Solo Women RV Podcast

This week we tackle the question, "Will I get lonely as a solo woman traveling alone in my RV or van?" The answer is, "Probably." Loneliness can be a part of solo travel. But loneliness doesn't have to be a bad thing. There are things you can learn about yourself by being solo that you won't be able to learn any other way.  On this episode I share some of my thoughts about loneliness and...

Today we’re going to talk about propane.  Many women are nervous about their propane systems—they’re fearful of a fire, an explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning. Our guest today, Brenda Puckett from Queen Bee RV is here to quell our fears and tell us all we need to know to safely use propane in our RVs. Takeaways: 1. Propane is liquified petroleum and it’s an important fuel for our RVs. The...

My guest this week is Claire Fleming. Claire travels solo in her van with her cute dog Oscar . We talked about her vanbuild, the one thing you need to know when crossing the border into Canada with a dog, (and it's probably not what you think), and how she has fun and keeps Oscar safe when she's away from the van. Claire and I had a great conversation Key takeaways 1. Building out a van always tak...

My guest today is Emily Pennington, author of Feral Losing Myself and Finding my Way in America’s National Parks.  Emily shares stories from her book, including some of her favorite national parks, some of the things she did to plan for such a trip, experiencing the unexpected and the lessons she learned from taking such an adventure during a global pandemic and in the middle of a break-up.&n...

Downsizing and paring down your possessions is perhaps one of the hardest parts of RV travel. Whether you're planning to go full-time, or just spend time traveling in your RV, downsizing and parting with unnecessary possessions is a major project and it's best to have a plan to tackle it. This week on the Solo Women RV podcast we speak with Morgan Youngblood from The Home that Roams about her top...

Vanlife Pride! What is Vanlife Pride?  This week my guest is Kristin Holden. Kristin is woman behind Where the Road Forks Instagram account, a solo woman Vanlifer and the new coordinator of Vanlife Pride. Vanlife Pride is for the LGBTQ+ community and allies—not just those in vans, but anyone who is living a nomadic lifestyle or aspires to, no matter their vehicle, no matter if they travel onc...

My guest this week on the Solo Women RV podcast, has perhaps one of the most powerful stories I’ve shared on this podcast. Angie Peacock is a military veteran who suffered a lot of trauma from her time in service. Like a lot of people struggling with mental health issues, she sought out medical help and was prescribed psychiatric medications. They helped for a while, but after years on the drugs,...

On this episode of the Solo Women RV podcast, Catherine Xu shares her story of getting into vanlife. She shares how an unhappy living situation led her to buy and build out her own van that she lived in for three years.  Catherine shares lessons she learned and why she eventually gave up vanlife, even though she is still traveling full-time. Key Takeaways: 1. Don’t be afraid to ask for help f...

My guest this week is Kadedra Holmes. Kadedra is the founder of Black Nomads Meet and Eat Fresh Veggies. She is a vegan Food Traveler & Educator using her passion for plant-based food and  travel to help the world fall in love with food and people again.  She’s got a wealth of information about both the Black Nomads community and eating healthy on the road. Including foraging for you...

What's it like to ship your RV across the ocean to begin a year of adventure? My guest this week on the Solo Women RV podcast is Hanneke from the Netherlands. Hanneke shipped her RV from the Netherlands to travel in the US and Canada for a year. In our interview, we talk about the steps it took to buy and ship an RV to North America from Europe. She shares of the lessons she's learned and has a lo...

Our guest this week is Hana Maris. Hana is a nomad who put all her things in storage and hit the road in her Honda Element after her kids moved out of the home. She started out, not sure how long she would want to travel, but now that she’s out here, she just wants to keep going. She shares all about how she's able to manifest the place she calls home and why it's so important to leap over fear.&n...

What does a solo RVer do when she gets hurt on the road and can't drive her RV? In this episode I share my saga of breaking my foot while traveling 1,800 miles from home. I detail what I did right, what I did wrong and the guardian angel who came and saved me.  Have you had to deal with an emergency on the road? I'd love to hear how you handled it. Drop me a email at Kathy @ Solo Women RV . C...

