Holly chats with Meredith, a Santa Cruz native who moved to Pavones, Costa Rica after falling in love with a local surfer—now her husband. Meredith shares what it’s been like to build a life in a remote jungle town, from surfing and raising kids to becoming part of the local community.

The conversation takes a dramatic turn with the story of her young son’s venomous snakebite—a traumatic event that tested their faith and brought the power of community into sharp focus. Overall, the episode reflects on motherhood, resilience, and what it truly means to start over in a new culture.