In this episode, we unpack how vacations shift in midlife—from spontaneous adventures to carefully choreographed family productions. With kids, changes in physical abilities, marriage dynamics, and work pressures in the mix, “getting away” now comes with baggage, both literal and emotional.

We explore why rest can feel elusive, how our expectations get hijacked, and what our vacations say about who we’ve become. Is it possible to reclaim joy, connection, and actual rest without needing a reset when you get home? We take a look and invite you to rethink what a meaningful vacation looks like in the chaos and beauty of midlife.

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