Brave AF: Recent Episodes
Brave AF
This podcast where we talk about how to live a bold, brave & badass life + the mindset behind it all. (Previously Solo Women Travel Tribe)
You are in the right place if you want to give fewer f*cks about other peoples opinions, quit procrastination, stop people pleasing & release your grip on perfection.
With your host certified Coach & rebel, Xena Jones Helping you live a brave AF life whilst having our own back!
This is PART 2 of a 2 part series on dopamine. In this episode we are covering: - How low levels of oestrogen & our hormones impact our dopamine levels. - The negative impact smartphones can have on our dopamine levels & how to mitigate this - Why & how we layer dopamine activities & what we need to be mindful of - The one activity that has a hugely positive & long lasting impact on dopamine levels - The importance of self-talk & how we think about activities - Intrinsic Vs extrinsic motivation & how this plays out with dopamine - How to maintain a higher baseline level of dopamine
And if you want my help, I offer 1:1 coaching and would love to help you. Visit my website to book a free consultation & for more info: https://www.xenajones.com/coaching
This is a 2 part series on dopamine. In this episode we are covering: - What dopamine is, the role it plays in our brains & how it affects those of us with ADHD - What activities impact our dopamine levels & by how much - We explore what our baseline levels of dopamine are, why this is super important to know & how all our dopamine producing actives take us below baseline after wearing off - The importance of how you think about & perceive a certain activity & how this directly effects the amount of dopamine you experience
And if you want any help, remember that I offer 1-1 coaching and would love to work with you! You can book a free consultation on my website: https://www.xenajones.com/coaching
For further resources and links to many published studies on all things dopamine I recommend you check out Luberman Lab Podcast #39
Ever feel like your life looks great on the outside but it doesn't feel so great on the inside? Do you crave more vulnerability & authenticity in your relationships? Then this episode is for you!
Hit me up after this episode & let me know your thoughts, what your key takeaways are, how this impacts you & what you'd like to hear more of on the podcast. Email: xena@xenajones.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xena.jones.coach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xenajonescoach
And if you want any help, remember that I offer 1-1 coaching and would love to work with you! Book a free consultation here: https://www.xenajones.com/consult
Do you want to travel solo? Find someone to share your life with? Maybe you want to write a book or launch your own business?Whatever your goal is, you are going to want to come to my free weekly coaching call every Sunday at 8pm ET. It is going to blow your mind. Sign up & get all the info here: https://www.xenajones.com/freecall
Self-confidence is a belief in ourselves & our abilities. In this episode I am sharing with you 10 of my own beliefs that create self-confidence & I encourage you to steal them & make them your own. Whatever we want to do, create or change, self-confidence is the fuel we need to make it happen.
And if you want any help, remember that I offer 1-1 coaching and would love to work with you! Find more info & book a free consultation here: https://www.xenajones.com/consult
Join us for a chat about humility, courage, shame, validation & all the things!Charli first appeared in episode #182 where we talked about making friends as adults & what it took to create the friendship we have. Here are all the places you can hangout with Charli: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalstrengthtraumacoachInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalstrength_traumacoach/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charli-mclachlan-ab28801b8/
Listen in to hear about:- RSD (rejection sensitive dysphoria) - How I coached myself through perceived rejection this week - 3 steps to handle rejection- What it looks like to self-soothe- My favourite thoughts on rejectionReady to overcome your fears or rejection & what people might think? When you come & work with me you're going to work through that discomfort, build self-trust & have your own back AND completely transform your life in the process. Book a consult here: https://www.xenajones.com/consult
Did you know our brains compare instinctively? Meaning it's often not even a conscious choice we make, it just happens. I'm sharing with you a recent experience I had of feeling jealous & going down a rabbit hole of comparison."Comparison is the crush of conformity from one side and competition from the other—it’s trying to simultaneously fit in and stand out."Connect with Xena & book a free consultation here: https://www.xenajones.com
In this episode I am sharing my own recent struggle & how I was able to get off the struggle bus and into a place of empowerment.Book a free consult with me here: www.xenajones.com/consult
Having your own back is the most important life skill you can learn. It impacts self-worth, confidence, happiness & the actions you take every day. In this episode I'm walking you through how to have your own back.Connect with Xena:FREE CONSULTATION: www.xenajones.com/consultINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/xena.jones.coach/WEBSITE: www.xenajones.com/
After coaching 1000s of people & helping them change their lives it felt fitting on episode #200 to share just how simple this is when we get to the root cause. And that’s what this episode is: The #1 most important thing, the one thing you need to do in order to change your life.So often we think we just need to do more, prioritise better or be more disciplined… But this is all surface level, it never addresses the root cause of why that isn’t working long term & what really needs to change.Connect with Xena:FREE CONSULTATION: www.xenajones.com/consultINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/xena.jones.coach/WEBSITE: www.xenajones.com/
Do you struggle with getting things done? Do you ever feel all over the place? This is the episode where I talk about Navigating Adult ADHD after getting the official diagnosis last year. There is a lost generation of women around my age now being diagnosed. If you or someone you know has or might have ADHD please share my new podcast with them: Navigating Adult ADHD. For a list of symptoms & further resources + support visit: https://www.xenajones.com/adhd
Are you willing to let others down if it means you don't let yourself down?To let someone down means: To not do what you said you would do or what they thought you "should" do.Unless you set out to let someone down - you are never letting anyone down.Connect with Xena:FREE CONSULTATION: www.xenajones.com/consultINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/xena.jones.coach/WEBSITE: www.xenajones.com/
If our goal is to become a published author then we want to identify as a writer. When we focus on WHO we need to be, the actions automatically follow.Our identity is one of our most valuable assets. When we change the way we see ourselves, we change our behaviours.Connect with Xena:FREE CONSULTATION: www.xenajones.com/consultINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/xena.jones.coach/WEBSITE: www.xenajones.com/
Sign up for the quit procrastinating + take action master class here: xenajones.com/actionWe procrastinate to try to avoid uncomfortable emotions. We'll do anything that feels better than the task at hand (even folding laundry!)Here’s the truth: There is nothing wrong with you if you procrastinate and you are not lazy. You simply haven’t been taught HOW to take action.Connect with Xena:FREE CONSULTATION: www.xenajones.com/consultINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/xena.jones.coach/WEBSITE: www.xenajones.com/
Self-worth opens many doors. It brings more prosperity into all areas of our lives. Self-criticism only intensifies what we don’t want and it increases procrastination.In this episode we talk about how to & why you should criticise yourself less. And I'm sharing exactly what you can do to actually feel worthy (which is more simple than you may realise).P.S - Come and check out my new website! www.xenajones.com/Connect with Xena:FREE CONSULTATION: www.xenajones.com/consultINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/xena.jones.coach/WEBSITE: www.xenajones.com/
If I gave you a magic pill that guaranteed you would succeed at anything you did - what would you do? If you were guaranteed not to fail what would you do? You would be unstoppable…THIS is self-confidence. And the more self confidence we have the more amazing our lives are. In this episode we explore the 2 types of confidence and where our confidence comes from.Connect with Xena:FREE CONSULTATION: www.xenajones.com/consultINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/xena.jones.coach/WEBSITE: www.xenajones.com/
Want to better understand midlife & get help with your sleep? Then you need to know Janet Whalen! In this conversation she helps us unpack questions around midlife, peri-menopause, menopause and all things sleep! Connect with Janet here:Website & freebie: http://janetwhalen.com/sleep/Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/permissiontosleep Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janetwhalencoaching/
Are you using a carrot or a stick to try and motivate yourself? The stick is focusing yourself, beating yourself up & coming from a. negative angle - the carrot on the other hand is based on what I call the "winning outcome" This is the goal beyond the goal - the person you want to become & the feelings you want to experience (it's based on having your own back).WEEKLY COFFEE & COACHING Mondays 4:30pm ET - Join with this zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87637724276 Connect with Xena:FREE CONSULTATION: www.xenajones.com/consultINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/xena.jones.coach/WEBSITE: www.xenajones.com/
How do you know when you need to set a boundary?What does a boundary look like? How do we stick to them? These are all things we talk about with our guest Carina. And I share a boundary issue I had the very morning we recorded this episode & we unpack my challenges with you all. Connect with Carina here:Discovery call: https://calendly.com/bookcarinagroombridge/discoverycallFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/the.mompreneur.movement.with.carina.groombridge/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carinagroombridgecoaching/Website: www.carinagroombridge.com
All too often I hear people fighting for what they DON'T want.Saying things like "it's not working, I can't, I don't know how", then listing all the evidence to support that particular story.I'm showing you exactly how to fight for what you DO want & get the outcome you most want! It's easier & more simple than you think.Connect with Xena:FREE CONSULTATION: www.xenajones.com/consultINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/xena.jones.coach/FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/xenajonescoachWEBSITE: www.xenajones.com/
Do you hold on to constructive feedback or criticism? Studies show we need to hear at least 3 good things to every 1 negative thing. Even then we often hold on to or only hear the 'not so good'.In this episode I am sharing with you exactly how I handle criticism (it's super simple & easy for you to do to!).And I share an example from this week & walk you through it. Connect with Xena:FREE VIP STRATEGY SESSION: www.xenajones.com/vip INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/xena.jones.coach/FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/xenajonescoachWEBSITE: www.xenajones.com/
Through her lively mashup of positive-psychology, creativity and smart phone photography, Lizzie helps people find their spark, achieve goals, get out of their own way, and find more joy, all while making it feel like a playful adventure. In this episode Lizzie shares tips to help us bring more positivity & joy into our lives.Connect with Lizzie here (you'll be glad you did!): LIFE FEAST: https://larockstarcreative.com/life-feastDownload her free photowalk guide: https://www.larockstarcreative.com/photo-walk-guideInstagram: https://instagram.com/lizzielarock
