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The Anxious Solo Female Traveller

The Anxious Solo Female Traveller

By: Katie Buller
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Dreaming of travelling solo, but scared to actually book the trip? The Anxious Solo Female Traveller is the podcast for women who want to see the world alone but struggle with anxiety, overthinking or “maybe I’ll feel brave enough… someday!” Hosted by Katie from whereskatienow.com, who has travelled to 24 countries solo despite having anxiety and social anxiety, each episode shares honest stories, practical tips, and real conversations about learning to travel with anxiety – not waiting for it to disappear. Because you don't have to wait until you're fearless to see the world on your terms.Katie Buller Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • What If I Panic Abroad? My Exact Plan For Solo Travelling With Anxiety | Ep. 2
    Jul 1 2026

    ✈️ FREE EMAIL COURSE: 7 Days To Your First Solo Trip (Even If You're Anxious)
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    What if I panic abroad? What if I have a panic attack on a solo trip? What if my anxiety ruins everything?

    If you've ever wanted to travel solo but the fear of panicking in another country has stopped you, this episode is for you.

    In this episode of The Anxious Solo Female Traveller, I'm sharing my exact panic plan for solo travelling with anxiety, the practical things I do before every trip, and the mindset shifts that have helped me travel to 24 countries solo - even with anxiety and social anxiety.


    Because the truth is, solo travel didn't cure my anxiety.

    I still overthink.

    I still get nervous.

    I still have moments where I wonder why I booked the trip in the first place.

    But I've learnt that anxiety abroad is still anxiety. The coping skills you've built at home don't suddenly disappear when you get on a plane.

    And honestly, I think that's something really comforting to remember.


    💛 In this episode, we talk about:

    • Why the fear isn't really about panic - it's about being alone in an unfamiliar place
    • Why panic feels dangerous, even though it isn't
    • My personal panic plan for solo travel
    • The practical things I do before every trip to feel safer and more prepared
    • Real moments where anxiety showed up abroad and didn't ruin the experience
    • Why one difficult moment never means a bad trip
    • How to create your own travel anxiety toolkit before your first trip

    🩷 Join Our Solo Female Travel With Anxiety Community

    Come and chat with other women who are learning to travel solo with anxiety too:

    👉 Facebook Group: https://whereskatienow.com/community


    The First Solo Trip Toolkit
    My complete toolkit to help you plan your first solo trip with more confidence and less overwhelm.

    👉 https://shop.whereskatienow.com/the-first-solo-trip-toolkit/


    Solo female travel guides, destination inspiration, and practical advice:

    https://whereskatienow.com🎧 New episodes every week on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts.

    If this episode helped you, I'd love it if you'd subscribe or leave a review. It genuinely helps more anxious women find the show and realise that they don't have to wait until they're fearless to start exploring the world.


    Katie x

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    17 mins
  • Solo Travel Anxiety: Why Waiting to Feel "Ready" Is the Real Problem | Ep. 1
    Jul 1 2026

    ✈️ FREE EMAIL COURSE: 7 Days To Your First Solo Trip (Even If You're Anxious) https://whereskatienow.com/solo-female-travel-email-course/


    Have you been telling yourself you'll travel solo when you're less anxious, more confident, or finally feel "ready"?

    In this episode of The Anxious Solo Female Traveller, we're talking about why waiting to feel "ready" is the real thing holding you back - and why you don't have to become fearless before you book that first trip!


    As someone who's travelled to 24 countries solo while living with anxiety and social anxiety, I know exactly what it's like when your brain is convinced that absolutely everything is going to go wrong.

    The overthinking.

    The worst-case scenarios.

    The urge to cancel everything and stay home with a cup of tea instead.


    But over the last five years, I've learnt something really important:

    You don't have to get rid of your anxiety to see the world.

    You can learn to travel WITH it instead.


    In this episode, we're chatting about why confidence comes after action, why anxiety is actually trying to protect you, and the question that completely changed how I approach solo travel fears.


    If you're dreaming about taking your first solo trip but anxiety keeps convincing you that you can't do it, this episode is for you. We talk about:

    ✨ The biggest lie we tell ourselves about solo travel confidence

    ✨ Why waiting to feel fearless keeps us stuck

    ✨ How anxiety is trying to protect you - not ruin your dreams

    ✨ The question that changed how I handle travel anxiety

    ✨ Why confidence is really just evidence that you've handled hard things before

    ✨ One tiny exercise to help you trust yourself more this week


    Come and chat with other women who are learning to travel solo with anxiety too:

    👉 Facebook Group: https://whereskatienow.com/community


    The First Solo Trip Toolkit
    My complete toolkit to help you plan your first solo trip with more confidence and less overwhelm.

    👉 https://shop.whereskatienow.com/the-first-solo-trip-toolkit/


    Solo female travel guides, destination inspiration, and practical advice:

    👉 https://whereskatienow.com


    🎧 New episodes every week on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts.


    If this episode helped you, I'd love it if you'd subscribe or leave a review. It genuinely helps more anxious women find the show and realise that they don't have to wait until they're fearless to start exploring the world!


    Katie x

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    15 mins
  • The Anxious Solo Female Traveller | Official Podcast Trailer
    Jul 1 2026

    Dreaming about travelling solo, but anxiety, overthinking, or a million what-ifs keep holding you back?

    Welcome to The Anxious Solo Female Traveller - the podcast for women who want to travel alone but don't feel fearless enough to actually do it!

    I'm Katie, a solo female traveller who has visited 24 countries over the last five years, all while living with anxiety and social anxiety.

    And no, solo travel didn't magically cure me.

    I still overthink.

    I still get anxious.

    I still question why I booked each trip in the first place.

    But I go anyway.

    Because I've learnt that you don't have to wait until you're fearless to see the world. You can learn to travel WITH your anxiety instead.


    In this podcast, we'll talk about:

    ✨ How to solo travel with anxiety

    ✨ Planning your first solo trip as an anxious woman

    ✨ What to do if you're scared of panicking abroad

    ✨ Solo female travel safety and confidence

    ✨ Dealing with loneliness, overthinking, and worst-case scenarios

    ✨ Building confidence without becoming a completely different person


    Basically, if you've ever found yourself saying:

    "Maybe next year..."

    "When I'm more confident..."

    "When my anxiety gets better..."

    This podcast is for you!


    Ready to take the next step?


    I've created a completely FREE email course that walks you through the exact process I wish somebody had shown me before I booked my first solo trip.

    👉 Join here: https://whereskatienow.com/solo-female-travel-email-course/


    Come and connect with other women who are navigating solo travel and anxiety too:

    👉 Facebook Group: https://whereskatienow.com/community


    The First Solo Trip Toolkit

    My complete toolkit for planning your first solo trip with confidence, practical safety tips, and anxiety-friendly planning resources.

    👉 https://shop.whereskatienow.com/the-first-solo-trip-toolkit/


    Read my travel guides, solo travel tips, and destination advice on the blog:

    👉 https://whereskatienow.com


    🎧 New episodes every week on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts!


    If this sounds like exactly what you've been looking for, make sure you subscribe so you never miss an episode!


    Because you don't have to become fearless to travel solo.

    You just have to learn that anxiety doesn't get to make every decision for you.


    Katie x

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    3 mins
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