The Miles to Zen Podcast with Shannon Miles Halliday
Journeying through curiosity, creativity & connection.
Welcome to Miles to Zen, a podcast that celebrates life's delightful twists and turns, no matter where you are on your journey. I'm your host, Shannon Miles Halliday, a follower of curiosity, a mom, a wife, a former corporate executive, a creator and a connector. This show is your companion for navigating the beautifully messy adventure of life. Each episode invites you into heartfelt, inspiring, and expansive conversations, diving into topics like self trust, big moments and big decisions, navigating day jobs and finding purpose, and how can we thrive. You’ll feel uplifted and even enlightened each week as we share stories, and insights that spark your own ideas as well as conversations that offer completely new perspectives.
The Miles to Zen Podcast with Shannon Miles Halliday
Solo Travel, Expanding Your Comfort Zone
In this episode of the Miles to Zen podcast, host Shannon Miles Halliday explores the deeply transformative nature of solo travel. Drawing from personal experiences on journeys to Nepal and Hawaii, Shannon shares invaluable lessons on self-reliance, safety, and personal growth. From a youthful solo trip to Prince Edward Island, backpacking through Europe, to the life-altering Annapurna Circuit in Nepal and a recent restful retreat in Hawaii, this episode delves into how traveling alone can expand your comfort zone, foster creativity, and provide much-needed space for reflection and growth. Tune in for inspiring travel tales, practical tips, and insights on how solo adventures can lead to profound personal transformation.
00:00 Introduction to Miles to Zen Podcast
01:24 Early Solo Travel Experiences
02:58 Lessons Learned from Solo Travel
06:27 The Transformative Nepal Journey
21:43 A Restful Retreat in Hawaii
26:49 The Value of Solo Travel
30:44 Conclusion and Invitation to Share Stories
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