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🎧 New episodes 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟬 𝗔𝗠 𝗨𝗞 🎙 Hosted by 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝘁 & 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗯𝘆 𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐢𝐤 𝐓𝐨𝐤╰┈➤ @yallahabibipodcast Welcome to Yalla Habibi! We’re Scott and Shelby, and on our podcast we live the saying "Yalla Habibi" — a phrase from our travels in the Middle East meaning “let’s go my love". If you crave adventure, you’ve found the right podcast. We’re a couple sharing life’s ups and downs — from travel stories and relationship goals to tough moments and deep conversations. Join us on this spinning rock we call Earth as we figure it out together.

  1. Ultimate Nicaragua Travel Guide: First Impressions & What No One Tells You | Yalla Habibi Podcast

    3D AGO

    Ultimate Nicaragua Travel Guide: First Impressions & What No One Tells You | Yalla Habibi Podcast

    Here’s your ultimate guide to Nicaragua — a country maybe not on your radar, but this episode might just change that. This country has somehow survived pirates, American invasions, revolutions, and repeated destruction. After ruling out Guatemala due to its state of emergency following a surge in gang violence, we spent a month exploring Nicaragua from our base in San Juan del Sur, with trips to Granada, Ometepe and the island’s capital, Moyogalpa. And we can't forget to mention our host who gave off equal parts party legend and mafia boss energy. In “Jet Lag Judgements” we share what Nicaragua hits you with on day one and the first impressions that caught us off guard. “Vegan Voyagers” asks whether this beach destination quietly delivers for plant-based travellers, and in “Worth The Trip” we give our final verdict, including one thing you really need to know before visiting because Semana Santa is not quite what it sounds. Chapters (04:03) – Why Did We Choose Nicaragua - San Juan Del Sur? (05:24) – Was Our Host a Mafia Boss? (06:41) – Is Spanglish a Real Word? (07:43) – Jet Lag Judgements: Nicaragua (11:18) – Vegan Voyagers: Nicaragua  (21:52) – Worth The Trip: Nicaragua Recommended Episodes Check out these episodes in this series: 🎧 Ultimate Costa Rica Travel Guide: What It’s Really Like & Is It Worth It | Yalla Habibi Podcast 📺 Series 1 🎧 ⁠S1: The Dark Side of Full Time Travel, When Freedom Doesn’t Feel Like Freedom | Yalla Habibi Podcast⁠ 🎧 ⁠S1: Why Travel Arguments Escalate Fast & What It Reveals About Your Relationship | Yalla Habibi Podcast⁠ 🎧 ⁠S1: 35,000 Daily Decisions and Why They’re Straining Your Relationship | Yalla Habibi Podcast⁠ 🎧⁠ S1: No.1 Intimacy Coach: Does Travel Make or Break a Relationship & Warning Signs Couples Miss – Monica Tanner, Author: Bad Marriage Advice & Host: Secrets of Happily Ever After | Yalla Habibi Podcast⁠ Additional References🍽️ Dale Pues: https://dalepuessjds.com/ 🍽️ Nacho: https://maps.app.goo.gl/4UfUan6N5V6FfbW5A?g_st=aw 🍽️ Dumplings Aqui: https://www.instagram.com/dumplingsaqui/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe If you have ever enjoyed any of these episodes, could we ask you to please consider any or all of these: Subscribe, Follow, Like, Share and leave a short Review? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests. - "Yalla Habibi - Let’s go, my friend!" Watch Our Shorts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --------------------------------------------------------------- Transcript Keyword SummaryNicaragua Travel, Nicaragua Guide, Ultimate Nicaragua Travel Guide, San Juan del Sur, Ometepe Island, Granada Nicaragua, Vegan Travel, Vegan Food, Central America Travel, Digital Nomad, Beach Towns, Semana Santa, Travel Couples, Surf Town, Travel Podcast, Slow Travel, Budget Travel, Yalla Habibi, Yalla Habibi Podcast, Couples Podcast, Relationship Podcast, Relationship Freedom in Modern Relationships, Couple Adventure Travel, Couples Challenging Relationship Expectations, Couples Following Their Own Path in Life Transcript Quotes "My first impression was that it's, particularly San Juan Del Sur… it just had a really cool, like, quiet, relaxed beach town vibes.""I was blown away by how well maintained the roads were. From the airport all the way to San Juan, which is basically the north to the south of the country, it, the roads were excellent. Like, better than the UK.""Everywhere did vegetarian options and a good portion of the vegetarian were naturally vegan.""My favorite has to be Dale Pues, which is a lovely little cafe that's got, like, an inside garden area.""My least favorite thing about Nicaragua is how frequently I was offered drugs”."It allowed us to truly relax, eat great food, and not stress too much about over-planning the logistics of excursions and experiences."

