What If Your First Trip Quietly Built You? // 183

What If Your First Trip Quietly Built You? // 183

Author: Cheryl Esch-Solo Travel Advocate/Certified Travel Coach/Freedom Traveler April 21, 2026 Duration: 14:09
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 shape your adult relationship with road trips, adventure travel, and even solo travel confidence. I share one of the most defining trips of my life: a four-to-five-week RV road trip at age nine, crammed in with a family of six and rolling from Pennsylvania through the Midwes...

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: 100

Solo Travel Adventures: Safe Travel for Women, Preparing for a Trip, Overcoming Fear, Travel Tips
Podcast Episodes
What If Your Next Trip Is God’s Direction? // 182 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:49
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: 22:59
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: 14:34
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…