Escaping the Ordinary: The Honest Biker's Journey Towards Self-Discovery, Freedom and Empowerment

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07/17/23 • 49 min

Greetings Mischief Makers! Get ready for an exhilarating ride as we journey alongside AJ - @thehonestbiker, who rediscovers herself while throttling full speed towards freedom. Picture this - a toxic relationship, a soul-sucking job, and a destructive home life. When it all got to be too much, AJ made a bold, life-altering decision, she ditched her old life, bought a one-way ticket to an unknown future, and started embracing her true self. Her tale is one of resilience, self-love, and the ultimate joy in designing a life on her own terms.
Let's navigate through AJ's transformative experiences as she simplifies her life and ventures into the world of travel. From navigating a new country to finding camaraderie among travellers in a hostel in Woollamaloo, Australia, AJ unravels amusing tales from her adventure. Her journey underscores the beauty of being true to yourself and the importance of standing up for yourself. She also introduces us to her newfound appreciation for foreign films, music, and bike riding, proving that exploration doesn't have to stop with travel.
Lastly, we plunge into AJ's voyage of embracing personal growth. Brace yourself as AJ shares her anecdotes from learning new skills, taking risks, and the impact of a supportive network. From crashing her instructor's bike to speaking on the panel at the Women in Motorcycling Exhibition, AJ's experience is a testament to resilience and rising above fear. She also opens up about becoming a qualified Mental Health First Aider with Mental Health Motorbike (MHM) so, buckle up and join us on this inspiring odyssey into the power of self-discovery and positive thinking with the honest biker herself, AJ!

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Not long ago I felt trapped by the daily grind and all the mundane stuff and responsibility it brought. I wanted to escape but instead of running away, I decided to rebel against the ordinary, live authentically, put FUN back on the agenda and do more of the things that made me feel alive. This podcast is one of them and through these conversations I'd love nothing more than to be able to help you do the same!

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Transcript

AJ00:00:00.140

you know , I get that people can turn around and say you're running away from your problems . But if you eradicate the problems , you're not running away from anything . You're actually running towards something which is discovering who I was .

Zoe00:00:09.794

Have you ever reached a point in your life when it all just got too much ?

Zoe00:00:1