Having your own back means asking for help. But for us high achievers (aka perfectionists) we can really struggle with this... Now here’s the gut punch: there is NO prize for doing it all. But there are feelings of overwhelm, pressure, burnout & general pissed-off-ness.In this episode we explore why asking for help is hard AND how it can & will change your life.Connect with Xena:FREE VIP STRATEGY SESSION: www.xenajones.com/vip INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/xena.jones.coach/FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/xenajonescoachWEBSITE: www.xenajones.com/
Ever think "I know exactly what I need to do why can’t I just do it?"Or wondered why you leave things till the last minute...Why you procrastinate and clean the bathroom instead of doing your work or why you can't seem to get motivated...I'm sharing the 4 reasons WHY you aren't taking action. And exactly what you need to do to START taking action today (with these 3 simple steps).Connect with Xena:FREE VIP STRATEGY SESSION: www.xenajones.com/vip INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/xena.jones.coach/FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/xenajonescoachWEBSITE: www.xenajones.com/
What value do you place on failing? Bottom line if you want success of any kind: you have to be comfortable being uncomfortable. In this episode I'm sharing some of my 2022 fails - what I learned & how I plan to fail (full on face plant style) in 2023. "The goal isn’t to succeed every single time, it’s to become the person who doesn’t quit, but instead applies the lessons & keeps showing up. The reason I set huge AF goals isn’t just to achieve them, it's to become the person who has achieved them."Connect with Xena:FREE VIP STRATEGY SESSION: https://www.xenajones.com/vip INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/xena.jones.coach/FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/xenajonescoachWEBSITE: https://www.xenajones.com/
Do you struggle with self-doubt? Second guess your decisions or perhaps question if you have what it takes? Then this episode is for you my friend!Plus I'm sharing a failure I had today & walking you through exactly how I handled it - what I'm making it mean & how this could have (& why it didn't) take me down the path of self-doubt or second guessing... And you can claim you free VIP Strategy Session here: https://www.xenajones.com/vipConnect with Xena:INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/xena.jones.coach/FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/xenajonescoachWEBSITE: https://www.xenajones.com/
Authenticity- what is it, why do we crave it, why is it hard - we are diving in to all of it in todays episode.“Authenticity is a collection of choices that we have to make every day. It's about the choice to show up and be real. The choice to be honest. The choice to let our true selves be seen.”Connect with Xena:FREE CONSULT: solowomentraveltribe.as.me/consultINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/xena.jones.coach/FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/xenajonescoachWEBSITE: https://www.xenajones.com/
Do you struggle making new friends as an adult? Perhaps your friendships feel surface level & you crave deeper connections? A year ago I ran a friendsperiment - an experiment to make new friends. And today we are joined by one of my now very good friends & friendsperiment success stories, Charli, as she shares with us her experience of making new friends & together we unpack what it takes to make good friends in as adultsConnect with Charli on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotionalstrength_traumacoach/And Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalstrengthtraumacoachConnect with Xena:FREE CONSULT: solowomentraveltribe.as.me/consultINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/xena.jones.coach/FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/xenajonescoachWEBSITE: https://www.xenajones.com/
Change your mindset & you'll change your life. In this episode we are exploring what mindset means & how to do the mindset work. I'm giving you 3 simple techniques you can use & showing you how to use them with real life examples.Mindset + Action = SuccessConnect with Xena:FREE CONSULT: solowomentraveltribe.as.me/consultINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/xena.jones.coach/FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/xenajonescoachWEBSITE: https://www.xenajones.com/
Your ripple effect is the impact you have on those around you.How you show up in the world & what you do has an impact on those in your life & even complete strangers. You will be positively impacting those around you & you may not even realise it.Connect with Xena below:BOOK A FREE CONSULT: solowomentraveltribe.as.me/consultINSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/xena.jones.coach/FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/xenajonescoach
Being the authority in your life is about being the leader, taking charge, making decisions and standing in your power.
As women we are socialised to undermine our own authority & de-value ourselves. We were raised as little girls to perfect, perform & please AND to believe that someone else knows better. If you struggle with self-trust, making your own decisions & owning your value then this episode is for you!
Connect with Xena: INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/xena.jones.coach/ FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/xenajonescoach WEBSITE: https://www.xenajones.com/ FREE CONSULT: solowomentraveltribe.as.me/consult
With social norms & expectations in society it is hard to be different. It can be scary to go against the grain.
It's natural to want to conform but doing so can come at a cost...
In this episode we talk about why we want to conform, why we want to be different, the courage it takes & how to know what you want.
If you were going to feel terrible either way, what would you do? If you were going to feel amazing either way, what would you do?
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Today on the podcast we are joined by Kunyao Yu - She started out like many of us climbing the ladder & ticking the boxes of “success”. And as she shares with us, after achieving many academic milestones & getting her dream job working for Nasa she began to discover she wasn’t fulfilled & decided to take a break from Corporate America to travel & pursue her passions.
She opens up about the self-doubt & fear she experienced along the way - so much of which I know you guys are going to relate to!
Connect with Kunyao here: Blog: www.myalpineway.com Coaching: www.asiancyclebreaker.com
Are you asking for what you want or settling for what you think you deserve?
As women we have been socialised to put other peoples needs above our own - to think that what "they" want or need is more important.
We please others & often don't speak up for what we want when it could mean someone else might feel uncomfortable...
In this episode I am sharing 3 examples I witnessed of myself advocating for what I wanted & some recent coaching I have given clients on this very thing.
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When we add pleasure & joy into things we want to accomplish & habits we want to create, we do them. Dopamine helps to create consistency.
Do you have enough joy in your life & are you making it a priority? Whether we prioritise it or not our brains will find ways to get it - think procrastination, binging on Netflix, drinking the bottle of wine...
Think about something you want to change in your life - does it currently feel fun? My guess is probably not otherwise you would have done it already.
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Today we are joined by a special guest who is an expert on all things emotions, feelings & mindset work. Jess Johnson is a dear friend & a valued colleague who has helped me through a process we explore in this episode called EFT (emotional freedom technique).
“Powerful mindset coaching meets psychological acupressure with a dash of magic” is how to best describe what it feels like to work with Life Coach and Certified EFT Practitioner Jess Johnson. As a former therapist and U.S. Army Veteran with a career that began working in corrections, there’s nothing she hasn’t seen, heard, or smelled, allowing her to hold space for even the most complicated headspaces.
Listen in to learn more about how you can manage your emotions & think clearly.
Here is the link to sign up for Jess’s workbook and video series: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/631f6ba30db2862ae393bcf6
And you can hang out with Jess & explore ways to work with her here: FB: Jess Johnson Coaching Services IG: @seekingagreatperhaps1 Website: https://www.jessjohnsoncoaching.com
The fear of public speaking effects 75% of the population & in this episode Xena is sharing mindset tools as well as specific actions you can take to support yourself when it comes to speaking in public, giving presentations & being called upon to speak in meetings. Xena was the shy kid growing up, terrified of being called on in class & "sick" on speech days - today she speaks in public regularly & enjoys doing so - it really is possible!
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When you want to switch your brain off it's because you don't like the thoughts you're having & how they make you feel. In this episode we explore our brains negativity bias & the motivational triad to better understand why our brains can be assholes at times. And Xena gives you simple exercises to switch off AND feel better!
Connect with Xena below: BOOK A FREE CONSULT: solowomentraveltribe.as.me/consult INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/xena.jones.coach/ FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/xenajonescoach
Protocols are what we put into action when sh*t hits the fan. A protocol is much like a first aid kit - you have it at the ready & might not need all the items inside but you are fully prepared for when the situation arises. In this episode we explore my protocol for quitting sugar & what I do when the cravings hit. As well as client protocols for relationship break-ups & experiencing self-doubt. Protocols help set us up for success & support the outcomes we want.
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"Who am I to be here? I’m a fraud. I’m nowhere near as competent as them!" Imposter syndrome is that feeling of doubting your abilities and feeling like a fraud. The problem with imposter syndrome is that we make it mean something has gone wrong & we try to make the feeling go away - which either leads to self-sabotage or hustling for our worthiness. In this episode Xena is sharing her 3 tips for how she handles imposter syndrome.
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In this bonus episode I am answering a bunch of questions about what it's like to work with me. - How does it work? - What happens in a session - How long do we work together for? - How long are the sessions? - What do I expect on a consult?
If you have a question I didn't answer you can email me: xena@xenajones.com And if you'd like to book in for a free consultation you can use this link: https://solowomentraveltribe.as.me/consult
In this episode we are joined by my client & friend Jodie as she shares with us how she recently brought in her 30th birthday by doing something outside of her comfort zone. We talk about having your own back, doing hard things, going solo & loneliness. Jodie is a brave & badass example of not waiting for anyone or anything & making the life you want happen!
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How is your relationship with yourself? Are you hard on yourself, do you beat yourself? Do you like yourself? Our relationship with ourselves determines how we feel about ourselves & how we feel about ourselves determines the way we treat ourselves, what we do or don't do... In this episode I'm sharing what my relationship with myself used to look like, what it's like now & changes I've made.
