Let’s talk about rest. Not a 15-minute power nap with your phone buzzing. Not the 30 seconds of silence you get in the car before someone calls asking what’s for dinner. Not sitting in a doctor’s office alone and calling it “me time.” I’m talking about real, nervous-system-resetting, soul-sighing, full-body exhale rest. And if you’re a woman…
By Shannon Jamail Most women don’t go on a retreat because they’re mildly stressed. They go because they’re one breakdown away from snapping at their boss, their partner, or that lady in front of them at Target who can’t figure out the chip reader. They come because they’re tired. Burned out. Maxed out. And they need something…
By Shannon Jamail If you’ve ever typed “retreat to reduce my stress” into Google at 2 a.m. while stress-eating tortilla chips and hiding from your to-do list… hey, I see you. You’re not alone. And more importantly, you’re on the right track. Because while vacations are nice, and spa days are dreamy, there’s a reason…
By Shannon Jamail Let’s talk about something that’s not just a trend- it’s a tidal wave. Women. Are. Retreating. And I don’t mean running away from life (although let’s be honest, sometimes that’s the fantasy). I mean women are seeking out intentional space, packing their bags, and heading to women’s stress reduction wellness retreats in record…
By Shannon Jamail So you’re thinking about attending a retreat. Maybe you’re feeling tired, tapped out, overwhelmed by life – or just plain over it. But if you’re anything like the amazing women who come to our retreats, there’s probably a little voice in your head saying, “Yeah, but what will I actually get out…
By Shannon Jamail I just wrapped up two amazing retreats in October. One at my ranch and one at my favorite beach. And y’all… my heart is full, my voice is raspy from laughter, and my soul is lit up. One thing I hear over and over from the women who attend our stress reduction retreats is…
By Shannon Jamail Most women I know (myself included) have been conditioned to give, and give, and give some more. To juggle it all, smile through it, and maybe crash later when no one’s looking. We wear exhaustion like a badge of honor. We apologize for needing rest. We call time away “selfish.” But here’s…
Let’s be honest-scrolling through all the gorgeous retreat photos online can feel like dating apps for wellness. Everyone looks peaceful, the food looks amazing, and the setting is always perfect. But how do you know which women’s stress reduction retreat is actually right for you? Here’s the deal: not every retreat will be your match. And that’s okay.…
So you’ve decided it’s time to hit pause. You’re overwhelmed, overcommitted, and just done. You know you need something more than a bubble bath and a podcast. You need a full-on nervous system reset. But with so many women’s stress reduction retreats out there, how do you pick the one that’s actually going to help you feel like you again?…
Let’s be real-life over 40 for women hits different. Hormones shift, priorities shift, sometimes our bodies feel like they’re speaking a language we don’t understand anymore. Add in identity transitions, aging parents, empty nest moments (or teens launching into the world), and a body that no longer recovers like it did at 25-and it’s no…