Ep.38 When Life Feels Empty: Choosing Travel That Heals Instead of Just Distracts with Zach Smith

Send us Fan MailBook a 1-1 Session with Sari today and Find Your FreedomFeeling stuck in a cycle of restless travel or overwhelmed by the same old vacation routines? Maybe you’re burned out on “bucket list” trips that leave you scrolling through photos but not feeling any more alive. If you’re craving more—from your adventures, from your life, from your freaking self—this one’s for you.In this episode, I’m sitting down with Zach Smith of anywhere.com—a guy who’s made it his mission to help travelers scrap the cookie-cutter itineraries, ditch the mass-market noise, and actually connect. We get honest about why checking boxes and chasing Instagram-perfect destinations leaves you empty, and how true growth (and real connection) only happens when you stop following someone else’s map and chart your own.If you’re done with “vending machine travel,” tired of letting fear and convenience dictate your life, or just ready to feel awake again, Zach’s story and wisdom will shake something loose. We go deep—values, trust, fear, making mistakes, and what it really means to show up to life with intention, not just a photo op.💡 What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy chasing the “perfect” trip can leave you feeling even more stuck—and how to travel for real transformation insteadHow to break the mass-tourism cycle and actually connect with yourself, your values, and the cultures you visitThe hidden cost of convenience: why “cheap and easy” isn’t always worth it when it comes to life-changing experiencesPowerful ways to push past fear, drop into the present, and let uncertainty be the best thing that’s ever happened to youHow to raise your emotional intelligence (and your kids’) through travel that prioritizes meaning over mere sightseeingStories and honest lessons from Zach’s own journey—from Eugene, Oregon to Oaxaca, and the art of creating your real life, not copying someone else’s✨ Key TakeawayYou don’t need another checklist, you need the courage to live (and travel) on your own terms—even when it means facing the unknown and trusting yourself to create connection wherever you go.📌 Resources & Linksanywhere.com – Zach Smith’s companyConnect with Zach on LinkedInThe Uncharted Way – All EpisodesSari Cowsert on InstagramFind Your Freedom with SariLook, when you’re tired of living the same story on repeat—whether you’re shopping for vacations or big life decisions—let this episode be a wake-up call. Stop numbing out. Get honest. Chart your own way. The magic, the connection, the real juice of life? It’s waiting for you, just off the tourist path.You’re not alone, friend—and you’re more than free to choose something wildly better.5 minute nervous system reset ad for midroll