E006: Alcohol-free Group Travel for Women, Making Life Intentionally Meaningful, and Embracing Discomfort with Michelle Plante

Michelle Plante is a dedicated member of the Wellness Tourism Association and the Transformation Travel Council. She founded Michelle Plante Travels which organizes alcohol-free group trips for women. As lifelong learner and lover of new adventures; her passion for travel started early in her childhood living and traveling abroad in multiple countries. Michelle is passionate about creating experiences that blend luxury, adventure, and wellness to achieve the ultimate transformation. You can join her in Costa Rica in January 2025 and/or India in March 2025. In this conversation, Michelle, discusses five and a half years of sobriety and exploring the transformative power of intentional living. She discusses her journey to sobriety, the evolving nature of friendships, and the toxicity of social media's influence on relationships. Michelle advocates for deep, meaningful connections and challenges the glorification of solo travel, emphasizing the strength found in female companionship. She shares her passion for sober travel, describing her company's mission to create fun, supportive experiences for women seeking personal growth and adventure without the presence of alcohol. The episode encourages listeners to examine their relationship with alcohol, embrace discomfort, and prioritize meaningful interactions in their lives. The episode discuss abstinence from alcohol and the benefits of sobriety in depth, this isn’t an episode focused on getting sober. For folks in the United States, you can get advice for free from the National Drug Helpline at 844-289-0879 or drughelpline.org. Travel with Michelle: michelleplante.com Read what Michelle’s reading: Man's Search for Meaning, by Viktor E. Frankl Can't Hurt Me, by David Goggins Support the pod: https://ko-fi.com/3reate or https://patreon.com/3reate