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We do hard things every day. But there is a huge difference between doing hard things because they've become comfortable and doing them because they move us towards the things we want. It's hard not having what you want. And it's hard making changes & doing new things. In this episode we are talking about choosing your hard.
Connect with Xena below: BOOK A FREE CONSULT: solowomentraveltribe.as.me/consult INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/xena.jones.coach/ FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/xenajonescoach
When we are attached to the outcome we want we think we need it in order to be whole, complete & happy. Cue alarm bells Attachment creates desperation, control & a focus on action - it takes us away from who we want (& need) to be in order to make it happen. In this episode we explore why we want to be committed but not attached, what that looks like & how to do it.
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Nervousness is a common feeling brought on by your body's stress response but let's be honest we do our best to avoid it as much as possible because it feels like ass... BUT feeling nervous means you're about to do something that matters to you! In this episode I am sharing with you just how often & why I feel nervous. Plus the 3 things I do to support myself when I'm nervous.
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Becca Stark is back to have a powerful conversation about self-compassion. What it is, why we struggle with it, how to do it, why it matters, all the things! This is a raw, real & vulnerable episode packed with take-aways.
You can connect with Becca here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachbeccastark/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachbeccastark Website: https://www.rebeccastarkcoaching.com/
Want to take a shitty day & turn it around? Need a reminder of just how awesome & capable you really are. THIS IS FOR YOU! In this episode we are exploring the 4 stages of confidence. How my accident this week impacted my confidence Creating a file of fantastic sh*t to remind your brain of your awesomeness & to give yourself a boost of confidence.
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Just like Coca Cola comes in a bunch of flavours, so does confidence. In this episode we explore how to tap into different flavours when you feel nervous, afraid or have self-doubt.
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Needy energy is like B.O - It is going to repel the very thing you want. Imagine going on a date with someone who is needy & desperate to be in a relationship & practically begging you... EW! Instant turn off. In this episode we are exploring:
Where we tend to fall into this energy & how it pushes way what we want. The simple shift to get back into attractive energy (calm, confident, sufficient, certain energy)
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Everything we want is outside of our comfort zone otherwise we'd already have it. How willing are you to feel uncomfortable in order to get what you want? Just like training our biceps at the gym to build strong guns - we can also train & build our discomfort muscles.
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Today we have a special guest! My friend & health Coach Elizabeth Sherman. Here are some of the many topics we discuss: * How we have been socialised as women to not be happy with our bodies * The harm of diet culture & learning to listen to your own body * How there is no one right way * How most women like their faces the most because this what we have mostly been exposed to * My big aha: It doesn’t taste better if you keep eating it * Changing your self-concept (for me becoming a person who leaves food on her plate)
You can connect with Elizabeth in all the following places: Website: www.elizabethsherman.com Podcast: Done with Dieting www.elizabethsherman.com/podcast Facebook: www.facebookcom/totalhealthbyeliz Instagram: www.instagram.com/esherman68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethsherman
Success does not = happiness And thinking that it does is prolonging joy today. Listen in to learn why it's important we seperate these & how to create them both NOW. We also explore how to define success for yourself & why using numbers to measure success isn't the only (or most important) way!
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In this episode Xena unpacks what the patriarchy is and how it could be showing up in your confidence.
Wether we know it or not we are wrestling internally with complying to this outdated & destructive way of living.
Listen in to hear real life examples, to learn about ancestral trauma & to see ways this could be impacting you.
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Ever wonder why your brain can be such an asshole sometimes? Or why it feels like you might have a split personality? Yeah.. You are not alone my friend and today we are diving deep into this.
We are naturally self-critical and we are wired for survival. That means our brains will stop at nothing to avoid pain, seek pleasure & use minimal effort to conserve our energy. In this episode I am sharing examples from my own life, how this might show up for you and how to not make this mean anything has gone wrong.
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Believing we are either giving 100% or we are giving nothing. I've either got what it takes or I don't. I can do it or I can't. Black or white. No in-between.
The problem with this kind of thinking is it leads to quitting, to beating ourselves up, to chipping away at our self-esteem.
All-or-nothing thinking prevents us from growing, adapting and generally enjoying anything that isn't perfect.
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What might change in your life if you were to have your own back? In this episode we explore how having your own back requires these 3 things: Commitment, Courage & Compassion.
I'm sharing a vulnerable story of how to put this into practice along with plenty of powerful takeaways (action steps) to help you have you own back.
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Are you listening to the voice that says I don't feel like it? Discipline = Taking action when you don’t want to In this episode we explore my own struggles with discipline & I share with you 3 of the ways we can strengthen it. “Your success will be determined by how well you obey yourself”
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Overwhelm doesn't come from the amount of things on our to-do list or the time we have to get it all done in. Overwhelm comes from our mind & in this episode we are exploring ways to reduce or even eliminate our feeling of being overwhelmed. Xena shares her own experience with overwhelm & she is able to have her own back.
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Right & wrong thinking is believing there is a right & wrong way to do something. We think right = good AND wrong = bad. And We put so much pressure on ourselves to get it right. In our jobs, in our relationships, with our decisions, with our businesses we feel this constant pressure. In this episode we are exploring exactly what it means to do it 'right' & how to reduce or eliminate this pressure we feel.
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What is your opinion of yourself? Our opinion of ourselves is what we think about ourselves. And our thoughts about ourselves determine how we feel about ourselves. Our opinion of ourselves is the only one that matters. Your number one job is to sell yourself on you & you'll feel f*cking awesome!
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Toxic positivity is the assumption that you should be positive all the time even in difficult situations. This approach is damaging because it doesn’t allow room for how we genuinely feel & it further re-enforces the lie that we shouldn’t feel bad or we shouldn’t experience negative emotions, which simply isn't true.
The positive reframe is acknowledging what’s going on - what feels true for you & exploring what else you know to be true through a more encouraging & supportive lens. When the time is right positively reframing our experiences help us move forward & feel better.
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In this episode we explore the idea of worry windows & how to create a specific window of time in which we can worry. Instead of spending so much of our time worrying unnecessarily & robbing ourselves of enjoying our lives.
Our brains love to worry & create problems. This often leads to looking for problems where there aren't any & creating unnecessary suffering. Instead lets create a future time to worry about this IF it does become necessary.
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We absorb messages throughout our lives that form our opinions of how we should act & what we should or shouldn't do in our lives. This social conditioning is the reason that we, as women, people please. We are constantly taught to under value ourselves, to go along, to not make waves or speak up. In this episode we explore the way out of people pleasing & towards having your own back .
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When saying yes creates bitterness or resentment, then saying no is the most honest & loving thing we can do. Saying no is saying yes to ourselves. How we say no matters. Often we leave room for second guessing & discussing our decision - In this episode we explore how to say no with confidence.
Saying no isn’t a boundary. Saying no AND follow through with action is a boundary. We explore the difference between healthy & unhealthy boundaries. Plus Xena shares 3 simple steps to use when setting boundaries.
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In this episode Xena is sharing 3 tips for getting sh*t done. 1. Minimum baselines 2. Planning to NOT want to do it 3. Having your own back
We explore exactly how to apply each of these to your life. And what each strategy helps you to eliminate and create in your life.
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In this episode we are exploring why we second guess ourselves. How other people can't 'make' us second guess ourselves. Xena demonstrates the relationship between self-doubt, fear & courage using a powerful story. And we explore why second guessing isn't useful and what to do instead.
Be sure to join us for Have Your Own Back week by following this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/haveyourback
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BONUS: How To Get Sh*t Done Class INVITE (time Sensitive) by Solo Women Travel Tribe with Xena
Today Xena is sharing with you 5 things she wished she knew before travelling solo.
She brings her 6+ years working in the travel industry, with 40+ countries visited (many of them solo) and the mindset expertise from her coaching.
We explore safety, feeling nervous, how to have a good experience even when baad things happen, what you need to know before you go & loads more!
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This past week I've had covid (omnicrom) & today I coached myself on making this a big deal & how it was impacting my return to work...
What makes something a big deal? Our thoughts about it - more specially the amount of brain space we let it take up - how much time we spend thinking about it.
We use the term big deal for things that are both good & bad or positive or negative in our lives.
In this episode we are exploring: - Why making something a big deal often doesn't serve us - The story we tell ourselves when we make it a big deal - Unnecessary pain we may create - What we make it mean when other people in our lives don't make it a big deal
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What is your top priority in your life right now? Did your day yesterday reflect that? What about this past week?
In this episode we are exploring how to determine our top priorities, how to know if we are living inline with these & when to make changes.
Xena shares with you her top priorities & what she has noticed that hasn't been inline with these of late & the changes she is making.
We also explore the term 'balance', using the elimination strategy & how to create decision filters using our priorities.
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In this episode we are exploring: - What it means to be triggered - The fight, flight, freeze & fawn responses we go into - Calming our nervous systems to create our own safety & be able to recommend our authority - The difference between big T and little t trauma
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Caring what other people think is normal & it doesn’t have to be a problem… Unless it’s stopping you from being who you want to be, doing what you want to do with your life.
In this episode we explore the 4 steps Xena took to stop giving AF what other people think & how you can apply these to your life. No longer giving AF what everyone thinks is the ultimate freedom!
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In this episode we are exploring... 1. Understanding fear. Where it comes from, how it serves us & why it shows up. 2. Exploring the worst case & how powerful this is 3. Creating a fail plan - deciding ahead of time what you will make it mean if you fail 4. Calming your nervous system
Fear is only debilitating when we listen to primal part of our brain telling us it is life or death. Fear isn’t a reason not to take action towards what you want, its simply showing you the way.
