Why Everyone Needs a Retreat

Why Everyone Needs a Retreat

From Energy Works by Lauren Walker & Blaine Wilkes

April 27, 2026 · 20 min · Episode 97

About this episode

Lauren explores the transformative power of retreats for resetting energy and gaining perspective.

Tune into the newest episode of our Energy Works Podcast, where science meets spirit to help you heal, energize, and thrive. Feeling burned out or stuck in routine? In this solo episode, Lauren explores how retreats act as powerful nervous system resets, helping you step out of daily patterns, restore energy, and reconnect to joy, play, and perspective.Through stories from Breitenbush Hot Springs and Hollyhock Retreat Center, and even inspiration from Ram Dass, Lauren shares how retreats support deep rest, creativity, and meaningful change.This episode is an invitation to step away from the noise, reset your energy, and create your own retreat, whether it’s a weekend away or just a few hours offline. Now available wherever you get your podcasts!Chapters:00:00 Introduction00:22 Why Retreats Are So Transformative01:27 “Summer Camp for Adults” Explained02:51 Affordable Retreat Experiences03:20 Stories: Breitenbush + Hollyhock05:12 Purpose, Play & Modern Life07:03 Gaining Perspective Through Retreat08:47 Nervous System Reset (Rest & Digest)10:12 How to Create Your Own Retreat12:14 2026 Hollyhock Retreat Invite13:17 Mini Retreats at Home15:06 Ayurveda + Recovery16:28…

People in this episode

Hosts: Lauren Walker, Blaine Wilkes

Topics covered

  • retreats
  • nervous system
  • energy reset
  • self-care
  • creativity
  • perspective

Keywords

  • retreat
  • nervous system reset
  • energy
  • self-care
  • creativity
  • perspective
  • wellness

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Breitenbush Hot Springs, Hollyhock Retreat Center

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