    35 min
  2. Ultimate Costa Rica Travel Guide: What It’s Really Like & Is It Worth It | Yalla Habibi Podcast

    MAY 12

    Ultimate Costa Rica Travel Guide: What It’s Really Like & Is It Worth It | Yalla Habibi Podcast

    Here’s your ultimate guide to Costa Rica — a country powered entirely by renewables and home to a quarter of its land protected from development. If you’re wondering what it’s actually like to spend real time here, we’ve got you. We spent a full month travelling up and down the country, experiencing it alongside our friends and their nine pets. In this episode, we answer the questions you’re probably already asking. In “Jet Lag Judgements” we break down what hits you in those first few hours, from endless greenery to a feeling that’s oddly familiar in a way you wouldn’t expect. In “Vegan Voyagers” we put the food scene to the test so you can decide whether a country this rich in nature translates to a vegan-friendly plate. And in “Worth The Trip” we get honest about what it’s really like spending time here, what might surprise you, what might not land, and whether Costa Rica actually lives up to the version you’ve got in your head. Chapters (03:48) – Why Did We Choose Costa Rica? (06:25) – Costa Ricans Don’t Like Nicaraguans? The Story Behind It  (08:35) – Jet Lag Judgements: Costa Rica (12:25) – Vegan Voyagers: Costa Rica  (21:44) – Worth The Trip: Costa Rica Recommended Episodes Check out these episodes in this series: 📺 Series 1 🎧 S1: The Dark Side of Full Time Travel, When Freedom Doesn’t Feel Like Freedom | Yalla Habibi Podcast 🎧 S1: Why Travel Arguments Escalate Fast & What It Reveals About Your Relationship | Yalla Habibi Podcast 🎧 S1: 35,000 Daily Decisions and Why They’re Straining Your Relationship | Yalla Habibi Podcast 🎧 S1: No.1 Intimacy Coach: Does Travel Make or Break a Relationship & Warning Signs Couples Miss – Monica Tanner, Author: Bad Marriage Advice & Host: Secrets of Happily Ever After | Yalla Habibi Podcast --------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe If you have ever enjoyed any of these episodes, could we ask you to please consider any or all of these: Subscribe, Follow, Like, Share and leave a short Review? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests. - "Yalla Habibi - Let’s go, my friend!" Watch Our Shorts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --------------------------------------------------------------- Transcript Keyword Summary Costa Rica Travel Guide, Costa Rica Travel Review, Is Costa Rica Worth It, Costa Rica Pros and Cons, Costa Rica Travel Experience, Costa Rica First Impressions, Costa Rica Nature Wildlife, Costa Rica National Parks Guide, Costa Rica Travel Cost, Is Costa Rica Expensive, Costa Rica Vegan Options, Vegan Food Costa Rica, Costa Rica Travel Tips, Costa Rica Itinerary Ideas, Costa Rica Travel Reality, Costa Rica Honest Review, Yalla Habibi, Yalla Habibi Podcast, Couples Podcast, Relationship Podcast Transcript Quotes "We visited a country that runs on 100% renewable energy and a quarter of its land protected from development, making it one of the most untouched countries in the world.""So my first impressions was how green it was. It was unbelievably green.""If you're wanting something more exciting or a vegan-specific restaurant, then I think you're gonna struggle." "So yeah, you can survive, absolutely. You'll have lots of protein. There's not gonna be a great deal of variety." "I've gotta be honest, and I'm gonna say it respectfully, it's a bit boring.""It is definitely out of the countries I've been, arguably the best place I've ever been for it. You truly feel connected to nature in every way, from the birds to the insects, the sounds in the day to the night, very different."

