I Haven't Shaved in Six Weeks: Lindsey Hall

Call it what you want: an escape, a road trip, a vacation, a getaway. Travel is, literally, a common vehicle for those looking to disconnect, reflect, and recover.

But that’s the version of recovery and travel that’s tied up neatly with a bow. The reality is that, in the face of grief, trauma-- or in Lindsey Hall’s case: an eating disorder-- there is usually a lot of healing that needs to happen first before travel is even an option.

While the road to recovery can sometimes be found on an actual road, it’s a fairly romantic notion that it’s that simple. There’s usually a lot of work that needs to happen first. But that’s the thing about travel: it can be a big motivator.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

The career Lindsey Hall took from an office to a remote job
Lindsey shares her story of navigating her eating disorder
Why she named her blog “I Haven’t Shaved in Six Weeks”
The way travel both frees and challenges her
What it’s like to share so honestly about eating disorders online
Her dream project, Recovery on the Road

Other Resources:

Follow Lindsey on Instagram - @lindseyhallwrites
Lindsey’s website - I Haven’t Shaved in Six Weeks
Lindsey also compiled a list of eating disorder treatment centers.
National Eating Disorders Association
Wild and Weightless
Eating Recovery Center
Women On The Road on Instagram - @womenontheroad
Join the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook group

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