We Couldn’t Have Predicted This: Integrating the SHED Retreat with Shauna Stewart

In this intimate and heartfelt episode, Kayla and her co-host sit down—one week after returning from the SHED Retreat—to reflect on what truly unfolded inside this powerful container.After a full season exploring what it means to shed through the lens of the Year of the Snake on Shauna's podcast Life Turned On, the retreat was the culmination: 10 women, two facilitators, one island, and a weekend that cracked all expectations wide open.Here, they share: What surprised them the most about the group dynamic and the depth of transformationWhy the retreat felt like a womb space—a cocoon of safety, softness, and feminine frequencyHow quickly the women bonded, supported one another, and dropped into profound vulnerabilityThe behind-the-scenes moments—the lodging mix-ups, the “meat hook” underworld meditation, the spontaneous tattooThe power of the singing circle, the ceremonies, and the shared ritualsWhat it felt like to re-enter real life after living in community, connection, and sacred feminine energyTheir favorite moments, from spoken-desire rituals to witnessing women see and honor one another fullyThis episode is a love letter to the women who showed up, the magic they created together, and the reminder that transformation happens fastest when we are willing to be witnessed.If you’ve ever wondered what actually happens inside a transformational retreat—or if you’re craving deeper sisterhood, community, and embodied healing—this conversation will open your heart.Resources: Join the SHED RETREAT 2026 WAITLIST!!!!Check Out Shauna's Podcast Life Turned OnCheck Out and Join the The Living Temple If you’re feeling called:Join the waitlist for the Sacred Desire course (February 4th, 2026 start)Book your Liberation Wisdom sessionJoin my Newsletter CommunitySupport this podcast and leave me a tip!Book 45 minute consultationEmail me at [email protected] with any questions