Listen "Exploring Life's Purpose + Finding Yourself Through Traveling ft. Ariane Foster"
Episode Synopsis
Stories, lessons, and tips on how travel can be a path to self-discovery, healing, and finding your true purpose. Breeanna reconnects with her longtime friend Ariane. They explore Ariane's transformative journey from a university graduate to an experienced traveler and yoga instructor. Through their heart-to-heart conversation, listeners gain insights into the profound impact travel and yoga have had on Ariane’s personal and professional growth. Ariane details her adventurous forays into different cultures, how she overcame significant personal challenges, including contracting an STD while traveling solo, and found solace and purpose in her journey. Ariane elaborates on how she integrates her passion for travel and yoga into her career by organizing international travel retreats. These retreats are designed to offer a mix of relaxation, exploration, and yoga, creating a balanced, enriching experience for participants. She shares inspiring stories from her retreats, underscoring the emotional and spiritual benefits of stepping out of one's comfort zone. Bree and Ariane also discuss the importance of finding grounding practices that support mental and physical well-being while traveling, citing real-life anecdotes and practical advice for aspiring travelers and yoga enthusiasts. Click here to figure out your Manifesting Superpower by taking my brand new quiz!!! Key Takeaways: Personal Growth Through Travel: Ariane shares how solo traveling and experiencing different cultures profoundly impacted her personal development. Overcoming Challenges: She opens up about dealing with contracting genital herpes, combating feelings of unworthiness, and finding acceptance and strength through vulnerability. Integrating Passion and Career: Ariane discusses how she merges her love for travel with her professional life by leading international yoga retreats. Daily Practices for Grounding: Highlighting rituals such as using essential oils, practicing yoga, and wearing her St. Christopher pendant, Ariane emphasizes the importance of daily grounding practices. Purpose of Life: A meaningful reflection on finding happiness, health, and connection in life, complemented by personal and professional anecdotes. Notable Quotes: "None of this matters. Arianne, stop worrying. Stop feeling so anxious." "I felt everything melt away. It just dripped right off of me. All of that worry, all that stress, just totally dissolves." "The purpose for us all is to just be happy, to be as healthy as we feel, so that we can lead a happy life and to connect with other people." "We can travel on a bigger trip to kind of get yourself out of any rut that you might be feeling that you're in." "Romanticize your own life and see your life with fresh eyes…it can bring you a different sense of ingenuity when you come back home." Resources: Habitual Yoga Space Website Habitual Yoga Space on Insta: @habitual.yoga.space Ayurvedic Clock + Circadian Rhythm Freebie Doterra Essential Oils About the Guest: Ariane is a yoga instructor and traveler with an educational background in sociology and Spanish from the University of Minnesota. She has lived and traveled extensively, including residencies in Colombia, Australia, and various parts of the USA. Ariane runs "Habitual Yoga Space" in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, offers yoga classes, and leads international yoga retreats to destinations such as India, Thailand, and Greece. Her journey is marked by personal growth through solo travel and overcoming significant challenges, which she openly shares to help others find their own path to healing and self-discovery. BREEANNA KAY'S INSTAGRAM: @breeannakayphotography REBEL CEO INSTAGRAM: @rebel.ceo.podcast BREEANNA KAY'S WEBSITE: breeannakay.com REBEL CEO PODCAST SHOWNOTES: breeannakay.com/travel
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