i'm burnt out from van life 

The thing i love about your vlogs and you Stephi, is how free and authentic you are. I've been locked in my apartment due to fear and depression for a long time, but when I watch your vlogs i feel an urge to explore and live again. Thank you 😊

Being drained of social energy is SO real. I spend a lot of time by myself and I'm used to not speaking for hours on end, I'm used to entertaining myself and day dreaming, and as I've healed over the years, I've learned to nurture and protect my mom vulnerable and innocent self... it sounds weird but I've become my own best friend over the last year or so.. so when I'm around a group of people for a period of time, where I have to duck and weave and maneuver around personalities and conversations and observing social cues... I get SO drained. I'm glad you followed your intuition and I'm sending positive vibes for your safe travel. Maybe getting back into some artwork or a bigger project would help you focus back on YOU.

That "delivery" pizza at the end of the table, with all the veggies, looked amazing. I had to stop, rewind, and pause on those few frames, just to let my eyes savor how delicious that must have been. Then I watched it again in slow motion. Now I too must have pizza.

I totally feel the same. I’ve been on such a long hiatus from my channel but I will be returning soon. It’s okay to take a break, and let yourself breathe 🖤🧚🏽‍♂️✨

When I think of you I can’t help but think of Claire Wineland too. And how she would give anything to be alive right now. What would she be doing with the gift life. Years ago you found a quote somewhere that went like this. Who am I. Where did I come from. And how did I get here. Questions that can never be answered. Have joy Stephi Lee Wright. You deserve it.

You are young (I am 55) so just keep in mind everyone experiences burn out throughout life! That is normal Dear! Take breaks when needed and write down new goals and plans and continue with those plans... that is life! 👍 I admire your courage to travel and explore as many people never do. Just stay safe and healthy and I Pray GOD will continue to watch over you as you move to your next adventure. ❤

As an introvert i get it...social time saps my energy...solo time restores it. Good on you Stephi!

You’re an amazing woman! Thank you for opening up - you’re truly a treasure!

I finished grad school living in a ford econoline conversion. I loved it so dearly but it wasn’t until I started living house life again I realized how stressful van life can be on your nervous system

Sometimes in life you just need to be alone in order to see what’s next. ❤️ You inspire me with your life, even if it’s just short glimpses. Keep doing you and never stop!

So happy that your recent travel and interactions with friends have brought you back to yourself and what you love to do. That really is a blessing. Beautiful scenery and love your pup. What a great companion to have, never alone- always there for each other. How lucky you both are. Be safe and well.

My daughter is a licensed therapist in California she received her doctrine in Chicago . And was a big advocate and pushing for the online therapist she said you can reach so many more people that normally wouldn’t seek help . Thank you For letting all your viewers know they have an option they don’t always have to go to an office ❤️😊👊👍

Stephi, I want to say that I suffer from depression, and watching your RU-vid videos always makes me happy 😊. You've been through so much babe. Stay strong and stay happy.

I just finished watching a Yoga documentary called, "Yoga: The Architecture of Peace." In the documentary, a vast amount of the Yogis mention going back to nature and isolation (for certain amounts of time) in order to get a better understanding of themselves/life. Trust the journey... I remember someone telling me, at a certain time in my life, that, "It is ok to lose your shit, Just remember to come back. We need you..."

my favorite part was when you stopped to say “i feel alive” 🤍 those are the moments worth chasing

