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On the Road, Our Way

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Conversations about life on the road with she/they travelers from the folks who have lived it firsthand. Hosted by Laura Borichevsky, "On the Road, our Way" is an archive of the podcast formerly known as "Women on the Road" released between 2017 - 2020. A production of Ravel Media.

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Where To Next?: Series Finale

September 18, 2020 04:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MB

This is the last episode of Women on the Road, but by no means the end of our community. In fact, we are incredibly excited and honored that Noami Grevemberg and her team at Diversify Vanlife will be helping to evolve the podcast you hear on this channel moving forward, with a total reboot taking place in October under a new name, Nomads at the Intersections. In this finale episode, Noami and Laura talk about what this transition means to them, as well as how we hope to see you take part in ...

What We Carry in the Passenger Seat: Kathy Karlo

September 11, 2020 04:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

For some of us, what got us in the car in the first place are the things we’re running from-- but no matter how many miles we drive, those things end up in the passenger seat, along for the ride with us. Kathy Karlo, a climber, writer, Director of No Man’s Land Film Festival, and host and creator of the For the Love of Climbing podcast, is someone who knows the contents of her passenger seat well-- both literally and figuratively. And she uses the weight of what she carries to build somethin...

Big News: We’re Making Some Changes!

September 04, 2020 04:00 - 3 minutes - 3.6 MB

This platform as you know it started several years ago in response to the lack of representation of female road travelers in the media we consume. After over 100 written interviews published online, followed by more than 100 episodes of the WOTR podcast and the growth of this tight-knit online community, we know there are still more conversations to be had. But we also feel, more strongly than ever, that in the spirit of what WOTR has aimed to do-- broaden our perception of who is on the ro...

Qualified: Laura Edmondson

August 28, 2020 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MB

Whether on or off the road, it can be easy to tell yourself you can’t do new things. That you’re too inexperienced. That you don’t have the skills. That you’re not qualified. If that’s been you, then this episode is just what you need to hear. Because Laura Edmondson-- a road traveler, digital creator, educator, podcast host, athlete, and DEI and Sustainability consultant-- has got a lot to say about moving forward in the face of feeling unqualified and showing yourself that it’s possible. ...

A Recipe for Life Lessons: Anna Tedesco

August 14, 2020 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

Nobody ever said living on the road was easy, but it definitely teaches us life lessons. In this episode, van dweller Anna Tedesco shares what she's learned from over two years of solo road travel, how it's helped her navigate the mental and emotional challenges a pandemic can bring about, and the important role cooking good food plays in all of it. Whether you need some accessible outdoor cooking recipes or a solid reflection on the life lessons the road can teach us, this episode is for yo...

Nature Mama Reads: Alessandra Hurt

July 31, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

For many reasons, many of us have been traveling less and reading more right now, which is why hearing from mother, outdoor adventurer, Licensed Nursing Assistant, and book reviewer Alessandra Hurt is especially important right now. Because what we can learn from stillness, BIPOC authors, accessible travel, and Alessandra’s insights on motherhood are all lessons we can use to make our world a better place. Resources From This Episode: Follow Alessandra on Instagram: @naturemamareads Join ...

The Other Side of Fear: Adventure Travel Journalist Kellee Edwards

July 17, 2020 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

It feels more important than ever to re-think our role models. And adventure travel journalist, pilot, and deep water diver Kellee Edwards is someone who’s been paving a path on the road, in the air, and around the globe for years. It’s not just her passion to take herself to new heights that we’re inspired by though-- it’s the way she wants to bring everyone else with her. Resources From This Episode: Follow Kellee on Instagram: @kelleesetgo Kellee is the host of Travel + Leisure’s new p...

Trust Your Gut, Know Your Head: Natasha Seitz & Beth Luby

July 10, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

As a queer couple, Natasha Seitz and Beth Luby challenge the notion we hear often online from white, straight couples: that the road always feels safe and strangers always seem welcoming. Because the reality is that safety also equates to privilege, and it shows up in the ways you camp, where you travel to, and what you do when you get there. In this episode, we get to know Natasha and Beth and dig into the safety considerations they make often while traveling, how intersectionality comes in...

