Detour Diaries
Dare to Detour is the supportive wellness community you deserve.
We invite you to join us for the journey, as we reconnect with ourselves โ mind, body, and spirit โ and step into a new way of being.
We invite you to join us for the journey, as we reconnect with ourselves โ mind, body, and spirit โ and step into a new way of being.
A sudden jolt of neck pain canceled my Labor Day plans and handed me a surprising teacher: presence. As I prepare for my first Cancer Support Community retreat and my last Dare retreat, Iโm exploring how detours, support, and intention can change everything.
Labor Day has me feeling the seasonal shiftโand, if Iโm honest, the comparison bugโuntil I remembered to be where my feet are. From Bozeman ice cream taste-tests to back-to-school rituals, hereโs a Montana-minded reframe to savor the end of summer.
As I celebrate my 60th birthday on a 21-day road trip, Iโve found myself reflecting on this question I was asked recently by a 20-something-year-old. Here is the adviceโand the hard-won wisdomโI wish I could give my 20-something self, in hopes that it lights the way for you, too.
I am one week into The Artist's Way and reminded once again that life has a funny way with timing. That book has been sitting in a pile on the bottom step of my bookshelf for five yearsโfive years!โcollecting dust while I walked past it every single day.
I've always been a gardener. Growing up in Oregon, my parents had my sister and me working alongside them in the garden practically every day. When I moved to Montana, I had to start completely overโlearning to garden in this different climate.
A new habit Iโve picked up is a โspotting joyโ practice. The goal is noticing the small, daily rituals that make up glimmers of joy. Iโm also sharing how I spent 4 days in Dallas, Texas.
I want to have an honest conversation about budgets. I think many of us are thinking differently about our money this year โ where it goes, how we spend it, and what truly matters. Here's the question:
How can we still invest in ourselves through travel, even if it looks different than before?
I've had countless conversations with women about this. It's a common challenge, but a conversation worth having with your partner to advocate for the transformative power of solo travel. Here are some tips on how to approach the budget convo.
As a financial planner for over 24 years, I have witnessed just how easy it is to save when a savings goal aligns with oneโs personal core values. The first step to budgeting for travel is discovering what type of travel best suits you. And this is achieved by determining your personal core values.
Iโm in the mood to get real about money, and I want to get into how to master the mental moves that happen behind-the-scenes of big purchases. So, buckle up because I'm whisking you away to the vibrant souks of Marrakesh, where I found myself entangled in a whirlwind of colors, culture, and, of course, rugs!
At 60, I closed my second Saturn returnโ it was hard truths, healing, and fresh starts. Learn what a Saturn return is and what Iโm Daring to do next: downhill skiing again, El Camino, and... a tattoo?!
As I celebrate my 60th birthday on a 21-day road trip, Iโve found myself reflecting on this question I was asked recently by a 20-something-year-old. Here is the adviceโand the hard-won wisdomโI wish I could give my 20-something self, in hopes that it lights the way for you, too.
These days, it feels like everyone has an opinion on my โsingle status.โ Comments on my dating life like, โSurprised youโre not in a relationship by now!โ is a refrain I hear a little too often.
There's something special about fully unpacking your suitcase. You know what I mean? When I travel, I want to fully immerse myself in a place, even if it's just for a couple of days. And I always want to leave wanting more. We've all been on those trips where, at the end, you're feeling depleted and just so ready to go home. My trick? I leave on a high note, still wanting to see and do more.
Dare to Detour hosted its first-ever Dinner with Darlings event. And it was a truly remarkable evening of connection, shared experiences, and empowerment. The gathering brought together a diverse group of women who showed up fully and embraced the spirit of the event.
I am thrilled to be able to introduce you all to Laura Riordan. Laura was an integral part of the genesis of Dare to Detour, as the concept behind Dare evolved out of a homework assignment for a class I took from her and Linda Lesem in March 2017 called What's Next 101. After the class, I continued working with Laura as I built out my concept for Dare to Detourโฆ
Meet Lisa Joslyn, and how she's supporting women to feel competent and comfortable in nature's wild places.
Traveling with an infant. A daunting task.Traveling internationally with an infant and packing up to be abroad for an entire month? I had some nerves.
I was on a rock climbing trip in Red Rock National Park, Las Vegas, when I woke up to the news that my cousin Kendra had passed away. Although her death was not unexpected, it still hit me hard, like a punch in the gut, leaving me breathless. The death of a loved one can profoundly awaken you to the reality of your own life.
A sudden jolt of neck pain canceled my Labor Day plans and handed me a surprising teacher: presence. As I prepare for my first Cancer Support Community retreat and my last Dare retreat, Iโm exploring how detours, support, and intention can change everything.