Healing, Highways & Healthy Cocktails: My Solo Road Trip Adventure

“Sometimes the road to healing is a literal one.”

There’s something incredibly freeing about hitting the open road — just you, your thoughts, your playlist, and in my case… two snuggly chihuahua co-pilots. 🐾💕

At the end of March I loaded up my 2014 Buick Encore and embarked on a solo road trip from Central Arkansas to my roots in Southern California. What started as a long drive turned into a peaceful, healing journey filled with grace, sunshine, and surprisingly — no fatigue. At all.

Cruise Control, Classic Rock & Cocktails (The Healthy Kind)

I was genuinely surprised at how energized and clear-headed I felt the entire time. No mid-afternoon slump. No caffeine crash. Just smooth sailing across 1700+ miles.

So what was my secret sauce? Let me introduce you to my favorite road trip “cocktails” — the wellness kind.

☀️ My Morning Mojo Mix

This powerhouse blend gave me a clean, calm energy boost each day:

• Superfood – 30 fruits, veggies & berries in one scoop! The nutritional support was like a multivitamin on steroids (the natural kind 😉).

• Luminate – A brain-boosting blend of mushrooms and herbs that support focus and stamina, without the jitters.

I sipped this as I drove through scenic stretches, sunroof open, classic rock or country music playing, and a full heart.

Fun Fact: Not once did I feel the need for coffee or a gas station energy drink. No crash. No wired feeling. Just clean energy that lasted.

Taking the Scenic (and Soul-Fueling) Route

I took three days to reach California, adding a special detour to visit my nephew and his sweet family in Arizona. 💛

Spending time with them was like a hug for my heart. Sometimes a little family stopover is the exact reset you didn’t know you needed.

A California April to Remember

Once I landed in SoCal, I stayed with my sister and spent much of April helping her prepare our parents’ home for its next chapter. A mix of productivity, reflection, and laughter filled those days. 💫

I was reminded how healing it can be to revisit the places and people that helped shape you — even when you’re packing boxes and painting walls.

My Afternoon Focus Fuel

Afternoons called for a different kind of magic:

• Energized – Bioactive peptide targeted for energy

• Focused – Bioactive peptide focused on mental clarity

This combo kept me focused not just for the long hours on the road but also for client calls, messages, and all the digital work I love. And the best part? I still slept like a baby each night.

Work From Anywhere... Even Dad’s Old Office

One of the greatest gifts of this lifestyle is being able to serve others from anywhere. I turned my dad’s old office space into a temporary coaching hub and continued showing up for my clients and community — right from the heart of my childhood home.

It’s moments like these that remind me:
Health isn’t just about what you eat.
It’s about what you choose to carry, and what you choose to leave behind.

A Few Highlights from the Road

My trusty Co-Pilots and constant companions

We had our first delay before getting out of Arkansas

We stretched our legs at just about every rest stop on Hwy 40

Welcome to California!

Enjoying the beautiful painted desert sky over Ocotillo Wells

Final Thoughts from the Road

This trip was a privilege — one I didn’t take for granted. It reminded me how resilient our bodies and minds can be when we give them the right support. 🌿

So whether you're driving across the country or just navigating a busy week at home, remember:

✨ Sip the good stuff.
🎶 Play the music loud.
🌄 Take the scenic route.
And always, always bring snacks. 😉........... and take time to ReSet every now and then!

With vitality & joy,

Terry

#BlueJeansandBerries

P.S. Want to know more about my road trip cocktails or how to create your own?
Drop a comment or contact me here — I’d love to help you customize a brain + energy boost that’s road-tested and life-approved.