How travel helps us heal after losing her father and ex-husband

What happens when travel becomes more than an adventure, and starts helping you find your way forward? In this episode of the Taste Toast Travel Podcast, I’m joined by Emilie Eiden, the creator behind Emilie in Transit, a travel and lifestyle account where she shares her experiences navigating grief, healing, solo travel, and starting over. After losing her father, going through a divorce, and experiencing another devastating loss, Emilie found that travel offered her a way to process difficult seasons of life, build resilience, and reconnect with the world around her. As a flight attendant of 11 years, she’s also witnessed the powerful moments of kindness, connection, and humanity that can happen at 36,000 feet. We dig into: ✈️ How Emilie went from nursing school to becoming a flight attendant ✈️ Navigating grief, loss, divorce, and starting over while learning to move forward one experience at a time ✈️ How solo travel and new experiences can build confidence, resilience, and a deeper connection with yourself ✈️ The unexpected human moments that have shaped Emilie's 11-year career as a flight attendant ✈️ Why kindness and compassion matter when traveling ✈️ Behind-the-scenes flight attendant stories ✈️ How to be a more thoughtful passenger ✈️ How cooking classes, local experiences, and new friendships can help you connect with a destination's culture ✈️ Emilie's favorite travel destinations ✈️ How Emilie created Emilie in Transit Whether you're dreaming about your next trip, considering solo travel, navigating a difficult season, or simply looking for a reminder of how much beauty the world holds, I hope this conversation inspires you to keep exploring! ______ 00:00 Welcoming Emilie to Taste Toast Travel 01:06 Why She Became a Flight Attendant 04:50 Travel as Healing 09:47 Finding Strength in Solo Trips 19:37 Chaos at 36,000 Feet 23:54 Kids and Cabin Chaos 24:37 Travel Stress and Empathy 26:43 Make-A-Wish Flights 27:45 Gratitude and Perspective 28:36 Emilie in Transit Origin 32:10 Healing Through Solo Travel ______ Connect with Emilie: 🔗   / emilieintransit   🔗   / emilieintransit   Connect with me: ✈️ Instagram:   / tastetoasttravel_   ✈️ Website: https://tastetoasttravel.com/ ✈️ Email: hello@tastetoasttravel.com ✈️ Join the mailing list: https://tastetoasttravel.myflodesk.co... 🍷 Enjoy 15% off at Wine Girl my discount code! Use this link and code WINE15 when you shop: https://shopwinegirl.com/?ref=tasteto... #solotravel #travelinspiration #flightattendant #travel #griefjourney #travelstories #travelpodcast