A Different Kind of Thanksgiving: An Immigrant’s Perspective on Gratitude & Giving

Episode Description:

In this heartfelt Thanksgiving episode, Nadia Popova shares a deeply personal immigrant perspective on the holiday — and why she’s never connected with the American tradition of overconsumption and food-centered celebration.

Instead, Nadia reveals what Thanksgiving truly means to her: gratitude, intention, and giving back. She tells the story of her first Thanksgiving after moving to Chicago — when she and her neighbor bought food and drove around the city feeding the homeless — and the earlier years in California when she taught her daughter to do the same.

This episode is a beautiful reminder that Thanksgiving isn’t about what’s on your table… it’s about what’s in your heart.

It’s about humanity, presence, compassion, and remembering that real abundance is something you share — not something you consume.

In this episode, Nadia shares:

✨ Her immigrant experience and cultural perspective on Thanksgiving

✨ Why the holiday should be about gratitude, not overeating

✨ The powerful story of feeding the homeless in Chicago

✨ How she taught her daughter the real meaning of giving

✨ A call to honor the holiday with presence, compassion, and intention

This message is for anyone who wants to celebrate Thanksgiving with deeper meaning — through kindness, connection, and gratitude.

Connect With Nadia:

🌐 Website: wellnessresourcesgroupinc.com

📸 Instagram: @coach_nadia_popova

📧 Email: nadia@wlgroup.info

Work With Nadia:

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