#27 Simplicity of supporting others, the pathless woods and following what lights you up

What if supporting others had nothing to do with giving advice? In this episode, Valerie reflects on how her solo retreat inadvertently gave friends permission to slow down — simply by being herself. She explores the profound difference between following cement paths versus trusting what lights you up, sharing how small acts of rebellion (like taking back roads home) can rewire your brain and change how you see the world. A gentle invitation to consider: when did you last choose pleasure over efficiency, and what might shift if you trusted your own pathless woods?Please share this podcast with someone you love and leave a review. Your support is greatly appreciated! If this resonated and you’d like to support, click here. Podcast on solo trip: Website: valeriebirch.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit soulfulspaces.substack.com/subscribe