In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my real-life pre-trip mind drama.
What started as a dream girls trip to hike the West Highland Way in Scotland slowly unraveled… and now it’s a half-solo, half-not. It's an adventure with some packing anxiety, trail runner debates, and awkward pub meal fears thrown in.
I’m walking you through the exact pre-trip resistance I’m feeling—yes, even as an outdoor coach, backpacking guide, and experienced hiker—and how I’m coaching myself through the doubts, the drama, and the "oh crap, this is actually happening" feelings that always pop up before a big adventure.
Whether you're prepping for your first solo hike or just need a reminder that even seasoned adventurers get nervous, this episode is for you.
In this episode, I share:
- The story of how my girls trip slowly morphed into a solo-ish hike
- What I’m weirdly nervous about 😅
- My internal drama about packing, hiking shoes, and losing my climbing gains
- How to handle your own pre-trip resistance with self-compassion and mindset tools
- Why solo confidence gives you so many more options in life
🎧 Tune in to feel seen, laugh a little, and get a behind-the-scenes look at what’s really going on in my head before hitting the West Highland Way trail.
P.S. Here is a quick link to episode 10 if you want to learn even more about pre-trip resistance.
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