Ep. 105: Embracing Discomfort, Doing Things Scared, and Finding Stability on the Move with Halley Sherwood
Becca Murphy of Blue Rose Podcast
In this conversation, Halley Sherwood shares her experiences and insights from her solo road trip across the US. She discusses her favorite destinations, including Utah and Moab, and the beauty she discovered in unexpected places. Halley also talks about starting a newsletter for female artists and the importance of building a community of supportive women. She shares her decision to leave a stable job to pursue her creative passions and the challenges and rewards of solo travel. Halley reflects on the discomfort and loneliness that come with nomad life, but also the personal growth and self-discovery that it brings. In this conversation, Halley Sherwood shares her experiences with solo travel and living in other people's houses through Trusted House Sitters. She discusses the importance of learning to communicate clearly and assertively, prioritizing her own needs, and not being responsible for others' reactions. Halley also talks about the challenges and benefits of living a nomadic lifestyle, finding ways to stay grounded while traveling, and the value of building strong relationships. She shares tips for solo traveling and emphasizes the importance of embracing the uncomfortable parts of the journey. Halley concludes by discussing her future plans and her desire to find her place and community.
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Takeaways
Solo travel can be both exhilarating and scary, but doing things scared can lead to personal growth and self-discovery.
Loneliness is a common experience during solo travel, but it can also bring clarity and a deeper understanding of oneself.
Embracing discomfort and leaning into the unknown can lead to personal growth and a better understanding of one's desires and priorities.
Prioritizing self-care and making decisions based on personal desires and needs is essential during solo travel.
Building a supportive community and fostering connections with like-minded individuals can enhance the solo travel experience. Learning to communicate clearly and assertively is essential for personal growth and maintaining healthy relationships.
Trusted House Sitters provides opportunities to live in other people's houses and experience different locations without the commitment of renting or owning a home.
Finding ways to stay grounded while traveling, such as maintaining routines and building strong relationships, can help maintain a sense of stability and connection.
Embracing the uncomfortable parts of solo travel can lead to personal growth and a greater appreciation for the little things in life.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with people back home is important for long-term fulfillment and a sense of community.
This is an episode from Becca Murphy’s Blue Rose Podcast
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