In this week's episode of the Solo Women RV Podcast, I share a bit of my own experience on the road as a solo traveler. I share 5 reasons I love solo RV travel and one reason I don't.  Connect with other Solo Women RVers: Solo Women RV blog :  Solo Women RV Facebook Group   If you like what you heard today, please consider becoming a podcast sponsor. Details can be found at : https:...

Joni Zander from The Galavan YouTube channel is our guest this week on the Solo Women RV Podcast. Joni has a popular YouTube channel where she gives van tours and also shares information to help women get on the road. She shares advice about how to meet community and find work on the road. She also hosts a community to help women RVers and vanlifers connect with one another and owns property in Ar...

My guest this week is Vivian Aldridge. Vivian is an artist and stealth camper who documents her travels via beautiful watercolor paintings. Vivian talks about why she prefers solo stealth camping to any other way of travel. She talks about the cool and interesting people she’s met along the way and talks a bit about her creative process. Vivian would love to connect with other solo women who want...

My guest this week on the podcast is Shelley Kepford. Shelley is a certified RV inspector and a registered RV technician. She is the owner of Life's RV Adventures and one of her goals with starting her business is to empower women to get out and start living their RV dreams. She shares with us the 9 RV maintenance things we can (and should) do ourselves.  Show Notes:  Solo Women RV ...

Sadly Squeaky's (my RV) mechanical problems continue to be an issue. I am stalled a few hours outside of Bend, Oregon while I try to decide what to do next. Definitely not feeling confident to drive over the mountain passes of Colorado. In this episode I share a bit about the issues I've been having. I want to be real, since breakdowns are a part of RV and vanlife. I also share about my experience...

Birds are some of the easiest wildlife to observe in our travels. Whether you're in the city, on a country drive, in the forest, on a beach or in the desert, you're likely to see and hear birds. This week on the Solo Women RV podcast, we talk with birding enthusiast Marty McCann about how to get the most out of bird watching while we're camping or RVing.  Show Notes: Books to check out: ...

My guest this week on the Solo Women RV podcast is Andrea Kreiner from Red Cedar Forest Therapy. Andrea talks with us about the healing power of nature and how to get the most out of your time in the forest, desert or at the beach. She explains the science behind Forest Bathing or Forest Therapy and why creating a regular practice of consciously connecting with nature is so beneficial. Show Notes:...

I invited hiking expert Tracy Bartlett to come on the podcast after I had a scary experience on a recent solo hike. Tracy has more than 20 years experience with Wilderness Therapy and she knows a lot about how to keep yourself safe in all kinds of environments.  Show Notes: Sign up for Roadpreneur School to take your business on the Road Trails illustrated maps All Trails Pro Solo Women RV bl...

In this week's Solo Women RV podcast I share my top 5 reasons to visit Yellowstone National Park as a solo traveler and one major drawback of visiting Yellowstone as a solo. I share a bit about my own trip to Yellowstone and why it has become one of my favorite places I've visited in my RV--even though I experienced a breakdown there.  Show Notes: GyPSy Guides (my affiliate link) Autio (my af...

My guest this week on the Solo Women RV podcast is Jaime Summer Handley. Jaime is a creativity advocate and writing coach. She is the founder of Montasic Mommas a community for women to reignite their creative spark. She leads accountability groups centered around Julia Cameron’s book, The Artist’s Way and is teaching a memoir writing workshop. She is the author of a children’s book, The Clothes P...

I've pretty much fallen in love with Montana. This was my third visit to the state in my RV and my first time visiting Glacier National Park. This week on the podcast, I share about my recent travels to Montana and what it was like traveling with my brother, after traveling solo for so long. Spoiler alert: it was great!  Connect with other Solo Women RVers: Solo Women RV blog:  Solo Wome...

It's been one year since I started the Solo Women RV podcast (formerly known as Travels with Squeaky). This week I reflect back on a year of amazing guests and tell the story of my RV breaking down in Yellowstone in an area with no cell service. I share about how my worst fear came true and how I navigated the situation.  Connect with other Solo Women RVers: Solo Women RV blog:  Solo Wom...

My guest is Summer Michaud-Skog author and founder of Fat Girls Hiking. Summer talks about how she fell in love with hiking and how she inadvertently started a community just by sharing about the thing she loves to do. Summer is a wonderful photographer and writer and I’ve followed her Instagram account for some time now. She's written a beautiful book  also called Fat Girls Hiking-which I ha...