In this special episode of The Wand(HER)wild Podcast, Monica leads a reflective workshop on Mindful Family Travel—encouraging listeners to plan summer trips with intention, presence, and purpose. Through journaling prompts and quadrant-based reflections, she invites families to explore their desires, design meaningful travel experiences, and advocate for personal joy alongside collective connection. Note that this episode is a playback from a LIVE workshop and it has been edited for brevity and privacy of those who attended in real time.
Key Takeaways From the Episode:
Why mindful family travel begins with intentional reflection
How to honor each family member’s needs and preferences
What it looks like to travel slowly and sustainably
Why moms must name and advocate for their own desires too
How to create space for stillness as a part of your itinerary
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Time Stamps
[00:00] Welcome & Introduction: Monica kicks off the episode and sets the tone for intentional family travel.
[01:50] What Is Mindful Travel?: A powerful definition that centers presence, connection, and curiosity.
[04:50] Childhood Reflections & Future Intentions: Reflecting on past vacations and the emotional legacy we want to create.
[07:30] Summer for the Whole Family: Mapping each person’s travel desires—including yours.
[10:12] Conscious Destination Design: Planning with intention, sustainability, and community connection.
[12:54] Stillness as a Travel Companion: Creating space for doing nothing—and why that’s everything.
[13:30] Integration & What’s Coming Up: Monica encourages listeners to revisit their travel intentions, join the WhatsApp community, and mark their calendars for the upcoming Pilates Fusion event.
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