This episode is different—raw, makeup-free, and straight from the heart, just six days after my unexpected surgery. I open up about the reality of facing health scares as a solo parent, the loneliness and vulnerability that come with recovery, and the deep gratitude I’ve found in the process.
You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at what really happened, from the initial symptoms and medical uncertainty to the relief of a benign diagnosis and the challenges of healing alone. I share the emotional rollercoaster of relying on the NHS, the impact on my freedom lifestyle, and the lessons I’m learning about rest, self-care, and the importance of community.
One of the most powerful realisations from this experience? We’re not meant to do life alone. I talk candidly about how much we all need a village—a true support network—and why rebuilding that sense of community matters now more than ever.
Whether you’re navigating your own health journey, craving honest conversation about solo motherhood, or simply need a reminder to appreciate your wellbeing, this episode is for you. Expect real talk about boundaries, the power of support networks, why health truly is wealth, and how even in the hardest moments, there are gifts and growth.
If my story gives you permission to be vulnerable or reminds you to cherish your health, I hope you’ll reach out and share your thoughts. And if you want to start your own journey to a freedom-based lifestyle, DM me the word “freedom” on Instagram for instant access to my mini course.
Thank you for being part of my community. Your support means everything!
🤍 You’ll hear travel content, but I’m not an influencer. I’m a businesswoman first.
I’m Lauren Riley: a strategist who helps ambitious women design lives of freedom. Featured in Forbes, The Times, HELLO! and the BBC.
This podcast is for women who’ve built a life they’re proud of, but know there’s more. You’re too invested to walk away, but you’re too awake to stay where you are. You make good money, yet cost of living has you feeling squeezed, and you’re done believing you have to choose between your responsibilities and your happiness.
What you’ll hear here is travel and freedom lifestyle proof, but what you’re actually getting is entrepreneurial thinking applied to the freedom problem: multiple strategies stacked together so you can travel in a way that fits your real life, without abandoning your career, identity, or motherhood.
Start with the entry point: How I Travel For Free: The Mini Course (£97)
https://courses.laurenriley.co.uk/minicourse
Want more, come and follow my journey and get more advice on Instagram: @misslaurenriley
https://www.instagram.com/misslaurenriley
For coaching or brand enquiries email: lauren@laurenriley.co.uk
https://www.laurenriley.co.uk/
Thank you for being part of my journey ✨
