Stop letting "someday" steal another year of your life. If you're a woman over 40 who's been putting off that bucket list travel for "when the kids are grown," "when I have more money," or "when I find the right travel companion," this episode is your wake-up call.

Hosts Heidi Brandes and Nicky Omohundro expose the three biggest reasons women delay their travel dreams—and more importantly, share the science-backed strategies that actually work to break the someday trap. From solo travel confidence building to budget-friendly adventure planning, they reveal how to book your dream trip before you feel "ready."

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why waiting for the "perfect" time guarantees you'll never go
• The psychology behind implementation intention and how to use it
• Three proven strategies women over 50 use to turn dreams into booked trips
• How to start building travel confidence with stupidly small adventures
• Why solo travel is actually the fastest path to midlife adventure
• Real stories from women who stopped waiting and started exploring

Perfect for women's empowerment seekers, empty nesters ready for their next chapter, and anyone tired of making excuses about travel over 40. Whether you're dreaming of Europe, an African safari, or simply a weekend away alone, this female travel podcast episode gives you permission to prioritize your own travel inspiration.

Your homework: Ask yourself what trip you'd book if you trusted yourself more—then take one small action this week. Because the best time to book was yesterday, and the second-best time is right now.

2026 is your year. Stop stealing from your future self and start planning your adventure today.

Keywords: women travel, solo travel, travel over 40, travel over 50, travel confidence, adventure travel, female travel podcast, travel inspiration, travel planning, bucket list travel, women's empowerment, midlife adventure, travel dreams, solo female travel

Connect with us: @untetheredwanderwise on Instagram for daily travel inspiration and tips that prove adventure has no age limit.

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“Wyoming Is Having a Moment in 2026”
Episode Summary

If Wyoming isn’t on your 2026 travel list yet… it will be after this episode. In this lively, laugh-filled conversation, co-hosts Heide Brandes and Nicky Omohundro dive into why the Cowboy State is set to become the destination for women over 45 craving adventure, authenticity, luxury—or all three.

Heide brings back stories straight from Carbon County, like free 24/7 hot springs, llama trekking with goofy-but-loveable pack animals, saloon-style dinners with real cowboys, and small-town museums with some truly wild Old West history.

Then, the duo shifts to Jackson Hole’s major glow-up for 2026, including luxury lodge renovations, ski-season celebrations, red-light-therapy spas (yes, please), sleigh rides, wildlife safaris, and rooftop hot tubs under enormous Wyoming skies.

It’s fun, it’s feisty, it’s full of irresistible travel inspiration, and it’ll have you planning a birthday trip, girls’ getaway, or solo escape before the episode even ends. If you’re a woman embracing your independence, your curiosity, and your “why not?” era, this one’s for you.

Listen in and discover why Wyoming is about to have its biggest year yet.

Links Mentioned:

• Carbon County, WY: discoverCarbonCountyWI on Instagram
• Hotel Terra Jackson Hole: hotelterrajacksonhole.com
• Teton Mountain Lodge: tetonlodge.com
• The Sylvan Lodge at Snake River Sporting Club: snakeriversportingclub.com
• Travel Wyoming: travelwyoming.com

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Join co-hosts Heide Brandes and Nicky Omohundro on "Untethered and Wander Wise," the award-winning travel podcast dedicated to inspiring women over 45 to embrace adventure on their own terms.

In this episode, Heide shares her unforgettable journey to Grand Junction, Colorado, a hidden gem packed with epic scenery, outdoor thrills, vibrant local culture, and welcoming community spirit.

Discover why Grand Junction is the perfect alternative to crowded Colorado hotspots, with highlights including canyoneering, ATV adventures, horseback riding, wine tasting in Palisade, and glamping near Rocky Mountain National Park. Whether you crave adrenaline or comfort, this episode offers practical tips, heartfelt stories, and plenty of reasons to add Grand Junction to your travel list.

Key Resources:
- Visit Grand Junction: visitgrandjunction.com
- Colorado Electric Byways Tourism Toolkit: oedit.colorado.gov/electric-byways-tourism-toolkit
- Arapaho Valley Ranch: arapahovalleyranch.com
- Palisade Wine Tourism: visitpalisade.com

Mentioned Attractions:
- Colorado National Monument
- Grand Mesa (largest flat-topped mountain in the world)
- Rattlesnake Arches (second-largest concentration of natural arches)
- Grand Mesa Scenic Byway (Colorado Electric Byway)
- Palisade Wine Country (30+ wineries)
- Arapaho Valley Ranch glamping
- Rocky Mountain National Park (west entrance)

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