Just Wandering

Moving abroad or just transitioning into adulthood often involves leaving behind the familiar faces and places from our childhood and teenage years. While this period of self-discovery can be very exciting, it's also common to feel lonely from time to time. Indeed, finding your place in a new environment while creating new connections can evoke feelings of isolation, but that's okay. Listen to fin...

Hey there, welcome back! This new episode is all about some new reflections on doing things alone, and especially traveling solo, following my latest solo trip to Barcelona. I hope you enjoy, and check out ep. 5 & 9 for more on the topic! Lots of love,Ester xxIg: @justwandering.pod

Hey there! The pod is back after a small break. 2023 has been a year of great growth, full of new experiences (this pod included!), new places, old and new friendships, and learning. While reflecting on the past 365 days I wrote down the biggest lessong this year has taught me, which I think are useful for anyone's life. Thank you for listening. I wish you a great new year, filled with kindness an...

Hey there! Welcome back to the pod. The colder months are approaching, and for many they are a time of new beginnings and new routines. How do you make the most of the coming months, although the days may sometimes seem monotonous or boring? Listen to find out!

Welcome back to the podcast! In this week's special episode, I'm thrilled to be joined by two new guests—my friends Kasia and Laia! We all just moved to Denmark for our studies from three different countries and this is the first of a series of episodes about life in Copenhagen. In our chat we covered various topics, including the reasons behind our move, first impressions of the country and peopl...

September has arrived, bringing about new beginnings (and in this case also the 20th episode of the pod yay!).In this case it also brings an ending to my gap year. I'm so grateful for the experiences I got to live this past year, the people I met, and the lessons I learnt. Listen as I reflect on the past twelve months, my growth, and whether taking a gap year is worth it or not. Is this the end of...

Welcome back! In today's episode I'm joined by my friend Gabrielle as we dive deeper into one aspect of love and friendships: long-distance. Distance can play a big part our lives in today's globalized world, and it can sometime mean we need to put some extra effort into our relationships. Not to worry though, because there are ways to deal with this and keep the people who are right for us in our...

Welcome back! Have you ever found yourself wondering "what is love?" (baby don't hurt me). Haven't we all throughout the entire history of humanity? In today's episode I'm joined by my friend Anna (@anna.osei), as we discuss and try to give our definition of this essential element of life and human relationships, whether it's romantic ones or friendships. Also, find h...

Humans are social beings, and looking for connections is part of us. Being part of a community, which does not exclude being comfortable when you’re alone, can therefore be extremely beneficial. Listen to find out why!

A quote attributed to Theodore Roosevelt states that "comparison is the thief of joy". In this episode I dive into this very relevant topic to understand how much of that statement is true, and whether comparison could actually have some positive aspects as well.

We all know kindness is a positive quality, but often it's not considered as a very remarkable or memorable one. But the truth is that trying to be more kind can actually lead to lots of benefits, both for others and for yourself. Listen to discover more! Ig: @justwandering.pod

Hey there! Welcome back. This week's episode is another recommendation episode and the books and movies I mention are all about traveling. So listen to be inspired to go on a journey of self discovery without the need to even leave your house! Enjoy xx

Growing up is a time when many people struggle with their confidence. A lot of us struggle to find the best ways to actually feel confident, but there are several approaches you may take to get there. Listen in as I explain my journey with confidence and some of the possible techniques you can use!

Hello there, welcome back! As you may know if you've listened to the latest episode, I recently spent a month and half volunteering at a surf hostel. I recorded this one week after coming back home, and I therefore had some time to process my emotions and the lessons I learnt. I really feel like this experience taught me so much about myself, about life, about connections, and that's what I wanted...

Hello hello! I’m finally back. I just spent a month and a half volunteering at a surf hostel in Gran Canaria, and it was one of the best experiences of my life so far. This episode was recorded at the hostel and I’m joined by two of my fellow volunteers, Sara and Ariane. Listen as we talk about what brought us here and what we learnt from our time together. And for a realistic representation of ho...

Hey, welcome back! In today’s episode I’m joined by another guest, my friend Anna (@anna.osei). We talked about the struggles of following your passions vs choosing a more “secure” career, and why it doesn’t have to be either one or the other! Enjoy xx

Hello there! I'm back. I know it's been a while since the last episode, but if you listen to this one you'll understand why! This episode is all about (you guessed it) traveling, but with a focus on doing it on your own. Did you know that solo travel can be super beneficial for you and for your growth? Listen to find out more! Hope you enjoy xx

Hey there! I'm back after a short break. In this episode I'll talk about a bittersweet feeling that we all probably experienced at least once: the feeling of something coming to an end. When experiences end, it may be sad, or even stressful (especially if you don't know what's coming next). But endings actually help us savour things more, and with every ending, comes a new beginning, which can be...

Have you ever been rejected? Whether it’s in the job, academic, or relationship sphere, being rejected always kinda sucks. It is however a very normal and common feeling and there are ways to cope with it and learn from it. So don’t let the fear of rejection stop you! x

Welcome back! In today’s episode I’m joined by my friend Gabrielle as we talk about all things moving/studying abroad, the benefits it can bring, and its challenges. Enjoy xx

Welcome back to the pod! Today's episode dives into a topic that brings about great benefits for anyone: spending time alone. Humans are social beings, but there are many benefits associated with spending time by yourself, even just a few minutes per day. And if you think you'll be lonely if left alone, you can find some activity ideas to avoid that feeling. Hope you enjoy! xxYou can find the vide...

Hey there! Welcome back. In today’s episode I’ll be recommending some titles of books I read and movies I watched in the past month, which are very relatable for when you’re feeling a bit lost in life. Enjoy xx

Hello, welcome back to Just Wandering! This episode deals with a topic very close to my heart: creativity. It covers multiple aspects of it, from what creativity is, to its link to art, and its place in our society. I hope you enjoy! xx

Welcome back! In this second episode I will dive a bit deeper into a specific topic which is very relatable to many people, especially young adults: perfectionism.

Welcome to the first episode of "Just Wandering"! This episode is a bit of a trial, I've spent so much time overthinking it and looking for excuses not to post it, all of which was leading me nowhere. I guess I wanted it to feel "perfect", but guess what? It isn't and never will be. And that's okay. I just hope this episode will serve its purpose of introducing the pocast and its themes, and I do...