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My brain loves to tell me this is too hard so I either shouldn’t do it or I should do it later... this innocent little thought feels so true.
In this episode we explore HOW to do hard things, cognitive dissonance (why it feels so uncomfortable) & why procrastination leads to us feeling bad Vs the pride & genuine satisfaction that comes from doing hard things.
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We all have an emotional comfort zone - this is the emotions we experience most often.
Like being at home - you feel comfortable in your own home environment we have emotions in our body that feel comfortable.
Even if this emotional emotional comfort zone (CZ) is hurting you your subconscious brain will keep leading you back to it because it’s most familiar, it is what you know. It's a habit.
If your emotional CZ is different to what you need to feel in order to attain your goals then you will experience self-sabotage. Self sabotage = self protection
In order to change your emotional CZ you must practice how you want to feel. Whilst reminding yourself that you are safe & that you have your own back.
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This week we are diving into procrastination - how we do it, why we do it & how to stop doing it. So many of us procrastinate our dreams & we could do this until we die. We explore the motivational triad - how our brain is wired to avoid doing anything it perceives as hard or uncomfortable & how we must reverse these desires. We also talk about perfectionism & how this comes into effect with our procrastination. And as always Xena shares with you examples from her life & the lives of her clients.
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In this episode we explore what self-belief looks like & how you can copy & paste it from one area of your life to another.
We identify where you are already believing in yourself & we use that to fuel new beliefs for your goals, for what you want to change or create in your life.
Xena shares with you her own powerful beliefs about solo travel & exactly how she's been able to use these to help with self belief in other areas of her life.
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I have spent the past few months on a friendsperiment journey (aka making new friends) and this week I am sharing with you 8 of my lessons. You will hear both my success stories & my not so successful stories. What I decided to make it mean when I was rejected & how I had my own back. Plus tonnes of recommendations for making new friends as an adult.
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We have another special guest expert this week! Michelle Runnels... In this episode we have powerful conversation that covers: - The differences between how men & women operate (our caveman brains) - Making friends as women & challenges we face - Relational agression - Common struggles we have as women & how to overcome them
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In this episode I am sharing with you a list of questions to help you reflect on 2021 & set yourself up for even more of what you want in the new year. This is also a great opportunity to notice any themes that arise & pick a word of focus for the new year.
This episode is PACKED with fun & powerful questions to help you reflect, learn, grow & celebrate.
I am also sharing with you my simple 4 step process to evaluate your goals & the year that you have had: 1. What worked? 2. What didn’t work? 3. What will I do differently next time? 4. What are 3 wins I can celebrate?
And I am walking you through my own self-evaluation & some of the key things I discovered that haven't worked & the changes I will be making as we move into 2022.
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Surprise! In this bonus episode I am sharing with you one simple tool to use to help you cut the criticism & have your own back in 2022. We explore: - What it means to have your own back - How we are so conditioned to criticise & reject ourselves - The 5:1 feedback ratio AND I share with you exactly how to apply the STOP method in your day to day life...
I have opened my calendar up to offer free calls between now & the new year & I would love to help you!
Let’s get on a call together & we can design your unique strategy for 2022 based on your lifestyle, your situation, your obstacles & what you want more of in 2022. BOOK HERE: https://solowomentraveltribe.as.me/consult
Are you consuming OR creating? Massive action is creation. It is taking action UNTIL you get the result you want, until you achieve the goal. Passive action is learning, absorbing, consuming.
Passive action often feels necessary but can prolong the achievement of our goal. It is where we feel safe & comfortable, therefore it is easy to spend a lot of time consuming & telling ourselves we are working towards our goals when we aren't actually creating progress.
In this episode we are exploring where our time is better spent, the obstacles we face & how to overcome them when it comes to taking action & creating what we want.
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I have a treat for you all in this episode! My incredible coach colleague & friend Becca Stark has come on the podcast this week to explore & unpack the connection between competition, comparison & jealousy. We talk about the negative attachment we often have to competition & how it is powerful fuel for our goals. Becca is an expert in desire & shares with us how we can use our jealousy in a positive way. We explore the differences between men & women & discuss social conditioning PLUS we give loads of actionable steps to help you in your own life!
Be sure to go hang out with Becca & if you are looking for a coach she is absolute fire (I know this first hand)... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachbeccastark/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachbeccastark Website: https://www.rebeccastarkcoaching.com
I have a bonus treat for you all today! My client Molly is on the podcast to share her journey with us. Molly is such an example of what it means to be courageous & to really embody having your own back. She inspires me regularly & I am so thrilled to be able to share her incredible story with you all. We talk about life after loss, what it looks like to have your own back, trying new things, how to enjoy your life & be content whilst working towards goals... AND she shares first hand her experience with coaching & how to find a coach that is a great fit for you!
This podcast will air on Molly's 53rd Birthday - Happy birthday Molly! Huge love xx
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Do you know what your limiting beliefs are... The beliefs that are keeping you from the things you want? In this episode we are exploring how to find those limiting beliefs (how to draw them up to the surface for you to examine). And how to begin dissolving them so that they no longer keep you from what it is that you want. I walk you through a simple 3 step process . I'm sharing some of the common goals my clients set & some of the limiting beliefs that they present with.
Download your free kickstart guide over at xenajones.com/kickstart - We are walking through how to review & celebrate this year, how NOT to set goals, how to uncover what you want & why, what will be required in order to achieve that, putting a fail plan into place & how to have your own back with the gaols you set & the changes you make. It is jam packed with value & 100% free, my gift to you :)
Throughout this month I have a series of podcasts planned around creating what we want & make changes in our lives. I have created a free workbook to go along with this month, grab your copy here: https://www.xenajones.com/kickstart
The #1 thing standing between you & what you want isn’t action, it’s MINDSET.
In tis espidoe we are diving into: - The work & commitment required to achieve our goals - Why goals are not a form of punishment or something to be afraid of - Questions to ask yourself to begin figuring out what you want, why you want it & why you haven't yet been able to create it
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Do you have an impossible goal? Perhaps there is something in your life you would love to do but it feels so impossible that you avoid it & focus on other things?
In this episode we are talking about doing impossible things. We are covering: Being considered crazy until we actually do it. Is anything really ever impossible or is that simply a matter of opinion? Does it serve us to think it's impossible? What about being realistic? And what if everyone else agrees it is impossible?
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What are you making it mean? ...When he doesn’t text you back ...When she looks at you sideways ...When they say they no ...When it doesn’t go the way you wanted it to go What are you making it mean?
In this episode we are exploring how we assign meaning to events throughout our day without stopping to look at other options, options that might be equally as true & will likely feel a lot better.
I give you a fun tool to takeaway & apply through your day!
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I recently discovered I was in an environment I wanted to be in and was thinking that I didn't belong. I was holding back, distancing myself from my peers & not getting what I wanted out of the experience.
In this episode we are exploring the difference between belonging & fitting in & how to tell which one we are doing.
I also share with you exactly what it takes to feel like you belong.
And we explore Brene Brown & her powerful work around belonging & how we can apply this to our lives.
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If you have ever been told to 'just be yourself' and thought yeah that sounds great but what does that even mean & what if they don't like me... Then this episode is for you.
We are exploring why everyone struggles with being themselves & how society has taught us more of how 'not' to be ourselves instead of how 'to' be ourselves.
And I share with you a tool to copy & paste some of the beliefs you have about yourself in an area where you do feel safe & comfortable to be yourself into the areas where this is more of a challenge.
Plus we dive into the 3 things we need to do in order to be more of our authentic selves
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Most people don’t go and do their work in the world because they are afraid of what a few people will think… We are so afraid of what other people might think or say that we edit & dilute ourselves or worse still never do what we truly want to do… Do YOU even like the person you re being when you are trying to control how they feel about you? Do YOU like the person you are when you hold back in life out of fear of what others may think? As a recovering people-pleaser I have plenty of stories to share & inside wisdom to give when it comes to breaking this cycle. And when you're ready check out my new website & book in a consult call to explore if coaching is right for you: xenajones.com
Are you ready to drop the doubt and start taking action? SELF-DOUBT is the biggest killer of our confidence and it stops us from going after & getting what it is we really want. SELF-DOUBT is what we give into when we quit OR simply dip our toe in the water & never start SELF-DOUBT stops us from taking the action we want to take, the action we know we need to take
Doubt comes from a thought you are thinking.
Thinking: I don’t know that I have what it takes Feeling: Doubt Doing: Don’t take action, hesitate, put it off, avoid, procrastinate, spin in confusion, don’t make decisions, don’t take steps forward or make progress, dip toe in...
Listen to this episode to find out the solution to dropping the doubt & taking action TODAY! And when you're ready come check out (stalk) my new website & sign up for your free consult call: xenajones.com
BONUS: International Women’s Day Plus An Invite To Coffee by Solo Women Travel Tribe with Xena
Do you worry about what other pope think? Do you want other people to like you? You are not alone my friend and this episode is for you! We spend so much time thinking about & worrying other peoples opinions. We do so much to try and control other peoples opinions of us. We even pretend and lie to get them to like us. But we can’t control other peoples minds. 'You can be the ripest, juiciest peach in the world, and there's still going to be somebody who hates peaches.' Listen to this episode and hear about how other peoples opinions are formed & how to stop worrying about it & finally stop giving a f**k what other people think of you. At the end of this episode I am giving you 6 journal prompts to take this work even deeper. And when you're ready to take this work to the next level, book your free 60 minute call with me here: https://solowomentraveltribe.as.me/consult And check out my new website here: xenajones.com
You’re allowed to want more. You’re allowed to want something different. In this episode we are addressing the unspoken pressure from society that imply we should just be grateful fir what we have & where we are AND that if you have more then someone else will have less so basically you are a terrible person... BS!