Coming Home to Herself: Denise Meeker

July 03, 2020 04:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

We didn't ask, but we bet if we had, traveler Denise Meeker would say that coming home to yourself isn't a one-time act. It's personal, on-going, and sometimes shows up in ways you don't expect. It also can include hard, internal work. But we're really thankful to get to hear her story of coming home through spending time on the road and in the outdoors to underline the importance of you telling yours. Resources From This Episode: Follow Denise Meeker on Instagram: @wayfaretowellness Deni...

From Celebrity Dinners to Camper Conversions: Chef Manouschka Guerrier

June 26, 2020 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB

Chef Manouschka Guerrier is known for a lot of things-- like dancing, acting, and her culinary skills on the reality TV show Private Chefs of Beverly Hills-- but being on the road is her newest adventure. From solo travel to RV fires and more, Manouschka learned a lot about herself through hitting the road in search of the kind of relationships you can build when you’re face to face. Resources From This Episode: Follow Manouschka Guerrier on Instagram: @single_serving Watch Manoushka’s re...

Off The Grid With A Kid: Where Are They Now?

June 19, 2020 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MB

As we all know, a lot can change in a couple of years: especially when you’re a mom, and  especially when you live on the road. So we were so excited to bring Bionca Smith-- a full-time traveler, professional speaker and author, and mother to her 11-year-old son Carter-- back onto the show after two years to see how things have changed with the road as their home.  Resources From This Episode: Follow Bionca Smith on Instagram: @offthegridwithakid Off The Grid With A Kid on YouTube Listen...

White Women of #Vanlife, We Need to Talk

June 12, 2020 04:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MB

The truth is this: as white women on the road, we’ve taken up a lot of space within the #vanlife movement. And it’s long past time to unpack how white women’s presence in popular road travel negatively impacts the Black traveler community. So in this episode, we spend some dedicated time addressing topics related to antiracism within the modern van life movement, why it’s been so tough to see positive change in this community, white women travelers’ collective role in all of this, and how to...

Expect the Unexpected: Alexandra Keeling

June 05, 2020 04:00 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MB

Road travel can take many forms. And Alexandra Keeling knows this better than most-- because she's done a lot of them. From RV life, to towing a small trailer, to sleeping out of the back of a car, Alex's journeys on the road so far have shown that no matter how you travel, it all counts. Because regardless of your travel style or what you're hitting the road with, everyone is susceptible to unexpected surprises and challenges. Alex knows this part better than most, too-- but that’s her stor...

Navigating Responsible Travel During COVID-19

May 29, 2020 04:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MB

Can we hit the road responsibly during a pandemic? As someone planning to car camp or take a drive into the wilderness, you might not feel like you alone could make a huge impact on this pandemic-- but the reality is that travel can lead to transmission-- which means that travelers have the capacity to create an immense effect on the trajectory of viral spread. The good news is that we’re not here to make you feel guilty. We know you want to travel (we do too!), but more importantly: we wan...

Change of Plans: Skyler Thomas

May 22, 2020 04:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

Skyler Thomas is good at working with a change of plans. In fact, it’s something that she’s navigated time and time again-- right up to present day as she pivoted the direction of her business, SugarSky, amid pandemic-related public health concerns. But whether it’s founding her company, embracing tiny house living to become debt-free, changing careers, or making tough calls in business and in life, Skyler has a way of focusing on what’s possible-- which is the kind of attitude we’re all loo...

My Mom’s 3,000 Mile Drive: Jackie Hughes

May 08, 2020 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

This episode honors the mom figures in our lives who inspire or encourage dreams of road travel by paying tribute to one mom in particular: our host Laura Borichevsky’s mom, Jackie Hughes. Before #vanlife… before Instagram…  before she could even drive: Laura’s belief in her ability to do road travel was shaped by her mom’s experience driving across the country when she was in her early twenties, and it stuck with her because Jackie’s journey was full of purpose, bravery, and quite a bit of ...

