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The Human AdventureAuthor: Jake Bushman
The Human Adventure is a podcast about people who choose to live fullythrough travel, challenge, creativity, and the courage to step into the unknown.Hosted by Jake Bushman, each episode features honest conversations with adventurers, travelers, entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, and everyday humans doing extraordinary things. We explore not just what theyve done, but whythe failures, fears, faith, and resilience that shape a meaningful life.From remote corners of the world to inner journeys of growth and reinvention, The Human Adventure reminds us that life isnt about reaching a destinationits about who we become along the way.If youre drawn to authentic stories, bold ideas, and the shared experience of being human, this podcast is for you. New episodes weekly Travel Adventure Personal Growth Human Stories Language: en-us Genres: Personal Journals, Places & Travel, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 256 - Empty Nest To New Horizons With Paula Barnes
Episode 256
Wednesday, 4 November, 2026
#256 - What happens when the house gets quiet, the kids build their own lives, and you suddenly realize you do not know who you are without your old role? Paula Barnes knows that moment well. After more than 20 years living overseas across Asia, raising three kids in different cultures, and making tough calls like boarding school back in Australia, she hits the empty-nest shift and feels that disorienting drop from being needed every day to wondering what comes next.We dig into the real mechanics of reinvention after 50: grieving the version of motherhood that ends, accepting the adult relationship you now have with your kids, and choosing yourself without guilt. Paula shares how solo travel becomes the catalyst, even when it starts with wrong trains, language barriers, and a phone that will not work at midnight in a new city. The confidence is not a personality trait, it is something she builds trip by trip.Paula also explains why solo travel for women does not have to mean going it completely alone. Through her Truly Expat Travel community, she hosts small group trips designed for connection, safety, and fun in places many people want to see but hesitate to do solo. If you are searching for inspiration around empty nest syndrome, expat life, women’s travel over 50, or simply how to start your next chapter, this conversation is a practical push forward.Subscribe to The Human Adventure, share this with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a review with your biggest travel question so we can keep these stories going.To learn more about Paula and what she has to offer visit her website www.trulyexpattravel.com or check her out on Instagram @trulyexpattravel.To learn more about me and see clips from past, present, and future shows give me a follow on Instagram @humanadventurepod.Want to be a guest on The Human Adventure? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/journeywithjakeDiscover the journeys that do more than take you somewhere new—they change the way you see yourself and the world. Wayfinder Life-Changing Travel explores unforgettable adventures, hidden places, and the transformative power of stepping beyond the familiar.Check out Wayfinder Life-Changing Travel and listen wherever you get your podcasts. Xploreum connects you with authentic wilderness expeditions led by trusted local experts. Browse real adventures, book directly with experienced guides, and get $200 off your first trip using code HumanAdventure2026 at xploreum.io/humanadventure.
