Exhausted before your workday
even starts?


You've already handled a dozen things at home, and now you're supposed to show up "fully present" in meetings.


Your first instinct when burnout hits: "I need to get away."

But your last vacation left you just as drained.

You're not alone. When you're running on empty, booking a trip feels like the answer, a week to finally stop managing everything and just rest.

But here's what actually happens: You coordinate child and pet care, delegate projects, prep meals, reschedule appointments, all so life runs smoothly without you. During the trip, you can't fully unplug. There's guilt for taking time off, worry about what's piling up, the mental checklist that never stops. And by the return flight, the dread is back: the inbox, the house, the responsibilities, the same exhaustion.

That's because most women use travel to escape burnout, not heal from it.

I teach burned-out women how to travel in ways that calm your nervous system and create real, lasting restoration, so your trips actually restore you, and the shift stays with you when you're back at your desk, at home, in your daily life.

"5 intentional travel practices to turn your next trip into lasting renewal"

    ✓ Certified Travel Coach


    ✓ 15+ Years in the Travel Industry


    ✓ Neuroscience-informed approach



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Why most trips leave you more exhausted and what to do instead



You finally book that trip you've been dreaming about. You set your out-of-office, coordinate everything at home and work so life runs without you, and board the plane thinking: "This is it. I'm going to come back refreshed."

And for a few days, maybe you do feel lighter, away from the endless meetings, the pressure, the mental load. But the guilt follows you. The worry about what's piling up. The inability to fully let go. And by the return flight, the dread creeps back in. The inbox. The responsibilities waiting at home. The to-do list. The same exhaustion you left with, and now you wonder if the trip was even worth the stress of coordinating everything.


Here's the truth: taking a break from work isn't the same as healing from burnout. Without nervous system regulation and intentional practices, even paradise can't restore what's been drained.


🧠 Rooted in 
neuroscience

My approach is grounded in neuroscience and nervous system regulation, not just motivation or inspiration, but science-backed practices designed to help your body actually rest, release, and restore.                                                                                   

🌍 15+ years of travel expertise

From guiding groups across Ecuador to co-founding a family travel business, I've seen what separates trips that drain from trips that restore, and I know how to design the latter for burned-out professional women juggling work, home, and everything in between.

đź’« Support that lasts beyond the trip

I work with you before, during, and after your journey, so you don't return to the same burnout cycle. The restoration lasts when you're back at your desk, in meetings, coordinating schedules, managing your days, showing up in all the places you're needed.

I know what it's like and how to break the cycle

I've been where you are: exhausted from work, booking trips hoping they'd restore me, only to return feeling just as drained with the same pressure waiting.

What changed everything was learning to ask one question:
"Why am I really traveling?"

That shift, from escaping my burnout to actually healing from it, transformed not just my trips but how I navigate stress, work, and daily life.


Now I help women burned out from work make that same shift.

Certified Travel Coach (TCN, ICF-aligned)

Silvia Pineda R. Founder of The Reflective Way

How I can support you

Travel can be inspiring, but inspiration alone doesn't heal burnout and rarely lasts. That's why I offer tailored ways to work together, helping women exhausted from work transform travel from temporary escape into real, lasting restoration.

Choose the path that fits where you are:

The Gateway Session. First step into transformative travel. The Reflective Way

Gateway Session


A single 60-minute session for those new to travel coaching.

Experience my approach firsthand, clarify your travel intentions, identify what's actually draining you, and discover what nervous system-safe travel looks like for you. Perfect if you're curious about travel coaching but not ready to commit to a full program.


Ideal for: 
Women burned out from work who want to explore if this approach resonates before investing further.



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Transformative Travel Coaching Program. Guided coaching before, during, after travel. The Reflective Way

Transformative Travel Coaching Program

For those with an upcoming trip who want to turn it into something more than just a break.

We work together before, during, and after your journey, preparing emotionally, staying grounded while you travel, and integrating the shift so it lasts when you're back at your desk, in meetings, managing everything again.


Ideal for: 
Women experiencing burnout who want their next trip to actually restore them, not just give them a few days of relief before returning to the same exhaustion.


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Reflective Travel Coaching Program. Guided coaching to turn travel lessons into lasting change. The Reflective Way

Reflective Travel Coaching Program

For those without immediate travel plans who want transformation now.

Using your past travel experiences as a mirror, we uncover patterns, reconnect with what truly restores you, and integrate lasting practices. You don't need a plane ticket to access the energized, clear version of yourself you once felt while traveling, before burnout took over.


Ideal for: 
Women deep in burnout who can't wait for a trip to start feeling like themselves again.



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Free resource to transform your next trip

You book the vacation thinking it'll restore you. But you come back just as exhausted: inbox overflowing, responsibilities waiting, energy depleted, back to the same grind. You don't need another vacation that leaves you drained. You need practices that actually restore your energy, calm your nervous system, and create lasting clarity, so the renewal lasts when you're back at work.

But what if...

These are the real questions I hear from burned-out professional women, the concerns that come up when you're exhausted, skeptical, and wondering if this will actually help (or just be one more thing on your plate).

This isn't about adding more to your already overflowing plate. It's about finally understanding why you're so drained in the first place and learning practices that actually restore you, not deplete you further. My approach feels restorative, not like another task to manage.

This isn't selfish, it's necessary. You can't pour from an empty cup, and right now, yours is bone dry. Investing in your restoration isn't taking away from your family, your work, or your responsibilities. It's ensuring you have the energy and clarity to show up for all of it without burning out completely.

This is so common and exactly why nervous system-safe travel matters. We don't force you to "make the most of it" or squeeze every moment from your itinerary. Instead, we create space for your body to actually rest. My approach helps you set boundaries before you leave, so you're not checking emails between sightseeing or feeling guilty for taking a nap instead of exploring.

I get it, money feels tight when you're burned out, especially if you're already spending on things that haven't helped. But here's the truth: staying burned out costs you too, in health, relationships, work performance, and the joy you're missing in your daily life. My programs offer payment plans to make this investment more manageable, and the practices you learn will serve you for years, not just one trip.

If you're asking this question, you probably are. My free 30-minute Clarity Call helps you discover if travel coaching feels right, with no pressure, just honest conversation about where you are and what you need.

Not ready yet?

What you can expect working with me

Whether I'm guiding travelers or coaching women burned out from work, my approach remains the same:
genuine care, emotional support, and creating experiences designed to restore you, not drain you further.

Quotation Mark

Genuine care & emotional safety

“Silvia guided us with genuine care and patience. Her presence made the journey restorative and deeply grounding.”


Christie G.C

Support beyond logistics

“Silvia’s approach went beyond logistics, she truly supported us emotionally, helping us feel connected, seen, and at ease throughout the journey.”

Joan L.P

Intentional & nourishing

“Every detail of the trip felt intentional and meaningful. Silvia’s guidance turned our journey into moments that nourished both body and soul.”


Harriet D.N

Ready to break the cycle?

You don't need another vacation that leaves you just as exhausted as before. You deserve travel that actually restores your energy, calms your nervous system, and helps you reclaim how you show up: at work, at home, in your life.

Let’s take the first step together.

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