Ale Kanashiro is a hypnotherapist, solo traveler, and seeker of self-discovery. Her extensive travel experiences, coupled with her expertise in hypnotherapy, offer unique insights into navigating the challenges and joys of solo travel. In This Episode, We Cover: Conquering Fears: Overcoming personal fears related to solo travel and addressing the unknown. Strategies for working with family to understand and manage concerns. Reassuring family members by sharing location details. Training the Solo Travel Muscle: The empowering journey of expanding comfort zones with each trip. Differentiating healthy distractions from counterproductive ones. Solo Travel vs. Traveling with a Partner: Understanding and respecting different travel styles, budgets, and priorities. Merging two lifestyles without compromising individual needs. Adapting to Bali and Solo Travel Toolkit: Challenges faced in Bali compared to Latin America. Establishing routines, gym memberships, and daily self-kindness. Navigating solo travel burnout and setting boundaries. Hypnotherapy and Self-Discovery: Ale's role as a hypnotherapist in helping clients overcome patterns and beliefs. Confronting life rather than escaping it, allowing for personal growth. The importance of choosing the right hypnotherapist for individual comfort. Tips for Starting Solo Travel: Easing into solo travel and adapting to the lifestyle. Listening to internal cues, checking in with oneself, and avoiding overcommitting. Connect with Ale Kanashiro: Instagram: alekanashiro https://www.instagram.com/alekanashiro/ Join the Travel Not to Escape community to share your own stories of resilience and connect with like-minded individuals. Let's inspire each other to embrace life's challenges and travel not to escape but to discover and thrive. ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/travelnottoescape/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/travelnottoescape/message