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All about LIBIDO! This is an episode where Ginny Mahar and Danna Bowman from Thyroid Refresh TV interview me on the topic of Hashimoto's and the effect on libido. I will discuss....-  The ultimate importance of optimal testosterone levels for women- The link between the thyroid and libido issues.⁠- What are realistic expectations around libido as we age?⁠- How do we begin to discern whether our low libido is due to thyroid,  other hormones, or aging?⁠- What lifestyle changes can we make to optimize our libido?⁠- Is Maca helpful or harmful for thyroid patients?⁠- What is pregnenolone?⁠Enjoy this episode as having a libido should be a part of our lives no matter our age.Thyroid Refresh Websitehttps://www.thyroidrefresh.com/Thyroid30https://www.thyroidrefresh.com/thyroid30/ref/31/

If you’re a thyroid patient in search of ways to feel optimal, you’ve probably heard a LOT of recommendations. Eat this, not that! Avoid fluoride! Drink bone broth! Take this supplement, avoid that supplement! Exercise but not too much! Ask for these 6 tests! Meditate! Manifest! And avoid broccoli! Wait! Never mind, eat the broccoli! (Just steam it first.) In other words, change your whole life, but whatever you do, DON’T stress about it because that’s bad for you.The overwhelm is real, friends.In this episode, I interviewed two powerhouse women from Thyroid Refresh who have simplified a thyroid-healthy lifestyle where they have taken common core recommendations from the world’s leading experts on thyroid health and created the “8 Daily Rituals”. Danna Bowman and Ginny Mahar will introduce and explain the WHYS behind each of these 8 Daily Rituals for Thyroid-Healthy Living.As you listen, could you implement these rituals into your lifestyle. Links are below for incorporating these rituals in a “gamified” fashion. Join the community of Thyroid30 to gain inspiration, camaraderie, and wellness.Thyroid30https://www.thyroidrefresh.com/thyroid30/ref/31/Thyroid Refresh Websitehttps://www.thyroidrefresh.com/

I am elated to be coaching Danna Bowman, Co-founder of Thyroid Refresh® & THYROID30®. In today's call we focus on entrepreneurship, finding your formula & reducing the stigma around MLMs. This and more:www.frameofmindcoaching.com/the-frame-of-mind-coaching-podcast/

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Welcome back to the podcast! In this episode, Chantel spoke with Ginny Mahar and Danna Bowman, two moms with Hashimoto's, who set out to create the support system we needed as thyroid patients. One fateful spring day, while pondering their own thyroid challenges, they came up with an idea: taking the common-core recommendations for thyroid patients, and sculpted them into a community-based game, giving participants motivation, accountability, and much-needed support. Even though it was completely out of their comfort zones, they felt the tremendous need to make thyroid-friendly living simple and attainable for regular people. And just like that, Thyroid Refresh, their full-service thyroid diet and lifestyle site was born.   In this episode we cover: Should I take on Iodine supplements? Should you swallow natural desiccated or take your desiccated thyroid “sublingually”, i.e. under the tongue. Why sublingual? And more!   Enjoy!   Connect with Thyroid Refresh: https://www.thyroidrefresh.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ThyroidRefresh https://www.instagram.com/thyroidrefresh/       Leave us a review: https://chantelrayway.com/review/  Share YOUR Story: https://chantelrayway.com/contact/ Check out the VIDEO COURSE here: https://chantelrayway.com/video-course/ Check out Young Living right here: https://chantelrayway.com/youngliving/   Zinzino: https://chantelrayway.com/zinzino/ Check out Beauty Counter right here: https://www.beautycounter.com/chantelray CLEAN YOUR HANDS With This INCREDIBLE Non-Toxic Hand Soap: http://click.mygreenfills.com/aff_c?offer_id=36&aff_id=2703  Check out the FASTING RESET SUMMIT HERE: https://fastingresetsummit.com/   Listen to the new audiobook as a podcast HERE: https://chantelrayway.com/purchase-audio-book/ Purchase on Amazon Here: https://www.amazon.com/shop/intermittentfastingthechantelrayway  Free Video Preview: https://chantelrayway.com/top-12-thin-eater-tips-free-video/   Check out these things I LOVE: https://chantelrayway.com/things-i-love-2/ Strengthen your immune system with Vitamin C: https://chantelrayway.com/vitaminc/  Protein Powder: https://store.chantelrayway.com/products/complete-protein-shake-vanilla & https://store.chantelrayway.com/products/complete-protein-shake-chocolate   Enjoy refreshing, all-natural wine: https://chantelrayway.com/wine/ Enjoy a FREE smoothie recipe book: https://chantelrayway.com/freerecipe/ Re-energize with nutritious algae Energybits: https://chantelrayway.com/energybits  Castor Oil: https://chantelrayway.com/castoroil   Foraineam 1 oz bottles: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07S1L97J9/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B07S1L97J9&linkCode=as2&tag=chantelray-20&linkId=68f0c0dc0102955a00a378cf68aa7c7f Bekith 3 oz bottles: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07XBSCCVT/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B07XBSCCVT&linkCode=as2&tag=chantelray-20&linkId=bcf8e80b98cded81e33cf23f3a75a339  Get the audiobook & e-book bundle of Chantel's 2nd edition to Waist Away The Chantel Ray Way at a REDUCED price HERE!   Connect with us on Social Media: YouTube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCteFjiVaY6n0SOAixcyZbWA Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheChantelRayWay     Things we love: https://chantelrayway.com/things-i-love-2/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheChantelRayWay   This podcast is a SIMPRONTO MEDIA production.   ***As always, this podcast is not designed to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any condition and is for information purposes only. Please consult with your healthcare professional before making any changes to your current lifestyle.***

