EP 24: Why Everyone Needs a Solo Trip - How Time Alone Can Transform Your Life
In this episode of The SELF (R)EVOLUTION Podcast, host Breanna Rae Blaney shares the transformational impact that solo travel has had on her life, and how it can change yours, too. After burning out in private equity, Breanna took her first solo trip to Costa Rica to decompress. What began as a vacation became a powerful portal for self-discovery, clarity, and spiritual growth. Since then, she’s made solo travel a sacred part of her yearly rhythm. Whether you're craving clarity, courage, or simply a deeper connection with yourself, this episode will inspire you to consider making solo travel part of your own self-revolution. In this conversation, Breanna explores:
- Why solo travel can feel intimidating (and why that’s a good thing)
- How spending time alone in a new place reveals your inner truth
- The fears, breakthroughs, and magic that unfold when no one’s watching
- How to choose where to go and how to structure your trip
- Why solo travel helps you return home more grounded, clear, and connected
Tune in and learn how time alone, especially in nature, can realign your path and reconnect you with who you truly are.
00:00 Introduction to the Self (R)evolution Podcast
00:37 Embracing Solo Travel
01:35 Overcoming Fears of Solo Travel
03:00 The Unique Experience of Dining Alone
05:05 Freedom and Self-Discovery
05:51 Disconnecting to Reconnect
07:03 The Purpose of Solo Travel
09:17 Learning from New Cultures
10:57 Unlocking Personal Growth
12:36 Planning Your Solo Trip
14:43 Setting Intentions for Your Journey
16:14 Integrating Solo Travel Insights