Welcome to A Thousand Miles Podcast ✨ — a new podcast about friendship, travel, and navigating life in our 30s. Hosted by three unlikely friends from around the world, we dive into everything from dating and navigating relationships, to chasing dreams, embracing girlhood, and building community along the way.

Whether we’re sharing travel stories, talking about the ups and downs of adulthood, or just laughing about the chaos of everyday life, we’re here to remind you that no matter where you are on your journey, you’re never alone.

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From Instagram DMs to real-life besties — this episode is the story of how A Thousand Miles began. 

In this episode you’ll hear:

• The story of how we connected online and became friends
• Our first impressions of each other (and which ones were totally wrong 👀)
• Why our friendship works even though we’re from different worlds and usually on different continents
• The Italian Riviera trip that sparked the idea for this podcast
• What you can expect from A Thousand Miles moving forward

Listen next week for: Defining the relationships…a surprise wedding, a child bride, and a dating world that will leave you shook.

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Hosts:

Maddie McLean || @thetravelmentors

Tyler Ferbrache || @theinfrequentflyers  

Nikki Tomlin || @nikkiitomlin

Love, travel, and DTRs — we’re sharing it all in Episode 2 of A Thousand Miles Podcast.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Tyler’s story of her surprise wedding
• Maddie’s experience meeting Patrick young and getting married in college
• Nikki’s adventures dating around the world and navigating romance on the road
• A group discussion on how travel impacts relationships — testing patience, building trust, and creating unforgettable memories
• Advice and insights for listeners on defining relationships while living a life full of adventure

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Maddie McLean || @thetravelmentors

Tyler Ferbrache || @theinfrequentflyers  

Nikki Tomlin || @nikkiitomlin

Life moves fast — this Emergency Catch-Up brings you all the travel chaos, crashes, and behind-the-scenes adventures you need to hear.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Nikki’s recap: two group trips, life in Vietnam, her shocking crash-out, full body rash, and recovery.
• Maddie’s whirlwind three-week journey across six European countries, Christmas market highlights, her first cruise partnership, and tips for setting boundaries and forcing rest on the road.
• Tyler’s adventures: trips around the Channel Islands & Scotland, drama with her house sale, and a tease for an exciting upcoming trip.
• Honest stories, reflections, and laughs from life as travel content creators and digital nomads.
• Insight into how we manage travel, work, and personal life while constantly on the move.
• Recommended Instagram follow: Alex & Bernie @hitchhikingdiary  

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Nikki Tomlin || @nikkiitomlin

The holidays are here — and we’re talking family, travel, traditions, and navigating it all while living a global life.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Favorite holiday traditions and hot takes from Nikki, Maddie, and Tyler
• How we manage holiday travel and make the most of limited PTO
• Navigating family expectations and pressure while pursuing a travel lifestyle
• Balancing friendships and family during the holidays, including setting boundaries
• Favorite holiday destinations and tips for traveling during the season
• Mental health and wellness resources for navigating holiday stress
• Honest reflections, practical advice, and a dose of holiday cheer

Mental Health & Therapy Resources: Better Help: https://www.betterhelp.com/

Talk Space: https://www.talkspace.com/

Psychology Today (Find a Therapist in Person): https://www.psychologytoday.com/us 

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Tyler Ferbrache || @theinfrequentflyers  

Nikki Tomlin || @nikkiitomlin

October marks the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Tyler opens up about how Breast Cancer has affected her family and how she has become an advocate for Breast Cancer Awareness.

In this episode you will hear

• Tyler’s experience finding a tumour
• Tracy’s (Tyler’s mum) cancer diagnosis & treatment process
• Practical advice about who, what, when, where, why and how you should be checking your chest each month

Resources that may be useful…

 

🩷 UK-Based

• CoppaFeel! – fun, accessible info on how to check your chest + free text reminders 👉 https://coppafeel.org
• Breast Cancer Now – support services, helpline, and detailed medical info 👉 https://breastcancernow.org
• Macmillan Cancer Support – practical, emotional, and financial support for anyone affected 👉 https://macmillan.org.uk
• NHS Breast Cancer Info – symptoms, screening, treatment, and when to see a GP 👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/breast-cancer

🌍 International

• American Cancer Society (US) – breast cancer facts, screening guidelines, and support 👉 https://cancer.org
• World Health Organization (WHO) – global breast cancer statistics & resources 👉 https://who.int/health-topics/breast-cancer

📱 Apps & Reminders

• CoppaFeel! Self-Check Reminders (UK) – sign up for monthly text reminders 👉 https://coppafeel.org/remind-me

• • Know Your Lemons (global) – app with education tools, self-check reminders & symptom tracker 👉 https://knowyourlemons.org

 

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Tyler Ferbrache || @theinfrequentflyers  

Nikki Tomlin || @nikkiitomlin

Celebrating Episode 10 with our Global Besties — we answer your funniest, wildest, and most practical travel questions!

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Airport must-haves, routines, and go-to meals/snacks
• Travel mishaps, “how I could have died” moments, and lessons learned
• Surprising destinations — the good, the bad, and the unforgettable
• Tips for prepping for culturally different or higher-risk destinations
• Listener-submitted questions answered: from quirky hypotheticals to serious travel advice
• Laughs, too much honesty, and insights from life on the road.

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Tyler Ferbrache || @theinfrequentflyers  

Nikki Tomlin || @nikkiitomlin

Friendship is complicated — we share the ups, downs, and lessons learned from building adult and long-distance friendships.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Catch-up on Tyler’s wedding shoot, Nikki in Albania, and Maddie’s life on the farm in Kauai.
• How we navigate making friends as adults vs. kids.
• The difference between friends of convenience and friends of choice.
• Balancing family relationships with friendships.
• Maintaining long-distance and online friendships.
• Tips for overcoming loneliness and putting yourself out there.
• Honest reflections on what makes friendships last, even across the world

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Tyler Ferbrache || @theinfrequentflyers  

Nikki Tomlin || @nikkiitomlin

From first dates to dealbreakers — we answer rapid-fire dating questions and share what love looks like on the road.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Updates from Nikki, Tyler, and Maddie on life, travel, and health
• First date preferences, worst/best ways of meeting someone, and dating dealbreakers
• Green flags, red flags, and ideal first date activities
• Love languages, romantic cities, and thoughts on soulmates
• Advice we’d give our younger selves about dating
• Honest reflections on dating while living as travel creators

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Tyler Ferbrache || @theinfrequentflyers  

Nikki Tomlin || @nikkiitomlin

Trigger Warning: Contains discussions about body image, self-esteem, and personal struggles.

Living life online comes with unique pressures — we share an honest conversation about body image, self-perception, and finding confidence in the digital age.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• How social media has shaped our view of beauty and body image
• How travel has influenced the way we see ourselves
• Strategies for navigating body image while living life in front of hundreds of thousands of people
• How we handle bad body image days and maintain healthy boundaries
• Vulnerable stories from our past and lessons that guide us today

Mental Health & Therapy Resources:

• BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.com/
• Talkspace: https://www.talkspace.com/ Psychology Today (Find a Therapist in Person): https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

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Tyler Ferbrache || @theinfrequentflyers  

Nikki Tomlin || @nikkiitomlin

From Guernsey to the globe — Tyler shares her journey of building The Infrequent Flyers and finding courage through creativity.

In this episode you’ll hear:

✈️ How her passion for travel and storytelling sparked a platform with purpose

💬 How moving to the opposite side of the world taught her the importance of capturing the moment

🌱 How a parent's cancer diagnosis prompted her to be brave and pursue a passion

A raw and inspiring conversation about showing up, starting over, and creating from the heart.

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Nikki Tomlin || @nikkiitomlin

From art school skeptic to full-time travel creator — Nikki shares how she found her artistic voice behind and in front of the camera.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Nikki’s journey from South Dakota to New York — and beyond — as a photographer and creator
• How her perspective on influencers evolved after art school
• The creative freedom (and chaos) of life as a digital nomad
• What photography has taught her about storytelling and connection
• Inspiration for anyone redefining what “art” and “success” look like

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Nikki Tomlin || @nikkiitomlin

Turning grief into purpose — Maddie opens up about the journey that inspired The Travel Mentors.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• The emotional story of losing Maddie’s sister-in-law Emily and how it shaped her perspective on life and passion

• The highs, lows, and biggest lessons from building a travel content business

• Advice Maddie would give to anyone nervous to pursue their dream

• Honest reflections on what content creation has taught her about creativity, risk, and resilience

• Inspiration for listeners to chase what truly matters in their own lives

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Tyler Ferbrache || @theinfrequentflyers  

Nikki Tomlin || @nikkiitomlin

Travel, chaos, and redefining home — this episode dives into the hilarious and freeing reality of life on the road.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Tyler’s story of the trip that sparked her love of travel and how it changed her idea of “home”
• Maddie’s journey from stability to full-time adventure and the running joke about always feeling half-nomadic
• Nikki’s perspective on living nomadically, the funniest suitcase moments, and why “homeless traveler” feels freeing
• A group discussion comparing our travel origin stories and debating whether we’re true travelers or glamorous couch-surfers
• Reflections on how constant travel shapes identity and what home really means
• An invite for listeners to share their own travel stories

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Nikki Tomlin || @nikkiitomlin