    37 min
  3. S1: No.1 Intimacy Coach: Does Travel Make or Break a Relationship & Warning Signs Couples Miss – Monica Tanner, Author: Bad Marriage Advice & Host: Secrets of Happily Ever After | Yalla Habibi Podcast

    MAY 5

    S1: No.1 Intimacy Coach: Does Travel Make or Break a Relationship & Warning Signs Couples Miss – Monica Tanner, Author: Bad Marriage Advice & Host: Secrets of Happily Ever After | Yalla Habibi Podcast

    We’re joined by Monica Tanner this week, a certified relationship and intimacy coach, keynote speaker, and author with over two decades of real marriage experience, to put our relationship under the microscope and answer the question at the heart of this series, does travel make or break a relationship, and what actually determines the outcome? We get into what a modern relationship actually looks like today, who really defines it, and the warning signs couples often miss until it is too late. You’ll hear why arguments seem to show up faster when you travel together, how money quietly creates tension, and what separates couples who thrive from those who don’t. We also challenge the advice you’ve likely heard your whole life, from never going to bed angry to happy wife happy life, and why it might be doing more harm than good. By the end, we strip it all back to what really matters and what travel might reveal in your own relationship that everyday life can hide. Chapters (02:47) – What Defines a Traditional vs Modern Relationship Today, and How Do They Differ? (04:10) – Is a Modern Relationship Defined by the Couple or by Society? (05:33) – What Are the Key Warning Signs a Couple Won’t Last? (07:56) – What Is Your View on Finances in a Relationship, and Does It Differ if Married or Not? (13:45) – How Can Partners Align on Finances and Shared Goals? (17:54) – What Do Strong Couples Do Differently When Travelling? (21:02) – For Couples Who Don’t Want to Travel, What Are Three Ways to Balance Love, Adventure, and Freedom? (24:09) – Was This Always the Plan With the Book, What Inspired It? (27:06) – For Long-Term Couples, Why Should They Read the Book? (28:22) – Does Travel Make or Break a Relationship — and What Actually Determines the Outcome? (30:04) – On The Record Recommended Episodes Check out these episodes in this series:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 S1: EP95 | Decision Fatigue in Relationships & Quiet Resentment Between Us | Yalla Habibi Podcast 🎧 S1: EP94 | The Travel Moment That Breaks Every Couple & What It Reveals | Yalla Habibi Podcast 🎧 S1: EP93 | Expectation vs Reality of Couple Travel & How it Changed Us | Yalla Habibi Podcast Additional References Get in touch with Monica Tanner and grab her book here: 📖 Buy “Bad Marriage Advice” Here: https://www.badmarriageadvice.com/get-the-book 🛒 Buy “Bad Marriage Advice” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Bad-Marriage-Advice-Debunking-Miserable/dp/B0FQ46HG3S  🎙️ Secrets of Happily Ever After Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6KnkyQGEr20TnQsfmx7kX0?si=4eb6afb2f63a4a6b 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/monica.tanner2/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monitalksmarriage/ ▶️ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@onthebrightersideofmarriage 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicatanner --------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe If you have ever enjoyed any of these episodes, could we ask you to please consider any or all of these: Subscribe, Follow, Like, Share and leave a short Review? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests. - "Yalla Habibi - Let’s go, my friend!" Watch Our Shorts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --------------------------------------------------------------- Transcript Keyword SummaryCouples Travel, Marriage Advice, Travel Relationships, Modern Marriage, Relationship Expert, Intimacy Coach, Monica Tanner, Secrets of Happily Ever After Podcast, Author of Bad Marriage Advice, Yalla Habibi, Yalla Habibi Podcast, Couples Podcast, Relationship Podcast Transcript Quotes "Modern marriage requires us to write our own rules.""I say that all relationships are an endless cycle of harmony, disharmony, and repair." "Every couple fights when they go on vacation. If they tell you they don't, they're probably lying." "Garbage, strongly disagree. Please go to bed. Angry."

