EPISODE · Jun 5, 2026 · 36 MIN
For the Woman Ready to Go Alone: Solo Retreating and the Unexpected Breakthroughs That Follow
from Bucket List Retreats - The Podcast · host Kelly Morgan Merly
She packed her bag, booked her flight, and went — alone. No agenda. No itinerary. No one to answer to. And what happened next? She came back more herself than she'd been in years.Welcome back to Bucket List Retreats: The Podcast! I'm your host Kelly Morgan Merly, and today I am SO excited to welcome back the one and only Karen Talavera — The Accidental Seeker — for a conversation that honestly had me leaning into my mic the whole time.We kick things off with a quick but juicy update on the world of sacred medicines and psychedelics — including a major executive order that has the entire plant medicine community buzzing. Then we dive deep into solo retreating: what it is, why women are craving it, how Karen planned hers, and the completely unexpected breakthrough she had in Mexico that had nothing to do with what she thought she was going there for.In this episode:The latest on psychedelic legislation and what it means for retreat seekersWhy psilocybin, MDMA, and ibogaine are finally getting their momentHow to vet a retreat center or practitioner (and the red flags to watch for)What finally pushed Karen to book a solo retreat — and how she chose where to goThe difference between a solo vacation and a solo retreat (it matters!)How to create space for reflection without building a rigid agendaThe surprising cultural reclamation Karen didn't see comingThis one is Part 1 — trust us, you won't want to miss Part 2!🌿 Ready to go alone? Our women's retreat in Samaná, Dominican Republic is coming January 2027. Details below!🎙️ Karen Talavera — The Accidental Seeker [Karen's website/contact —theaccidentalseeker.com🍄 Psychedelic Science Conference (Denver, 2027 — registration open) https://psychedelicscience.org/🌊 The Third Wave — psychedelic education, coaching & vetted retreat directory https://thethirdwave.co🌴 Bucket List Retreats — Women's Retreat, Samaná Dominican Republic, January 2027 [Add your retreat link]🎧 Missed Karen's first episode? Listen here: [Add Episode link]CONNECT WITH US: 📸 Instagram: @BucketListRetreatsTM ▶️ YouTube: youtube.com/@bucketlistretreats 👥 Facebook Page: facebook.com/bucketlistretreats 💬 Facebook Community: facebook.com/groups/482660177960836
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She packed her bag, booked her flight, and went — alone. No agenda. No itinerary. No one to answer to. And what happened next? She came back more herself than she'd been in years.Welcome back to Bucket List Retreats: The Podcast! I'm your host Kelly Morgan Merly, and today I am SO excited to welcome back the one and only Karen Talavera — The Accidental Seeker — for a conversation that honestly had me leaning into my mic the whole time.We kick things off with a quick but juicy update on the world of sacred medicines and psychedelics — including a major executive order that has the entire plant medicine community buzzing. Then we dive deep into solo retreating: what it is, why women are craving it, how Karen planned hers, and the completely unexpected breakthrough she had in Mexico that had nothing to do with what she thought she was going there for.In this episode:The latest on psychedelic legislation and what it means for retreat seekersWhy psilocybin, MDMA, and ibogaine are finally getting their momentHow to vet a retreat center or practitioner (and the red flags to watch for)What finally pushed Karen to book a solo retreat — and how she chose where to goThe difference between a solo vacation and a solo retreat (it matters!)How to create space for reflection without building a rigid agendaThe surprising cultural reclamation Karen didn't see comingThis one is Part 1 — trust us, you won't want to miss Part 2!🌿 Ready to go alone? Our women's retreat in Samaná, Dominican Republic is coming January 2027. Details below!🎙️ Karen Talavera — The Accidental Seeker [Karen's website/contact —theaccidentalseeker.com🍄 Psychedelic Science Conference (Denver, 2027 — registration open) https://psychedelicscience.org/🌊 The Third Wave — psychedelic education, coaching & vetted retreat directory https://thethirdwave.co🌴 Bucket List Retreats — Women's Retreat, Samaná Dominican Republic, January 2027 [Add your retreat link]🎧 Missed Karen's first episode? Listen here: [Add Episode link]CONNECT WITH US: 📸 Instagram: @BucketListRetreatsTM ▶️ YouTube: youtube.com/@bucketlistretreats 👥 Facebook Page: facebook.com/bucketlistretreats 💬 Facebook Community: facebook.com/groups/482660177960836
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