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That’s Valid

That’s Valid

By Bianca Dukesherer

That’s Valid is a travel, lifestyle and wellness podcast focused on validating experiences, delving into other cultures, self care, health, and so much more. Hosted by Bianca aka Backpacking Bee (“Bee” for short), creating a safe space for all and an entirely candid conversation where Bee is looking to be as honest and true as possible. | Intro & Outro music by: Ooyy | Cover art by: Backpacking Bee
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that's valid | astrology & mercury in retrograde

That’s ValidMay 22, 2022

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that's valid | astrology & mercury in retrograde

that's valid | astrology & mercury in retrograde

Bee discusses the big three in astrology, and its relation to your house placements, and the sun and moon energy intertwined. Also in this episode, learn more about what is currently happening with the planets energy and another retrograde producing stagnant energy and unrest. 

Also mentioned in this episode:

Apps where you can check your chart & learn more about what is happening for your signs and placements specifically would be:

Time Passages

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/timepassages/id488946918

Co-Star

https://www.costarastrology.com

Mystic Mondays

https://www.mysticmondays.com

the Pattern

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-pattern/id1071085727

Chani App 

https://chaninicholas.com/chani-app/

As always thank you so much for listening and for your support, if you liked this episode and want to hear more please subscribe, like, and follow along! If you feel you have a story to tell and want to share, feel you want to discuss chakras a bit more or just want to chat connect through any of these outlets:

Backpacking Bee | backpackingbee@gmail.com | backpackingbee.com

Instagram | @backpackingbee & @thatsvalidpod

* Disclaimer: Bee is not a licensed professional whatsoever, this podcast is speaking on personal stories, experiences, thoughts and ideas.

Love and Light

May 22, 202232:52
that's valid | veganism & conscious eating

that's valid | veganism & conscious eating

* Trigger Warning for those who have struggled with ED, uncomfortable body health is discussed a bit in this episode.

Bee discusses everything from her vegan journey to what it means to be a conscious eater as you travel the world. Also mentioned in this episode are several documentaries she recommends to get a different perspective on clean eating, veganism options, or just paying attention to the food industry in general.

1. What the Health

2. Meat Me Halfway

3. Food, Inc.

4. An Inconvenient Truth & Before the Flood

As always thank you so much for listening and for your support, if you liked this episode and want to hear more please subscribe, like, and follow along! If you feel you have a story to tell and want to share, feel you want to discuss chakras a bit more or just want to chat connect through any of these outlets:

Backpacking Bee | backpackingbee@gmail.com | backpackingbee.com

Instagram | @backpackingbee & @thatsvalidpod

* Disclaimer: Bee is not a licensed professional whatsoever, this podcast is speaking on personal stories, experiences, thoughts and ideas.

Love and Light

May 13, 202238:07
that's valid | chakra alignment & affirmations

that's valid | chakra alignment & affirmations

In this episode, Bee delves into her chakra healing experience in Sidemen, Bali. The traditional healer, Mangku Mastra, (meaning Holyman) was discovered to be a healer from a young age and has practiced in natural medicine, yoga, and meditation for over 15 yrs. His son, Gede, spoke the most English and was incredibly helpful. 

To book with Mangku Mastra:

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g608495-d6539881-Reviews-Mangku_Mastra-Sidemen_Karangasem_Bali.html

WhatsApp: +62 857-3744-5765

As always thank you so much for listening and for your support, if you liked this episode and want to hear more please subscribe, like, and follow along! If you feel you have a story to tell and want to share, feel you want to discuss chakras a bit more or just want to chat connect through any of these outlets:

Backpacking Bee | backpackingbee@gmail.com | backpackingbee.com

Instagram | @backpackingbee & @thatsvalidpod

* Disclaimer: Bee is not a licensed professional whatsoever, this podcast is speaking on personal stories, experiences, thoughts and ideas.

Love and Light

May 06, 202235:10
that's valid | skincare & confidence

that's valid | skincare & confidence

In this episode Bee discusses her own journey with skin issues and the choices she was given when seeing dermatologists and other doctors. Highlighting the negatives and positives of natural skincare as well as more modern approaches, this episode covers additional tips and recommendations of what might help you make more conscious choices and help you come to your own conclusions.


Mentioned in this episode:

Apostrophe | For online dermatology assistance| https://www.apostrophe.com

Seed | For natural, clinically tested (vegan, gf) probiotic assistance | https://seed.com



Thank you so much for listening and for your support, if you like this episode and want to hear more feel free to hit that subscribe and notification button so you can get weekly updates from episodes. If you feel you have a story to tell and want to share, or just want to chat, connect through any of these platforms:


Backpacking Bee | backpackingbee@gmail.com | backpacking bee.com

Instagram | @backpackingbee & @thatsvalidpod


Would love to hear from you! 


* Disclaimer: Bee is not a licensed professional whatsoever, this podcast is speaking on personal stories, experiences, thoughts, and ideas. 


Love and Light

Apr 18, 202224:18
that's valid | traveling solo

that's valid | traveling solo

Bee describes her first experience traveling solo, why she decided it and gives 15 tips to those starting out or those in need of travel advice. Ending with a little note for women solo travelers in particular, to end the stigma, support and look out for one another. 