    34 min
  4. S1: 35,000 Daily Decisions and Why They’re Straining Your Relationship | Yalla Habibi Podcast

    APR 28

    S1: 35,000 Daily Decisions and Why They’re Straining Your Relationship | Yalla Habibi Podcast

    We make around 35,000 decisions a day, and when you’re travelling as a couple, it suddenly feels like you’re negotiating every single one of them. Where to eat. What to book. Who decides. It’s rarely the big life choices that wear you down, it’s the constant drip of tiny ones that quietly build tension without you realising. From pasta stand-offs in Nicaragua to redefining who handles logistics, we unpack decision fatigue in relationships, the roles couples slip into without meaning to, and why trying to “just go with it” can slowly turn into resentment. In “Scott’s WTF of the Week” we react to a story so absurdly unlikely it sounds fictional, yet it shows how one random click can expose something that was never meant to be found. While in “Shelby’s Good Vibes Only” we explore research suggesting your happiness boost might actually begin long before you even pack your suitcase. Chapters (03:58) – How Do You Both Approach Decisions?  (08:35) – Where the Problem Starts to Arise?  (10:22) – The Bolognese Battle That Nearly Ruined Our Day  (15:00) – Getting Stuck in Common Assumptions and Norms for Couples Traveling  (18:20) – How We Broke the Unspoken Rules of Couple Travel (23:06) – What Not To Do?  (25:27) – What Works?  (29:40) – Scott’s WTF of the Week: 🗺️ Caught on Street View: The Trip That Ended a Marriage  (30:34) – Shelby’s Good Vibes Only: ✈️ The Happiness Starts Before You Even Leave Scott's WTF of the Week 🗺️ Caught on Street View: The Trip That Ended a Marriage 🔗 ⁠⁠https://people.com/home/man-catches-wife-cheating-google-maps-street-view-they-divorce/ Shelby’s Good Vibes Only ✈️ The Happiness Starts Before You Even Leave 🔗⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/planning-a-trip-is-good-for-you Recommended Episodes Check out these episodes in this series:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎧 Why Travel Arguments Escalate Fast & What It Reveals About Your Relationship | Yalla Habibi Podcast ⁠🎧 ⁠The Dark Side of Full Time Travel, When Freedom Doesn’t Feel Like Freedom | Yalla Habibi Podcast⁠ --------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe If you have ever enjoyed any of these episodes, could we ask you to please consider any or all of these: Subscribe, Follow, Like, Share and leave a short Review? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests. - "Yalla Habibi - Let’s go, my friend!" Watch Our Shorts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --------------------------------------------------------------- Transcript Keyword SummaryTravel Decision Fatigue, Couples Travel Tips, Decision Making in Relationships, Long Term Travel Lifestyle, How to Avoid Resentment in Relationships, Travel Burnout Prevention, Communication in Relationships, Balancing Responsibilities as a Couple, Planning vs Spontaneous Personality, Modern Relationship Advice, Traveling as a Couple Challenges, Energy Management in Relationships, Relationship Conflict Resolution, Travel and Happiness Research, Anticipation of Travel Psychology, Does Travel Strengthen Relationships, Yalla Habibi, Yalla Habibi Podcast, Couples Podcast, Relationship Podcast Transcript Quotes "We never imagined how exhausting it would be to constantly make decisions while traveling together, where to eat, what to do, who decides?""If you're always compromising, then what happens is you just both end up doing stuff you don't wanna do.""You can be separated from each other when you're traveling, you're still traveling together.""Don't make every decision together.""He actually recognized the woman. That woman happened to be his wife.""Research shows that planning and anticipating a trip can actually significantly boost happiness."

