About this episode
Caroline Sylge discusses how to incorporate the practice of retreating into everyday life for stress relief and personal growth.
Caroline Sylge reminds us to press pause on the daily overwhelm of modern life by bringing the magic and solace of retreating into your every day. What comes into your mind when you hear the word 'retreat'? Meditation at a mountain monastery, or a trip to far-flung places? While ‘retreats’ can be misconceived as expensive, time-consuming or inaccessible, Caroline Sylge shows us that they don’t have to be. Whether it's for a long weekend, a day, or even an hour, Caroline will help you retreat whoever you are, and whatever your budget or schedule. In this practical guide, Caroline will offer realistic activities to bring the magic of retreating into your life, including how to create a retreat space, and how to retreat with friends and family as well as alone. Using the seasons as an optional guide, Caroline will take us through a range of activities to help you find and sustain a happier version of yourself. From decluttering, to coaching your own life, from finding your flow, to learning how to say no, Caroline will enable you to restore, repair and rejuvenate. Whether you are managing stress and overwhelm, in need of a life change, want to kickstart your creativity or find deep…
People in this episode
Guest: Caroline Sylge
Topics covered
- retreat
- self-care
- mindfulness
- stress management
- personal development
Keywords
- retreat
- mindfulness
- self-improvement
- stress relief
- personal growth
- wellness
- life coaching
More episodes of How To Academy Podcast
- Novelist Elodie Harper – Boudicca's Daughter · June 9, 2026 · 37 min
- Novelist Erica Wagner - Washington Roebling and the Art of Life Writing · June 2, 2026 · 30 min
- Neurologist Majid Fotuhi – How To Age-Proof Your Brain · May 29, 2026 · 1h 8m
- Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris - On Birds, Wonder, and Loss · May 26, 2026 · 1h 18m
- Jessamy Hibberd – How to Free Your Mind From Overthinking · May 19, 2026 · 1h 3m
- Phil Tinline - Iron Mountain and the Birth of American Conspiracy Culture · May 15, 2026 · 40 min
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the How To Academy Podcast podcast page.