# 22 The Diagnosis That Saved This Family: why they sold up to travel Australia!
After a life-changing diagnosis, Britt and Wade Williams knew something had to change. So, they sold everything, packed up their lives with their two young boys—Nixon and Thomas—and set off to travel Australia indefinitely in their caravan.
Join Myke Bartlett as they discuss navigating life on the road—working remotely, homeschooling, budgeting, and learning the realities of full-time family van life.
This is the real journey: the highs, the lows, the lessons, and everything in between. For them, it isn’t just about travel—it’s about slowing down, staying connected, and making the most of the life they could have lost.
Chapters:
(00:00) Introduction to the podcast
(04:45) Wade's brain tumour diagnosis
(07:30) Decision to sell up and hit the road
(10:00) The Facebook photo moment
(12:15) Pre-departure fears
(15:30) 5-month planning sprint
(16:15) The #1 travel tip
(19:45) Funding the trip
(23:45) What a lap actually costs
(28:30) Essential gear & first aid
(31:45) Day in the life. Homeschooling & remote work
(36:15) Adapting to caravan life
(46:30) Impact on the relationship
(54:45) Toughest days on the road
(1:00:45) Favourite destinations
(1:03:30) Shifting values
(1:07:00) Advice & closing reflections
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