i don't remember the first video of yours that the RU-vid algorithm had put in the list of suggestions for me while i was going down another rabbit hole. anyways, i watched it, and i subscribed before it was over. your voice feels so soothing to me. it brought me a calm kinda in the way a virtual hug from the right person can feel like a warm embrace. i have since seen and/or listened to a scattered number of your posts in no particular order, but fortunately for me, it was in an order that i was able to learn, to a small degree, about the person you've become thanks to how incredibly real you share your story. i went from the quest to hear more of just your voice, to having my mind blown 'cuz there's no way that i could remotely wrapping my brain around the concept of knowing your whole life will be cut short due to a terminal disease. the snippets i've been exposed to since of your journey have led me to have great respect for you. your courage to constantly pursue who you are as well as to share your story. i began to appreciate your drive to be true to your individuality, and your wisdom to follow your intuition. then the news of the new treatment that has been so effective for you, giving you a new perspective on your lease on life. thru it all, from what i've gleaned to this point, you've remained so even keel. so you. i am typing this extensively long comment to say thank you. the cumulative narrative, with this post included, has reminded me of a promise that i had made to my inner child on my 40th birthday in May of 2012. you see i own an expensive piece of paper that i applied & worked my ass off to acquire without taking a single loan. this paper claims that i earned a Bachelor of Arts with an emphasis in computer graphics. when i discovered this degree, i went after it all in. i enrolled at the third college that i would attend in my life. i was able to get a small scholarship, knocked my tuition down to $5k a semester, as well as worked two jobs while taking classes. that combined with some savings and a pell grant that i was granted just before my final semester, and i made it happen. i spent 2 1/2 years at that college. for the only time ever for me, i made straight A's the entirety of my curriculum, which included mandatory electives not just art classes. i graduated Spring 2000 even though i finished my last classes at the end of the Fall of '99 semester. i found myself turning 28, attending my college commencement, and wishing my Ma a happy Mother's Day all on the same day. i had, what i was led to believe, an interactive CD-ROM portfolio that i had built from the back label & cover for the jewel case, cd label, to an animated intro that gave a visual sense of travel via a very short movie file to a home page. one could select from a list of categories each representing a genre of art that i had digital images of my pieces that corresponded accordingly. each genre title was a hot spot. anytime one would click on a hot spot i would have one of a different very short movie file play to give the sense of motion to imply traveling to the next page or image. i sent copies of this digital résume out from Kansas all the way from the West Coast to the East Coast. close to 8 months later i finally had gotten a response from someone at a company that informed me that the damn thing didn't work! it just opened with a list of files. the person was also kind enough to take the time to look at the files, and then told me that i showed great potential. however, my degree was already outdated. they suggested that i go back to school to learn some programming languages which, combined with my degree, would then give me the opportunity to be employable. along with discovering that my portfolio only worked properly if opened on a computer in the infrastructure of the campus art department of my alma mater, i found out that i can flowchart with the best of them. translating from those to an actual program in a computer language for whatever reason i never could grasp. i allowed the failed attempts at a career path to end any notions of being an artist. for years and years whenever i thought of myself pertaining to art was just nothing but shame, disappointment, and failure. i couldn't, wouldn't, allow myself to create anymore. then on my 40th birthday i promised myself that it was okay to create art again. in fact it would most likely be healthy to do so. here it is ten years later with me finding myself back at square zero with what the hell am i going to do with my life. it was the exposure to your story that somewhere during my playing of this video i remembered that promise. thank you doesn't seem to validate the gratitude i have for you sharing your life so openly. i just wanted you to know how by doing such you've influenced and inspired me. now it's time for me to do the action someday i should binge your videos from the beginning to the present. wonder what other energies might get stirred up, rekindled, or even noticed for my first time ✌️🐝➕

Interestingly, i feel the opposite. I'm so thirsty for travel. But that's normal. Having chapters, needs changing. Theres an ebb and a flow. Good job listening to your intuition. Don't ever question it. I wish you safety.

i admire you i love your channel I have died twice in the last two years my health is super bad I sit at home lying in bed watching camping & fishing videos wishing I could do what your doing so watching you out there living life inspires me to do more to live I'm limited to what I can do. love your life Stephi keep on keeping on!!!

Travel and exploring is amazing but I also find it’s A LOT of work and takes a certain energy and mindset. I too feel drained after even the most relaxing vacation. Just being at home alone with no plans is sometimes needed for a bit.

7:32 This is amazing! For the first time I see a dog, thoroughly and slowly enjoying its food in a human manner🐶💖

This vlog is very unique bcs it reveals how intuitive you are and how connected you are with yourself to notice something is off, reflecting on it and figuring out a solution and what you need to do to help yourself. Mad respect to you, you’re so inspiring ❤️

I love the fact that you are not afraid to do you. And the quote you said about needing a different headspace.. that really hit home for me. Have fun on the east coast🥰

The world has been such a disaster lately and I try not to lose hope in humanity. Definitely feeling the burn out. But everyday I try to practice gratefulness and focus on the ones I love, and taking care of my doggos. If that's all I can do then so be it. I can't control what everyone else is doing but I can try to be the best version of myself and make the world better even on the smallest of scales.

I've been watching your videos for a few years now but I've been loving your videos on this road trip with your new friends. Love seeing you Stephi as authenticatly happy and seemingly at peace whithi as well 😊

This is absolutely lovely Stephi! Thank you for posting, your vlogs are absolutely incredible. Also relatable being at a point of being burned out from socializing, nothing wrong with that at all ❤️

your voice is so calming!! its seriously so relaxing and comforting! i love your channel and i totally dig all of your traveling! wishing u luck for ur future adventures, ✌️ out!

I am amazed by all you do. I'm sorry I'm old like 57 but I'm so inspired by you. I too have breathing issues mostly from bad choices like smoking, campfires and just life. Your so beautiful inside that it comes out of you. God bless you stephi, your videos make me fight harder to live. Love ya Steph. Keep on keeping on.

I live in Ashland OR. This area is easy to fall in love with and want to stay. We live about an hour+ from The Redwoods. Good luck on your life's journey!