    37 min
  5. S1: Why Travel Arguments Escalate Fast & What It Reveals About Your Relationship | Yalla Habibi Podcast

    APR 21

    S1: Why Travel Arguments Escalate Fast & What It Reveals About Your Relationship | Yalla Habibi Podcast

    Have you ever argued somewhere that’s supposed to be “the trip of a lifetime” and thought… why is this happening here of all places? In this episode, we unpack couples conflict while travelling, the little frictions that feel bigger when you’re tired, overstimulated, and living out of a suitcase. From navigating work calls and workout routines in the same room, to the cost vs comfort debate that quietly tests your values, to a joke that lands wrong and lingers longer than it should, we share the moments that forced us to look at how we both handle tension very differently. We talk travel triggers, resentment, repair, and whether disagreements on the road reveal cracks or build connection. In “Scott’s WTF of the Week” we explore a viral hiking phrase that proves arguments in extreme environments can escalate fast, and in “Shelby’s Good Vibes Only” we share research that might make you rethink how you and your partner make decisions on your next trip. Chapters (03:15) – How Do We Approach Conflict? (06:58) – How Do We Need To Approach Each Other To Prevent Conflict? (14:50) – Story: Scott’s Strange Noises Almost Cost Shelby Her Job (20:11) – Story: The Argument Every Travelling Couple Has (26:09) – Story: When Travel Gets Tough And The Small Things Start To Matter (33:14) – Was There Ever A Moment Where We Thought, “This Might Actually Break Us Up”? (35:46) – Lessons From Travelling Together That Will Help Couples Prevent Conflict On The Road (38:00) – The Travel Triggers That Cause Our Arguments  (40:05) – Scott’s WTF Of The Week (47:08) – Shelby’s Good Vibes Only Scott's WTF of the Week 🏔️ Deadly "Alpine Divorce": The Hike That Led To Manslaughter 🔗 ⁠https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/ng-interactive/2026/mar/17/alpine-divorce-abandoned-hiking-trail Shelby’s Good Vibes Only ⚖️ The Secret To Happy Travel 🔗⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0047287518785052 Recommended Episodes Check out these other episodes, they dive into similar stories and topics.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 ⁠The Dark Side of Full Time Travel, When Freedom Doesn’t Feel Like Freedom | Yalla Habibi Podcast --------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe If you have ever enjoyed any of these episodes, could we ask you to please consider any or all of these: Subscribe, Follow, Like, Share and leave a short Review? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests. - "Yalla Habibi - Let’s go, my friend!" Watch Our Shorts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --------------------------------------------------------------- Transcript Keyword Summary Travel Arguments, Couples Fighting While Traveling, Conflict Styles in Relationships, Logic vs Emotion in Relationships, Demand Avoidance in Relationships, Communication During Conflict, Working Remotely as a Couple, Budget Travel Disagreements, Accommodation Cost vs Comfort, Travel Triggers in Relationships, Plastic Surgery Joke Argument, Hurt Feelings in Relationships, Resentment in Couples, Alpine Divorce Hiking Term, Hiking Conflict Stories, Travel Decision Making Couples, Yalla Habibi, Yalla Habibi Podcast, Couples Podcast, Relationship Podcast Transcript Quotes “We have argued in places people save their whole lives to visit.”“I’m very logical. I am quite what I'd say, black and white thinking.”“I need time to think about it before I talk about it.”“Finances happens to be the biggest reason for divorce.”“It’s a very simple trick that anyone can do the second someone says, ‘I feel,’ it’s time to stop.”"She later died of hypothermia and I guess luckily or unlucky, he was convicted of manslaughter in February this year."“Better communication while traveling isn’t just about talking more, it’s about sharing that control in a way that makes both people feel heard.”

