# Travel Anxiety & Chronic Pain: How to Feel Safe and Comfortable While Traveling

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Podcast: [Travel the World Confidently - Solo Travel for Women Over 40](https://stenobird.com/podcast/travel-the-world-confidently-solo-travel-for-women-over-40-7182595)
Published: 2026-04-15T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/angela-agranoff2/episodes/Travel-Anxiety--Chronic-Pain-How-to-Feel-Safe-and-Comfortable-While-Traveling-e3hptgf
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## Resource

In this episode, Angela interviews Tanja Degitz, a digital nomad who shares her journey of navigating travel while managing anxiety, chronic pain, and burnout. Tanja introduces the concept of creating an “inner home”—a sense of safety, calm, and self-awareness that you can carry with you no matter where you are in the world. Tanja shares practical strategies for managing both emotional and physical discomfort while traveling, including grounding techniques, comfort items, and ways to calm the nervous system during stressful moments. She emphasizes the importance of listening to your body, setting boundaries, and choosing destinations and activities that support your well-being. We also discuss how to handle unexpected challenges while traveling, advocate for your needs, and prioritize self-care without guilt. If you’ve ever felt anxious about traveling or worried about how your body will handle a trip, this episode offers supportive, realistic tools to help you feel more confident and prepared. 🎙️ In this episode, we discuss: How to travel with anxiety and chronic pain What it means to create an “inner home” while traveling Grounding techniques and tools to calm the nervous system Using comfort items and simple practices to feel safe Listening to your body and setting healthy boundaries Choosing destinations and activities that support your needs Managing unexpected travel challenges with self-compassion Writing therapy and brain retraining techniques How to advocate for yourself while traveling Building confidence even when you don’t feel 100% Connect with Tanja: Instagram: Making It Possible Back Into Your Body: Get the Guide Here 🎧 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe so you never miss a new one! 📩 Grab your FREE Solo Resource for Women 40+ → ⁠⁠traveltheworldconfidently.…

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