Are You Using Travel to Escape Your Problems? How Faith, Travel, and Reflection Bring Real Healing//193

Are You Using Travel to Escape Your Problems? How Faith, Travel, and Reflection Bring Real Healing//193

Author: Cheryl Esch-Solo Travel Advocate/Certified Travel Coach/Freedom Traveler July 21, 2026 Duration: 8:11
You can feel it building for weeks: the pressure in your chest, the restlessness, the thought that if you could just get away everything would finally make sense. We’re talking about that temptation to use travel as an escape and the sobering truth that your deeper struggles don’t stay behind when the trip ends. I share a personal story from a June road trip and what I’ve been wrestling with around my living situation after years of nomad life. I’ve been longing to settle down, put down root...

There's a particular kind of courage that emerges in life's quieter chapters, often after a significant change leaves you wondering what comes next. Solo Travel Adventures speaks directly to that moment, offering a compassionate and practical companion for Christian women, especially those over fifty, who find themselves at a crossroads. Hosted by Cheryl Esch, a solo travel advocate and certified travel coach, this podcast understands that the journey outward often begins with an inward question about identity and purpose after divorce, widowhood, or an empty nest. Each episode blends heartfelt conversation with actionable guidance, transforming the daunting idea of traveling alone into an achievable and faith-affirming adventure. You'll hear honest discussions about overcoming the very real fears that can hold us back, along with meticulously researched advice on staying safe and preparing thoroughly for a trip. Cheryl draws on her own experiences as a freedom traveler to provide specific travel tips that go beyond generic lists, focusing on the unique considerations for women exploring the world on their own terms. This isn't just about destinations; it's about discovering a renewed sense of self through the confidence built by planning and embarking on a meaningful journey. Tune in for a supportive community and the tangible tools to step out your door and into a new chapter, one solo adventure at a time.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

Solo Travel Adventures: Faith-Rooted Intentional Travel for Christian Women Over 50
Podcast Episodes
Fearless Solo Travel: Faith, Freedom and Flight // 184 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:05
Fear can sound responsible, even wise, until you realize it’s quietly making your decisions for you. If you’ve felt that tension between wanting to take a solo trip and hearing the anxious loop of “what if something goes…
What If Your First Trip Quietly Built You? // 183 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:27
Your travel style didn’t start when you booked your first grown-up trip. It started the first time you learned what “new” feels like. We’re digging into the idea of a travel origin story and how childhood experiences can…
What If Your Next Trip Is God’s Direction? // 182 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:08
Your suitcase is packed, your itinerary is tight, and your mind is already racing ahead to everything that could go wrong. We have been there. That’s why we’re talking about the link between Christian travel and prayer w…
Can A Long Walk Reconnect Body Mind And Spirit? // 181 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:18
You can feel it when travel stops being about seeing more and starts being about becoming more. I’m Cheryl Esch, and I’m sharing the pull I’ve been sitting with lately: the desire for a deeper, quieter kind of solo trave…
From Divorce To Discovery Through Travel // 176 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:53
The hardest part of divorce isn’t the paperwork. It’s waking up to a life that no longer feels familiar. Your name. Your routines. Your identity. And the question that whispers in the quiet: Who am I now? In this episode…