A (Road) Trip Down Memory Lane

May 01, 2020 04:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

In this episode, we asked you to share your favorite road travel stories. The landscapes, destinations, trials, and motivations, like this community, are wide-ranging-- from reminders of your own strength and resilience, to particularly sweet memories with loved ones, to formative times you’re holding onto now more than ever. In listening to these stories, we hope you feel a little closer to the road. Because it’s still out there, waiting for us. And these memories are a reminder of what mig...

Foraging, Family, & Fixing Your Vehicle: Amanda Shale

April 24, 2020 04:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

Self-sufficiency is always an important set of skills to hone-- in life, and especially on the road. But even the most independently-minded travelers require community and resources to learn and grow. That’s why Amanda Shale joins this episode to talk about how over the years she’s learned the essentials, including everything from responsible foraging, sheltering in place, and the importance of basic vehicle maintenance. Other resources mentioned in this episode: Follow Amanda on Instagram...

The Search for Alice: Britany Freeman

April 17, 2020 04:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB

Britany Freeman’s had a problem for a few years. She wanted this one van. And not just one kind of van. But this one van, which she named Alice years before it was even hers. Alice has slipped through Britany’s fingers more than a couple times, and through it all, she could easily have given up. But what makes this story good news is that she didn’t. And what makes it great news is that as of a couple weeks ago, that van is now sitting in her driveway, undergoing a lot of TLC and DIY renovat...

Pushing Through: Becca Foss

April 10, 2020 04:00 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MB

Becca Foss, long-term road traveler and outdoor guide, knows firsthand through the loss of her husband that sometimes you just have to find ways to push yourself through. It might be climbing a steep hill on a loaded up bike, sending a rock wall, or facing unexpected tragedy and learning how to meet it head on. Being strong doesn’t always look like pushing past your limits. Sometimes it simply looks like showing up regularly and sticking it out. Because when we keep pushing through, even jus...

You're Doing Your Best: Grizel Williams

April 03, 2020 04:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

Mental health is something we've talked about before on the show, but never before has it felt more important to dive in. That's why this week, we took some time to focus on what challenges, resources, and tips this community has and needs. Whether you're a full-time traveler and your shelter is a car or a tent, or you have a more stationary place to stay and you're feeling stagnant-- the reality is that this forced by necessary stillness is a challenge for us all, on top of the anxiety that...

We Can Still Find Beauty: Giddi Oteo

March 27, 2020 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

Giddi Oteo, former full-time road traveler, has an inherent knack for holding both the real, transparent truth and the beauty around her. You’ll hear it from her as she shares about pregnancy and motherhood on the road, starting her travels with nearly no money, and building a business from scratch. And it’s a reminder that no matter how heavy a life chapter might feel, it’s still possible to find beauty and happiness around you. So if you’re in need of a pick-me-up that doesn’t sugar coat ...

COVID-19 and Travel

March 17, 2020 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MB

A timely episode for travelers out there wondering about what decisions to make in light of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus that has caused a global pandemic in recent weeks. Through the voices of two experts-- Registered Nurse Emily Scott and public health emergency planner Kate Pifer-- we navigate both baseline information as well as the challenging nuance of what it means to be a traveler in light of recent world events, while walking away with the message that how and when you travel doe...

Driving New Chapters: Brittany Newson

February 21, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB

Brittany Newson, an Air Force veteran, current student, and recently married female traveler knows that the road can be an incredible facilitator of new life chapters. But she also helps us to see in this episode that travel on its own doesn’t create the changes for us: it’s what we do with it when we put ourselves in the driver’s seat that allows us to turn the page on our own terms. Other resources mentioned in this episode: Follow Brittany on Instagram: @whereis_brittany The Bus Fair ...

Love Stories from the Road

February 14, 2020 05:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB

We usually aim to show the sides of road travel that aren’t over-romanticized, but for this episode we wanted to gush a little. So we asked for voice submissions while we were off the air, with one simple intention: tell us your love stories. And wow-- did you all deliver! So in this episode, we’ll be sharing all kinds of love stories from the road: whether it’s a love you found, or grew, or lost; whether it’s a for partner, a friend, a dog, or yourself; we’re eager to share your love storie...

