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	Podcast:		Go Solo Live
	Episode:		EP 005 No Man? No Problem
	Category:		Health
	Duration:		00:42:20
	Publish Date:		2016-09-09 13:16:35
	Description:		Walker Thornton is a sex educator, writer, and speaker with a Masters in Educational Psychology, and she speaks extensively on midlife sexuality. This episode dives full in on what it's like being over 60 with no life partner in sight. At the end of the day, it's about the stories we tell ourselves and that can sometimes get in the way of who we truly are as people. Coming from a small town, Walker was often shamed into thinking her way of being was wrong and that her self-worth was only defined by a man. Solo travel has given Walker a new story to tell herself and a new-found acceptance of who she is. Key Takeaways: Where was Walker in her life when she decided to travel alone? Walker took her first trip for her 60th birthday. There's such a stigma for women who want to travel alone. Why did Walker choose to visit Santa Fe, New Mexico on her 60th birthday? There is a sense of vulnerability when you travel alone. It's still there no matter how old you get. Why did Walker travel to New York City? Walker fell in love with the city! As a small town girl, what made Walker have a mindset shift to travel and get out there more? Walker was told she was 'too much' and that she was going to have a hard time finding a man if she didn't change. Lo and behold, she ended up getting a divorce and felt like she proved everyone right. Walker feels less judged when traveling alone than in her own community. Walker still has her mother's voice in the back of her head, pitying her for being alone. We need to create and rediscover our own story and traveling helps us with that. The stories we tell ourselves can sometimes get in the way of who we really are. What kind of lessons has Walker learned through her travels? I get to live too! I get to live a great life, too! Selfish = Self-care. It is time for you to be selfish for what you want. There's a double standard towards adventurous men vs. adventurous women What advice would Walker give other women considering solo travel? Where is Walker traveling to next? Walker has been writing and working in the field of sexuality for the last 5 years. You have to embrace who you are. Instead of resisting it, accept who you are. Mentioned in This Episode: www.transformviatravel.com Transform via Travel on Facebook Jennifer@TransformviaTravel.com Connect with Walker: Website Facebook Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review on iTunes with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to the Go Solo Live podcast on iTunes to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate you listening to this week's show and tune in next week for another great guest.
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