Allison Toth
Allison Toth
#81: Friends Across the World, Travel's Effects on Mental Health & Learning to Be There (ft. Shannon Strong)
#81: Friends Across the World, Travel's Effects on Mental Health & Learning to Be There (ft. Shannon Strong)
#81: Friends Across the World, Travel's Effects on Mental Health & Learning to Be There (ft. Shannon Strong)
Monday 3rd April 2023
Join Allison Toth and Shannon Strong as they discuss the mental health benefits of travel, long-distance friendships, and being there for loved ones.
Explicit
36 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Encouraging
About this podcast
Author:
Allison Toth
Overview:
Categories:
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Mindful Recovery
Spiritual & Personal Growth Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Entrepreneurship for Personal Growth
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
96 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Travel, Friendship, and Mental Health: Insights from Shannon Strong
I found in The Last Couple Of Years I've had to kind of look at my relationship with travel and evaluate it and see which parts of it are healthy and which parts of it are just escapism.
Ever wondered how travel impacts your mental well-being? In this episode of 'Wishing You Wellness', Allison Toth sits down with Shannon Strong, the voice behind the 'Why We Travel' podcast. Shannon's adventures around the globe have given her a unique perspective on the joys and challenges of maintaining friendships across continents. Together, they chat about the emotional highs and lows of having close friends living far away and the mental health benefits of exploring new places.
But it's not all sunshine and rainbows; they also dive into the tricky parts, like recognizing when travel is a healthy escape versus a way to avoid problems at home. Shannon opens up about her own experiences, sharing stories from her study abroad days and the lessons she's learned about being present for others, even from a distance. This episode is packed with heartfelt advice and relatable anecdotes that will leave you reflecting on your own travel experiences and relationships.
Whether you're a seasoned traveler or someone who dreams of seeing the world, you'll find valuable takeaways on balancing self-care with adventure. So grab your headphones and join Allison and Shannon for an honest conversation about the intersection of travel, friendship, and mental health.