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July 22, 2025 58 mins

  In this groundbreaking episode of Untethered and Wanderwise, hosts Heide Brandes and Nicky Omohundro reveal why women over 45 are becoming the driving force behind the adventure tourism revolution, sharing shocking statistics like how 81% of solo female travelers are over 45 and women over 65 increased their solo travel from 4% to 18% in just three years. 

Listeners will discover the psychology behind why hitting your forties and fifties triggers a powerful shift in adventure appetite, hear real stories of midlife women conquering white water rafting, wild caving, skydiving, and ice climbing, and learn practical safety advice for starting their own adventure journey regardless of current fitness level or experience. 

 This episode explores why the $1.6 trillion adventure tourism industry is being transformed by women who refuse to let age define their limits, offering inspiration and actionable guidance for anyone ready to trade their comfort zone for life-changing adventures and redefine what's possible after 45. 

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