So sweet and pure :) I'm here following your journey on and off for 3+ years and you're a huge inspiration in terms of doing what one really feels passionate about. I'll be realizing my dream and moving into a car soon after the trip to colombia coming up in a week so thanks for the motivational content☀

Love this vlog. I am stuck at home not well so its so lovely to see the beautiful scenery and you all having such fun. I hope you get some time though to feel better as I’m sure mixing with people a lot when on your travels can be draining when you just want some alone time to yourself too. Sending love all the way from the UK🇬🇧❤️

It can get overwhelming traveling at times. I’m full time and the weather plays a big part of me racing around. I just started documenting my travels this year on RU-vid as well. It’s been a strange journey but beautiful. Hopefully I’ll see you down the road love

I'm very envious of your lifestyle! I'm glad your able to see the sights you are and make the memories that you are! You seem like such a super cool person! And although I dont watch all the time, I really enjoy your videos!! I find myself being burnt out often too and all the things that seem to help the most are the things you have packed onto your life😁

I love how you listen to your instincts! Keeping your plans to yourself and choosing to follow them without input from others is just fine. Best wishes for safe travels! Onto the next adventure in your exploration. Whether that is inward, learning more about yourself or outward experiencing a deeper understanding of other, Loving Life with all its gifts is a gift in itself. Even in a life with more time than you had thought you had, every moment counts! Love from Vermont.

you are so good with you talk about your life and it helps so much to people

I'm feeling burnt out with school and work but hoping I can relocate to the west coast when I'm done with school and start my life over. Wishing you the best, Stephi!

Its great that there are people out there like you setting an example of how to take initiative with self care! thank you for loving yourself!!!💜

I was going to take a break from building out my van today but, you have motivated me to get back out there and get it done! Keep doing what you do!

Said same in last video , but you don’t realise how lucky you guys are , so free , so much wonderful country to explore . We literally cannot do this in UK without being made to feel unwelcome (van life) I feel so trapped when I watch you travelling .

Sorry to hear you are feeling burnt out and I hope you feel much better soon. Peace and love

I'm laying in bed with my dog who has cancer and I'm 60 years old, I love that you are living your life on your terms 💕 I've been a drug addict for years I'm on methadone and have been for years and I hate it I'm always flat line never have any energy to do anything I don't even really have friends. I've always wanted to do what you are doing, you are an amazing woman, I'm following you ❤️ ❤️❤️

One of the things I like about you is your total honesty.I started watching Nikita's channel because of you.You two remind me of each other.

So happy that I found your channel. You are so inspiring and authentic. Always looking forward to the next installment.

I love that you are so honest. You follow your gut. That's vital. You pick up on when social time is enough. You are doing exactly what you need to Stephi. You have a lovely spirit. Keep doing your thing.

I’ve watched your vlogs for years , quite simply said , Stephi Lee, you’re an amazing human being … wishing you much love and happiness ….

I loved this vlog. Glad you made it to bend. Love your honesty about everything. I have a son who is 21 with health issues. You are very encouraging please take care of yourself. Can't wait for your updates

New subscriber that checked out your artwork on your website, BEAUTIFUL CREATIONS!!!! Thanks for sharing your gift. Enjoy the road and stay safe.

You have such a badass style. Your videos really are a work of art, and exceptional at that. The way you capture the moments and add your personal zest to it all is so refreshingly charming. Btw, I get the same way when it comes to socializing. I grew up out in the country far from town and I was content with the stillness of everything. So much so that I feel like I need the stillness now, as if it is apart of me. I love socializing, as the gemini in me thrives on it, but I completely understand the burnt out feeling. Thanks so much for all the inspiration! Big hugs from Chiloquin, Oregon.

I love the vibes, beautiful people living the beautiful life!

Stephi I hope you're able to charge soon 🕯 It's good that you recognise it early on! (Apparently) I've been living in burnout for years :( I hope we can both recover 💛💛

Love you from Japan Stephi! Best of luck on your new trip and stay safe on your 48 hr drive!

Your energy is so soothing x

Love you're vlogs! you helped me find beauty in life and in nature and the world around me thank you 😊

I really enjoyed watching this episode, especially the aerial drone cinematography. Those mountains and streams are intensely beautiful! Also, I don't know if you read all comments but I want to tell you how soothing your voice is. It has the ability to relax me and put me into a peaceful state of mind. Thank you.

It's always good to take that alone time that you need to recharge. I love your videos and I hope you have safe travels 💗

Way to go Stephi, love watching your journey.

