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EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 12 MIN

Lets Not Play Small, author Dawn Ritter Fischer

from Yellow Shelf Podcast · host Johanna Fink, Host of Yellow Shelf

Let's Not Play Small: A Memoir of Divorce, Healing, and Reinvention Through Solo Travel.Fischer shares a deeply personal and inspiring journey of starting over after heartbreak and rediscovering courage through solo travel.After decades of living by everyone else’s expectations, Dawn made a bold decision in 2019 to walk away from a conventional life. What follows is a transformative adventure across the world—one that leads her not only to breathtaking destinations, but back to herself.From boarding a cargo ship bound for Patagonia to sailing the Caribbean, walking 500 miles across Spain, and unexpectedly finding herself in a quiet village in India during a global pandemic, Dawn’s story is raw, funny, emotional, and unforgettable.This powerful solo travel memoir explores themes of courage, healing after divorce, and personal reinvention.Readers will experience:...· Facing fear and traveling solo through unfamiliar countries· Finding connection and unexpected friendships on the road· Rebuilding life after heartbreak and major life changes· Discovering freedom, love, and self-trust through travel· Learning that solo travel is not about escaping life—but creating itThis book is perfect for readers interested in:· Solo female travel stories and real-life adventures· Life after divorce and reclaiming independence· Midlife reinvention and personal transformation· Healing and self-discovery through travel and culture· Inspiring travel memoirs similar to Eat Pray Love and WildIn addition to Dawn’s powerful story, the book includes a complete Solo Travel Toolkit designed to help readers travel confidently.To connect with Dawn ...https://www.facebook.com/dawn.ritterfischer/https://www.instagram.com/letsnotplaysmallhttps://www.amazon.com/Lets-Not-Play-Small-Reinvention-ebook/dp/B0FR4Z2F9F

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Let's Not Play Small: A Memoir of Divorce, Healing, and Reinvention Through Solo Travel. Fischer shares a deeply personal and inspiring journey of starting over after heartbreak and rediscovering courage through solo travel. After decades of living by everyone else’s expectations, Dawn made a bold decision in 2019 to walk away from a conventional life. What follows is a transformative adventure across the world—one that leads her not only to breathtaking destinations, but back to herself. ...

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