As always thank you so much for listening and for your support, if you liked this episode and want to hear more please subscribe, like, and follow along! If you feel you have a story to tell and want to share, or just want to chat connect through any of these outlets:


Backpacking Bee | backpackingbee@gmail.com | backpackingbee.com

Instagram | @backpackingbee & @thatsvalidpod


* Disclaimer: Bee is not a licensed professional whatsoever, this podcast is speaking on personal stories, experiences, thoughts and ideas.


Love and Light

Mar 31, 202231:33
that's valid | depression & purpose

that's valid | depression & purpose

In this episode Bee addresses a very personal story of her own struggle with depression, and how it ties into her addiction to living in her purpose. Focusing on 'soul purpose' and how it can fuel you to being all you want to be, all you want to do. 

This episode ends with meditation music and self love affirmations to help you on your purpose journey. 

As always I want to thank you so much for listening and for your support, if you liked this episode and want to hear more please subscribe, like, and follow along! If you feel you have a story to tell and want to share, or just want to chat, contact through any of these outlets:

Backpacking Bee | backpackingbee@gmail.com | backpackingbee.com

Instagram | @backpackingbee & @thatsvalidpod



Also mentioned in this episode: 

Graham Cullis | @grahamcullis (#Youtube is Graham Cullis Art)

Project to check out from him: Karma Card Project - where you can help him raise awareness for mental health. 

Putu & the Secret River Jungle Adventure | @putusecretriver 

Contact him also via WhatsApp +62 858-5862-6773 to book your adventure with him and his family here in Bali!


*Disclaimer: Bee is not a licensed professional whatsoever, this podcast is just speaking on personal stories, experiences, thoughts and ideas. 


Love and Light



Mar 25, 202238:10
that's valid | procrastination & affirmations

that's valid | procrastination & affirmations

Bee talks about different forms of procrastination and how they might be rooted in something deeper than we think. Giving examples from her own life and how she has struggled, as well as validation for it all. In understanding that we are not "lazy" as society often labels us but there is more emotional depth that comes with procrastination that isn't talked about.

This episode ends with meditation music and some self love affirmations for those that did relate to anything mentioned in the podcast, enjoy friends!

Love and light

Want more content from Bee? Check out | backpackingbee.com or follow along on Instagram | @backpackingbee & @thatsvalidpod

*Disclaimer - Bee is not a licensed professional whatsoever, this podcast is just speaking on research and personal stories, thoughts and ideas.

Mar 18, 202243:02
that's valid | Nyepi in Bali

that's valid | Nyepi in Bali

Bee discusses the Balinese ceremony known as Nyepi and a bit of the history behind it, discussing how its celebrated and why it's important. Also in this episode find some love and astrology findings Bee recently stumbled on. 

love and light.

Want more content from Bee? Check out | backpackingbee.com or follow along on Instagram | @backpackingbee & @thatsvalidpod 



Mar 02, 202218:52
that's valid | romanticizing your life

that's valid | romanticizing your life

In this episode, Bee looks at both sides of romanticization: what are the pros and cons, what should we look at as a society? As always, including a little message for listeners and a personal story of her own experience.

Love and light.

Want more content from Bee? Check out | backpackingbee.com

Or follow along on Instagram | @backpackingbee & @thatsvalidpod



Feb 25, 202218:17
that's valid | grief & burnout

that's valid | grief & burnout

Bee discusses a personal experience with grief and what she found to be most crucial when dealing with it in any shape or form. She includes a little positive message for those struggling with burn out or not quite feeling like themselves right now. 

Love and light.

Want more content from Bee? Check out | backpackingbee.com or follow along on 

Instagram | @backpackingbee & @thatsvalidpod


Feb 17, 202219:19
that's valid | bali life & morning routines

that's valid | bali life & morning routines

Bee gets into validating pandemic life, choosing Bali and why its such a special place, and validating that during these hard times its okay to not have it all together. Different morning routines might be a way to help! Listen for more.


Want more content from Bee? Check out | backpackingbee.com | or follow along on Instagram | @backpackingbee & @thatsvalidpod


Feb 04, 202218:52
that's valid | my story

that's valid | my story

Bee describes her own life story in bits and pieces with some of the trauma she's gone through and ends with some self love tips. a story of solo travel, of childhood trauma and a journey of overcoming mental health issues.

want more content from Bee? Check out | www.backpackingbee.com

Instagram | @backpackingbee & @thatsvalidpod 



Jan 21, 202231:26
that's valid | purpose driven

that's valid | purpose driven

Bee describes what it means to live a purpose-driven life and the challenges this brings. a wellness mindset episode filled with some of her own stories and self love advice.


want more content from Bee? Check out | www.backpackingbee.com 

Instagram | @backpackingbee & @thatsvalidpod 

Jan 14, 202221:56
that’s valid | introduction

that’s valid | introduction

welcome to the first episode of That’s Valid, a travel, lifestyle, & wellness podcast with a little bit of spice. your host, Bianca Dukesherer aka Backpacking Bee describes the purpose of this podcast, the meaning behind it and some self love moments you won’t want to miss out on.

want more content from Bee? Check out | http://www.backpackingbee.com |

love and light! 

Jan 07, 202214:56