What if being single isn’t a “waiting room” for real life… but a fully valid, freedom-filled choice?

In this honest, wide-open episode, I share what I truly believe about dating, relationships, and being single in my 40s and why I don’t subscribe to the idea that everyone should be partnered. We’re living in a new paradigm where being single isn’t shameful, and where many women are no longer willing to enter relationships out of habit, pressure, or survival.

I reference the viral Vogue piece “Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing now?” by Chanté Joseph and reflect on how modern women are protecting their time, energy, joy, and sanity and why “having someone” is no longer the prize if it comes with emotional labour, unequal effort, or feeling like you’ve become someone’s manager/mother.

I also talk about dating as a digital nomad: the reality of dating apps, plus other (often more wholesome) ways to meet people — nomad meetups, shared interests like swimming or hiking, social media connections, and the underrated art of striking up a conversation in real life.

At the heart of it all, I share what I’m no longer available for, what I’ve learned from toxic dynamics, and why a strong friendship and clear boundaries are the foundation of any relationship I’d choose now. And yes — even though I’m single, I still believe in love. I’m open, I’m ready, and I’m willing to pause the nomad life long enough to explore something real, if the right person comes along.

If you’ve ever felt the pressure to “figure it out,” settle, or explain your choices — this one’s for you.

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1. On Instagram: @soulfulnomadlife

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