In this episode I provide a re-cap of the less glamorous side of things things I learned about living on the road and full time travel. There are little things I hadn’t been aware of prior to, and I share in hopes of providing more insight and information on these aspects for those who might be considering a trip of their own!

I provide updates while on the road, heading back home. A time crunch exists as I hammer out days and days of driving in attempts to beat the first snowfall back home. I open up rather vulnerably about some insecurities I’ve been experiencing lately, in hopes that others may be able to relate and find some comfort in not being alone in their experiences.

A mini-update on the state of affairs within my mind and emotions while in Arizona. In essence, I am experiencing an emotional hangover after having sent Tanner on his way back home without me.

In this episode I peel back the layers of progress towards the healing of my burn out. I look back on if and how my strategies to manage it have been effective since quitting my job, travelling down south and since the release of the first episode titled “The Burn Out Special”. I openly discussed the realizations I’ve had and what it might mean in looking forward towards the future. Hint: There’s still a lot of work to be done.

In this Update episode, I explore where I’m at, how I’m feeling in the current day with my journey and reflections. Noting how I am more comfortable within myself, feeling more settled and excitedly awaiting a visit from my boyfriend in the upcoming days.

I provide another update while I’m on the road. I bring up my currently status with my mental health, my physical health and some of the thoughts and feelings that are floating around in my head. In short, I miss my boyfriend.

A very vulnerable episode. These are genuine thoughts and feelings I had in a moment where I felt small, scared and vulnerable. Where I feel I had lost my footing. It occurred before a really perspective changing therapy session the following day. These are thoughts and feelings that I have that cause me shame to admit, and are very difficult to open up about. This means, it’s extremely important that I share this openly. In case you also struggle the same on some days.

I share some of the tips and tricks that I use when I find myself dysregulated, threatening to head down spiral lane. It can be tough and takes time to establish a good routine and I still find myself needing to remind myself of what’s right in front of me. I try not to beat myself up, and these are some of the ways I gently remind myself to care for myself in my times of need.