Just What the Travel Nurse Ordered: Em Cheng

December 06, 2019 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

Travel nursing is an incredible career that enables you to both help others and get to see new places. But just like any job or form of travel, there are always aspects that can get over-romanticized, and travel nursing is no exception. Em Cheng, a travel nurse currently exploring the West Coast, joins this episode to share some of the practical aspects of becoming a travel nurse and why she loves it so much, as well as address some of the biggest challenges associated with taking on this fa...

Finding Family

November 29, 2019 05:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

Whether it’s for the holidays you celebrate, the time you spend reflecting, or the gifts you exchange out of love or habit-- the year’s end is full of reminders of family. And family is complicated for a lot of us out there, especially when travel is also a big part of our lives. We know that there are so many feelings and stories out there when it comes to how this community defines family. So we recently asked you all to submit voice memos telling us all about it. Whether it’s people you...

Dream Big, Plan Small: Veronica Castillo

November 22, 2019 05:00 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

Choosing to move into a campervan doesn’t come without making plans. Just ask Veronica Castillo, who lives in a 2018 Dodge Promaster with her husband Miguel while working full-time at stationary jobs. With popular travel media prescribing why people live on the road, Veronica digs into the realities of living your dreams-- and it usually starts with plans, persistence, and small, incremental changes. Other resources mentioned in this episode: Follow Veronica on Instagram: @ourpapertrails ...

Chasing Down Her Fears: Aubrey Hancock

November 15, 2019 05:00 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MB

Solo traveler Aubrey Hancock is intimately familiar with her fears. And as you’ll hear, there’s a lot wrapped up inside those feelings. It’s all human, and it’s all valid to feel this way. But Aubrey knew, even at a time she was the most vulnerable and scared, that expanding her horizons would be the only thing to help her start to overcome them. Other resources mentioned in this episode: Follow Aubrey on Instagram: @adventures_in_huck_phinn Aubrey’s leatherworking business, Huck Phinn Le...

Greetings from the Desert: WOTR Campout

November 08, 2019 05:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

We heard a lot of insights, new experiences, and beautiful sentiments the weekend of the Women on the Road Campout last month— and if you know us, you know we couldn’t keep it all to ourselves, so we wanted to share a piece of the experience with you. That’s exactly why our team took a mic around and asked a handful of attendees each a few questions. The result is 12 voices, recorded live at the Campout on Ute territory just outside Moab, Utah, sharing a bit about their travels, reasons for...

Standing in Her Power: Anaïs Monique

November 01, 2019 04:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

Anaïs Monique is a flight attendant and is currently on the path to completing her own converted camper van from a step truck. But be it in the air or on the road-- from DEI to the business of natural beauty to standing in her own power-- she’s following her passions at every turn.  Other resources mentioned in this episode: Follow Anaïs on Instagram: @anaismoniq and @plantjuicebox Anaïs’s website: Curls & Carry-Ons Chelsea Handler’s Netflix documentary, “Hello Privilege, It’s Me, Chelse...

The Happy Lands: Carrie Starbuck

October 25, 2019 04:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MB

Carrie Starbuck is on a mission-- a research mission-- to uncover what makes communities happy. And she’s starting in a place a lot of us wouldn’t expect a solo female road traveler to begin. She’s starting with dissecting masculinity in different countries. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why Carrie is studying masculinity and its impact on happiness on communities globally How mental health is linked to masculinity The struggles and interesting insights Carrie has gained as a researcher ...

Small Gestures: Maggie Lam

October 18, 2019 04:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

When we first connected with part-time van traveler Maggie Lam, it was about a post she had written and we reshared on social media. And it was about small gestures Maggie has experienced during her travels, why they you might not know that they are in fact microaggressions, and why representation of people of color within the road travel community matters. So we wanted to have a conversation with her about those small gestures, which you’ll hear in this episode. Through it all, you’ll also ...

