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September 1, 2025 61 mins

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Explore the remarkable journey of Michelle Dutro, an Air Force veteran and former firefighter, as she shares her path to founding the Inner North Star Retreat Center. In this episode, Michelle discusses her transition from crisis response to preventative healing, revealing the pivotal moments that led her to embrace a life of spiritual guidance and personal development. 

Subscribe to Michelle's channel for more inspiring stories and insights into living a purposeful life: https://www.youtube.com/@michelledutro

Chapters
00:00 A Moment of Prayer and Reflection
01:47 From Military to Firefighter: A Journey of Service
06:41 The Call to Help: Transitioning to Firefighting
12:55 A Life-Changing Experience: The CPR Call
19:07 The Shift to Preventative Healing
22:52 Finding Purpose: The Birth of the Retreat Center
30:54 Building a Sanctuary: The Journey of Creation
31:22 The Journey to Self-Discovery
36:06 Creating the Inner North Star Retreat Center
41:14 The Purpose Behind the Retreats
46:58 Transformative Experiences at the Retreats
52:18 Expanding Access: Online Courses and Community Engagement

🤝 Let’s Connect: linktr.ee/michelledutro
🌐 Learn more: www.michelledutro.com
🏞️ Retreat Center: www.innernorthstar.com

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