    50 min
  6. S1: The Dark Side of Full Time Travel, When Freedom Doesn’t Feel Like Freedom | Yalla Habibi Podcast

    APR 14

    S1: The Dark Side of Full Time Travel, When Freedom Doesn’t Feel Like Freedom | Yalla Habibi Podcast

    We’re trying something new. This is the first of our 4-part series where we go deeper into topics we’re genuinely curious about, starting with travel and relationships. It’s still us, same stories, same humour, just a slightly more focused lens for better conversations, more engagement, and something that lasts. It also feels like the right time to say what this podcast really is, Yalla Habibi is about exploring freedom in a modern relationship through honest stories, chasing adventure, questioning expectations, and figuring out what actually feels right as we go. We’re living a life most couples dream about, travelling the world together and chasing complete freedom, so why are there moments where it just feels… normal? In this episode we break down the gap between expectation and reality, from the belief that travel should feel incredible every day to the truth that it can feel flat, frustrating, and even put pressure on your relationship. We share the real moments behind the highlight reel, from unexpected danger and last-minute country changes to the quiet tensions of spending every day together, and how it’s shaped us as a couple. In “Scott’s WTF of the Week” we react to a finding that flips attraction on its head in the most unexpected way, while “Shelby’s Good Vibes Only” explores why doing something slightly uncomfortable together might be the secret ingredient to a stronger relationship. Chapters (03:00) – Travelling Must Be the Dream Life for a Couple (06:28) – Travelling Is Too Difficult for Us to Plan and Navigate (14:25) – It Could Mess Up Our Relationship (17:55) – I Am Envious of the Amount of Countries Other Couples Have Visited (21:00) – We Won’t Have Enough Time for Intimacy (25:40) – One of Us Might Want to Stop or Slow Down (31:01) – Scott’s WTF of the Week: Why Statistically Planning a Trip Is the Ultimate Turn-On (34:02) – Shelby’s Good Vibes Only: Why Travel Makes Relationships Stronger Scott's WTF of the Week😏 Why Statistically Planning a Trip Is the Ultimate Turn-On 🔗 https://news.booking.com/bookingcom-reveals-that-men-booking-a-trip-is-sexier-than-foreplay Shelby’s Good Vibes Only💘Why Travel Makes Relationships Stronger 🔗 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://enroute.travelink.com/travel-together-as-a-couple --------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe If you have ever enjoyed any of these episodes, could we ask you to please consider any or all of these: Subscribe, Follow, Like, Share and leave a short Review? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests. - "Yalla Habibi - Let’s go, my friend!" Watch Our Shorts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --------------------------------------------------------------- Transcript Keyword SummaryDigital Nomads, Nomads, Travel Relationship Reality, Does Travel Make Or Break A Relationship, Couple Travel Expectations Vs Reality, Traveling Together Challenges Couple, Digital Nomad Relationship Struggles, Travel Stress Relationship Impact, Living The Dream Travel Myth, Travel Conflict In Relationships, Relationship Growth Through Travel, Adapting As A Couple Traveling, Travel Planning Stress Couple, Unexpected Travel Experiences Stories, Culture Shock Travel Struggles, Relationship Communication While Traveling, Intimacy While Traveling Couple, Social Media Travel Envy, Yalla Habibi, Yalla Habibi Podcast, Couples Podcast, Relationship Podcast Transcript Quotes "We are living a life people dream about""It's not that travel isn't great, but it's definitely not the Instagram feed that you see.""We are much more adaptable than I realised.""Over 50% of women say their partner booking a trip is more attractive than foreplay.""Couples who travel together report higher relationship satisfaction, better communication, and stronger long-term connection than those who don't."

