In this episode of Transformative Escapes, I sit down with crime fiction author Kevin Slimmer, creator of the Detective “Park” Parkerson series, to talk about writing psychological crime novels set in Central New York.

Kevin shares:

• The inspiration behind Detective Parkerson

• How New York State’s long winters and layered history influence his storytelling

• Why setting becomes a character in crime fiction

• The difference between writing small-city crime vs. big-city thrillers

We also explore how environment shapes creativity — and why the places we live (or travel to) deeply impact who we become.

If you love:
✔️ Crime fiction
✔️ Psychological mysteries
✔️ Behind-the-scenes writing conversations
✔️ Stories rooted in real places

This episode is for you.

And if listening sparks your own desire for change, adventure, or reinvention — that’s exactly what Transformative Escapes is designed for.

🎧 Tune in, get inspired, and start thinking about the setting of your next chapter.

In this deeply moving episode of Transformative Escapes, Rebecca Housley is joined by Julieta Duvall, a children’s advocate, parent support guide, and Human Design expert whose work lives at the intersection of healing, self-trust, and family transformation.

Julieta shares her personal journey through burnout, motherhood, and the moment Human Design helped dissolve the belief that she was “too much.” Together, Rebecca and Julieta explore Human Design not as a system to fix ourselves—but as an ally that helps us understand how we’re already wired.

The conversation weaves through travel as a lived experience, including Julieta’s transformative journey to Japan—a place that offered silence, ritual, presence, and just enough space to begin listening inward again. They discuss how different destinations carry different frequencies, how travel can activate dormant parts of ourselves, and why alignment doesn’t begin when we “arrive,” but travels with us wherever we go.

This episode also dives into:

• Why so many parents feel depleted before they can support their children

• How honoring your energy type can change the way you travel

• The difference between running away and consciously choosing space

• Why we don’t need to be fixed—only remembered

• And how travel can reconnect us to our inner child, curiosity, and self-trust

Julieta reminds us that transformation isn’t polished or instant—it’s slow, honest, and deeply human.

To learn more about Julieta’s work with families and Human Design, visit:
🌿 https://theunschoolinglifestyle.com

This episode is an invitation to stop shrinking, stop apologizing, and trust the quiet knowing that travel can help us remember who we’ve always been.

What if luxury cruising wasn’t about formality—but about freedom, intention, and value?

In this episode of the Transformative Escapes Podcast, I’m joined by Paige Morelock from Virgin Voyages for an honest, insider conversation about Wave Season—and why this is one of the most strategic times to book an adults-only, design-forward cruise experience.

We unpack what truly sets Virgin Voyages apart from traditional cruise lines, what’s actually included (and what surprises first-time Sailors most), and why Virgin’s version of “all-inclusive” feels refreshingly intentional rather than overwhelming or rigid.

If you’ve ever wondered:

• Whether Virgin Voyages is really worth it
• What Wave Season perks matter—and which ones don’t
• How pricing works when booking direct vs. with a travel advisor
• Or why so many travelers say Virgin doesn’t feel like a cruise at all

…this episode is for you.

This isn’t a sales pitch. It’s a grounded, transparent conversation about modern luxury, smarter booking decisions, and choosing travel experiences that feel aligned—not performative.

If travel is your love language, press play.

And if Virgin Voyages has ever crossed your mind, this is the episode you don’t want to miss.

Listen now and discover why Wave Season can be a powerful moment to gift yourself something extraordinary.