Why Solo Travel Will Change Your Life (And Make You Unstoppable)

A Millennial Mind - A podcast by Shivani Pau

In this episode of Millennial Mind, Iโ€™m sharing my personal experience of solo travelingโ€”how I ended up in India alone, what I learned, and why I believe traveling solo can be one of the most transformative experiences of your life. From dealing with judgment and navigating safety concerns to discovering self-confidence and the power of solitude, I break down everything you need to know about embracing time alone. If you've ever considered taking a solo trip (or hesitated because of fear or societal expectations), this episode is for you. Today's episode is sponsored by the Virtual Private Network (VPN) Surfshark, so you can protect your data. Go to https://surfshark.com/millennialmind for 4 extra monthsย  Let me know your thoughts in the commentsโ€”have you ever travelled alone? Would you? ๐Ÿ‘‡ ๐Ÿ“Œ [00:00] Intro โ€“ Why Iโ€™m recording this episode at home ๐Ÿ“Œ [01:10] Investing in a better setup & engaging more with my audience ๐Ÿ“Œ [02:30] The unexpected reason I ended up traveling alone to India ๐Ÿ“Œ [05:15] The judgment around solo travel โ€“ โ€œWhy are you going alone?โ€ ๐Ÿ“Œ [07:40] My first solo travel experience & how it shaped me ๐Ÿ“Œ [10:20] The fear vs. excitement of being alone ๐Ÿ“Œ [12:00] Talking to your parents about solo travel & safety concerns ๐Ÿ“Œ [14:30] How to handle fear and build awareness instead of anxiety ๐Ÿ“Œ [17:10] Common worries: "What if I get bored? What if I feel lonely?" ๐Ÿ“Œ [19:20] How solo travel teaches self-reliance & confidence ๐Ÿ“Œ [22:00] The freedom of doing whatever you want, whenever you want ๐Ÿ“Œ [24:30] Overcoming the stigma of being alone & romanticizing solitude ๐Ÿ“Œ [27:00] Why embracing solo moments makes you unstoppable ๐Ÿ“Œ [29:20] Small ways to start experiencing solo time (before a big trip) ๐Ÿ“Œ [31:15] Final thoughts โ€“ Why you should consider a solo trip ๐Ÿ“Œ [33:00] Sneak peek of next week's episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices