In this episode, I talk with Megan Gunnell, therapist and the Founder and Director of Thriving Well Institute, on the topic of retreat building (and how to step up and host one, even without retreat hosting experience).

Megan is well known for her Thriving Therapist Facebook Group with over 12k members, as well as for hosting international retreats in places like Tuscany, Costa Rica, and more.

Tune in as we talk about chasing your passions, the fears of hosting retreats (Will people actually like them?), and how to move from idea to action.

We also talk about the need for connection, restoration, and self-care.

You won't want to miss the fantastic advice that Megan offers on how to plan and host retreats, pursue your dreams, and, of course, face your fears and failures head-on.

Megan has an upcoming retreat this May 2022 in Red Rocks, Utah. There are still spots available for this amazing, self-care-filled experience, so make sure to check out the details.

You can find more of Megan and her upcoming retreats here:

www.thrivingwellinstitute.com

More about Megan:

Megan is the Founder & Director of the Thriving Well Institute, and a psychotherapist, speaker, writer, and international retreat leader with 23 years experience. She has presented and facilitated workshops and retreats globally and nationwide most notably in Finland at Jyvaskyla University, in Costa Rica at Anamaya and Ahki Resorts, at Miraval Resort and Spa, Arizona, the Bryant University Women’s Summit, Rhode Island and at Red Mountain Resort, Utah. She’s the founder of the Thriving Therapists FB community with over 12,000 members and coach to therapists who want to build a thriving practice. With an expertise in business scaling, she inspires therapists to increase their impact and their income. A recovering perfectionist and recklessly brave, she's not afraid of most challenges.

1. Website: thrivingwellinstitute.com

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