The ZestPal Show
The ZestPal Show is a podcast where I sit down with my guests to explore how to navigate life, what it is that really matters, and how we can all build a life that we actually enjoy.
Moving beyond expert advice, this is a space for real stories and honest conversations about the human experience, and the deeper questions in life.
Browse the episodes below, or go straight to Spotify. Enjoy!
Curiosity, Connection, and the Courage to Be You - with Catherine Macquart-Martin
What if the way back to hope starts with curiosity, openness, and talking to people outside your bubble? We sit down with inclusive leadership coach Catherine Macquart-Martin, who takes us through her journey from a small French town to an international career in diplomacy, training and coaching. Her perspective is candid and practical: connection thrives when we respect difference, self-awareness grows when we notice our strongest reactions, and agency returns when we translate “what matters” into small, repeatable actions.
Reinventing Work and Life Around Your Values - with Gaurav Gandhi
What if your impressive job on paper is not aligned with your life and values? We sit down with career transition mentor and author Gaurav Gandhi to unpack how reinvention really works across countries, roles, and life stages.
If you’ve ever felt torn between money, impact, and expression, you’ll love listening to Gaurav's story. Along the way, we talk meaning, parenting, serendipity, and why coherence between your values, your calendar, and your relationships quietly produces happiness.
From Angel Investing to Fatherhood: Lessons on Risk, Fulfilment, and Moving Countries - with Laszlo Kiszely
What if fulfilment became your operating system for work, family, and the country you choose as your home? We sit down with Laszlo Kiszely, entrepreneur, angel investor and startup mentor, to unpack how curiosity, clear rules, and honest tradeoffs can shape a life.
It’s OK to Change Your Mind - with Alexandra Dolea
What happens when your dream job stops loving you back? Alexandra Dolea, archeologist and career mentor, walks us through how she spent nearly two decades in field archaeology across Europe and the Mediterranean, only for everything to unravel during the pandemic. That breaking point became a blueprint for change.
If you’ve ever felt trapped by your own resume or worried your best chapters are behind you, this conversation opens a door.
Finding Your Place Far From Home - with Sarah Leibovitz-Dambre
If you’ve ever had to build a life in a new culture, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Intercultural trainer Sarah Leibovitz‑Dambre unpacks the emotional and practical realities of moving to France.
Whether you’re an expat in France, a global professional, or someone rebuilding identity after a big change, you’ll find this conversation incredibly useful.