In this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 5: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Kat Medina. Writer, world traveler, and public speaker, Kat Medina is the author of The Joys of Jet Lag: How to Use a Traveler’s Mindset to Not Be an A-Hole in Daily Life. She’s traveled to more than 35 countries and lived in Ecuador, Argentina, France, and Spain. Kat draws upon her passion for travel to inspire joy in others, teaching people how to show up and live fully by embodying a traveler’s mindset in daily life.  She currently lives in South Lake Tahoe, California, with her husband, two sons, and giant Golden Retriever named Donut. Christine and Kat discuss: · How to find the magic moments in travel and life, and how to use those moments to help us understand, reflect, and question what we’re looking for in life · Finding ways to bring the traveler’s mindset home · Tapping into genuine presence–and how kids can help · Letting go of stories that hold us back and designing a life we love Join Christine now for this soulful conversation with Kat Medina. 🌎​​​​​​​​ To read our episode blog post, access a complete transcript, see full show notes, and find resources and links mentioned in this episode, head to the Soul of Travel Website.  LOVE these soulful conversations? We rely on listener support to produce our podcast! Make a difference by making a donation to Lotus Sojourns on PayPal.   Are you a Soul of Travel subscriber? Click here to subscribe to Apple Podcasts, so you don’t miss the latest episodes! Listener reviews help expand our reach and help us rise up the ranks! Rate and review your favorite episodes on Apple Podcasts or your preferred podcast app. 🌎​​​​​​​​ Get to know Kat and learn more about The Joys of Jet Lag on her website! https://www.katmedina.com/ Check out Kat’s free 7 Days to Joy Challenge. Get your copy of The Joys of Jet Lag here. 🌎​​​​​​​​ Looking for ways to be a part of the Lotus Sojourns community? Learn more here! Find Lotus Sojourns on Facebook, or join the Lotus Sojourns Collective, our FB community for like-hearted women. Find solo travel trips for women over 50 on JourneyWoman. Follow us on Instagram: @journeywoman_original, @lotussojourns and @souloftravelpodcast. Credits. Christine Winebrenner Irick (Host, creator, editor). Kat Medina (Guest). Original music by Clark Adams. Editing, production, and content writing by Carly Oduardo. Support the show