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	Podcast:		Go Solo Live
	Episode:		EP 004 You Can Be as Alone as You Want to Be
	Category:		Health
	Duration:		00:38:03
	Publish Date:		2016-08-26 13:43:33
	Description:		Danielle Birdeau took her first solo trip in 2011 to the Grand Canyon, and has been hooked ever since. Danielle admits that she has struggled with her physical condition for quite some time, despite having being athletic in school. She talks about the level of freedom she has while traveling alone, and why taking care of your needs without worrying about others’ needs and feelings is so relaxing. Now, Danielle feels comfortable with being alone and doing things by herself, even when she's not traveling to an exciting new destination! Key Takeaways: Danielle started traveling alone in her 30’s. In 2011, Danielle took her first backpacking trip to the Grand Canyon. When Danielle went to work after this trip, her co-worker noticed she was a completely different person. So many people wonder why you would ever want to travel alone. How did Danielle go from visiting the Grand Canyon to eventually hiking it 7 years later? Danielle was an athlete in highschool and college, but she woke up one day and noticed how physically unhealthy and unhappy she was. What did Danielle do to train for this hike? Danielle lost about 50lb before going to the gym because she was too intimidated. Where else has Danielle traveled to? Danielle has come to appreciate the randomness in her journeys. You're not alone when you travel, you start out alone, but you meet people along the way! It's great to travel alone. You don't have to worry about what other people are thinking and feeling. The world is your oyster. Jennifer is redefining the word selfish. Danielle's entire goal this year is on her self-care and personal well being. A 3-day weekend doesn't count as vacation. What kind of challenges did Danielle face on her last trip? Let's break the taboo and talk about our periods. Danielle's last trip was so challenging that it almost made her want to quit hiking all together. Danielle does a lot of things solo, not just travel! She gets out there and does it because she wants to. You don't have to jump full feet in and start traveling alone. You can just start by trying different types of food for the first time. If you're afraid of something, then that's all the more reason why you should be doing it. However, with that being said, be aware of your surroundings and do take the necessary precautions. Mentioned in This Episode: www.transformviatravel.com/ Transform via Travel on Facebook Jennifer@TransformviaTravel.com Connect with Danielle: Website Twitter Instagram 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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