327. How Solo Travelling the World Helped this 83 year-old Widow Grieve & Build Self Confidence with Joy Elliott

At 83 years old, Joy Elliott set out to travel the world the way most graduate students do: staying in youth hostels, buying one-way tickets to spontaneous destinations and drinking with strangers. Heartbroken by the loss of her husband, her trip not only "kept her from dying too" but helped her heal from loss, overcome extreme shyness and prove that we can all live an exciting life at any age.   Her new book, "Joy's Journey" is an inspiration that it's never too late to fulfill a dream, meet new people and experience transformational change. I smiled the whole time I read it, and I had to have her on the podcast to go deeper into the greatest lessons and most memorable stories of her travels (so far).   In this episode, you'll learn:   How travelling solo helps you build relationships Why asking for help is important How traveling helps you overcome shyness How to travel on a limited budget How seniors and youth can build relationships with each other How asking for help builds self confidence What stopped Joy from committing suicide Tips for living happily at an old age How someone can be happy living in poverty    Joy has so many great lessons in this episode. Please listen & share with someone who could use a reminder that it's never too late in life to do anything you want!    CONNECT WITH EMILY Book a private coaching call with Emily to work together. Your FREE 15-page foundational guide Where Do We Begin. Jump on the waitlist for Becoming YOU (6-week women's group coaching) coming soon! Men's group coaching program coming in November 2022 – waitlist here. Instagram: @emilygoughcoach [email protected]         Emily Gough Coaching Room to Grow Podcast Podcast Producer: Adam Liefl   REFERENCES   Book: Joy's Journey   Connect with Joy on Facebook   Episode 292 | Be So F*Cking Loyal To Your Personal Transformation You Become Unshakeable   Episode 279 | How To Heal From Infidelity & Betrayal