50:57 Embracing Life's Lessons

56:08 Conclusion and Resources

Rochelle Ryan Socials:

https://whydiss.com/

https://www.youtube.com/user/Whydiss/videos

https://www.facebook.com/whydiss/

https://youtu.be/TZOhRSP8dVA?si=urzfL-o2IG88OLxF