On this leg of Changing Spaces (Through the Lens) I drive from Cambridge to Norfolk after a Windsor/London/Greenwich loop—and discover the hardest part of travel isn’t always routes or weather. It’s friendship dynamics: energy, boundaries, assumptions, and how quickly deeper patterns surface when you share tight spaces and shifting plans.

This isn’t just a travel vlog. It’s a journey through landscapes, history, psychology, spirit, and identity—from castles and river buses to caravan nights and flooded roads. We’ll unpack themes like psychic load (invisible labour), assumptions vs generosity, avoidance vs clarity, energy economy, masking vs authenticity, value clashes, boundaries in action, and discernment for who to travel with (and how).

Who this helps: solo travellers, vanlifers, mid-life changers, anyone renegotiating friendship/relationship dynamics or recovering from burnout.

Journal prompts

• Where do I carry the invisible load (planning, booking, cooking, mediating)?

• What drains me vs. restores me on trips? How can I protect my energy economy?

• Which values are clashing (e.g., freedom/flow vs. control/avoidance)?

• One boundary I’ll communicate before the next trip is…

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00:00 Intro & why this isn’t “just” travel
01:20 Series route recap: Windsor → London → Greenwich → Cambridge
01:59 New leg: Cambridge → Norfolk (weather, van issues, flooded routes)
03:55 The lens: TV’s “Race Across the World” & what it reveals
06:54 Theme 1: Psychic load in friendships (default organiser)
08:55 Theme 2: Assumptions vs generosity (transactions vs open giving)
10:58 Theme 3: Avoidance & hints vs directness (drama triangle)
13:15 Theme 4: Energy economy (what it costs to tolerate drains)
16:10 Theme 5: Masking → authenticity (speaking needs early)
17:40 Theme 6: Value clashes (freedom/flow/shared responsibility)
19:55 Theme 7: Boundaries in action (small acts of self-respect)
22:30 Theme 8: Discernment—who’s a good match to travel with?
24:30 Takeaways, journal prompts & invitation to reflect

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As i continue to explore heritage Identity and how our past and present influence us , dreams turn into reality ...This trip has been filled with delight challenges and a growing resilience to the uncertainty of what going on the road can bring . This episode explores my arrival in The Isle if Bute Scotland , as part of my latest campervan adventures and what unfolded in a way I could never have anticipated and how our identity past and present is shaped .#bute #isleofbute vanlife #scotland #travelvlog #islands #familiy #culture #heritage #sycronicity #ancestry #womanslives #mentalhealth #spirituality #wellbeing #love #relashionships #UK #campervan #solofemail #lovetotravel #tourism #photograpthy #digitalart

Welcome to Changing Spaces, where I share insights on psychology, spirituality, and wellbeing for navigating life’s shifts.

In this episode, I explore the transition from summer to autumn — a season many find difficult due to shorter days, colder nights, and seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

If you’ve ever noticed your mood dip at this time of year, you’re not alone. I’ll guide you through 10 powerful tips and rituals to reframe autumn as a season of renewal, including:
✨ Morning rituals to boost energy and mood
✨ Breathwork, mindfulness, and quantum breathing
✨ Maximising daylight and movement
✨ Creating cozy evening rituals
✨ Practicing gratitude and connecting with others

This is about building your personal toolkit so you can find light in new places, restore balance, and thrive through autumn and winter.

💡 What helps you during this seasonal shift? Share in the comments — I’d love to hear from you.

👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and check out my Change, Grow, and Transform series for more tools and inspiration.

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