Gurus, Grifters and Getaways: Unpacking Our Experiences in Retreat Culture

Grab your ceremonial cacao and join us for a deep dive into the internet’s favorite pipeline: vulnerable woman → wellness girlie → retreat addict → accidental cult memberFrom dreamy wellness retreats and women’s circles to spiritual influencers, healing communities, and the rise of “doing the work,” this week we’re unpacking the wellness-to-cult pipeline and sharing our personal experience with retreat culture. We’re talking love bombing, toxic positivity, guru energy, trauma bonding disguised as sisterhood, and why so many millennials found themselves deep in the self-help and spiritual awakening era... and get to know Jessie a little better as she unpacks her own spiritual life and tries to convince you that she's actually not in a cult. Join us for an honest, funny, and slightly unhinged conversation about healing retreats, gurus, and the business of belonging. Were these communities genuinely healing… or just aesthetically pleasing echo chambers with matching linen sets and nervous system buzzwords?