Have you ever had a moment where you realized you could choose a completely different response to a challenging situation? Today's guest discovered this life-changing truth while sobbing on a curb in the middle of a French traffic circle.

Lena Ehrenberg came on the show to talk about her dating expertise, but we went in a completely different direction. She shared the story of her transformative solo trip to France for her big birthday, where she got lost trying to find a hiking trail and ended up having a profound spiritual awakening. From that moment of choosing resilience over defeat, Lena's journey led her through broken boards, fire-eating workshops, and eventually to becoming a relationship coach who helps women figure out who to date. We talked about the magic of solo travel, how getting lost allows us to be found, the importance of vacation mindset in daily life, and why starting with yourself is the key to finding love.

If you're someone who loves solo travel stories or you're looking for a different perspective on dating and relationships, this episode will give you some beautiful insights about transformation and choice.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• How traveling alone opens you up to unexpected connections and personal growth
• The pivotal moment of realizing you can choose your response to any situation
• How moments of confusion and vulnerability create opportunities for human connection
• Applying the curiosity and presence of travel to everyday situations like grocery shopping
• Why working on your relationship with yourself is essential before seeking romantic partnerships

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Website | www.lenaehrenberg.com
• Instagram | @havemorelove
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/HaveMoreLove

BEST MOMENTS:

"You can sit here and cry and decide that you're a failure and decide that you're an idiot and all these other things that you're telling yourself right now. And you can say that this is a huge disaster and debacle, and why did I ever think that I could do this? And on and on and on. And then if you find your way back to your hotel, you can get your bag, go back home and tell that story for the rest of your life, or you can figure it out."

"I literally had never considered that I could think a different thought and feel a different feeling, and out of that choice, create a different outcome for myself."

"When we're lost and we're open to it and aware, we allow ourselves to be found. And that's. That's what we're there for. The connections."

"The only relationship we're guaranteed to be in till death do we part is the one we have with ourselves."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website | www.thereikihealingcoach.com
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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What happens when a self-described princess who's afraid of dogs, cows, and getting dirty decides to walk 800 kilometers across Spain with everything she owns on her back?

Meet Colleen Sands, author of the blog "Then We Walked," who transformed from a cancer survivor seeking proof of life into a seasoned pilgrim who has completed 22 Caminos. Her journey began with a childhood dream sparked by a 1960s TV show and evolved into a life-changing adventure that opened her eyes to minimalist travel and global citizenship. We explore the history and significance of the Camino de Santiago, the profound personal transformations that happen when you walk alone with your thoughts, and how travel can shift your perspective on everything from material possessions to global responsibility. Colleen shares practical wisdom about ultra-light packing for months-long journeys, leading walking groups without actually walking together, and why she believes everyone is capable of completing a Camino with the right preparation.

Join us for this conversation about finding courage, embracing discomfort, and discovering that the person who starts the journey is never the same one who finishes it.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• What led Colleen to her first Camino after a cancer diagnosis
• Why walking solo became a turning point
• How the Camino connects past and present, history and healing
• The shift in mindset from tourist to traveller
• Letting go of things both physical and emotional
• What walking around the world taught her about humanity

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Then We Walked Website | https://thenwewalked.com
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/groups/walkingthecaminodesantiago
• Instagram | @thenwewalk
• YouTube | www.youtube.com/channel/UCJhj3ETCFLZaqyVC4o8pqBA

BEST MOMENTS:

"I love the way you put, everybody has their own walk. Because I'm sure everybody had a reason, not just, oh, here's the insta reason for going on a walk."

"The person that started was not the same person that finished that hike."

"The more you travel, the more you realize that we are more the same than we are different. But we can always learn to appreciate our differences."

"You'd be amazed how much you really don't need."

"If you can become a citizen of the world, then you start thinking about everybody's family."

"There's always deep down a reason why somebody's there. And you don't share that if you don't wish to. But I've come to the conclusion that there's always something."

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website | www.thereikihealingcoach.com
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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What if two weeks could change your entire relationship with health and medication? That's exactly what happened to our guest today.

Colleen Kurtz, a functional nutritional therapist and licensed clinical social worker, shares her personal journey from taking 15 different medications to finding freedom through nutrition. Starting with mysterious health issues at age 14, including endometriosis, chronic fatigue, and debilitating pain, Colleen spent over a decade seeking answers from specialists who only offered more prescriptions. Her transformation began when she reluctantly gave nutrition two weeks to prove itself. The results were so dramatic that her husband noticed she didn't fall asleep after work for the first time in years.

We dive deep into why women are often dismissed in healthcare, the lack of nutrition education in medical school, and how medical research has historically focused on men. Colleen breaks down practical meal planning strategies, explains why most women aren't eating enough protein or calories, and reveals the powerful connection between mindset and nutrition.

Tune in to discover how small changes can create big shifts in your health and why trusting your body's wisdom might be the key to feeling your best at any age.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Colleen's transformation from 15 medications to nutrition-based healing
• Why doctors aren't taught nutrition and women are often dismissed
• Simple strategies for busy people and protein-first planning
• Why most women under-eat and how this affects hormones
• How mental health and nutrition work together

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Colleen's Instagram | @colleen_mindfully_nourished
• Colleen's Podcast | The Calm Collective
• AnyList App (for grocery planning)

BEST MOMENTS:

"So many women don't even know that the majority of medical research is done on men. Yes, men. And then we're applying that to women, and we're very different."

"And we know our bodies best. I think that is one of the things that, as women, we need to recognize that we do know our bodies. To listen to our bodies, and we need to advocate for our bodies."

“I tell people this all the time. You know, you know your body best, and if what you're being told you feel in your gut is different, trust that. We often divert our feelings or our gut instinct because a professional has told us you're fine or it's normal, and then we just accept it. And you don't have to, you know, if you're not feeling your best, don't accept it. Look for a different answer. Because we should feel our best. “

CONTACT THE HOST

• Website | www.thereikihealingcoach.com
• Instagram | @sophia_i_got_ig
• Instagram | @createlifeyourway
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/sophia.e.754
• LinkedIn | Sophia Elcock

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