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Travel with Joy
- Tami West
- Oct 29
- 5 min read
Welcome to Consider Yourself Hugged! Click below to watch or Click here to listen to Episode 213.
Hey friends! It’s Tami and Michelle, and today we have such a special guest — my longtime friend and fellow speaker, Joy Huber. Joy and I used to travel and speak together years ago, and when we reconnected recently, I knew we had to bring her on the podcast.
Joy has this incredible spirit of adventure. She’s a solo traveler, exploring the world with courage, curiosity, and joy (pun intended!). We talked about what solo travel really teaches you — not just about places, but about yourself.
We also share stories of our own travel moments — from the laughter, to the unexpected tears, to the strength that comes from realizing, “I can do this on my own.”
We hope this conversation inspires you to say yes to new adventures, even if that means going solo for a while. Whether it’s a few hour alone, a weekend getaway, a retreat, or a faraway trip, may you find the courage to travel not just the world, but your own heart. 💛
Discover the “JOY” of Solo Travel
Joy of Travel with Joy TV – Bio
Experience the “JOY” of confident, safe, and unforgettable solo travel—with Joy Huber as your guide.
Joy empowers women to embrace solo travel with enthusiasm—going alone, yet never feeling lonely. As the founder of Travel with Joy TV, she helps women create lives filled with freedom, purpose, and memorable experiences.
Women tend to outlive men—so learning to travel solo safely isn’t a luxury, it’s a life skill. Joy believes every woman, at any age or stage of life, deserves the chance to explore on her own terms. With over two decades of solo travel experience, Joy has successfully navigated challenging safety situations while speaking and leading seminars across the United States. As the author of “Cancer with JOY,” and a professional speaker & individual coach, she’s picked up valuable tips, insider tricks, and affordable must-haves that make solo travel not only possible—but powerful.
After recovering from stage four cancer at only 33, Joy made a life-changing decision: she wouldn’t wait to travel for fun. Three years of hard-hitting cancer treatment caused the devastating complete loss of her shoulder- length hair and taught her how fragile life really is. She realized we’re all a moment away from a completely different reality. So, she started prioritizing solo travel—going where she wanted and doing what made her feel alive. As she shared her vibrant stories, photos, and videos, women began reaching out, eager to learn how they could travel solo safely too.
Joy turned those questions into a mission—helping women everywhere travel solo joyfully. If you’re waiting for the right time to start your own journey, this is it. Act now while you still have your good health. Get Joy’s 7 Tips You Must Know When Traveling Solo—delivered to your inbox for free when you sign-up at www.TravelWithJoyTV.com/newsletter. These essential tips could change how you travel forever. Don’t wait for ‘someday’—start today.
Solo travel isn’t just a getaway—it’s a gateway to discovering your strength, independence, and contentment. Explore boldly, travel safely, and live life fully without regrets. Get the encouragement you need to take that first—or next—step from Joy.
LINKS:
“Cancer with Joy” book - Cancer with Joy: How to Transform Fear into Happiness and Find the Bright Side Effects - Kindle edition by Huber, Joy, Huber, Susie. Health, Fitness & Dieting Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
Travel with Joy TV Web site – www.TravelWithJoyTV.com
Travel with Joy TV on Instagram - TravelWithJoyTV (@travelwithjoytv) • Instagram photos and videos
Travel with Joy TV on Facebook - (20+) Facebook
Travel with Joy TV on TikTok - (31)TravelWithJoyTV (@travelwithjoytv) | TikTok
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If you are having thoughts of self harm, suicide, or despair, please reach out to 988 or 911. The information in this show is not intended to be therapy or to address your individual situation. It is information based on experiences, opinions, and research. If you need further help, please reach out to one of the resources here, or others in your area.
Mental Health Resources:
Michelle Kixmiller, MSN, MAE, RN, APN, PMHNP-BC
Michelle Kixmiller is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Licensed Educator. She works with children and adults with mental health needs including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, ADHD, autism, schizophrenia, and obsessive compulsive disorder. Michelle served as a public school teacher and science department chair for over a decade when a family tragedy pulled her in a different direction. The death of her younger brother after a multiple year battle with depression and alcoholism led her to pursue a career in the mental health field. She went back to school to become a registered nurse graduating and gaining experience as a critical care nurse at a level 1 regional burn center prior to completing a graduate degree to become a mental health nurse practitioner. Her vision is holistic care through teamwork to create a more peaceful school environment for students and staff alike. No one should have to struggle alone. Michelle currently works full time for a non-profit community mental health center at an outpatient clinic and works PRN for an inpatient crisis stabilization unit. When not at work she loves spending time with family, traveling, watching movies (not scary ones), running (slowly), and Crossfit. Contact Michelle at Silver Lining Psychiatric Solutions, 615-378-7713 or mkixmill@gmail.com.
Tami West, PhD
Stress and Mental Health Expert Dr. Tami West uses her entertaining and compelling style to shine a new light on how to transform your life and discover solutions to life’s challenges.
Tami has worked in a variety of industries including healthcare, school nutrition, corporate sales, and 10 years as a public-school teacher. In 2013 she received her PhD in Human Development, studying the connections among stress, emotions, and identity.
Dr. West has spoken in 48 states across the US, as well as the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. In any given year, Tami speaks to groups with audiences consisting of anywhere from 100 to 3,000 people.
Dr. West is the author of several successful publications including three books: The Stress Club, Life Without the Monsters and Thrive. When she's not speaking or writing, you might find her with her traveling with her husband and family, reading historical fiction, or watching Big Bang Theory.
Tami connects with audiences through real experience, cutting edge research, and transparent stories – all sprinkled with humor! She will make you laugh, cry, and shine a refreshingly new light on life's challenges.
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