{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68f03d18c0456d557e9af496/69ede3716eeb59e2ba5a280d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Take The Trip Alone: Here's Why","description":"<p>In this episode, Tolu reflects on the importance of taking solo trips, and how it helps to rediscover oneself and build confidence.</p><p>Tolu addresses a listener’s dilemma about feeling anxious and disconnected in a relationship, helping us differentiate between intuition and anxiety. She wraps up with a celebration of solo travel, offering her top tips, destination recommendations, and encouraging you to stop waiting for others and just take the trip!</p><p><br></p><p>To submit your anonymous questions, please click <a href=\"https://forms.gle/VKjS3NHRvQEZjCDy7\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">this link</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>00:00</strong> – <strong>Intro</strong>: Tolu greets her audience and speaks about preparing for the rugby season.</li><li><strong>1:50 </strong>– <strong>Birthday plans:</strong> How Tolu’s 30th birthday was one of the best and her plans for this year’s birthday.</li><li><strong>03:06</strong> – Craving Slowness: Tolu wants more space, reflection and total newness.</li><li><strong>03:50</strong> – Topic Inspiration: How Tolu’s first solo trip in 2020 inspired this episode’s topic.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><strong>04:42</strong> – <strong>The Dilemma:</strong> \"I feel anxious and overthink communication with someone I'm dating. Is this self-sabotage or intuition telling me something is wrong?\"</li><li><strong>05:41</strong> – <strong>Advice:</strong> How to tell the difference between anxiety (loud, chaotic, nitpicky) and intuition (quiet, grounded, a \"knowing\"). Plus, taking space to observe without fixing.</li><li><strong>08:10</strong>- <strong>Main topic:</strong> Take The Solo Trip. How Tolu fell in love with solo-travel and the places she explored during the travel.</li><li><strong>11:23 - Importance of solo travel:</strong> How solo-trips helps to discover a different version of yourself outside of your regular routine. Why taking a trip alone is the ultimate confidence builder.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>14:03 – Solo Travel Tips:</strong></li></ul><p>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;Inform of your absence.</p><p>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;keep your safety in mind.</p><p>3.&nbsp;&nbsp;Do not give too much information.</p><p>4.&nbsp;&nbsp;Don’t jam-pack your schedule.</p><p><br></p><ul><li><strong>22:43</strong> <strong>– Top destinations for first-time solo travelers:</strong> The Netherlands (Amsterdam), Spain (Barcelona), and Greece (Santorini/Mykonos).&nbsp;</li><li><strong>26:18</strong> – <strong>Reflection Prompts:</strong> Three questions to ask yourself about solo travel and self-reliance.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Reflection Prompts</strong></p><ol><li>If you've had the thought of taking a solo trip, what are you waiting for?</li><li>Do you trust yourself to handle new experiences and navigate challenges on your own?</li><li>When was the last time you intentionally spent quality, disconnected time with just yourself?</li></ol><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Ashay Therapy Services:</strong> Tolu’s group practice. <a href=\"https://ashaytherapy.janeapp.com/locations/ashay-therapy/book#/free-20-minute-consultation\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Click</a> to book a free 20-minute consultation (for Canadian residents).</p>","author_name":"Tolu Adepoju"}