About this episode
What would drive a woman to sell everything she owns and travel halfway around the world alone?For Tess Millhollon, it was the need to reclaim her sense of self after surviving sexual assault in college. In this powerful episode, she shares how seven months of solo travel in Australia became a turning point in her healing journey.What began as escape became transformation.From taking a spontaneous yacht crew position with no sailing experience to “yacht hopping” up the Australian coastline, Tess stepped into uncertainty—and discovered strength she didn’t know she had.In This Episode:Why recreating your old life in a new place isn’t true healingThe spontaneous decision that changed everythingLearning to trust intuition while traveling aloneNavigating homesickness during long-term solo travelThe concept of “persons of peace” and divine connectionsHow self-reliance on the road transfers into everyday lifeBuilding safe community for solo women travelersSolo travel didn’t erase Tess’s trauma. But it helped her rediscover her voice, her instincts, and her courage.Her experience eventually led her to create Her House—a network designed to help solo women travelers find safe community worldwide.If you’re navigating trauma, rebuilding after hardship, or longing to reclaim confidence in this season of life, Cheryl works with women in 1:1 coaching to design intentional, restorative travel experiences aligned with your healing journey.Apply for 1:1 coaching at: https://cherylbeck.comFor women considering solo adventures, Tess recommends establishing connections in your destination before arriving—exactly what Her House facilitates through its community of background-checked members spanning all generations. Whether you're in your twenties like Tess was or a retiree seeking new experiences, this growing network offers both safety and authentic cultural immersion.Ready to find your own healing journey? Download the Her House app, visit herhouseco.com to explore membership options, or read Tess's full story in her book "Sherbet Skies"—a testament that no matter how far you travel, you're never truly alone.JOIN THE HER HOUSE Community.www.herhouse.coSupport the showhttps://www.cherylbeckesch.com hello@cherylbeckesch.com Instagram @solotraveladventures50