Solo Travel on 4 Wheels: Sylvia Longmire

September 27, 2019 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

Sylvia Longmire is a writer, Air Force Veteran, mother of two boys, longtime world adventurer, and recently became a wheelchair user. To date, Sylvia has visited 54 countries, 43 of those as a wheelchair user and 34 of those by herself. Sylvia uses her talent for writing to share resources with wheelchair user communities and encourage others to get out there, too. Whether you currently use a wheelchair, know someone who does, or might some day (which is something everyone has in common!), ...

Lead From Behind: Summer Michaud-Skog

September 20, 2019 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

Summer Michaud-Skog, founder of Fat Girls Hiking and full-time road traveler, knows firsthand about what it takes to support a community where inclusion is the priority. And in a time where conversations around DEI are breaking open on the road and in the outdoors, her voice and thoughts about leading by following is incredibly valuable. In this episode, you’ll hear: What vehicles Summer has used to live a mobile lifestyle The organization Summer started, Fat Girls Hiking, and why she sta...

Her Own Commander: Jessy Muller

September 13, 2019 04:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

It won’t take long for you to realize that Jessy Muller likes to do things on her own terms. That’s why, when she was ready to adopt a more mobile lifestyle in October of 2017, she found a vintage 1978 Commander motorhome and moved her and her two cats right in, which kicked off not only an adventure on the road, but also an adventure in learning how to work on the 24-foot-long camper she just purchased. Since moving into her RV, Jessy has been a growing voice for taking charge of your own ...

Where the Road Forks: Kristin Holden

September 06, 2019 04:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

There will always be reasons not to hit the road, but if you ask solo traveler Kristin Holden, she’d tell you that wanting to travel is enough, and there’s no reason to stop yourself from living your dreams-- even if nobody else is ready to go with you. From self love talk to long distance relationships to the learning curve involved in getting out there on the road, this episode is for anyone looking for a little extra support in hitting the road. In this episode, you’ll hear: Kristin’s ...

To Feel Everything: Sloane Thomas

August 30, 2019 04:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MB

You’ll hear this from the start, but Sloane Thomas is full of purpose when it comes to this chapter of her life. A sober solo traveler, long-distance runner, and lover of the outdoors, Sloane took off in her van earlier this year after a challenging life chapter gave her every reason to fully embrace life: the ups, downs, and everything in-between. In this episode, you’ll hear: How Sloane manages to do multiple sports while on the road with limited space for gear Why she runs long distanc...

Ovaries Off-Road: Ally Coucke

August 23, 2019 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MB

Ally Coucke is an all-hands-on-deck kind of adventurer: taking weekend trips offroading and motorcycle riding out of her home base in Denver, Colorado with her boyfriend Kelly and their two dogs, Loki and Bailey. A lot can evolve over the course of just a couple years. For Ally, this recent chapter of her life has been a full one, and it’s spurred some big change. From moving home bases and traveling on the road, to helping her dog Bailey to fight cancer, to learning to ride a motorcycle, yo...

That Forward Momentum: Gina Danza

August 16, 2019 04:00 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MB

It’s not easy to create momentum, but when you finally do it can carry you far. From a cross-country move to a career development to the healing nature of road trips, photographer Gina Danza leans into her self-created forward momentum in all aspects of her life. As you’ll hear, it’s taken a lot of energy, personal strength, and attention to self care and mental well being to keep that forward momentum going, but you’ll also hear that there’s no sign of Gina stopping anytime soon. Because f...

Overlanding Costa Rica... Then the World

August 09, 2019 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MB

It’s possible that after hearing this episode, you’ll want to overland more, or for the first time. In fact, maybe you’ll realize that overlanding is what you’ve been doing all along! Host Laura Borichevsky shares her experience overlanding for the first time in Costa Rica while asking questions of experts-- the 4 women who run Women Overlanding the World: Sunny Eaton, Taylor Pawley, Karin Balsley, and Ashley Giordano. Like the Women on the Road community, these women have created space for...

