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Mar 2025
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Why Solo Travel Will Change Your Life (A...

Shivani Pau
About this episode

In this episode of Millennial Mind, I’m sharing my personal experience of solo traveling—how I ended up in India alone, what I learned, and why I believe traveling solo can be one of the most transformative experiences of your life. From dealing with judgment and navigating safety concerns to discovering self-confidence and the power of solitude, I break down everything you need to know about embracing time alone.


If you've ever considered taking a solo trip (or hesitated because of fear or societal expectations), this episode is for you.


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Let me know your thoughts in the comments—have you ever travelled alone? Would you? 👇


📌 [00:00] Intro – Why I’m recording this episode at home

📌 [01:10] Investing in a better setup & engaging more with my audience

📌 [02:30] The unexpected reason I ended up traveling alone to India

📌 [05:15] The judgment around solo travel – “Why are you going alone?”

📌 [07:40] My first solo travel experience & how it shaped me

📌 [10:20] The fear vs. excitement of being alone

📌 [12:00] Talking to your parents about solo travel & safety concerns

📌 [14:30] How to handle fear and build awareness instead of anxiety

📌 [17:10] Common worries: "What if I get bored? What if I feel lonely?"

📌 [19:20] How solo travel teaches self-reliance & confidence

📌 [22:00] The freedom of doing whatever you want, whenever you want

📌 [24:30] Overcoming the stigma of being alone & romanticizing solitude

📌 [27:00] Why embracing solo moments makes you unstoppable

📌 [29:20] Small ways to start experiencing solo time (before a big trip)

📌 [31:15] Final thoughts – Why you should consider a solo trip

📌 [33:00] Sneak peek of next week's episode


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