Ready to rejuvenate without breaking the bank? Join us on this episode of “Happiness Through Hardship” - The Podcast as we dive into the world of wellness travel with seasoned explorer and advocate for mindful living, Colleen O’Neill Mulvihill. As a firefighter turned holistic health expert, she shares her wealth of knowledge on how to harness the healing powers of travel. From rejuvenating staycations to immersive nature escapes, Colleen offers invaluable tips and strategies for listeners seeking to recharge, refresh, and rediscover well-being through travel. TIME CODES 1:50 – Colleen’s Journey 5:50 – A Wake-Up Call: Rheumatoid Arthritis 10:15 – Wellness Traveling 13:06 – Niche Retreats 16:08 – Customizing Wellness Trips 19:30 – Family Connection Vacations 23:02 – Traveling On A Budget 26:18 – Healing In Nature 27:13 – Simple Wellness Breaks 30:27 – Healthy Vacation Choices 34:03 – The Grateful Game SHOW NOTES Top 5 Cutting-Edge Wellness Retreats For 2024 https://holistichealthtraveler.com/home%2Fblog/f/top-5-cutting-edge-wellness-retreat-trends-for-2024 New Mexico EquiYoga Wellness Trip: https://www.tripaneer.com/enchantment-equitreks/5-days-equi-yoga-and-horse-riding-holiday-in-santa-fe-area-usa?aid=8721 Nepal Cycling Trip: https://www.tripaneer.com/thrill-nepal/5-days-epic-bike-tour-in-nepal?aid=8721 Hawaii 5-Day Grief Support Retreat With Yoga Therapy: https://www.tripaneer.com/thriving-lotus-llc/5-day-rebirth-grief-support-retreat-with-yoga-therapy-for-healing-grieving-hearts-in-maui-hawaii?aid=8721 Retreats With Samantha Harris https://samantha-harris.com/your-healthiest-healthy-retreats/ Vermont Essex Resort & Spa https://www.essexresort.com/ Find Camping Near You https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/camping-near-me 4-Day Family Ranch Getaway in Montana https://www.tripaneer.com/dream-haven-guest-ranch/4-day-family-ranch-getaway-in-marion-montana?aid=8721 3-Day Family Nature Wellness Retreat in Tennessee https://www.tripaneer.com/seven-springs-retreats/3-day-family-nature-wellness-retreat-in-maryville-tennessee?aid=8721 Overnight Cabin Stay and Horseback Riding in the Grand Canyon (Ages 9+) https://www.tripaneer.com/grand-canyon-western-ranch/overnight-cabin-stay-with-sunset-horseback-ride-in-grand-canyon-arizona?aid=8721 CONNECT with Colleen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holistichealthtraveler Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holistichealthtraveler Website: https://holistichealthtraveler.com/ CONNECT with us Website: www.CarynSullivan.com/podcast Instagram: www.Instagram.com/prettywellness Facebook: www.Facebook.com/PrettyWellness To Buy the Book: “Happiness through Hardship” - The Book: https://a.co/d/igHJmCZ To Donate a Book to a Cancer Center: www.CarynSullivan.com/book To Donate to Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) Research: The Cancer Couch Foundation is a privately funded, non-profit (501c3) organization that has funded $5 million dollars in metastatic breast cancer (MBC) research since our founding in 2016! 100% of donations and event proceeds are ​​​matched and go to fund MBC research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center! www.thecancercouch.com/donations.html