In this episode, Dr. Doni is joined by Danna Bowman and Ginny Mahar. They are the Co-founders of Thyroid Refresh, a diet and lifestyle support platform for thyroid patients. After struggling alone during the early phases of their own healing journeys, they teamed up to create the positive healing community and resources they needed as thyroid patients.   They are the creators of the revolutionary wellness game, THYROID30, and co-hosts of Thyroid Refresh TV, a podcast featuring the world’s leading experts on thyroid-specific diet and lifestyle. They recently released the THYROID30 Tuneup in collaboration with Mary Shomon, providing patients with an owners' manual for reducing symptoms and optimizing treatment.   In this episode we talk about: - Thyroid30 – a virtual wellness game to support lifestyle change for people with thyroid health issues - What lead Ginny and Danna to create Thyroid30 - Solving obstacles to healing, such as mindset and support - Why self-care is so hard to choose, and what to do about that - How baby steps add up to big and lasting changes   Connect with Dana and Ginny: Website:  https://www.thyroidrefresh.com/   Sign up for the next Thyroid 30: https://www.thyroidrefresh.com/thyroid30/ Social media links:    https://www.facebook.com/ThyroidRefresh/   https://www.instagram.com/thyroidrefresh/  https://www.youtube.com/thyroidrefresh  https://www.pinterest.com/thyroidrefresh/    Connect with Dr. Doni: Sign up for my weekly newsletter: https://doctordoni.com/weekly-wellness-wisdom-newsletter/ Get Stress Warrior book for free online: https://doctordoni.com/stress-warrior/ Paperback: https://drdonistore.com/Dr-Donis-Stress-Warrior-Book-Paperback_p_1136.html Website: https://doctordoni.com/ FREE 7-Day Stress Reset: https://doctordoni.com/stress-reset/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drdoniwilson/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drdoniwilson/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/DoniWilsonND

