Travel can be thrilling — and exhausting — for brains that don’t operate “by the book.” Today, we explore ADHD and how it intersects with travel.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Our individual experiences with ADHD: how we were diagnosed, what it means to us, how it shows up in travel
• Why we’re talking about ADHD and travel: There’s not a lot of research out there on how ADHD intersects with travel, so this is an important topic!
• Personal experiences navigating ADHD while traveling: hyperfocus, impulsivity, sensory sensitivity, low frustration tolerance, and creative problem solving
• How ADHD impacts traveling with friends or partners
• Overstimulation and post-stimulation crash-outs and how to manage them
• Practical tactics for ADHD travelers: body doubling, routines, planning strategies, and tips that keep your brain on track

Discussion Highlights:

• Tyler: Her experience with ADHD diagnosis in adulthood and what’s helped her in her journey
• Nikki: Her experience with self-diagnosis in adulthood, learning along the way
• Maddie: Her experience with diagnosis as a child and a lifelong journey with ADHD
• Group discussion: navigating ADHD highs and lows while traveling, strategies that work, and tips for others

Resources & Tactics:

• Body Doubling techniques
• ADHD travel hacks: lists, reminders, check-ins, pacing your schedule
• Therapy & mental health support

Next Episode: March Travel Talks → Rome, etc.

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Hosts:

Maddie McLean || @thetravelmentors

Tyler Ferbrache || @theinfrequentflyers

Nikki Tomlin || @nikkiitomlin (IG, TT)

Nikki Tomlin || https://www.youtube.com/@NikkiTomlin (YouTube)

Sports might be the fastest way to understand a culture — and we’re diving into exactly why.

In this episode you’ll hear:

How Maddie’s Winter Olympics recap sparked a deeper conversation about culture and identity

Why Nikki’s half marathon in Paris revealed more about French culture than a museum ever could

Tyler’s experiences competing in the Island Games and attending sporting events abroad

How athletics create community, pride, and belonging around the world

Another round of “Trust Me I’ve Been” — this week’s destination: Egypt (can you guess who’s actually been?)

Why paying attention to sports while traveling can transform your cultural understanding.

Don’t forget to head to Instagram and vote in our Trust Me highlight!

🔗 LINKS:

Hang out with us on Instagram and TikTok

We want to hear from you! Reach our via DM on Instagram or email at athousandmilespod@gmail.com

Hosts:

Maddie McLean || @thetravelmentors

Tyler Ferbrache || @theinfrequentflyers

Nikki Tomlin || @nikkiitomlin (IG, TT)

Nikki Tomlin || https://www.youtube.com/@NikkiTomlin (YoutTube)

January Travel Talks is all about connection, conversation, and community.

In this episode:

• Podcast updates + new 2026 format
• Where in the world are we right now
• NEW game: Trust Me, I’ve Been! (Norway edition 🇳🇴)
• Best places we visited in 2025
• Travel plans for 2026
• Spicy travel hot takes we had to debate

Don’t forget to head to Instagram and vote in our Trust Me highlight!

🔗 LINKS:

Hang out with us on Instagram and TikTok

We want to hear from you! Reach our via DM on Instagram or email at athousandmilespod@gmail.com

Hosts:

Maddie McLean || @thetravelmentors

Tyler Ferbrache || @theinfrequentflyers

Nikki Tomlin || @nikkiitomlin (IG, TT)

Nikki Tomlin || https://www.youtube.com/@NikkiTomlin (YoutTube)