Using Time for Fun: How Joy, Travel & Community Help You Avoid Burnout

What if nothing is wrong with you — you’ve just stopped designing for joy?

In this episode of Rediscovering YOU, Laura shares reflections from a recent weekend getaway with her husband to see musician Marco Benevento and how one phrase — “We’re Using Time For Fun” — sparked a deeper realization about adulthood, burnout, and vibrancy.

If you’re a high-achieving woman who feels responsible, productive, and capable — but not always fully alive — this conversation is for you.

Laura explores:

Why routine quietly compresses joy and connection

How environment shapes identity more than willpower

The nervous system impact of music, travel, and community

Why fun isn’t indulgent — it’s foundational

How retreats and intentional time away can help you feel like yourself again

You don’t need to burn your life down to feel vibrant. You may just need to change the room.

If you’ve been craving more joy, deeper connection in your marriage, or relief from burnout, this episode will help you reframe how you use your time — and how to intentionally design a life that feels alive.

Keep rediscovering YOU.