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When we first hit the road, we treated van life like a never-ending vacation - up for every sunrise, chasing every sunset, squeezing every ounce out of every day. But eventually, my body hit a wall. What started as a dream road trip turned into two months of running on empty… until a sharp pain in my chest forced everything to stop.

In this episode, I’m talking about the burnout no one prepares you for, how costochondritis became my very blunt wake-up call, and what slowing down has taught me about rest, presence, and letting go of FOMO, even when it feels like you’re missing out on everything. From van life realities to cultural whiplash in Baja, I’m unpacking the not-so-glamorous side of full-time travel and learning how to take care of myself along the way.

If you’ve ever struggled to rest, felt guilty for slowing down, or tried to outrun burnout, this one’s for you.

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This one isn’t from a beach or a scenic overlook—it’s from the backseat of my brain.

In today’s episode, we’re talking about the mental baggage that somehow snuck into the van: the overthinking, the spiraling, and that inner critic who never shuts up. I share what it’s like to chase a dream life but still feel like you’re messing it up, how overthinking affects your body, and the quiet voice I’m learning to listen to instead.

We’ll get into:
•How your inner critic thrives on exhaustion and self-doubt
•The connection between anxiety, overthinking, and your gut health
•Why “just enjoying the moment” is sometimes the hardest thing to do
•The one daily habit that’s actually helping me turn the volume down

If your brain has ever sabotaged a perfectly good day with a spiral of “you’re not doing enough,” this one’s for you.

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What do burning lady bits, Instagram expectations, and a slightly delusional travel itinerary have in common? Apparently… me.

In this episode, I share the story of floating in a natural salt pool in Mexico—something that sounded like the perfect slow-travel dream but ended up being one of those “why am I doing this?” moments. We’ll talk about:
• The gap between travel expectations and reality
• Why some experiences are better in theory than in practice
• Performing for social media vs. actually being present
• Letting yourself be disappointed (and still grateful)

This is a salty, slightly uncomfortable postcard about letting go of the perfect aesthetic and embracing the awkward, itchy, real stuff instead.

This is Postcards I Never Sent. Thanks for floating through this one with me.

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