EPISODE · Apr 5, 2026 · 19 MIN
The Surprise Mindset Shift I Didn't See Coming - and the AI Game Changer That Got Me There
from Rock the Damn Boat · host Christy Hughes
This week's Sunday Shortie is a personal one. After chatting with Naoma of We Know Marketing, We Promise, and having a deep conversation with my friend Beckie about how to "sell" with heart, I had a huge mindset shift from the unlikeliest of places: Claude. What I discovered changed the way I think about showing up for potential retreat guests without losing the warmth and authenticity that makes people say yes to a retreat space.I also get reflective and share three retreat experiences that have genuinely shaped my perspective: two transformative weekends with my own yoga teacher and one soul-expanding journey to Bali. Because the best way to encourage someone to say yes is with truly remembering what it feels like to be held in one.If you're a retreat host, wellness entrepreneur, or curious about using AI in a way that still feels deeply human, this one's for you.Key Takeaways:Two podcasts worth adding to your list right now if you're a wellness entrepreneur or content creatorA real mindset shift around using Claude AI to write retreat sales emails — and why it doesn't have to feel robotic or inauthenticHow retreat experiences create an unmatched level of growth, celebration and friendshipsReflections from three retreat experiences — two with my yoga teacher and one transformative trip to BaliHow raising our hand may never feel easy, but it's worth it for the growth opportunity🌿 Curious about retreats? Explore available spaces at thrivewithchristy.com/retreatsShows to Follow:🎙️ Real Time Creator with Alison Kinsey — https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/real-time-creator-a-career-break-diary/id1866730211 🎙️ We Know Marketing, We Promise — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-know-marketing-we-promise/id1801092716
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This week's Sunday Shortie is a personal one. After chatting with Naoma of We Know Marketing, We Promise, and having a deep conversation with my friend Beckie about how to "sell" with heart, I had a huge mindset shift from the unlikeliest of places: Claude. What I discovered changed the way I think about showing up for potential retreat guests without losing the warmth and authenticity that makes people say yes to a retreat space.I also get reflective and share three retreat experiences that have genuinely shaped my perspective: two transformative weekends with my own yoga teacher and one soul-expanding journey to Bali. Because the best way to encourage someone to say yes is with truly remembering what it feels like to be held in one.If you're a retreat host, wellness entrepreneur, or curious about using AI in a way that still feels deeply human, this one's for you.Key Takeaways:Two podcasts worth adding to your list right now if you're a wellness entrepreneur or content creatorA real mindset shift around using Claude AI to write retreat sales emails — and why it doesn't have to feel robotic or inauthenticHow retreat experiences create an unmatched level of growth, celebration and friendshipsReflections from three retreat experiences — two with my yoga teacher and one transformative trip to BaliHow raising our hand may never feel easy, but it's worth it for the growth opportunity🌿 Curious about retreats? Explore available spaces at thrivewithchristy.com/retreatsShows to Follow:🎙️ Real Time Creator with Alison Kinsey — https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/real-time-creator-a-career-break-diary/id1866730211 🎙️ We Know Marketing, We Promise — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-know-marketing-we-promise/id1801092716
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