    38 min
  7. No.1 Canadian Travel Author: Knowing when it is time to go home – Melissa Rodway, FLY Travel Radio

    MAR 31

    No.1 Canadian Travel Author: Knowing when it is time to go home – Melissa Rodway, FLY Travel Radio

    On this episode we’re joined by the Canadian traveler, author and radio host, Melissa Rodway. She is the voice behind FLY Travel Radio, author of The People You Meet , and has traveled extensively across Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand and Europe, even living in six different Canadian cities. We talk about the strange pull of travel and why the journey home can sometimes hit harder than the trip itself. Melissa shares stories from years on the road, the countries that felt like a second home, and the moments that pushed her to her limits. We also explore how travel changes the way you see yourself, the unforgettable characters who shape your adventures, and the surprising challenges of travelling as a couple while chasing the freedom of the unknown. Chapters (03:30) – Do You Still Feel Most Present When You’re Chasing Freedom And The Unknown—And How Has That Changed Today? (07:33) – What Are Some Things People Can Do—Besides Travel—That They Could Try As Soon As Tomorrow To Experience A Sense Of Freedom And The Unknown? (10:45) – Out Of The Countries You’ve Visited, Which Would You Say Most Aligns With Your Values And Personality And Feels Like A Natural Second Home? (13:45) – Which Country Pushed You To Your Limits And Why? (19:05) – What Was Your Most Memorable Trek And Have Any Ever Changed Something In You? (26:53) – What Did You Find Easy About Travelling As A Couple, And What Was The Most Challenging? (30:30) – Can You Tell Us About A Few Characters Who Left A Mark On You During Your Travels? (34:40) – What Has Been The Biggest Learning About Yourself From Traveling? (37:08) – Quick Fire Segment: This Or That Additional References 📖 The People You Meet (Amazon Bestseller) >> ⁠https://a.co/d/07WKOYYW⁠ 🎙️ FLY Travel Radio >> https://open.spotify.com/show/4S8tp2gBoRDPo3J8PXKTzL?si=10fc04864f294600 🌍 Blog >> https://flyrodway.com/ 📸 Instagram, >> ⁠https://www.instagram.com/fly_travel_media⁠ Recommended Episodes Check out these other episodes, they dive into similar stories and topics.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠🎧 EP65 | Wells Jones: Antarctic Explorer, Hollywood Actor & Amazon Bestseller | Yalla Habibi Podcast --------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe If you have ever enjoyed any of these episodes, could we ask you to please consider any or all of these: Subscribe, Follow, Like, Share and leave a short Review? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests. - "Yalla Habibi - Let’s go, my friend!" Watch Our Shorts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --------------------------------------------------------------- Transcript Keyword Summary Melissa Rodway, The People You Meet, FLY Travel Radio, Nomad, Slowmad, Adventure Travel, Backpacking Travel, Travel Author, Travel Fatigue, Solo Travel, Group Travel, Southeast Asia Travel, Central America Travel, Mountain Hiking, Dolomites Hiking, Travel Life Lessons, Travel Storytelling, Travel Memoir, The People You Meet Book, Meeting People While Traveling, Slow Travel, Yalla Habibi, Yalla Habibi Podcast, Couples Podcast, Relationship Podcast Transcript Quotes “I think anyone who repeatedly travels, is seeking new adventures because we feel more open to things and we’re living in the present moment.”“When you know that all of that is ending and you’re going back to the knowable world, it’s very, very challenging.”“I don’t think it’s the countries that teach me things, it’s the people.”“I think the thing about traveling is that you drop all your judgments and biases and you’re kind of open to everyone and anyone that comes your way.”“You don’t end a trip the same person as you started out.”“There’s a time to end it for sure, and you have to it listen when you’re ready to go.”

