In this episode, Cait returns to the mic after a 1,600+ mile solo van trip across the Pacific Northwest and Canada. What was supposed to be a journey of clarity and solitude turned into something far more honest, and far more human. From Coeur d’Alene meltdowns to mountaintop revelations, Cait reflects on the emotional whiplash of living on the road, navigating uncertainty, and redefining what “home” really means.
She shares the messy middle of van life—managing power systems, finding safe places for her dog, and learning to surrender her expectations. This episode is for anyone feeling untethered, in transition, or unsure where they belong. Spoiler: the answer might not be a place—it might be you.
You’ll hear about:
* The truth about solo van life and executive dysfunction
* A very real meltdown in Coeur d’Alene (and what it taught her)
* Why routine tricks us into thinking we’re safe
* What it means to find home in a moment, not a map
* Why Cait is rebranding everything back to She’s Hungry
Keywords: van life podcast, solo travel mental health, finding home within yourself, neurodivergent travel story, redefining home, van life struggles, Coeur d'Alene van life, she's hungry podcast, Cait Pearson, emotional self-discovery, travel burnout recovery
🎧 Listen now and share with a friend who’s been searching for their place in the world.
