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The Psychology of Travel with Dr. Andrew Stevenson


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Does travel really make you happier? 

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Andrew Stevenson to unravel the mysteries of travel from an academic and psychological perspective.

Dr. Stevenson is a cultural psychologist and senior lecturer in psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University in Manchester, England. In his recent book, The Psychology of Travel, Dr. Stevenson offers key insights into the psychological factors behind different kinds of travel and introduces the reader to new ways of thinking about global mobility and movement.

In this episode, Dr. Stevenson shares insight into the reciprocal relationship between people and their environments, advice on managing travel fears and anxieties, and how to use travel as a tool for self-development. We explore the dilemmas of cultural integration, how travel changes our perception of time, the psychological factors behind different travel styles, and much more.

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Tune In To Learn:

  • The link between how we live and the environment around us and why we need to step outside of the travel bubble
  • Why every traveler should have an understanding of the psychology of travel 
  • The fine line between planning and researching and allowing that research to influence your expectations and judgments
  • How we can manage our travel fears and anxieties and why worry can be a good thing 
  • Why travel makes us happier and how to approach travel as a transformative tool
  • The push and pull of maintaining your cultural identity vs. integrating into a culture
  • Flow state and the relationship between time perception and travel
  • The connection between travel and memory
  • How eco-anxiety can help us become better travelers
  • And so much more
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      • Luck Is No Accident: Making The Most Of Happenstance with Dr. John Krumboltz
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