I am sharing with you my 5 suggestions of what to do if you are wanting more and what to watch out for when the doubt & fear kicks in (and it will)...
And when you're ready book your free consult and together let's get you what you want! https://solowomentraveltribe.as.me/consult
Self-doubt can stop us from going after our dreams, it can stop us from living the life we want to be living. Doubt can literally hold us hostage, keep us stuck & stop us from taking any action... In this episode I am sharing with you:
Why our brains produce self doubt & why it's actually a good thing! How redefining your self-doubt & what you make it mean will take the sting out of it & keep you moving forward A simple way to tick your brain into seeing that you can do it & you actually do have what it takes
I don't know where to start, I don't know how... These are common thoughts I hear when women want to grow their confidence, set goals, make changes in their lives and these sneaky little thoughts pack a mean punch. In this episode I am explaining knowing where to start is never the real problem & the 3 self-sabotaging behaviours we often fall into when we are having these kinds of thoughts. And as always I am sharing how to shift your thinking & start taking action towards what it is that you truly want. And when you are ready to see jut how powerful coaching can be, book your free 60 minute consult call with me right here:https://solowomentraveltribe.as.me/consult
Fear is a liar It doesn’t tell you the whole truth. Fear will convince you of all the worst case scenarios and that you are going to die. And it will leave out ALL other possibilities.. FEAR is one of our brains ways of trying to protect us. There is one thing that will sabotage your confidence, your happiness and achieving your dreams more than ANYTHING else … And that is your brain! To book your free consult call and experience first hand the difference life coaching can make, simply visit: https://solowomentraveltribe.as.me/consult
Last week is best described as a beautiful gift wrapped in the most shitty packaging. I am sharing my week with you & we are covering the following topics & how I handled the shit that happened... - When people disagree with you - People pleasing - Saying no - Embracing who you are - Being in integrity - Haing your own back - Allowing the negative emotions without making it mean something is wrong This episode is packed with good shit! And if you want to take me up on the offer of a free coaching consult visit this link: https://solowomentraveltribe.as.me/consult
The #1 reason we compare ourselves to others is because we aren’t feeling good enough. Firstly comparison is normal, we all do it & we have evolved from caveman days to compare ourselves to others & once upon a time it was required for survival. However in todays day & age 90% of the time we use compassion against ourselves & beat ourselves up. In this episode we are exploring triggers that lead us to compare & how to use our compassion in a positive sense.
The more I embrace who I am without trying to change myself the more my confidence grows. The more I embrace who I am the more success I create in my personal life & in my business. I see am seeing this over & over again with myself & with my clients. The more we try to edit or dull ourselves and the more we try to change who we are at our core the more we rejected ourselves & thus further drain our confidence... I invite you to listen to this episode to hear about how this shows up in our lives and the amazing transformation that comes when we begin to fully own & love who we are.
Having your own back is a key ingredient in being confident and creating the life you want to be living. It’s like the cocoa powder in a chocolate cake - you can’t make it without it. Having your own back means loving & supporting you, believing in you, trusting you, backing you. In this episode we are exploring HOW to build belief in yourself & have your own back. And when you are ready to explore hiring me as your Life Coach book in for a free consult here: https://solowomentraveltribe.as.me/ Your future self will thank you for it.
In this episode we are breaking down the 4 steps required to set & achieve your goals. I share with you the most important component when it comes to goal setting AND I am giving you a motivational pep talk to leave you inspired, ready and excited to make this year your best year yet! Let's go my friend!
The words 'I should' implies that we are bad or wrong. Should creates feelings of shame & guilt. Anything that follows the words 'I should...' never feels good. We are effectively should-ing on ourselves. In this episode we are exploring the bigger picture... Why should you...? Because so & so said you should ? Because society implies you should ? Because you will feel better if you do ? When we replace our I shoulds with if I wanted to I could... we are met with a very different reality... Why haven't you ? I don’t know how or where to start. I don’t really want to. I'm scared or afraid of failing. You don't want to miss this episode!! . And this is the work I do with my clients I help you feel better about yourself & your life. I show you exactly how to feel happy & how to be more confident. And it all starts with getting on a free 1 hour call with me. A call that is guaranteed to help you feel better & give you clarity. Regardless of wether you decide to hire me as your coach This call will help you right now. If not now, when…? https://solowomentraveltribe.as.me/ Your future self will thank you for it.
Why are we waiting? Waiting till Monday or next year to make changes, set goals, go after what we want? When what we really want is to feel better. The reason we want to do anything is because of how we think we will feel. So why put that off? Why wait?
As women we have been raised in society to think that we must always strive for perfection and all too often I see this holding us back in the real world. Where men are willing to jump all in without the answers, as women we often hold back and wait till we are ready... In this episode I am giving you plenty of examples of how this may be showing up in your own life and 2 tools you can use today to start letting go of perfection and embracing your courageousness today! . Book your free 1 hour consult call here: https://solowomentraveltribe.as.me/ you will be glad you did.
What do you wish was different in your life? What do you think needs to change or who needs to change in order for you to feel happy? In todays episode we are talking about the ONE & ONLY thing that needs to change for you to feel better. Other people don't need to change in order for us to feel better. Because other people are not responsible for how we feel. Our jobs, relationships, income levels, weight don't need to change in order for us to feel better...
We have all thought this in some form or another: I am not good enough. It feels terrible. So my question to you is when will you be good enough? How will you know when you have 'made it'? And who determines that you are good enough? What if it simply is that you just get to decide and then practice believing: I am enough...
Criticism is the biggest killer of our confidence. We say mean things to ourselves in an attempt to be better & do better next time... but this never works. In this episode I am introducing to the tools you need to begin cutting the criticism and offering yourself the love & support you deserve. How we talk to ourselves will determine how we feel about ourselves. How do you want to talk to yourself? How do you want to treat yourself? What kinds of things do you want to say to yourself?
Discomfort is the currency of your dreams. Seek discomfort for personal growth and question where you are not allowing yourself to feel uncomfortable. Feeling our feelings is optional. It's much easier to avoid & resist but our willingness to feel is crucial in living the life we want to live...
Not following through on what you say you are going to do... Know what you need to do and you just aren't doing it... Avoiding & resisting that next step that will move you closer to where you want to be? You are not alone - in fact you are human. Your brain is wired this way! In this episode we are exploring self sabotage and how to create the emotional fuel you need to stop holding back, stop putting things off and stop sabotaging yourself and your goals. If you want to hangout with me on instagram come find me at: https://www.instagram.com/xena.jones.coach/ And if you are ready to explore coaching can help you change your life then book in your free call with me here: https://solowomentraveltribe.as.me/
Feeling guilt, shame or judgement and saying a bunch of mean things to yourself... It's like we are punching ourselves in the face, except it's a mental beating. We know we are doing it, we know it feels crappy and yet we can't seem to stop doing it... In this episode I am sharing 3 simple and actionable steps that will help you to stop beating yourself up and feeling like a toddler who is being yelled, screamed and cursed at for spilling the milk. P.S - Want to be more confident? Join my new Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bemoreconfident P.P.S - Book your 1 hour no-strings attached consult call and together we will discover what it is you desire and the map you need to get you there:https://solowomentraveltribe.as.me/
What if there is NO right or wrong way to do ANYTHING - what if there are no rules? If I don’t get a degree or qualification then I’m doing it wrong If I don’t settle down, buy a house, get a good job then I am doing it wrong If I don’t do it like this or that then I am doing it wrong. Today we are talking about the rules, the expectations and pressures we have placed on us by society, by our parents, our families, our colleagues, our educations systems, our religions...
I help my clients develop rock solid self-belief in themselves. Today, I'll do same for you... You are f*king brilliant. You are 100% whole, worthy, enough and complete. You have nothing to prove. The more you love yourself the better your life will be period. In this episode I am giving you a homework task! Start your own file of fantastic sht and show yourself just how brilliant you really are.
Celebrating episode 100 with best life lessons!! What we think determines how we feel and how we feel determines what we do... so in this episode I am sharing with you a collection of thoughts that have powerfully transomed my life. I am talking about life changing profound things I have learned, the teachers have taught me and the life changing impacts these things have created... DON'T MISS THIS GOODNESS!
Getting your sht together is not required in order to achieve your goals & create the life you dream of... In fact you won't have all your sht together in order achieve success. Success if built upon failures, upon a.messy pile of sht. In this episode I am sharing with you 3 powerful thoughts to adopt on the road to achieving your goals. I'm sharing stories & examples that show the messiness, the sht is what makes us human, real, relatable & it's what builds connections with others.
What are you waiting to feel ready to do? Did you know that 95% of the time we never actually 'feel' ready... Think about it - when was the last time you felt ready to do something outside your comfort zone, something you haven't done before? In this episode I am introducing you to the concept of willingness and to the idea that being ready is actually having the thought "I am willing to..." I am willing to do it unsure, I am willing to go first, I am willing to figure this out.
