168. Grief Healing Through Travel with Laurie Giannola

Grief healing through travel isn’t just an idea—it became a lifeline for today’s guest, Laurie Giannola. In this powerful episode, Laurie shares how hitting the road in her RV helped her process back-to-back personal tragedies, including the loss of her sister, her beloved dog, and her best friend. With raw honesty and deep insight, Laurie opens up about choosing motion over stagnation and letting nature do its quiet work. Laurie’s story is one of heartbreak, healing, and rediscovering purpose. Whether you’ve experienced loss or simply crave a deeper connection to your journey as a therapist and human, this conversation will stay with you. In This Episode, We Explore…How Laurie transitioned from wilderness therapy to RV lifeThe therapeutic role nature and movement played in her grief processThe impact of supporting a friend through suicidal ideationLessons from living full-time in an RV with pets and a chronic illnessHow to reconnect with yourself after unimaginable loss Connect with Laurie: Website - https://www.road-to-resilience-psychotherapy.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/23feetoffur _____________________ Are you ready to take the plunge and become a Traveling Therapist? Whether you want to be a full-time digital nomad or just want the flexibility to bring your practice with you while you travel a couple of times a year, the Portable Practice Method will give you the framework to be protected! ➡️ JOIN NOW: www.portablepracticemethod.com/ _____________________ Connect with me: Instagram: @thetravelingtherapist_kym The Traveling Therapist Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/onlineandtraveling/ The Traveling Therapist Website & Offers: www.thetravelingtherapist.com _____________________ Sponsored by Berries: Say goodbye to the burden of mental health notes with automated note and treatment plan creation! https://heyberries.com/therapists Sponsored by Alma: Alma is on a mission to simplify access to mental health care by focusing first and foremost on supporting clinicians. https://helloalma.com/kym