Danna Bowman and Ginny Mahar, two thyroid patient advocates, came up with an idea for using technology to make the journey easier for other thyroid patients than it had been for them. This revolutionary wellness game, THYROID30, helps you hit the refresh button on your diet and lifestyle choices so you can feel better again. Listen as Danna and Ginny explain how their innovative wellness adventure can help you achieve your health goals by collecting all different avenues of help into one location and creating a supportive community for those with thyroid issues. They’ll also talk with JJ about the 8 daily rituals of a thyroid-healthy lifestyle that can help you optimize your thyroid function and improve your quality of life.   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Danna and Ginny’s free quiz by going to jjvirgin.com/8rituals.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Thyroid disease is difficult to diagnose. Even after a diagnosis and medication, it’s a challenge to find help with diet, exercise and mindset from the medical field. Finding support for symptoms may be a challenge. This ‘invisible’ disease is hard for others to see physical evidence; THYROID30 offers a community of others who share the struggle. Incorporating the 8 rituals into a daily routine will help. These 8 R’s offer a reminder of simple adjustments to make living with a thyroid condition easier.   Episode Play-By-Play [1:45] Incorporating 8 rituals a day that will help you get better results for thyroid issues [2:15] Community is really important in this ‘invisible’ disease. [3:45] What inspired Danna and Ginny to develop this program [5:19] After getting a diagnosis and medication, incorporating diet, lifestyle and mindset changes makes a huge difference. [8:55] Some things to look for if you think you might have a thyroid issue [10:18] Once diagnosed, what are some things you should do? [11:40] Start with the 8 Daily Rituals. Number one is Remember. Did you remember to take your medication and supplements? [11:58] Number two is Refuel, which is everything you consume (food or drink). [12:25] Number three is Reactivate. This one is about movement, staying active and listening to your body. [13:27] Number four is Repair - healing the gut [13:44] Five is Rejuvenate, or daily self-care of some kind. Coping with, and managing stress is a powerful aspect of healing. [15:33] Number six is Reducing heavy metals and environmental toxins in our homes and bodies. [16:00] Seven is Relishing small victories, finding support and allowing yourself to be supported. Connecting and celebrating our victories along the way, no matter how small. [16:22] Eight is Recharge, which is sleep. A good night’s rest is foundational. [16:58] JJ talks about how big a role sleep plays in your health, tone of your skin, losing weight, energy, focus, and more. [17:42] One of the things JJ values most and has in common with Danna and Ginny is the importance of community. [20:58] Thyroid30 is a 30-day wellness app that uses gamification technology. They made it fun for thyroid sufferers to pursue a healthier lifestyle. [23:17] Another thing Thyroid30 does is bring together all the different elements of everything you should be doing and puts them all in one place. [Action Step] Download the quiz and the 8 rituals. [Action Step] Don’t skip the ritual of rejuvenate! What is your self-care routine and what can you do to take that up a notch?   Mentioned in this episode: Subscribe to Reignite Wellness with JJ Virgin Become part of JJ’s community JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube Thyroid Strong by Dr. Emily Kiberd Direct-to-Consumer Lab Testing Telemedicine through Dr. Alan Christianson

Tune in for this real-talk discussion on cutting-edge health and wellness for thyroid patients, both in 2019 and beyond!

Healing from hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s or other thyroid issues can be overwhelming. What if you had a thyroid community cheering you on to meet your health goals? Ginny Mahar and Danna Bowman of Thyroid Refresh have created just that, inspired by their own experiences with thyroid conditions. They’ve also put together “the eight Rs,” a series of eight daily rituals designed to make your health practices fun and sustainable. In this episode, we discuss the rituals, common pitfalls, and your best mindset for healing! https://drruscio.com/?p=47963 My book Healthy Gut, Healthy You is available at https://drruscio.com/getgutbook/ Looking for more? Check out https://drruscio.com/resources