Feeling motivated is comfortable. It’s nice. It's how we want to feel in order to go do the thing BUT it isn’t necessary. We earn our motivation by embracing the discomfort. In this episode I am introducing you to a powerful tool to address the reasons you aren't motivate now and how to get yourself moving in the right direction.
As a Coach most of my clients come to me feeling stuck... Stuck in negative mindset Stuck in self-doubt and holding themselves back Stuck in the 'how', how to create the life they want, how to achieve their goals, how to get from A-B In this episode I am sharing the 3 simple steps that if followed are guaranteed to get you unstuck. These are the steps I teach my clients and that I use when I am coaching myself. You don't want to miss this episode!
“I have to decide what I want to do” When we think we have to do something we feel pressure. Having to do something always brings out the rebellious part of our brains that says ‘yeah but I don’t want to! I don’t feel like it’ The reality is we don’t HAVE to do anything. Fear of making the wring decision often keeps us stuck so let's dive in and shed light on a few really important things!
What are you most afraid of doing right now? Think of something as it relates to the life you want to be living… Why DO you want to do it? How can you sell yourself on the benefits of doing. Make peace with the worst case scenario. Evaluate - learn from yourself all the way along. Have your own back & believe so deeply in yourself. Believe BEFORE you see it... This is what we cover in todays episode!
The relationship we have with ourselves determines everything. How we feel about ourselves, how we live our lives, what we do or don’t do, our level of confidence, how happy we are... Everything! So in this episode we are diving deep into the 3 steps it takes to create a better relationship with ourselves. A relationship that creates a deep understanding and awareness of who we are, coming from a place of love and having our own backs no matter what.
Society implies that we ‘should’ go to college, get a degree, get a good job, settle down, buy a house, get married and have 2.5 kids. We may not agree with it BUT we can’t argue that it isn’t implied throughout life. So when a friend announces she’s getting married or she’s expecting a baby or they have just found their forever home… We can’t help but feel that pull of ‘should I be doing that too?!”
Courage is required to get outside our comfort zone, to do things we haven’t done before... And courage doesn’t feel good. It is brave but it doesn’t feel positive when we are in the thick of it and that’s ok, it doesn’t mean anything has gone wrong. -Courage is more rewarding than comfort AND it is the foundation from which our self-confidence grows.
If you had told me a year ago that I would have CHOSEN to go to a networking event, a room full of women where I don’t know anyone and NOT drink alcohol (my social lubricant) … I’d have laughed at you! “Yeah right!” Why would I want to do something like that? Something so far outside of my comfort zone… In today’s episode we are exploring why getting outside of our comfort zone is where the magic happens. It’s where our confidence grows & empowerment is found. Plus I have a tonne of ideas for you to give this ago & a 5 day challenge to get you started.
Advice is something we look for when we want clarity, certainty and confidence and in todays episode I am sharing with you how to receive the best advice you will ever get. HINT: It involves your future self and the person who has already achieved everything you want. There are 3 versions of us all: our past self, our current self & our future self. How much time do you spend thinking about your future self...?
Believing I was working on myself kept me single for over 10 years. Shifting my belief to 'it would be nice to share life with someone' opened up a whole new world of possibilities... In this episode we are talking about beliefs, those that serve us and those that don't. I am offering you some questions to take a look at to explore the beliefs you have and wether they set you up for success or hold you back.
I was an over-thinker for as long as I can remember. I would analyse all of my conversations and interactions and create elaborate (usually negative) stories in my head. I would worry about what others were thinking about me or saying about me behind my back... And in todays episode we are diving deep into why we do this and how to knock it on the head.
Lately I have seen and heard plenty of self-judgement both from myself and from my clients. So in todays episode we are identifying what that judgement looks like and to turn it around. Often we feel like we are just conveying the news, relaying the facts to to ourselves. But the fact is we are judging ourselves and it’s adding an extra layer of hurt. So let's get to the solution and how to move through our experiences and away from the added layer of self-judgement
Confidence is a feeling and it comes from what we think about ourselves and our abilities. Learning to feel more confident is a skill that everyone (including YOU) can learn! In todays episode I am sharing one tool I use with my clients to show them that they are already more confident and capable than they give themselves credit for...
Hey friend! This is a super short episode to tell you all about a free 5 day training I am offering. Confidence is a feeling. We FEEL confident. And I am going to teach you exactly how to feel more confident in the FREE 5 day training starting Monday 15th June at 11am NZ time. Listen for all the info and click here to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/increase.confidence/
This week I am addressing how we have been raised in society to see and believe certain messages about gender and race and how we can begin to question these within ourselves and support social change. We are also diving into how to feel your feelings, a skill which is not commonly taught to us growing up and why in learning to do so we can take control of our own emotional lives.
Travelling with someone as opposed to going at it solo, won't be more fun. In this episode I am sharing my experience of learning this the hard way by travelling with a friend... We are talking about how you can feel lonely even when you are with others and why it's always out thoughts that matter the most.
Domestic travel is slowly starting to resume and is being encouraged in many countries and with this comes talk of boarders re-opening and country bubbles forming in the not so distant future. So what should we expect when it comes to travelling, how will this change and how best can we prepare?
Who am I? What is my purpose in life? What am I doing all this for? Am I even happy? In this episode I am sharing my journey through asking & getting answers to some of the biggest questions we will ever ask ourselves. AND I have created a free 2 page PDF with 5 of the most empowering & life changing questions we can ask PLUS my own take on each of them. Grab your copy by visiting: https://solowomentraveltribe.com/question/
In this weeks episode we are diving deep into the biggest obstacle that keeps us from living a life of full-time travel AND I am giving you a list of over 15 ways in which you can travel and work from all over the globe. We talk about how to fail your way to success and how to make those failures mean that you are doing it right...
Hey friend! Have we met? Feeling inspired recently I decided to re-introduce myself, connect with more of you during this challenging time(hello Covid-19) AND make some new friends. So this is your invitation to reach out, to say hi and to tell me all about you too! In the mean time here is a little bit about my journey and how I came to be here creating the podcast for you all...
Join me in this episode as I share a recent experience I had of feeling and working through anxiety whilst in Coivd-19 lockdown. I am sharing how I welcomed this emotion in, allowed myself to feel it (rather than avoid & revisit it) and how in doing so I was able to get control over it and feel better so much quicker. You don't want to miss this one!
This week on the podcast I am sharing how I found love as a solo traveller. I'm sharing how I had a shift in thoughts from "I don't need no man to make me happy" to "It would nice to share life with someone" and how that new thinking drove me to take action and make it happen... I share my experience of being T-E-R-R-I-F-I-E-D to actually meet a guy in person for a date and I talk about the time I literally ran away from my date!
Right now there are a lot of things happening in the world outside of our control… With all this happening it’s easy to get focused on the negative. We want to stay up to date with what’s happening and be informed But sometimes we forget that we also need to balance out the negativity we are hearing with a healthy dose of positivity too. I encourage you today to seek out some positivity, remind yourself of the good in the world. As one friend said to me yesterday “everything just feels so up in the air and I don’t like it” … I get it. I created this episode in the hopes to help ease some of the suffering you may be experiencing. Sending so much love out to you all.
I have been travelling solo since I was 18 and now at age 33 I have lots of lessons to share... Feeling anxiety, worry, self-doubt and fear is all totally normal and it doesn't mean something is wrong. Remember to focus on the best case scenario. Train your brain to focus on the positive, because what you focus on grows. From mindset to safety and everything in between... I have learned alot over the years and I enjoyed recording this episode for y'all xx
We often think once someone becomes 'successful' that their self-doubt disappears... And this isn't true. I believe that when we decide to grow and evolve and to go after more, we are always going to have self-doubt. It is part of the process. Many people choose to stay in 'comfort' right where they are because of their unwillingness to feel the self-doubt that comes up... Self-doubt is a part of being human... It is a natural reaction to growth.
Think of a decision you need to make. Why haven’t you made it yet? ... Because you are afraid of making the wrong decision. And here’s the thing, decisions don't actually matter too much. It is how we think and feel about them that determines our experience... And our thoughts and feelings are complete within our control.
Feeling better is available to you always. It starts in you brain. It starts with what you are thinking. Our thoughts determine our feelings... We often think that once we attain something, THEN, we will feel better. But this isn't true. You have the ability to change the way you feel & feel better...
What is something that you are afraid to do or try...? Now think of something that you are SUPER confident at doing, something you are always willing to do. In todays episode I am sharing my own story with two of these things and how to borrow your own confidence.
We are ALL experiencing the 50/50 of life behind these scenes. 50% of the time we feel positive emotion, all is great and then the other half the time we are experiencing negative emotion. We are all human, regardless of how our lives look on social media. Take a moment to consider that without the bad we wouldn't truely know and appreciate the good...
I decided it was time to tell you how I got to where I am today... As the founder fo all things SWTT and a full time Life Coach. I am sharing my journey from self-loathing and hatred through to self-acceptance and love and how my whole world begun to change. This is a very personal and raw story of where I was and what it has taken to get to where I am today...
We just wrapped up our SWTT Vietnam trip and it was absolutely magical. So much so that I have dedicated an entire podcast episode to talking about Vietnam, the courageous and brave ladies who came on our trip and the lessons I have taken away... This trip was full of lots of firsts and so many amazing memories. If you haven't yet visited Vietnam, I highly recommend adding it to your list!
Whilst in Bali recently I experienced two earthquakes. After the initial fear disappeared I was left feeling super anxious. In this episode I am walking you through exactly what I did to process and let go of my anxiety. Anxiety is a feeling created from our thoughts. Once you establish what you are thinking you can see why you are feeling anxious...
