Postcards I Never Sent

About Postcards I Never Sent

Part travel diary, part emotional processing, part “what the hell am I doing?” These are the stories I didn’t post—messy, honest, slightly unhinged, and human AF. Postcards I Never Sent is a voice memo from the road—raw, reflective, and a little emotionally chaotic. Hosted by Krista, a full-time vanlifer from Alaska to Argentina, this storytelling travel podcast shares the quiet moments, emotional healing and self-discovery that never made it to Instagram. These are the postcards I didn’t send—because I was too overwhelmed, too cracked open, or just emotionally distracted by bad Wi-Fi and a soggy burrito. Recorded somewhere between signal and stillness, each episode is part storytime, part therapy, part “please send snacks.” It’s for the overthinkers, the wanderers, and anyone still figuring it out. This isn’t a motivational “you’ve got this!” podcast. It’s not about pretending I have the answers. This is going to be more like a collection of voice notes I’d send a close friend. Just real-time reflections, quiet realizations, and stories I probably should’ve kept to myself—but didn’t. Whether you’re into slow travel, soul-searching, personal growth, or just need someone else to admit they’re spiraling in a Walmart parking lot—this podcast is for you. Come for the travel podcast. Stay for the existential spiral. ✨ Want to Support My Adventures?✨ YouTube Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/@kristascompass/join (https://www.youtube.com/@kristascompass/join) Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kristascompass (https://www.patreon.com/kristascompass) ⬇️ One-time donations ⬇️ https://buymeacoffee.com/kristahameq (https://buymeacoffee.com/kristahameq) https://paypal.me/kristascompass (https://paypal.me/kristascompass) ✨Follow Krista's Adventures!✨ Blog: https://kristascompass.com/ (https://kristascompass.com/) Main Travel Instagram: https://instagram.com/kristascompass (https://instagram.com/kristascompass) Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/postcardsineversentpod (https://www.instagram.com/postcardsineversentpod) Travel YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@kristascompass (https://www.youtube.com/@kristascompass) Podcast YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@postcardsineversent (https://www.youtube.com/@postcardsineversent) Where to Listen to my Podcast: https://postcardsineversent.buzzsprout.com/ (https://postcardsineversent.buzzsprout.com/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristascompass (https://www.facebook.com/kristascompass) Travel TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kristascompass (https://www.tiktok.com/@kristascompass) Podcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ (https://www.tiktok.com/@kristascompass)postcardsineversent Sign up for my Newsletter - https://kristascompass.com/insta/

Publisher

Krista Hamelin

Category

education · society & culture · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

2 Jun 2025

Latest episode

11 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

5 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Jun 2025

   Postcard #4: Van Life Burnout: What No One Tells You About Full-Time Travel

   The host discusses the realities of van life burnout, sharing personal experiences with costochondritis and emphasizing the importance of slowing down while traveling full-time.

2. 

   4 Jun 2025

   Postcard #2: Salt Pools, Expectations, and Learning to Let Things Be Meh

   Host [HOST NAME] recounts a travel experience in a Mexican salt pool, revealing the disparity between travel expectations and reality, and embracing the acceptance of mediocre moments.

3. 

   4 Jun 2025

   Postcard #1: I Got the Dream Life, then Forgot how to Enjoy it

   The host reflects on the unexpected emotional challenges of achieving a dream van life, including pressure and guilt, revealing the pursuit of happiness is an internal journey.

4. 

   4 Jun 2025

   Postcard #3: My Inner Critic Went on This Trip Too and She Won’t Shut Up

   The host explores the pervasive inner critic, its impact on chasing dreams, and the importance of finding a quieter, more supportive inner voice.

5. 

   2 Jun 2025

   Postcards I Never Sent... Until Now

   Krista shares untold stories and reflections from her vanlife journey from Alaska to Argentina, revealing the raw and unfiltered moments often left out of social media.

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

180,788

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 50 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

45

Social presence

97

YouTube

86

Engagement

0

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