What happens when you stop living on autopilot and finally give yourself permission to choose a different life?
In this episode, I sit down with my friend Maya on Magnetic Island in Australia to talk about starting over, solo travel, sobriety, self-trust, creativity, and learning to slow down.
Maya shares the unexpected story of how a random Vinted interaction ultimately led her from the UK to Australia, what it was like leaving behind the life she had built, and why she felt she needed something to change.
We talk about the difference between confidence and self-trust, learning to enjoy your own company, making decisions without constantly seeking permission, and the freedom that comes from realizing there is no timeline you have to follow.
Maya also opens up about nearly three years of sobriety, how much her life has changed since giving up alcohol and drugs, and what it has meant to become a version of herself she no longer feels the need to hide.
This conversation is really about allowing yourself to take up space, feel things deeply, make connections, be creative, and live your life fully—even when you don’t know exactly what’s coming next.
Maybe you don’t need to figure everything out. Maybe you just need to trust yourself enough to take the next step.
