We tend to think of travel as a series of predictable holidays—summer vacations, winter trips, and the occasional spring break. But what if the real key to meaningful travel wasn’t just where you go, but when you go?
Our bodies move through cycles—circadian rhythms and chronotypes—that shape how alive, alert, and open we feel at different times of day and different seasons of life. The recent autumn equinox, that moment of balance between day and night, is a reminder that timing is everything.
In today’s episode of The Places We Become, I share:
What psychology research tells us about circadian rhythms and Daniel Pink’s research outlining three chronotypes and how each influences the way we travel from his book, When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing.
Why autumn might be the season that helps you come most alive—and how aligning your travel calendar with your personal rhythm can transform the way you experience the world.
Practical ways to design trips that sync with your energy peaks, so your adventures feel less like a struggle against time and jet lag and more like a resonance with your spirit.
If you’ve ever felt out of sync on the road—or wondered why certain trips leave you buzzing with energy while others leave you drained—this episode is for you.
Let’s Plan Your Next Journey
This autumn, I’m waiving all planning fees for The Places We Become listeners. If you’re ready to design a journey that aligns with your rhythms, whether that’s an autumn escape or a winter retreat, let’s plan it together. Start here → http://drkatieblake.com/travel
Share Your Story!
Are you a lark, an owl, or a third bird? Have you noticed how your body clock changes the way you travel? The morning hikes that lit you up or the late-night wanderings that felt electric? I’d love to hear your story. Share it with me for a chance to be featured on a future episode of The Places We Become.
Resources & Extras
Exclusive Chronotype Worksheet → Get access to my guide for finding your chronotype and planning travels around it. Access this hands-on tool here → http://drkatieblake.com/worksheet
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