Breaking up with a partner on the road is-- to say the least-- a unique way to leave a relationship. But for all the turmoil that breakups can bring, there are also amazing opportunities for growth tucked within such a transitional and often painful chapter. Solo traveler and photographer Ali Powell took the pain she felt from ending her last relationship and decided to do something with that energy, and she calls it The Heartbreak Road Trip.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

How Ali’s project, The Heartbreak Road Trip, got startedThe reactions Ali has received online to her projectA few of the items Ali received for the project that stand out in her memoryWhat it’s like to destroy someone’s once-treasured personal belongingsThe reason Ali doesn’t travel full-time, and why it doesn’t matterWhat Ali has learned from taking on The Heartbreak Road TripOur stories and responses to being told by exes we couldn’t do road travel on our ownHow you can get involved in The Heartbreak Road Trip

Other Resources:

Follow The Heartbreak Road Trip on Instagram - @theheartbreakroadtripFollow Ali on Instagram - @akpow4

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