I am going to teach you the main coaching tool I use with myself and my clients. This is a very powerful tool to use. This training is broken down into 6 parts: 1. Why coach yourself 2. Examples of when to use this model 3. Model explination - detailed break down 4. How to use the model to solve ANY problem you have 5. Examples and demonstrations of it in action 6. A thank you offer for y'all at the end...
Questions give your brain deliberate focus. And our brains both need and like deliberate focus. I recently got very mad at a post I saw on social media and I used self-coaching and powerful questions to turn this situation into something positive... The first and most important question you can ask yourself is what am I thinking? Bringing awareness to your thoughts is always the first step. These thoughts ARE the reason you feel the way you do.
How often do you find yourself saying “I don’t know”? These words do not serve you. They keep you stuck and create confusion. What if you did know the answer…? What might it be? What could it be? What if you just stopped thinking and saying "I don't know"? Imagine the ideas, wisdom and creativity that may come forward!
It’s not better over here. It’s just different... I have had a few people say to me lately “I wish I could do what you do and quit my 9-5 job” The reason you so badly want to create change in your life, whether its leaving your 9-5 job or taking a trip somewhere, whatever it is is, it’s because you want to FEEL differently. And you think that by doing “that thing” you will then feel better, happier. Changing your environment doesn’t make you happy or give you a better life. Happiness is created in your mind - it comes from what you think. In order to create a better life and feel happy - you’ve got to learn to look at your mind…
Where is fear holding you back in your life? Fear does not mean stop or run (no, you are not going to die!). You create your own fear within your mind and then let it stop you from taking the action you want. When fear is stopping you from doing the thing you really want to do - then it is not useful to you. And it is your job to manage your own mind and take action anyway. Feeling fear is a normal part of the human experience. However, it is not a valid excuse to hold yourself back...
When feeling negative emotions it's normal to want to comfort ourselves. When we are uncomfortable we seek out comfort and pleasure to make it all feel better. However our usual choices for comfort (food, alcohol, Netflix, shopping etc) are actually just a form of false pleasure. They often end up adding guilt and shame to the mix... The feeling you are avoiding and trying to comfort yourself from can't actually hurt you. It is just a vibration in your body. So how can you feel real comfort and not false pleasure? Click play and find out!
Have you listened to the way you talk to yourself lately? Did you like what you heard…? Let’s be honest… you usually wouldn’t speak to someone else the way you speak to yourself. What might change if you were kind to yourself? What might change if you allowed yourself to be enough? Who might you become without all the negative self-talk?? If you are kind & say positive things to yourself you will achieve more than you ever believed was possible - you would blow your own dam mind. In this episode we are talking about how to limit the self-judgement, increase your self-worth & feel great!
I recently took a solo vacation (a me-cation) and I spent a lot of time thinking… Here are some of the lessons I am sharing: - Focusing on what you don’t want, don’t like or don’t have only grows - what you focus on good or bad always grows - What if everything was ok exactly as it is - Self worth is not determined by anything outside of us. Our self worth is simply made by a choice - Travel doesn’t make you happy or bring you joy. The way you think about it, the thoughts you have give you this - Wanting and wishing for it to be easy isn’t serving us
Have you ever considered hiring a life coach? Do you know what life coaching is and how it can help you? This bonus episode is designed to give you some insight into the value of a coach and the work that I do with my clients. Your Brain is like an unsupervised child. It’s your job to give it some direction and tell it where to focus. Thought work offers you a way to feel better.
Feeling lonely is something that can happen when you are travelling solo. Loneliness itself is a feeling. It is not caused by being by yourself, it comes from the thoughts that you have about being by yourself. If you don’t like being alone this is because you don’t like be alone with yourself. So the questions is... How can you create feelings of love & connection towards yourself? And be sure to grab your copy of my ultimate solo travel mindset guide! Head on over to: www.solowomentraveltribe.com/guide
The feeling of confidence comes from the thoughts that you have about yourself & your abilities. It is a belief that you already have what you need (or you know how to get the skills & knowledge that you need). When you lack confidence it comes from a belief that you aren’t good enough to have or do what you want. So how can we create confidence for things we've never done before...? This episode is SO good you may need to listen twice!
There are 3 stages of belief that we go through when we set out to achieve something. The first stage is: I can't do that The second stage: Maybe I could do that The final stage: I can totally do that! This process takes you from believing you can never do it, you can never achieve what you want, you could never be that person, you can never have what you want through to believing, truely believing that you can. I am breaking down how out brains go through this process & focusing on the importance of possibility. This episode is SOOO good - So push play & let me know your number one take away!
You may have heard this saying, "you can not pour from an empty cup." Take care of yourself first - Self care is about looking after you & your needs. Self care is particularly important when we are travelling solo because we are out of our normal environment, out of our routine, out of our comfort zone, our sleep patterns are often thrown all over the show, our eating habits change & we may feel anxious or overwhelmed… However, the traditional take of self care is flawed & here's what you need to know!
There seems to be this goal in life to "just be happy." In this episode I am challenging that & talking about the power of our negative emotions. What if your life was mean to be 50% positive emotion & 50% negative emotion, and that was totally ok? This discomfort & negative emotion doesn't mean something has gone wrong. We are taking a deep dive into my first solo travel experiences - Looking at the anxiety, stress, fear & lack of confidence I felt. And then talking about how that transitioned into pride, happiness, success & confidence. Our willingness to feel this discomfort is directly linked to our success. The more uncomfortable you are willing to feel the more successful you will become... Click play & find out more!
You have the ability to create anything you want in your life. Possibility is endless. In this episode I am diving deep into why we all have the ability. I'm sharing some examples from well known people & the adversity they overcame & pushed through to achieve huge success. What does it take to really create what you want in your life? What traits do all of these people have in common? And what can you do today to create what it is that you truely want...? Enjoy! xx
WE ARE BACK!!! SWTT Podcast is back after a few months off AND we have so much good stuff to share with you all. First up I am talking about our beliefs. What are they & are they really serving us? I'm sharing a powerful example from inside our SWTT community. I'm asking you some of the big & thought provoking questions to get you thinking about your mind... Thank you all for your continued support of the podcast! Huge love, Xena xx
This episode celebrates 1 full year of the Solo Women Travel Tribe Podcast!! And it is full of exciting new things to come... BUT this is where this podcast finishes... We are off in a new direction, a new journey... Wanna come? And a new PODCAST is coming!! Mindset & Travel with Xena will be launching over the next few week - Hope you love this as much as we do!! Thank you all for your support with this Podcast & our Tribe over the past year :) Huge love to you all xxx
Have you ever wondered how your passion could support your travels? How it could allow you to travel for free...? In todays episode I chat with Ciska from New Zealand Adventures about how she creates amazing videos AND uses her skill set to travel for free! We talk about how she started out, how she approaches travel businesses & what she does to make such fantastic videos & content... This episode is high vibe & full of laughter too!!
Have you ever travelled to escape...? Or maybe you've come home & realised you were hoping that the trip you just took would make some of your problems disappear... To be fair, most of the time we don't even realise we are travelling to get a quick fix, to escape, to run away... But all too often we are. I for one have some stories to share in this department!
Travel (especially solo travel) has been one of my biggest teachers. Over the past 5 months I have learnt many lessons about life, business & travel. So in todays episode I am sharing my wisdom with you all! This is jam packed with good stuff & mindset tips & tricks to help you move through the world with ease...
As I near the end of my 5 month travel journey having sold my house & all my stuff I am getting asked this question alot... Do I regret what I did? Do I regret anything...? In order to find out that answer you will have to listen to this episode! I am hearing this question more and more and I am hearing stories of people who DO regret their travels... So, how can you change the way you think about your trip? Do you want to feel badly about it..?
We all have an inner mean girl... that voice inner heads who tells us "we can't do that" or "we are to stupid" or "who do you think you are" AND unfortunately she also travels with us - No matter how much we wish we could leave her behind!! So in this episode I'm talking all about her, my recent experiences with her & how to deal with this inner voice.
Safety is often one of our top concerns as solo women travellers so what can we do to minimise our risk? How can we be on guard but also have a great time? In this episode we revisit this popular topic with lots of new ideas and also a refresher on ones we've touched on before, but hey, you can never be to careful! Be safe ladies x
I have been travelling full time for over 3 months now and it has taught me ALOT (like alot!!!!). One huge thing I learnt from this is that I don't want to travel full time, say what!? Anyone who knows me would tell you that this is all I want to do... So what has changed? Is full time travel something you've considered or would like to try? Then you definitely need to listen to this episode!
House sitting is a great way to see the world and get free accommodation doing it. So where do you start? What does it involve and what do you need to know? Kate and I chat about all the ins and outs and she shares many of her funny and unusual stories with us. Kate has been house sitting for many years and has a wealth of knowledge to share with us.
This has been a real hot topic in our community lately. A recent survey I did showed that the majority of us would like to have a job that allows us to travel & see the world... I think that at one stage or another we often feel the urge to find a job that allows us to travel. So, how can we take our passion of travel & our need to generate income and roll them all into one...? What options do we have? In this episode I explore 24 different ways you can find work overseas.
