From Empty Nest to New Adventures: How Solo Travel and Reflection Shape Your Next Chapter // 169

2026-01-13

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Have you ever imagined your life as a storybook? A novel filled with plot twists, love, loss, resilience—and maybe a few breathtaking adventures?If you're stepping into an empty nest, navigating menopause, or wondering what this next season holds, this episode is for you. Cheryl invites you to reflect on your life as a story still being written—and to consider how solo travel can become a meaningful part of your next chapter.Through guided reflection questions and gentle journaling prompts, you'll begin rediscovering who you were before motherhood, res...

Have you ever imagined your life as a storybook? A novel filled with plot twists, love, loss, resilience—and maybe a few breathtaking adventures?

If you're stepping into an empty nest, navigating menopause, or wondering what this next season holds, this episode is for you. Cheryl invites you to reflect on your life as a story still being written—and to consider how solo travel can become a meaningful part of your next chapter.

Through guided reflection questions and gentle journaling prompts, you'll begin rediscovering who you were before motherhood, responsibilities, and hard seasons reshaped your days. And you’ll explore how travel can support courage, clarity, and renewal—not as an escape, but as space to remember yourself.

What You’ll Hear

Why the empty nest season can feel both freeing and disorienting
A powerful reflection exercise to reconnect with your eight-year-old self
How to identify “lost” hobbies and rediscover creative joy
A simple 20-activity list to spark fun and possibility
Ways to thoughtfully weave solo travel into your new life story

Key Takeaways

Your story isn’t over—it may just be turning the page.
Reclaiming who you were can help clarify who you’re becoming.
Creativity and play often point toward meaningful travel experiences.
Intentional reflection leads to more transformative trips.
You don’t have to figure out this transition alone.

Resources & Links

1:1 Travel Coaching with Cheryl
https://cherylbeck.com

Email Cheryl to inquire about a single coaching session:
hello@cherylbeckesh.com

Coaching Invitation

If you're in a transitional season and unsure what your next chapter holds, this is something I support women with in 1:1 coaching. Together, we can gently discern what kind of solo trip aligns with who you are now—and who you're becoming.

Learn more at:
https://cherylbeck.com

You don’t have to rewrite your story alone.

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