On Fake Freedom & Relentless Self-Honesty: Nicole Antoinette

August 02, 2019 04:00 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

Nicole Antoinette started living on the road solo this past spring, but as you’ll hear, she has her sights set on a lot more than road travel alone. Because when a big life transition became the catalyst for living in a camper, Nicole wanted to take stock of everything in her life and experiment with what it looks like when you intentionally start from scratch. In this episode, you’ll hear: What Nicole likes about the Ford Transit Connect van as a camper What major life events led Nicole ...

How to Hit the Road

July 31, 2019 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

In partnership with Otterbox, we had a conversation with some experienced female travelers around getting started in road travel while at the Outdoor Retailer conference in Denver, CO-- then brought our learnings straight to you in a fun and informative bonus podcast episode! In this episode, you’ll hear: What different factors can contribute to choosing a vehicle, and what you still might change about them How to convert the car you have now into a DIY camper How to balance work and tra...

Wellness, RVs, and Earning Degrees: Faith Austin

July 26, 2019 04:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Faith Austin is following her gut, even when it defies the norm. From her views on body positivity and mental health to her decision to move into a trailer after earning her college degree, Faith decided to embrace a life of trusting herself and seeing where it takes her-- including the open road. In this episode, you’ll hear: What type of trailer Faith got, and why she wanted one she could renovate Faith explains her business and how she is able to take it on the road Where Faith starte...

From Honeymoon to Home on Wheels: Anna McNaught

July 19, 2019 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MB

It’s smart advice to consider renting a camper van before you buy one-- just ask photographer and digital artist Anna McNaught, who had lots of experience in road travel but little in the world of camper vans until she rented one for the first time recently with her husband, James. For Anna, renting a camper van turned out to be the catalyst for moving their dreams of long-term road travel forward. This special episode with Escape Campervans covers everything from practical tips in renting ...

Finding Her Words: Ira Wolf

July 12, 2019 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MB

We meet with traveling musician Ira Wolf at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival in Colorado when she unexpectedly made the journey down from Alaska to play at a singing/songwriting competition. For Ira, making the trip was more than about striving for first place. It was about challenging herself to find her words. Tune in for travel stories, artist insight, and more. We also share a brand new song of Ira’s, which she played live in Telluride at the competition! In this episode, you’ll hear: ...

Not Broken: LaRae Lobdell

July 05, 2019 04:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

Road travel is not always a vacation, or a luxury. In fact, many times women hit the road, it’s out of necessity or to find healing. For single mom LaRae Lobdell, healing couldn’t begin until she felt safe from her experiences with domestic violence-- and the best way she was able to reclaim control of her life was to get in the car and go. In this episode, you’ll hear: LaRae’s story of injury, healing, and domestic violence How she made the move from two different violent relationships ...

Why #VanLife is Here to Stay: Bre Acio & Lacey Mayer

June 28, 2019 04:00 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

Van life: what started as a trend has only grown, evolving into a full-fledged movement in the US and beyond. And despite the multitude of vacation-style photos online showcasing this mobile living arrangement, there are many practical reasons people choose to live on the road for more than a couple weeks-- and no, it typically has nothing to do with Instagram. While the roots of living in your vehicle are several decades old-- it’s not a novel concept whatsoever-- there are more tools now ...

Getting Real with Miscarriage: Jayme Serbell

June 21, 2019 04:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

Full-time travelers Jayme and her partner John recently went through a miscarriage. But in the face of the social norm to not talk about it, they’ve been sharing their sharing about the experience and their grieving process openly with their online community because this topic just isn’t talked about enough, especially for how common it is. In this episode, we catch up with Jayme to hold an important discussion around miscarriage-- because getting real about what’s not being said is the onl...

Advice II

June 21, 2019 04:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MB

In this 2nd annual “Advice” episode, we ask our 9 most recent interviewees the 5 most commonly-asked questions we’ve been hearing online and in person from female road travelers. Because anything can-- and often does-- happen on the road, more perspectives usually help so that you can learn, reflect, and ultimately decide for yourself what feels right. And when we as female travelers share advice with one another, it does some important things: it normalizes that we are competent and can be...

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