    40 min
  8. ADHD vs AI: Why neurodivergent minds are outsourcing life decisions (and what it’s costing us)

    MAR 24

    ADHD vs AI: Why neurodivergent minds are outsourcing life decisions (and what it’s costing us)

    We dig into whether we’re letting AI make too many of our decisions, from life-changing calls like buying a house or ending a relationship, down to the tiny daily choices it now helps with. We explore the pros, the pitfalls, and what skills and policies might become essential in a world leaning on algorithms more than instincts. In “Scott’s WTF of the Week” a record-breaking dog takes centre stage in the most unexpected way, while “Shelby’s Good Vibes Only” shows how a community’s kindness can transform an ordinary routine into something extraordinary. And in “Jet Lag Judgements” we share our first impressions of Mexico, capturing the sights, sounds, and little surprises that hit before we’ve even unpacked. Chapters (01:42) – Funniest AI Video Online (02:27) – Are We Becoming Too Dependent on AI? (04:18) – Is AI Biased to Your Way of Thinking (07:49) – Does AI Help Neurodivergent Brains (09:00) – The Positives of Using AI Daily (13:26) – The Negatives of Using AI Daily (14:03) – Scott’s ChatGPT Story: When Relying on AI Nearly Killed Him (19:15) – Scott’s AI Work Story: The Awkward Moment That Almost Got Someone Fired (26:00) – What AI Policies Companies Need for Safety (27:56) – Meta Glasses Can See What You See Without You Realising (29:25) – Scott’s WTF of the Week: Ozzy the Dog Breaks Guinness World Record for Longest Tongue (32:06) – Shelby’s Good Vibes Only: Elderly Man’s Franken-Truck Gets a New Life (34:34) – Jet Lag Judgments: Mexico Scott's WTF of the Week 👅 Ozzy the Dog Breaks Guinness World Record for Longest Tongue 🔗⁠ https://news.sky.com/video/ozzy-has-been-certified-as-the-guinness-world-record-holder-of-the-longest-tongue-on-any-living-dog-13481777⁠ Shelby’s Good Vibes Only 🚗 Elderly Man’s Franken-Truck Gets a New Life 🔗 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/elderly-mans-busted-up-truck-was-joke-meme-until-strangers-heartwarming-idea-to-crowdfund-a-new-one/⁠ Recommended Episodes Check out these other episodes, they dive into similar stories and topics.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🎧 EP66 | Surviving the World’s Strongest Typhoons Thanks to AI & Harry Styles | Yalla Habibi Podcast ⁠⁠ 🎧 EP46 | Scott’s Birthday, The Greatest Airport and AI Radio Host Exposed | Yalla Habibi Podcast⁠ --------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe If you have ever enjoyed any of these episodes, could we ask you to please consider any or all of these: Subscribe, Follow, Like, Share and leave a short Review? It takes less than a minute and makes a huge difference in helping to spread the word about the show and also to convince some hard-to-get guests. - "Yalla Habibi - Let’s go, my friend!" Watch Our Shorts ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --------------------------------------------------------------- Transcript Keyword SummaryAI Dependency, AI Ethics, Decision-Making Tips, AI Pros and Cons, Funny AI Stories, AI in Daily Life, Digital Assistance, Human vs AI, AI Workplace Stories, Positive News Stories, Heartwarming Community Stories, Travel First Impressions, Mexico Travel Insights, Social Media Trends, Life Hacks with AI, Quirky News, Yalla Habibi, Yalla Habibi Podcast, Couples Podcast, Relationship Podcast Transcript Quotes "I know someone who  used it for counseling themselves”"When you take away those endorphins, that satisfaction through making decisions, then it doesn't build the strength of decision making, making you feel more incapable of decisions.""I looked at this chat log and I could not believe my eyes… 'I want to go out now. You are being an effing idiot. Fix this exactly how I told you.'""Ozzy, the French Bulldog has been certified by Guinness World Records as having the longest tongue on any living dog.""An elderly man's Franken truck gets a new life, the community managed to raise over $26,000.""I would say that my first impression is just how friendly it is here, random people would point in the direction and say go this way."

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    Scott and Shelby
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    2023 - 2026
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