# The Retreat That Helped Me Stop Carrying My Past Like a Weight

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Podcast: [Boss Bitch Radio w/IFBB Pro, Diane Flores](https://stenobird.com/podcast/boss-bitch-radio-w-ifbb-pro-diane-flores-3655498)
Published: 2026-01-21T10:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Ever wondered what actually happens at a healing retreat? In this episode of Boss Bitch Radio, I'm sharing my real, unfiltered experience attending a small, intimate women's healing retreat - the kind that isn't rushed, isn't performative, and goes way deeper than journaling and yoga poses. I talk about why I chose a retreat focused on healing the heart, what it felt like being in such a small group (only five women), and why that intimacy completely changed the experience for me. We get into nervous system regulation, breathwork, silence, somatic healing, and what happens when you finally give yourself the space to slow down and actually feel. And yes - this experience directly inspired me to create my own small, intimate retreat for women, so if you've been DMing me asking to be on the list, make sure you're on the newsletter 👀 Spots will be limited! Join the newsletter for more behind-the-scenes tips, cheat sheets, and practical tools → https://www.bossbitchradio.com/newsletter #HealingRetreat #WomensRetreat #HealingJourney Key Takeaways: 00:27 Welcome to Boss Bitch Radio 01:51 Why I went on this retreat + what I was looking for 02:39 When the healing really started 11:38 Day two hit different (deep emotions + breakthroughs) 22:24 Inner child work, future self, and big realizations 28:09 Letting go + what finally shifted 36:32 Final thoughts, lessons, and takeaways Links Mentioned: Listen to this episode where I sit down with Lana & Mark Royce of BlissTopia Retreats - https://bossbitchradio.libsyn.com/what-no-one-tells-you-about-real-retreats Connect with Diane: Website: https://www.bossbitchradio.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianeflores_ifbb_pro YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dianeflores_ifbb_pro Join the Boss Bitch Besties Fitness Community: https:…

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