Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women
Opt to Thrive is a health and wellness podcast designed to support, educate, inspire, empower and motivate midlife women to live their healthiest, happiest most fulfilled lives. Motivated by her own life experiences and challenging midlife transition, Dr Corina Sims created Opt to Thrive.
Dr Sims is a rural GP Obstetrician and Menopause Specialist who has a passion for connecting with and empowering other women to be the best version of themselves. Disappointed with the vast amount of contradictory information targeted at menopausal women, Dr Sims also recognised the gap in medicine that has been identified around the globe in managing women going through it. Dr Dims strives to bring evidence based information to those who are searching for answers.
Listen in every week where on one week you’ll find either a short and sweet episode designed to uplift, inspire and give helpful tips to manage your mind and a longer episode the next created to educate and inform.
Opt to Thrive…for Midlife Women
Pack Light, Travel Far: Midlife Solo Travel Unpacked
Have you ever dreamed of travelling solo but felt unsure where to start? Whether it’s fear, logistics, or simply not having someone to go with, this episode is for the midlife woman craving adventure — but stuck in doubt. ✈️🌍
In this inspiring conversation, I’m joined by Deanna, a passionate solo traveller I met on the Camino de Santiago. She shares her personal story of transformation on the trail, the mindset shift that made her fall in love with solo travel, and why it’s never too late to pack your bags and explore the world — on your own terms.
You’ll walk away with practical tips, safety strategies, and honest reflections on what it’s like to travel solo as a midlife woman. From air tags to budget hacks, backpack wisdom to the best places to stay — Deanna breaks it all down with warmth, humour, and experience.
💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- The surprising benefits of solo travel in midlife
- How Deanna discovered the Camino de Santiago and what it taught her
- Safety essentials for solo women travellers
- Realistic budget travel tips that make solo trips accessible
✨ Guest Spotlight: Deanna
Deanna is a midlife woman living boldly, travelling widely, and inspiring others through her solo adventures and travel reels. Follow her journey on Instagram at @deanna.cooks.eats.drinks for behind-the-scenes looks at her trips, meals, and meaningful reflections.
📌 Mentioned in This Episode:
- Camino de Santiago (especially near O Pino and Albergue Turístico Salceda)
- Booking.com tips for choosing stays with reliable reviews
- The emotional and mental impact of solo travel in midlife
- Encouragement for those whose partners don’t (or won’t) travel
- Why it’s OK — and sometimes better — to go it alone 💪
💬 Favorite Quote from Deanna:
“Travelling solo gave me space to breathe, reset, and realise I’m far more capable than I thought. I came out of the fog and found myself again.”
🧭 Ready to Opt to Thrive?
This episode will have you reaching for your passport — or at least dreaming of your next adventure. Whether you're already a solo traveller or just considering it, you don’t want to miss this one.
👟 Listen now, be inspired — and maybe even start packing.
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