Danna Bowman and Ginny Mahar, two thyroid patient advocates, came up with an idea for using technology to make the journey easier for other thyroid patients than it had been for them. This revolutionary wellness game, THYROID30, helps you hit the refresh button on your diet and lifestyle choices so you can feel better again. Listen as Danna and Ginny explain how their innovative wellness adventure can help you achieve your health goals by collecting all different avenues of help into one location and creating a supportive community for those with thyroid issues. They’ll also talk with JJ about the 8 daily rituals of a thyroid-healthy lifestyle that can help you optimize your thyroid function and improve your quality of life.   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get Danna and Ginny’s free quiz by going to jjvirgin.com/8rituals.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Thyroid disease is difficult to diagnose. Even after a diagnosis and medication, it’s a challenge to find help with diet, exercise and mindset from the medical field. Finding support for symptoms may be a challenge. This ‘invisible’ disease is hard for others to see physical evidence; THYROID30 offers a community of others who share the struggle. Incorporating the 8 rituals into a daily routine will help. These 8 R’s offer a reminder of simple adjustments to make living with a thyroid condition easier.   Episode Play-By-Play [1:45] Incorporating 8 rituals a day that will help you get better results for thyroid issues [2:15] Community is really important in this ‘invisible’ disease. [3:45] What inspired Danna and Ginny to develop this program [5:19] After getting a diagnosis and medication, incorporating diet, lifestyle and mindset changes makes a huge difference. [8:55] Some things to look for if you think you might have a thyroid issue [10:18] Once diagnosed, what are some things you should do? [11:40] Start with the 8 Daily Rituals. Number one is Remember. Did you remember to take your medication and supplements? [11:58] Number two is Refuel, which is everything you consume (food or drink). [12:25] Number three is Reactivate. This one is about movement, staying active and listening to your body. [13:27] Number four is Repair - healing the gut [13:44] Five is Rejuvenate, or daily self-care of some kind. Coping with, and managing stress is a powerful aspect of healing. [15:33] Number six is Reducing heavy metals and environmental toxins in our homes and bodies. [16:00] Seven is Relishing small victories, finding support and allowing yourself to be supported. Connecting and celebrating our victories along the way, no matter how small. [16:22] Eight is Recharge, which is sleep. A good night’s rest is foundational. [16:58] JJ talks about how big a role sleep plays in your health, tone of your skin, losing weight, energy, focus, and more. [17:42] One of the things JJ values most and has in common with Danna and Ginny is the importance of community. [20:58] Thyroid30 is a 30-day wellness app that uses gamification technology. They made it fun for thyroid sufferers to pursue a healthier lifestyle. [23:17] Another thing Thyroid30 does is bring together all the different elements of everything you should be doing and puts them all in one place. [Action Step] Download the quiz and the 8 rituals. [Action Step] Don’t skip the ritual of rejuvenate! What is your self-care routine and what can you do to take that up a notch?   Mentioned in this episode: Subscribe to Reignite Wellness with JJ Virgin Become part of JJ’s community JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube Thyroid Strong by Dr. Emily Kiberd Direct-to-Consumer Lab Testing Telemedicine through Dr. Alan Christianson

Ginny Mahar, founder of Hypothyroid Chef, and Danna Bowman, founder of Thyroid Nation, are two of those women, and they were brought together by the lack of resources and community available to women diagnosed with thyroid disease.  Adjusting to a new lifestyle, and particularly a new diet, can be challenging - especially when you're a Cordon Bleu-trained chef and cooking instructor like Ginny or a Zumba instructor with an active lifestyle, like Danna.  From joint pain to a lack of energy and brain fog, both women had experienced the power diet and lifestyle changes could have on their overall health and well-being.  From that conversation, THYROID30 was born, a 30-day wellness adventure for thyroid patients. This first-of-its-kind program is designed to empower and support those looking to implement thyroid-specific diet and lifestyle changes, providing much-needed tools for patients and practitioners alike.   Follow Danna & Ginny on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/ThyroidRefresh https://www.instagram.com/thyroidrefresh/ https://www.pinterest.com/thyroidrefresh/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCovsKWiUVbDUv6DjfSEFwmQ  

This episode with Ginny Mahar & Danna Bowman of Thyroid Refresh was so much fun! We chatted about living with Hashimoto's while running multiple online businesses. Ginny & Danna also told us all about Thyroid30 - a 30-day wellness adventure with game-based rewards and scoring. The next Thyroid30 opens for enrollment on Friday, March 15 - so be sure to check it out!   Connect with Ginny & Danna:  THYROID30: https://www.thyroidrefresh.com/thyroid30/  Freebie:Thyroid Thrivers Grocery Guide: https://www.thyroidrefresh.com/grocery-guide/  Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ThyroidRefresh/  Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/thyroidrefresh/    Connect with Jessie: Blog: www.justjessieblog.com  Instagram: www.instagram.com/chronically.healing  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AIPositivegroup/

In todays episode I am talking with Dana Bowman (Thyroid Nation) and Ginny Mahar (Hypothyroid Chef) who have teamed up to create a really cool interactive program on their Thyroid Refresh® website called Thyroid 30®. We talk about how they found each other to team up and create a positive space for thyroid patience to be supported, what some of the biggest mistakes thyroid patients make, how lifestyle choices make a difference in your recovery and more.  Use code TryThy30 for $5 off their program starting January 13, 2019.

