women's retreat

My favorite solo dates

Ok, three hours of free time have just "fallen" into your lap. What will you do? This happened to me last weekend and my first thought was, "What movie do I want to see?" But after looking at the listings and not finding anything inspiring,…

Mother’s Day Self-Renewal Retreat Giveaway

    We're celebrating Mother's Day 2018 with a special Self-Renewal Retreat Package to support you in nurturing your body, mind, heart and soul~ featuring "Renee's Favorite Things." Total value: $1100. The package includes: …
mindfulness

5 questions to ask before choosing a therapist

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In the past month I probably received at least ten requests from friends and clients asking for referrals for great therapists. Whenever these calls come in, I try and get my friends to slow down, step back and approach this process with…
self-care

5 self-care strategies for your toughest days

Yesterday morning I found myself inert on the couch, trying to find the energy to shower and head to the office  (I had slept very little due to a tough parenting patch). I know I'm not alone. Lately, I've watched many of my friends and clients…
women's retreat

5 reasons you should consider taking a retreat

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Throughout my twenties and thirties when my chest tightened from overwork and I could feel overwhelm lapping at my door, I would increase my work pace, thinking, "I just need to move faster and get more done." Much of this stemmed from an entrenched…
mindfulness

Are you having conversations that matter?

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In 2002 after my son Jonah was born, I sent an email out to a handful of friends from my prenatal yoga class and invited them to meet me at our local park on the following Wednesday. We sat on blankets under big oak trees nursing our newborns.…
meditation

Don’t just do something, sit there

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I feel edgy. And unsettled. And a bit anxious. Between the bomb violence in Austin last week (my hometown), the current political climate, the wonderful but emotional March for our Lives rallies on Saturday and my always-pushing-the-boundaries…
women's retreat

Let’s lift each other up!

I once spoke at a girls empowerment conference to a group of three hundred ten to thirteen-year-olds. As I was waiting to go on stage, I overheard a small group of tweens talking about their day. One of them was really on fire after learning…
self-care

Smart employers get it: self-care is crucial

I recently attended two professional conferences. One was filled with companies/employees who were talking about resiliency, mindfulness and how essential self-care is to finding work-life balance. The programming—which touched on the importance…
life balance

Why “pausing” is key to finding balance

This month I have been managing so many moving pieces -- training new team members, booking new speaking gigs and workshops, setting up new office systems and vetting new partnerships--that I have found it hard just to hear myself think.…
stress management

Nature: the ultimate anti-depressant (+10 ideas to get you outside)

One of our family's favorite spots is the Davis Mountains in West Texas, home to the second darkest night skies in the U.S. We love to go there for the magical starry nights where the Milky Way can easily be seen without a telescope and for…
self-care

Why we need each other

“No matter how much we meditate or pray, we still need others to help us dismantle the walls of our isolation and remind us of our belonging.” – Tara Brach Last month I was leading a work-life balance retreat for a group of twenty successful…
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Upcoming Events

November 1-30th ~ Secrets to Facilitating Life-Changing Women’s Groups/Retreats in Uncertain Times– the online video training course. Are you passionate about empowering other women? Enjoy personal mentoring and training and begin facilitating women’s groups/retreats in your area. Introductory pricing: only $195. Learn More.

December 21st ~ Solace: A Winter Solstice Deep Rest Retreat, 3-5:30 p.m., a 2.5 hour live virtual retreat experience. Details/Register.

*SAVE THE DATE* April 25, 2025 ~ The North Carolina Creativity Conference for Women ~ 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Lake Logan Conference Center,  Canton, NC. Registration opens Jan. 1st.

Spring 2025 Women’s Empowerment Communications Internship ~ Interviewing through November. More Details here.