Episode 149: Celebrating 150 Episodes and Announcing Our First Retreat!

Welcome, PathPod listeners!

We’re thrilled to mark a special milestone on our journey—this is our 150th episode! 🎉 We couldn’t be more excited to celebrate this achievement with all of you and share some big news. Join us as we dive into the significance of our milestone and unveil our upcoming retreat.

Episode Highlights:

• 150th Episode Celebration: Toni and Jenny reflect on the journey to this episode and express their amazement at reaching this milestone. 
• Big Announcement - Restore Before Retreat: We’re overjoyed to announce our very first retreat, "Restore Before," taking place on November 2nd and 3rd, 2024, in Aptos, California. This retreat is designed to offer a space for introspection, relaxation, and rejuvenation before the busy-ness of year-end takes over.
• Understanding "Retreat": Toni and Jenny explore the concept of retreating, both as a noun and a verb. They discuss how a retreat can be a powerful act of self-care and a vital investment in personal health and well-being.
• Our Retreat Experience: Get a glimpse of what to expect at the Restore Before retreat. From beach walks and forest hikes to meaningful connections and personal reflection, this retreat is crafted to help you connect with yourself and others.
• Recommended Resources: Toni and Jenny share their favorite books and resources that align with the theme of retreat and self-care. These include:
   
  • Where to Begin by Cleo Wade
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  • Journey to the Heart by Melody Beattie
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  • Mindful Eating by Jan Chosen Bays
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  • Wintering by Katherine May
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  • Consolations by David Whyte
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  • Let Your Life Speak by Parker J. Palmer, illustrated by Cheryl Knezel
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  • Sit Down to Rise Up by Shelly Tygielski
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• Engaging with the Community: Whether or not you can join the retreat in person, Toni and Jenny encourage you to explore the concept of retreat in your own life. They invite listeners to connect with them on Instagram or via direct message and share how you are retreating in your own life.
• Music and Inspiration: And of course, Toni reveals that she’s already started a playlist for the retreat!! It is sure to be an inspiring one!

Links and Resources:

• Instagram: Follow us for updates and information on how to sign up for the Restore Before retreat @thepathpod
• Restore Before: Ready to join us?? Fill out the application!! We can’t wait to connect!

 Thank you for being a part of our podcast community. Whether you’re joining us at the retreat or simply taking inspiration from this episode, we hope you find ways to incorporate retreat into your life. Here’s to many more episodes and meaningful moments of connection and self-care!