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 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…
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…
You just came home from a women’s retreat. You’re glowing, lighter, clearer. Your nervous system is finally calm, your sleep is solid, your energy feels spacious-and you’re thinking: Can I bottle this up and take it with me forever? First of all-YES. That feeling you cultivated on retreat didn’t come from the lavender-scented pillows or the…
How many times have you come home from a “vacation” more exhausted than when you left? You know the kind. You pack everything-emotionally and literally-trying to make everyone else happy, cram in 10 activities a day, live out of a suitcase, and then need a nap when you get back. And don’t get me started…
Most women I meet are operating in survival mode. Running households, managing careers, tending to relationships, keeping the pets alive, maybe even parenting or caregiving (or both)- and somewhere in that chaos, we’re supposed to find time to work out, meditate, and get 8 hours of sleep? Cute idea. The truth is, modern life wasn’t built with women’s…
I just got back from a total dream trip. A Twilight fan-girl-level, bucket-list, squeal-worthy adventure. Yes, I said Twilight. Like Bella, Edward, and the sparkly vampire crew Twilight. And yes, I dragged my daughters with me. And no, I don’t regret it one bit nor care if you judge me for it. We stayed in the actual…