Episode Overview
In this Sanity Check, we get real about the adventures we used to have in our 20s and 30s - the flights booked on a whim, the countries we moved to, the people we met in transit, and the sheer freedom of saying yes without worrying about logistics. Somewhere along the way, life shifted. School runs, work deadlines, and financial commitments have made spontaneity harder to come by, and the adventurous parts of ourselves feel tucked away under layers of routine.

But here’s the thing: that spirit of adventure isn’t gone. She’s still in there. Maybe adventure now doesn’t mean moving countries or taking six holidays in a year - maybe it means breaking your routine, dancing in your kitchen, saying yes to something that scares you, or allowing yourself to dream again.

This conversation is your reminder that you’re not too old, too busy, or too fixed to shake things up. Adventure is not just in the past - it’s something we can redefine at every stage of life.

Key Discussion Points

• The freedom and chaos of spontaneous adventures in our 20s and 30s.
• How midlife responsibilities shift the way we experience adventure.
• The loss of spontaneity and why it leaves us feeling stagnant.
• The importance of curiosity, dreaming, and finding small ways to bring back colour and wildness.
• Redefining adventure for this season of life - and giving ourselves permission to embrace it.
  
  

Listener Takeaways

• Adventure doesn’t have to look the way it used to — it can be found in small, everyday shifts.
• Curiosity is the spark that leads us back to adventure.
• You’re never too old or too busy to feel lit up again.
• Sometimes, it’s about breaking routine and giving yourself permission to dream.
  
  

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Disclaimer:

Remember, we’re two friends sharing our personal experiences and discussing everyday challenges. We’re not qualified coaches or therapists, and our content is for general information and supportive conversation only. If you need professional help, please seek advice from a licensed therapist.