In this intimate and heartfelt episode, Kayla and her co-host sit down—one week after returning from the SHED Retreat—to reflect on what truly unfolded inside this powerful container.

After a full season exploring what it means to shed through the lens of the Year of the Snake on Shauna's podcast Life Turned On, the retreat was the culmination: 10 women, two facilitators, one island, and a weekend that cracked all expectations wide open.

Here, they share:

• What surprised them the most about the group dynamic and the depth of transformation
• Why the retreat felt like a womb space—a cocoon of safety, softness, and feminine frequency
• How quickly the women bonded, supported one another, and dropped into profound vulnerability
• The behind-the-scenes moments—the lodging mix-ups, the “meat hook” underworld meditation, the spontaneous tattoo
• The power of the singing circle, the ceremonies, and the shared rituals
• What it felt like to re-enter real life after living in community, connection, and sacred feminine energy
• Their favorite moments, from spoken-desire rituals to witnessing women see and honor one another fully

This episode is a love letter to the women who showed up, the magic they created together, and the reminder that transformation happens fastest when we are willing to be witnessed.

If you’ve ever wondered what actually happens inside a transformational retreat—or if you’re craving deeper sisterhood, community, and embodied healing—this conversation will open your heart.

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