Holding it Together is Overrated

As the oldest of seven and the product of overachiever parents, I’m known as a hyper-competent woman
“who always has answers and knows where she’s going,” the go-to girl and the person who always seems to have it together.

And, as I move deeper into the second half of my life, I’m questioning how this affects me—what is the price I pay when I choose to step into this persona?

Over the last two decades, I’ve come a long way: I’ve let a lot of perfectionist tendencies drop, I am less controlling and am a big advocate for the “good is good enough” message. But as I get “curiouser and curiouser,” what would it look like for me to be even MORE surrendered? To be less prepared, less polished, more messy and human than I have ever been before? We all deserve a soft place to fall, a place where we can show up “warts and all.” This is the terrain I’m exploring this week. Read/watch my blog (3 min. video) Holding It Together is Overrated:

Want more support around this theme? Read: Why Holding it Together is Overrated from our blog archives. And if you live in the southeast, hop in the car Friday morning, April 25th and come join us for Tending Your Creative Fire: A Women’s Self-Renewal Retreat from 9-5 on Lake Logan near Asheville —TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER.  This will be a warm, kind space where you most definitely can show up warts and all!

Warmly,

SEEKING SUPPORT FOR SELF-CARE & RESILIENCY? HERE ARE FOUR OPPORTUNITIES:

• **TODAY ~ LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER** April 25, 2025 ~ Tending Your Creative Fire: A Women’s Self-Renewal Retreat ~ 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Lake Logan Retreat Center, Canton, NC (near Asheville, NC). Join women from across NC and the Southeast US as we enjoy a day of deep replenishment, renewal and sisterhood + special Creativity Salon and more! Discounts for Hurricane Helene victims. An ideal retreat to bring family/friends to and enjoy a weekend in the Blue Ridge mountains. DOORS CLOSE TUESDAY, 4/22 AT NOON.  Learn more/register here.
• Schedule me to speak in 2025-26. Did you know my primary work is speaking professionally at national/regional conferences, employee events and to companies/organizations worldwide? I love weaving neuroscience, life balance strategies, mindfulness & resiliency practices to create unforgettable workshops & presentations that help people feel more creative, focused, resourced and alive. Learn more about my speaking here.
• Lead women’s groups/retreats! Secrets to Facilitating Life-Changing Women’s Groups/Retreats in Uncertain Times ~ an online, self-paced mentoring course. Would you like to empower women in your area in 2025 through facilitating women’s groups/retreats? Based on Renee’s 30+ years experience training 450+ facilitators and teaching at world-renowned retreat centers like Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, this supportive, empowering on-demand video course offers everything you need to start facilitating women’s circles and retreats. Only $195. Learn more.
• Wild Souls Nature Adventures (based in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western NC): authentic movement classes, community song circles, full moon hikes, meditation/resiliency workshops, women’s circles & more. Have me design a custom experience for your team/friends. Next Wild Souls Authentic Movement class: May 4th.  Learn more.