After 3 months of full time travel it has become apparent that I have some some VERY useful apps and websites. In this episode I dive into the apps and one website that I am constantly going to for not only booking my flights and accommodation but also to survive the day to day experiences as a traveller. **AND I need to add one VERY useful tip I learned from a friend after I recorded this episode!! Thank you to Kate for teaching me that Google Translate offers a service where you can connect to your camera and it will translate the written text!! How bloody cool is this!? This comes in very handy to work out menus that are not in your language... Make sure to check this out.
Recently I experienced some huge highs travelling through Panama and when I got to Costa Rica my mood totally dropped. I missed home & wanted to see my family & friends. I craved the routine & normality of my home life BUT I still had 2 months of travel to go & I new I needed to pick myself back up... The lows of travel are all part of the journey & during this episode I talk about ways to deal with or overcome this. PLUS I share some of the amazing suggestions from the ladies in our Tribe!
Our brain is the most powerful tool we have. And it is 100% true that what you think, matters. The thoughts we have ultimately create the results & expiernces we have in our lives. Managing our brains and the thoughts we have is THE most important thing we will ever do to create the results we want & the ideal life we dream of. Ok … So how does all of this relate to us travelling? Let me tell you...
I've created a free download to go with this episode - If you are keen to grab this head on over to: http://solowomentraveltribe.com/themodel/
I recently travelled to a city that is considered one of the most dangerous in the world. So many people warned me to be careful & limit my time there, don't go out after dark etc etc. I learnt a lot of lessons from this city... So, how safe was it really? How could I enjoy a place so unsafe? And what precautions did I take to ensure my own safety? Click PLAY and find out!
Have you considered group travel as a solo traveller? Maybe you have done some form of group travel before... or you are thinking of giving it a try? In this episode we explore all of the pros and cons of group travel. I share my expierence & knowledge of the ins and outs and of course a few of my stories along the way too.
I've been on the road full time travelling now for just over 1 month. It has been a blast AND I have also learned alot along the way... 1. We are more capable & resourceful than we give ourselves credit for 2. It is no where near as glamorous as everyone thinks it is 3. Don’t sweat the small stuff 4. The majority of people are good people 5. Mindset is everything
Bolivia is a very diverse country... From the Andes Mountains to the Amazon Jungle and the Salt Flats. This place has ALOT to offer! With each new country I visit I learn alot about that place and also myself. Click play to here what I learned whilst in Bolivia.
We all cross our fingers and toes and hope like hell this doesn't happen to us... But what should you do it for get sick whilst on the move? How can you best avoid it & how do you handle it if it does happen? I've spent the better part of this past month sick whilst travelling & I have learned alot...
After spending a month in Peru & completing out first Solo Women travel Tribe group trip here, we have put together a list of 20 things you need to know. There are a few things on this list I wish I knew before coming... Altitude sickness is one of them! I'm suffering from it yet again as I type this out...
I've used Air BnB alot lately & I have learnt alot too... How do you pick the right place? What is the difference between them? What do you need to watch out for? In this episode I share all the ins & outs of my experiences from both staying as guests & hosting others.
Why should we take travel insurance? What are the pros & cons? What do we need to know? In this episode I share the benefits of travel insurance & also things to "watch out for" when looking at getting yourself covered. I share my own stories of claiming on various events during my travels...
Have you ever wondered what life was like as a travel blogger...? Maybe you are just starting out & want to know if travel blogging is right for you? Dana Brown is one fabulous chick and the founder of the amazing blog WILD HEARTED WORLD. Dana shares with us all the ins and outs of blogging and what it is really like from the inside. How do they make money? Do they travel for free all the time...? Let's find out!
In the days leading up to your trip what are you forgetting? This episode is packed with last minute reminders & things that often slip out mind when it comes to preparing for our travels. Have you tested out everything you brought for your trip? Did you seperate out your on the plane clothes...?
Todays episode is a behind the scenes look at Solo Women Travel Tribe with the founder, Xena Jones. She has just gone "all in" on S.W.T.T and sold her house and all her stuff to do it. So what is next for Xena & the Tribe...? Click play and find out!
If Mary's Eat, Pray, Love story wasn't enough of an inspiration... She also talks us through all the ins & outs of teaching English online & how generate income from anywhere in the world whilst doing it. What qualifications do you need, where do you start & how do you find students to teach? All of the answers are inside this episode!
What is anxiety? Where does it come from & what can we do to avoid or or minimise it? Travelling can really throw curve balls at us & therefore the potential for situations that could cause us anxiety may be higher than normal... Most of us have experienced anxiety at one point or another but how can we best deal with this when we are travelling?
This episode is all about the top websites we use as Solo Women Travellers. There are so many different sites out there how do you know what to use & what has a good reputation? These are the websites we use to research, plan & book out travels - Lots of good advise in here! Grab a pen & paper for this episode...
Throughout life we all faces challenges but how we deal with those challenges & what we do afterwards can determine the course of our lives... Dew has been through alot of adversity and come out the other side a much stronger person. In this episode she shares with us some of her story & how she came to find her love & passion for travel...
When you feel empowered do you feel like you can take on the whole world? Do you feel like you can do anything...? Heck yes!! So where does this feeling come from and how do we get more of it in our day to day lives?? Listen to this episode and find out...
Do you wonder what it would be like to have a business that allows you to travel? How do you run a business whilst on the move...? Emily is the founder of Conscious Boss and a life and business coach to women in wellness. This podcast is packed with advise, tips & just general dam good stuff!
Have you ever suffered from the dreaded jet lag...? If not then you have surely thought about it... Trying to figure out how to prevent jet lag becomes a lot easier when we understand how our bodies work. There is actually alot we can do to minimise it! So the million dollar question is ”how long does it take to get over OR recover from jet lag?" ... Push play & find out!
Whether you are a serial over-packer like me or you think you have it down packed... This episode is FULL of excellent ideas, tips, advise & recommendations. Thank you to the women inside our Tribe for all of these excellent ideas!
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel full time? Maybe this is something you have dreamed of doing…? Do you want to know how to do it, what it costs & ways to fund it…? Then click listen and check out this chat I had with full time traveller Jacqueline Keinath.
Travelling solo is an empowering experience full of self discovery and growth. There are so many amazing things to see and discover out in the world. Here are a few things I recommend which have helped me to make the most of my experiences and avoid hiccups along the way.
Want to keep the costs down with free room & board when travelling...? Have you considered working abroad? Gina & I chat about all the ins and outs of using sites like Woofing, WorkAway & HelpX to travel the globe. We discuss the amazing experiences & the wonderful people you meet along the way.
Ever have that really itchy feet feeling & you wish you were somewhere else...? That in-between time when you don't have any travel plans to look forward to & you feel a bit lost...? Well this episode is for you! We talk about 10 ways to feel like you are travelling & out there exploring even when you aren't.
Have you ever wondered how some women are able to travel the world without paying a fortune? How do they get free accommodation? In this episode with Joanna we chat about ways to stretch your dollars when travelling. Joanna shares some of her amazing experiences & her tips & tricks for travel.
Travelling is AMAZING, but it can disrupt our healthy habits & routines. In this episode we share 14 tips to stay on top of your health whilst exploring the globe. And as a special bonus we also share a few extra tips from out SWTTribe community.
How do you travel on a budget? How can you make time to travel when you have study or other priorities to focus on? Yazmine Lomax shares some great tips & advise about how to travel on a budget, maximise your time & live a life you dream off. This 20 year old is wise beyond her years & share some great insights & travel stories with us!
Whether you are an experienced Solo Traveller or just starting out... We can never get too many tips and tricks! Each week I learn something new from a member of our Tribe and this episode is PACKED with awesome advise and ideas.
Do you ever wonder why you should use a travel agent, what are the benefits...? Maybe you want to know how they make their money...? Join myself & special guest Sarah Weaver, a travel agent with many years experience under her belt as we chat about all things travel agents & bust some myths around using them.
By being mindful you will really maximise your travel experience, whilst learning so much about yourself and the countries you are in during the process, making for the most amazing travel experiences. How can we be more mindful when we travel ...? Push play & find out :)
Alex Martin sold everything she had & left behind her life in Western Australia to travel the world. She has some of the funniest travel stories I have ever heard & some really great advise for fellow Solo Women Travellers.
Do you put of taking a trip you really want to take because you're scared? Or maybe you held back during your travels because your afraid of something...? In this episode we talk about why we feel fear & what to do about it.
Planning a big international trip can often cause a lot of stress, anxiety & overwhelming thoughts. It can bring up fears & a whirlwind of crazy scenarios & long lists of things you need to do, or buy. Planning your adventure doesn’t have to be this way. Follow these 10 steps to make it easy, simple & enjoyable.
An interview with Selena where we chat all about the empty nest & gaining your confidence to travel solo later in life. We share our experiences, tips & advise.
Every week inside Solo Women Travel Tribe we share travel tips & advise. Today I am sharing with you the advise from these women, all over the globe...
Hear Bonnies story of how she became a Solo Women Traveler & began to chase her dreams. In this episode we talk about safety, travel tips, the ups and downs of solo travel & why we love to travel alone.
People ask all the time, "don't you get lonely when you travel on your own...?" I would be lying if I said no. The truth is sometimes I do! So todays episode is all about my strategies to avoid & combat loneliness as a Solo Women Traveller.
In the episode we talk about life as a digital nomad. The positives and negatives, the ins and outs, ways to make money, the real work involved and so much more!
We chat about life as a solo women travelling the world. Tips, safety, destinations, booking tools and so much more!
Safety is usually our number one concern as Solo Women Travellers. This episode talks about HOW TO STAY SAFE whilst we are exploring the world.