Danna Bowman and Ginny Mahar impart their dynamic strategies to tackle thyroid health issues head on. On today’s podcast, you will learn: 1. How Thyroid Refresh's support platform is helping people simplify their lives with thyroid issues 2. Thyroid testing your doctor isn't telling you about. 3. A review of Thyroid 30, a 30 day wellness adventure 4. The 8 R's of a thyroid friendly lifestyle Join Danna and Ginny for their Thyroid 30 starting January 3rd! Learn more by going to https://thyroidRefresh.com/thyroid30 Danna Bowman Bio: Danna Bowman is the force of nature behind Thyroid Nation and Thyroid Nation Radio. Before her Hashimoto’s diagnosis, Danna was the owner of a successful event planning company, and a high-intensity Zumba dance instructor. One fateful day, her adrenals crashed, her energy evaporated, and she was forced to re-evaluate her high-stress lifestyle. Danna leaned on her background in marketing and advertising to create Thyroid Nation, one of the most highly-trafficked websites for expert information on thyroid health. Danna, her husband, Travis, and their two children recently relocated to North Carolina. Thanks to Danna’s vast network of connections, the team of experts behind Thyroid Refresh is an impressive force of love, light, and healing. Ginny Mahar Bio: Thyroid Refresh Co-founder Ginny Mahar is the mom and recipe blogger formerly known as Hypothyroid Chef. After struggling with the residual symptoms of Hashimoto’s for years, she embarked on her own process of adopting a thyroid-specific diet and lifestyle. Within one year, she restored her vitality and cut her thyroid antibodies in half. Ginny is a passionate advocate of supporting others on their journeys toward better health. Thyroid Refresh is the support platform she wishes she had through the ongoing process of transforming herself from over-stressed and chronically-fatigued foodie to zenned-out and energized health nut. She is a Cordon Bleu trained chef, cooking instructor, writer, and entrepreneur. She lives with her husband, son, and terrier/lab mix, in beautiful western Montana. Join Danna and Ginny for their Thyroid 30 starting January 3rd! Learn more by going to https://thyroidRefresh.com/thyroid30 Are toxic metals causing your fatigue and health issues? Find out by taking Wendy’s Heavy Metals Quiz at https://metalsquiz.com/

Talking- 5 Things You Didn't Know About Danna & Ginny Join co-hosts Danna & Ginny. Danna is founder of www.ThyroidNation.com and host of Thyroid Nation Radio. She is joined by her co-founder, Ginny Mahar, of their new lifestyle support platform and Thyroid30 Wellness adventure, www.ThyroidRefresh.com. This amazing episode brought to you by, ThriveProbiotic.com Their storiesWhat is a lifestyle support platformWhat is Thyroid30 and how to play5 things you don't know about them It's going to be a wonderfully, informative, enlightening and magical show!! Join us! Also, please check the Radio Show Facebook Group, Hashi's & Graves. Information about that weeks' guest and support for those that need it. It's a great, informative group. Be prepared to feel empowered!

Welcome to Thyroid Refresh TV! Today we hear from co-founders Ginny Mahar (aka Hypothyroid Chef) and Danna Bowman (of Thyroid Nation), as they tell the story of why two thyroid patients set out to change the world by creating Thyroid Refresh™, a lifestyle support platform designed to simplify your thyroid-friendly lifestyle. We want to be there to help support you so that you can be successful. -Danna Bowman

