#35 - 10 Years of Full-Time Travel with WorldTowning – The WHY Matters Podcast

In this episode of The WHY Matters Podcast, Jessica and Will Serro open up about the untold realities of 10 years of full-time travel as a family, and what happens when the road doesn’t magically fix what’s going on inside. In a raw and insightful conversation originally aired on the Zero to Travel podcast with host Jason Moore, they explore how travel can both unravel and rebuild you.

From mental health breakdowns to parenting teens across continents, from redefining “home” to finding healing through radical self-care, this episode dives into the deeper truths of long-term travel that Instagram won’t show you. If you’ve ever dreamed of a nomadic lifestyle or felt like your problems might disappear if you just hit the road, this episode is your invitation to think deeper, go slower, and heal smarter.

@00:58 A Decade on the Road – Why they’re still traveling after 10 years
 @02:00 Romanticizing Travel – How it exposes (not fixes) what’s really going on
 @06:17 Kids, College & Change – What it’s like launching a child while living nomadically
 @10:16 Mental Health on the Move – Therapy, trauma, and what nearly broke them
 @17:04 The Hoffman Process – How a weeklong intensive changed their life
 @25:27 Working While Wandering – The challenges of building a business on the road
 @33:39 Together 24/7 – What they’ve learned from parenting, partnering, and producing as a team
 @40:48 Advice for Long-Term Travelers – What they wish they’d done sooner

This episode is a love letter to doing the work, both inner and outer, and choosing a life that aligns, even when it’s messy. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or just curious what’s beyond the highlight reel, hit play. There’s wisdom here worth carrying.

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