3582: The Medicinal Power of the Open Road by Kathy Robinson of Athena Wellness on Solo Road Trips

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Episode 3582:

Kathy Robinson shares what she learned from a 16-day solo road trip across the country and why she sees the open road as a kind of medicine. She describes the wellness benefits of travel, including movement, deep sleep and stress reduction, along with practical tips for planning a trip of your own. Her bigger takeaway is that the long quiet hours of a drive create space for reflection, and this time the lesson was less about doing and more about being.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://athenawellness.com/blog/2023/6/15/the-medicinal-power-of-the-open-road

Quotes to ponder:

"It's a beautiful opportunity to appreciate the simplest things in life."

"It's the rhythm of the road that invites transformation."

"The less stuff you have, the easier it is to be nimble while traveling."

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