What happens when a shared dream outlives the person you planned it with?In Episode 7 of Roam Alone, I’m joined by Anne—a traveler who embodies wanderlust in its truest form. After the death of a close friend, Anne made the brav...

What do you do when the body you once trusted changes—but the desire to explore the world doesn’t?In Episode 6 of Roam Alone, I sit down with Tracy, a traveler I first met as a tentmate while climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in 2018. ...

In Part Two of my conversation with Mark Fryer, we explore how solo travel can become a powerful tool for healing after loss.Mark shares what it was like traveling alone to Puerto Vallarta shortly after the death of his mot...

What do you do when you know—deep down—that you don’t belong where you were born?In Episode 4 of Roam Alone, Mark Fryer reflects on growing up in the south end of Louisville, Kentucky, where he often felt like an outcast ...

Solo travel isn’t just about seeing new places—it’s about meeting a stronger version of yourself.In this episode, Rosemary Sims opens up about how traveling alone transformed her confidence and sense of independence during a pivot...

In this episode of Roam Alone, we sit down with Kristen Thoburn, whose journey into solo travel began earlier than most—on mission trips with her parents at just five years old. By age twelve, Kristen was already t...

In the very first episode of Roam Alone, host Theresa Stephens shares the personal stories that ignited her passion for exploring the world on her own. From a spontaneous birthday weekend in Chicago to an unforgettable solo night ...