Love you all! God bless❤️

My buddies were out on their four wheelers deep in the mountains during a blizzard. called me up and told me to head out when I got home. said I was just gonna get pizza instead. they told me to bring it up. So I bought 5 pizzas, wrapped them in like 10 sweaters i had piled up in my car strapped it to the quad. 20 mins later they had hot pizza xD

You won’t burn out , just burn on . You have a strong flame and a great vision . Keep it in on doing what your doing, your a great inspiration to me and many others . Best wishes & hopes Doug

I'm in Canada. Very few neighbors. I let someone I kinda know build a house in my yard. Winters are cold, but if you ever want time away from the world, you are welcome here anytime.

Ollie is such a happy dog. Safe travels!

I’ve always wanted to go to the redwoods !! I’m so jealous!!!!!! It’s amazing!!! It’s all good though!! Everyone needs a break! You have to listen to yourself!!! You seem to be doin a great job of that!! Im super envious of your travels though I must say!! I am such a fan of you lol!!

Much love, Stephi. Safe Travels. Stay blessed and well.

You're a really great human, Steph! You radiate kindness and fun wherever you go. You're such a free spirit. Looks gorgeous up in the mountains. Scenery is just wow! Travel safe 💖🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

I have done that same trip Idaho, Oregon then the redwoods. Something always calls me back east too.

ugh. i totally agree. i feel like i've been burnt out for months lmao. Also going back to the east coast very soon!

Miss you! Thinking of you! Hope your having fun and feeling better friend.

You always brighten my day Stephi.

Yea i feel this energy too lately.. Time for a refresh...

Such a STUNNING place!!🌼🌺

I cried at that man's kindness for bringing the pizza and inviting you guys to his restaurant 🥲🥲🥲🥲

I wish I had the resources to do what you are doing, sometimes I feel like I just want to live my life free from everything and just travel, but I have too many to responsibilities to deal with, maybe when I am debt free I will explore, you're an awesome individual, let's hope the road brings closer to peace an do happiness. Remember home is where the heart is.

I love your videos. Thank you for sharing your journeys!

Glad to see your still doing good

Safe travels Stephi!

Totally enjoyed them Stephi, thank you

I so feel ya on the social burn out, Stephi. I use to work as a tour guide in Yellowstone, it would hit me at the end of each day for a bit. And at the end of each season I needed the month or so of off season to "recharge". Have a nice trip home, my guess at least.🙋😁

I always love your videos so much,so inspiring ❤ ty for sharing.

I get burned out on EVERYTHING. Work especially. I got covid on the 8th of July and went back to work for just 1 day on the 15th. Then was already scheduled for a week of vacation. Due to scheduling I didn't return to work until the 27th. So was basically off for 18 days in July. And I'm STILL burned out.

Good for you Shephi! Do what what gives you fulfillment!

I really have enjoyed your adventures Stephi. I really loved the pizza delivery to the middle of nowhere. I know we all have things we are dealing with and we need a change every so often. Then there are times when we need some space, some alone time to decompress. I look forward to the rest of your story.

You are a strong woman Stephi. Never forget how bright you shine and how loved you are around the world.

We love you and support you!

“You have power over your mind -----not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” - Marcus Aurelius Safe Travels on your way back to the east coast. Be mindful of the heat for you and your doggie (he's so cute). -Frankie G.

I just found your channel, and now I feel the need/want to watch every video!! What is the song at the end of this? You and your pup are amazing! Can’t wait to watch more 🤗🤗🤗

I have so much respect for you. You never give up. You are so strong, beautiful and positive!

The lake dip had me giggling lol so fun ur blessed to have such great friends

your very authentic and thank you for being so.

I know what you mean by therapy it really does help I went through a lot with my dad and my first husband and I came out stronger and better and happier don’t give up and what I’ve learned is life is what you make it

You are such an inspiration to so many

Ahhh you were in Humboldt! My previous home

That's so cool your going to places I've actually been now because I live in oregon! I'm sorry your feeling burnt out and I hope you start feeling better!

Great vid - we all need some ‘me’ time to chill out, recharge and take stock of our lives from time to time

Stephi I enjoy all your videos actually you are my therapist ! of seeing my mistakes as a parent trying to understand my daughter mental issues of High anxiety depression so God bless you Stephi thank you be safe on all your travel adventures

Love how free you are I wish I could do what you do keep it up love you

If you get a chance PLEASE check out the upper peninsula of Michigan. Specifically Kitch-iti-kipi springs and Munising and Copper Harbor. I know its out if the way for most cross country travelers so these AMAZING scenes are missed out on by so many folks.

Fantastic video, well explained, incredible filming. Amazing courage to travel so long, we love the channel.

I really enjoy when you do time lapse of your drawings

I’ve always wanted to see the Redwoods, hope I get to feel their presence. Old time tree hugger here. 😉 I don’t have the opportunity to travel, it’s been fun to tag along. Cool pizza delivery. Can’t wait to see where life takes you next.

I love you Stephi! ❤️❤️❤️

i hear ya!