Travel can be thrilling — and exhausting — for brains that don’t operate “by the book.” Today, we explore ADHD and how it intersects with travel.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Our individual experiences with ADHD: how we were diagnosed, what it means to us, how it shows up in travel
• Why we’re talking about ADHD and travel: There’s not a lot of research out there on how ADHD intersects with travel, so this is an important topic!
• Personal experiences navigating ADHD while traveling: hyperfocus, impulsivity, sensory sensitivity, low frustration tolerance, and creative problem solving
• How ADHD impacts traveling with friends or partners
• Overstimulation and post-stimulation crash-outs and how to manage them
• Practical tactics for ADHD travelers: body doubling, routines, planning strategies, and tips that keep your brain on track

Discussion Highlights:

• Tyler: Her experience with ADHD diagnosis in adulthood and what’s helped her in her journey
• Nikki: Her experience with self-diagnosis in adulthood, learning along the way
• Maddie: Her experience with diagnosis as a child and a lifelong journey with ADHD
• Group discussion: navigating ADHD highs and lows while traveling, strategies that work, and tips for others

Resources & Tactics:

• Body Doubling techniques
• ADHD travel hacks: lists, reminders, check-ins, pacing your schedule
• Therapy & mental health support

Next Episode: March Travel Talks → Rome, etc.

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Nikki Tomlin || https://www.youtube.com/@NikkiTomlin (YouTube)

Sports might be the fastest way to understand a culture — and we’re diving into exactly why.

In this episode you’ll hear:

How Maddie’s Winter Olympics recap sparked a deeper conversation about culture and identity

Why Nikki’s half marathon in Paris revealed more about French culture than a museum ever could

Tyler’s experiences competing in the Island Games and attending sporting events abroad

How athletics create community, pride, and belonging around the world

Another round of “Trust Me I’ve Been” — this week’s destination: Egypt (can you guess who’s actually been?)

Why paying attention to sports while traveling can transform your cultural understanding.

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Maddie McLean || @thetravelmentors

Tyler Ferbrache || @theinfrequentflyers  

Nikki Tomlin || @nikkiitomlin (IG, TT)

Nikki Tomlin || https://www.youtube.com/@NikkiTomlin (YoutTube)

January Travel Talks is all about connection, conversation, and community.

In this episode:

• Podcast updates + new 2026 format
• Where in the world are we right now
• NEW game: Trust Me, I’ve Been! (Norway edition 🇳🇴)
• Best places we visited in 2025
• Travel plans for 2026
• Spicy travel hot takes we had to debate

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Hosts:

Maddie McLean || @thetravelmentors

Tyler Ferbrache || @theinfrequentflyers  

Nikki Tomlin || @nikkiitomlin (IG, TT)

Nikki Tomlin || https://www.youtube.com/@NikkiTomlin (YoutTube)

In this January Deep Talks episode, we reflect on the year that was and look ahead to what we want from the year to come. In this episode:

• Podcast updates + what to expect in 2026
• Highlights and low points from 2026
• Our thoughts on New Year’s resolutions
• Who we want to be by the end of 2026
• How travel, growth, and life transitions are shaping us

This episode is an invitation to reflect alongside us — wherever you’re listening from in the world. 🔗 LINKS: Hang out with us on Instagram and TikTok We want to hear from you! Reach our via DM on Instagram or email at athousandmilespod@gmail.com Hosts: Maddie McLean || @thetravelmentors Tyler Ferbrache || @theinfrequentflyers   Nikki Tomlin || @nikkiitomlin (IG, TT) Nikki Tomlin || https://www.youtube.com/@NikkiTomlin (YouTube)

New here or ready to relive the chaos? This Best Bits episode breaks down the must-listen moments from our first 13 episodes of A Thousand Miles Podcast.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• How we introduced ourselves in Episode 1 — by giving bios of each other (and roasting along the way)
• The wild story of how Maddie, Nikki, and Tyler met while living across the world
• Hilarious and heartfelt advice from Tyler’s 30th birthday episode
• A deeper, meaningful conversation on how travel impacts body image and beauty standards
• One of our most iconic moments from Nikki’s rapid-fire dating episode, including love languages and a wild Croatia story

Whether you’re discovering the pod for the first time or re-listening as a Global Bestie, this episode is a celebration of friendship, growth, vulnerability, and the joy of doing this podcast together.

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Nikki Tomlin || @nikkiitomlin

 

Turning 30 is a milestone and Tyler reflects on the 20s, shares birthday celebrations, and explores dreams for the next decade.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Highlights, challenges, and proudest moments from Tyler’s 20s
• Rapid-fire Q&A about travel, fashion eras, books, and unforgettable memories
• Reflections on entering the 30s: dreams, goals, and personal growth
• Advice from Maddie and Nikki for Tyler — and listeners — starting this new decade
• Fun, vulnerable, and honest stories from life on the road and growing up while traveling

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Tyler Ferbrache || @theinfrequentflyers  

Nikki Tomlin || @nikkiitomlin