Dear Visitor, I’m about to set off on what will likely be my last long road trip to Austria – car packed with my beloved bike, the proverbial ‘kitchen sink,’ and yes, tinned lentils. But this isn’t just any trip. I’m intentionally exposing myself to all the grief triggers I know will surface in Vienna – the city where my mum lived all her life, where I grew up, and where I have thousands of memories of her. Memories that will hit me in the supermarket, while cycling, passing certain buildings or shops, or eating Viennese dishes and her favourite pastry. This road trip is part of my grieving for her, and because I’ve made this trip several times in the past few years, I’ve learned that planning ahead isn’t just helpful – it’s essential. | | | My Car Looks Like a Mini KitchenAs usual, I’ve loaded up with the things that keep me well-fed and balanced on the road: - Everything I need to make my favourite lentil and veg soup (including several tins of lentils and a bag of fresh veggies 😉)
- All the ingredients for my go-to breakfast
- A cool bag for opened almond milk – essential for those long stretches across Germany
- Food and tea flasks
- A peeler, a good knife, a lemon squeezer, plus a bowl and spoon for emergency car meals
For my trip through Germany, I've booked cosy apartments instead of hotels – which are actually cheaper. But more importantly, they give me control over my food and routine. I can cook what my body needs, when it needs it; this means no service station sandwiches or restaurant meals that would leave me feeling bloated, foggy-brained, or constipated the next day. And the best part? I can keep teaching my yoga classes on Zoom while I travel – my students refuse to miss their sessions just because I’m “en route” to Vienna. Isn’t technology brilliant? | | | A Book Is BrewingAs I was creating my recent handout on nourishing summer drinks, I realised I’d collected so many summer survival strategies over the years – grieving through hot summers – that they’re practically a handbook in themselves. So, I’ve started drafting my next book: 'Nourishing Through Loss – A Summer Survival Guide'. It’s a deep dive into navigating summer’s unique challenges when you’re already dealing with loss: the heat, disrupted digestion, insomnia, social events & pressures, or those ‘hot’ emotions that grief stirs up in summer. Of course, it will include plenty of simple recipes – from cooling drinks to light summer meals – as well as practical routines and mindset shifts for finding and maintaining your balance. |
| I’d Love Your InputAs I work on this, I'd love to hear your experiences to make sure this guide truly addresses the needs of everyone navigating grief in the summer months. Have you faced any particular challenges in summer? What’s helped you, or what’s been missing when you’ve needed support? Or maybe there’s something about grieving in summer that’s always confused or frustrated you? I’d love to know what you think should be in the book. | | | Speaking of Summer Survival...If the thought of summer travel feels daunting, my latest blog explores why heat and grief can create such a perfect storm, especially when you're travelling. I also share simple Ayurvedic strategies that actually help. It covers everything from why your digestion goes haywire when travelling to creating “mini-resets” in airport lounges – basically, all the things I wish I’d known before my first grief-travel disaster (remember my story from Italy?). | |
| When planning your trip this summer, remember this: tinned lentils are your friend, cool bags are essential, and yoga classes can happen anywhere there’s Wi-Fi. If you’d like to join my online classes for more emotional stability this summer, just email me and I’ll send you the details. Sending you gentle strength for whatever this summer has in store for you! Much love, Sabine
P.S. I’ll be sharing updates from my trip to Austria – the challenges and the small victories. Sometimes the deepest healing happens when we stop avoiding the triggers and start moving through them with intention. And of course, I’ll make space for Vienna’s many welcome distractions while being there ... | | |
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Sabine Horner
77 Millfield Lane
York YO10 3AW
United Kingdom
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