Truth, Food, and Freedom: Marné Minard’s Story of Resilience and Devotion

In this episode of The Authentic Creative, Siri dialogues with Marné Minard: nutritionist, healer, and owner of Portland’s Bastion, a restaurant redefining nourishment with seasonal, nutrient-dense food free from the usual fillers and allergens.

Marné opens up about her journey from a chaotic, traumatic childhood to finding her calling in healing and nutrition. She shares how Bastion was born, how food became her way of offering care and truth to others, and what it means to let her walls fall and live from a place of resilience and devotion.

We also revisit how our collaboration began at the Goddess of Light Retreat, where Marné’s food became a soul-level part of the magic, and how that connection is blossoming into three retreats in 2026.

Learn more:

• Experience Bastion in Portland or follow on Instagram @bastion_eatwell
• Join us for the Goddess of Light Retreats—transformational, all-inclusive gatherings designed to help you feel deeply nourished and held through Reiki, breathwork, sacred ceremony, and Marné’s exquisite seasonal meals.
  • March 15–18, 2026
  • May 3–6, 2026 (Spring: Coming Alive)
  • October 4–7, 2026 (Fall: Returning Home)

Hosted by Siri Baruc Thornton, healing artist, Reiki Master Teacher, and host of The Authentic Creative, these retreats are curated to expand your capacity to feel good, reconnect with your authentic energy, and return home to yourself.

For retreat details, one-on-one sessions (Breathwork + Reiki, Reiki healing), or to connect:

• Visit www.sageandblushwellness.com
• Follow Siri on Instagram @siribaructhornton

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