Travel Overwhelm: Why Holidays Can Feel So Stressful

Travel Overwhelm: Why Holidays Can Feel So Stressful

July 16, 2026 · 45 min

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This episode explores the overwhelming aspects of holiday travel and the associated stress, particularly for women and mothers.

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever noticed that by the time the holiday finally arrives, you already feel as though you need a break? For many women and mums, travel anxiety is not simply about flying, unfamiliar places or leaving home. It is the overwhelm of planning the journey, checking passports, packing for everyone, organising the pets, buying everything the family needs and feeling responsible for making sure the entire trip runs smoothly. In this episode, we explore the hidden menta...

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