From Greeks Islands to the Emerald Isles; Our Family Sabbatical in Greece and Ireland Tina Lavelle had traveled Europe when she was younger, and the urge to return had never left. Her husband Ralph had grown up in Ireland and both felt a desire to leave their suburban Australia lifestyle for some freedom abroad. In 2015 they packed up their two children, rented out their home and firstly headed to the Greek island of Zakynthos where they enjoyed 4 sun filled months before heading for Dublin where they are now settled in. We joined Tina to discuss the process of schooling her children locally in both countries, how accommodation sharing sites like Couchsurfing and Helpx have provided them with much more than saving money and how you can self publish a book of your adventures while away. You can check out their blog at http://kouklahouse.com where you’ll find their book “ On a Greek Island; A Season in Zakynthos” What I learned from talking with Tina: Kids are so adaptable when it comes to schooling. Tina’s children have spent time both in Greek school and now in Irish ones during their journey. Like the Wagoners , Scarlett Thomas and Danna Bowman they found their children can adapt quickly to a new environment in local schools If you’re looking to earn a little money from your adventure then why not write a book and self-publish? Tina’s husband has written a story of their life on the Greek island of Zakynthos and published via Amazon. Although not likely to fund your entire journey it can provide a small top up in income. Check out our interview with Virginie Carmichael who has also self-published several books Couchsurfing has been a great way to get around and get to know cultures. Even as a family of four they have been able to enjoy the benefits of local hospitality. They have also used Helpx – another unique accommodation sharing site where people can trade accommodation for work. This allows them to stay longer than couchsurfing.    

Not everyone plans a move overseas. For Samantha Wei it was meeting her partner Yeison, a Costa Rican native,that was the catalyst for her move there from the United States 3 years ago. After an initial period of settling in she now considers Costa Rica to be home and has made a new life, and a very successful online business since moving there. We caught up with Samantha to discuss the process of adapting to a new country and culture, the relative merits of the two towns she has mainly live in Jaco, and El Coco and how they differ to city life in San Jose, and some of the myths around moving to Costa Rica (not everything is as cheap as you think). You can find out more and grab a copy of Samantha and Yeison’s free e-book “Travel and Discover Costa Rica” via their blog www.mytanfeet.com What I learned from speaking with Samantha: Sometimes learning a language can be easier learning with someone else than with a local. They tend to speak slower and are more patient with you as they are in the same situation Although Costa Rica is cheaper in many ways there are things you need to be aware that are more expensive than the US. Gas is dearer as is purchasing vehicles, and you will be charged an annual tax on the value of your vehicle even if you bring your old car in with you. Some food such as cheese and meat can also be dear as are electronic goods. If visiting home it can sometimes be a good idea to load up on things you can’t find affordably while living there Internet can be a problem and is also quite expensive. Samantha found however that having a portable hotspot was cheaper than normal internet and gave her the chance to work from anywhere – including the beach! Healthcare is generally pretty good. You may be looking at paying out of pocket which is cheaper than the US but if you choose to become a resident you may qualify for the government’s monthly healthcare package of around $40. $US are widely accepted in most places but if you have other currencies you will need to switch to Costa Ricans colones. Costa Rica has 26 different micro-climates, something for everyone. It doesn’t matter where you are you will only be a few hours away from a temperature and conditions that will suit you! Check out our other interviews with Danna Bowman and Dan Gaskell for their perspective on living in Costa Rica.

To all intents and purposes Danna Bowman had the perfect life, living in Dallas they owned their own business, went to all the right places, spoke with all the right people and by her own confession did a good job of keeping up with the Jones. It came at a price though as they lived on the treadmill of working hard, getting more debt and buying bigger things. One day they received an email about the benefits of living in Costa Rica – and it got them both thinking. On her husbands 40th birthday they flew off to their new life in Atenas Costa Rica – never even having visited the country before with their two young children aged 7 and 4. 7 years on and they still call Costa Rica home living in the area recognized as having the world’s best climate. Danna loves her new life despite some of the short comings of small town Central American life and is glad they made the move. Since moving to Costa Rica Danna has been diagnosed with a thyroid problem – you can find out more about this and her involvement in helping others with thyroid issues on her website www.thyroidnation.com What I learned from Danna’s interview: Costa Rica have no military – now I don’t think there is many countries that would have voluntarily disbanded their armed forces but it appears Costa Rica is one! Although Danna educates her kids in the Costa Rican public system after initially putting them into private school she does feel the Costa Rican system is not as focused as the US one. That said she doesn’t feel there would be any issues around them integrating back into the US workforce when they leave school. It’s not possible for expats to work in Costa Rica. Online work would not be an issue but obviously they don’t want jobs being taken away from Costa Rican citizens. You either need to work online or be retired. Despite its back to nature image food can be expensive and it can be difficult to get hold of organic food. If this is an issue you would need to look at a way of working around this.