Okay— first and foremost. The world feels strange and crazy right now. And if you’ve been feeling anxious about traveling or flying, you are not alone. Fear is real, and so is trust.

In this episode, I sit down with Polina, an experienced solo traveler, to talk about moving through fear with faith—faith in yourself, in your intuition, and in the knowing that you are safe and protected.

We talk about everything from navigating social anxiety in coffee shops (because truly, nobody cares) to finding the best ways to travel on a budget while meeting incredible people—think hostels, couchsurfing, and volunteering.

More than anything, this episode is about trusting yourself. Polina shares how solo travel has been her greatest teacher in learning to listen to her gut, read energy, and say no when something feels off. Because that’s the thing—fear doesn’t have to paralyze you. It's there to sharpen you. It can make you more aware, more in tune, and more connected to the world in the most beautiful way.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to finally book that trip, consider this it. You are held. You are protected. You are capable of more than you know.

Key Takeaways:
✮ How to push past the fear of traveling alone in today's world
✮ Moving through fear with faith and intuition
✮ The best ways to travel on a budget while meeting people
✮ Why solo travel makes you more resilient and confident
✮ The one piece of advice Polina gives to anyone dreaming of a nomadic lifestyle: Just go.