Travel That Changes You: Solo Adventures, Culture Shock, and Life Lessons with Lauren Gibson | #127

In this conversational, story-driven episode, global traveler and communication strategist Lauren Gibson shares the journey behind her 44-country passport — from studying in France and China as a teen to solo breakthroughs in Canada and navigating culture shock in North Africa. Each chapter pushed her toward greater independence, resilience, and self-understanding. Rather than tactics, we explore the human side of travel: identity, safety, discomfort, curiosity, courage, and the spiritual wake-up calls that come from being far from home. Lauren’s experiences reveal how moving through the world can reshape how you see yourself. If you’ve ever felt that travel changes you in ways you can’t quite explain, this one will feel like a conversation you’ve been waiting for.