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I always thought once I got the dream life—traveling full-time in a van, chasing the Pan-American Highway, waking up in epic places—I’d finally be happy. But here’s the plot twist: I got everything I wanted… and still felt like a mess inside.
In this episode, I talk about the emotional side of van life that rarely makes it into the Instagram captions. The quiet pressure to “make the most of it,” the guilt of not feeling grateful enough, and the realization that external freedom doesn’t fix your internal stuff.
It’s part travel diary, part emotional spiral, and a reminder that healing doesn’t stop just because your surroundings are beautiful.
We’ll talk about:
• What happens when the dream life still feels heavy
• Travel burnout and mental health on the road
• Learning how to slow down, reconnect, and actually enjoy the life you worked so hard to build
If you’ve ever chased something big and still felt stuck or unfulfilled, you’re not alone. This one’s for the overthinkers, the travelers, and the humans trying to figure it all out.
This is Postcards I Never Sent. Thanks for being here

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