This is a show about the amazing ways we benefit when we move through the world with a sense of adventure and wonder. We call these benefits "Beautiful Baggage". When we learn to collect this kind of baggage — life lessons and memories that are positive, healthy, and expansive — we can leverage it in countless ways to become healthier, more confident, and more creative. In this podcast series, former broadcast journalist and lifetime travel enthusiast Stephanie Martin Taylor shares her stories, tools, and tips for enjoying this rich and vibrant way of living and learning. What "Beautiful Baggage" are you collecting? Come listen, learn, and share with the online community!
Do you get worn out by long stretches of socializing, back-to-back meetings, or traveling with groups? You might be prone to something known as the "i...
As someone who loves to travel and explore, I've always had a soft spot in my heart for the scene in The Sound of Music where the Reverend Mother urge...
Even when life is uncertain (and — spoiler alert! —) it's always uncertain, it's important to keep dreaming and visualizing your future. In this podca...
In this episode, I share five ways traveling — and, specifically, traveling on my own — helped me overcome shyness. Even if you're pretty confident, w...
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If you watched Sesame Street in the 1970's and 80's, you might recall a wild-haired musical genius muppet named Don Music. Or maybe you don't. Produce...
While having high standards can take us far in life, trying to earn an "A+" in everything we do can lead to burnout, illness, and depression. Today's ...
In this episode, we explore the concept of neuroplacticity — the brain's ability to change and rewire itself to adapt to changing circumstances. It so...
To live a bold, adventurous life, we need to stay physically healthy, emotionally resilient, and mentally sharp. But all too often, our efforts to tak...
One of my favorite reasons to travel is that it's chance to "try on" slightly different ways of looking at life, of living in the world. Not only is i...