The Backstory!

And Now It's My Turn!

Believe it or not, your fearless leader/podcast host (me) had never actually attended a retreat for herself until now. Well… that’s partially untrue. But still, I did it! I finally went on a retreat, and I’m still thinking about everything that came up. So today, let’s chat about it.   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.   Here are links that I mention in the show!!    🌱 Create the Life You Love Living Retreat (for women only) [https://melissabloom.life/retreats/] 🌱 Melissa Bloom's JOY SCHOOL! [https://melissabloom.life/join-joyschool/] 🌱 Free workbook Your Daily Guide to Finding More Joy [https://melissa-bloom.ck.page/13d5e4aec4] 🌱 Stay Connected Newsletter [https://melissa-bloom.ck.page/d85d3fe09b] 🌱Schedule a 20 minute call with me for FREE! [https://calendly.com/melissabloomlife/20min] 🌱Check out my website [https://melissabloom.life/]   If you'd like to check out my book, The Path to Joy [https://www.amazon.com/Path-Joy-Embracing-Possibility-Creating/dp/B0BSWM6GR3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3TMTKEJ2U1MX2&keywords=the+path+to+joy&qid=1678542374&sprefix=%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1], on Amazon, click here [https://www.amazon.com/Path-Joy-Embracing-Possibility-Creating/dp/B0BSWM6GR3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27F5G4TVRW7T7&keywords=the+path+to+joy&qid=1678541907&sprefix=the+path+to+joy%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-1]!   If you'd like to connect, share your thoughts on the show, suggest a topic to discuss, etc.  please feel free to email me at: connect@melissabloom.life. [connect@melissabloom.life.]I LOVE connecting!   Enjoy the journey!

Stop Predicting the Future!

Yes, I know we all do it -- we like to try and predict the future. I am definitely guilty of it. Today I share a recent story where I could not have predicted the outcome. A good lesson for me to stop trying. Be surprised. It's way more fun!   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.   Here are links that I mention in the show!!    🌱 Create the Life You Love Living Retreat (for women only) [https://melissabloom.life/retreats/] 🌱 Melissa Bloom's JOY SCHOOL! [https://melissabloom.life/join-joyschool/] 🌱 Free workbook Your Daily Guide to Finding More Joy [https://melissa-bloom.ck.page/13d5e4aec4] 🌱 Stay Connected Newsletter [https://melissa-bloom.ck.page/d85d3fe09b] 🌱Schedule a 20 minute call with me for FREE! [https://calendly.com/melissabloomlife/20min] 🌱Check out my website [https://melissabloom.life/]   If you'd like to check out my book, The Path to Joy [https://www.amazon.com/Path-Joy-Embracing-Possibility-Creating/dp/B0BSWM6GR3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3TMTKEJ2U1MX2&keywords=the+path+to+joy&qid=1678542374&sprefix=%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1], on Amazon, click here [https://www.amazon.com/Path-Joy-Embracing-Possibility-Creating/dp/B0BSWM6GR3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27F5G4TVRW7T7&keywords=the+path+to+joy&qid=1678541907&sprefix=the+path+to+joy%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-1]!   If you'd like to connect, share your thoughts on the show, suggest a topic to discuss, etc.  please feel free to email me at: connect@melissabloom.life. [connect@melissabloom.life.]I LOVE connecting!   Enjoy the journey!

And Now the Event Itself!

After Tuesday's episode about the backstory, today I finally share a bit about the April retreat. There's always a theme, a take away that comes from each one -- and this one was no different!    Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.   Here are links that I mention in the show!!    🌱 Create the Life You Love Living Retreat (for women only) [https://melissabloom.life/retreats/] 🌱 Melissa Bloom's JOY SCHOOL! [https://melissabloom.life/join-joyschool/] 🌱 Free workbook Your Daily Guide to Finding More Joy [https://melissa-bloom.ck.page/13d5e4aec4] 🌱 Stay Connected Newsletter [https://melissa-bloom.ck.page/d85d3fe09b] 🌱Schedule a 20 minute call with me for FREE! [https://calendly.com/melissabloomlife/20min] 🌱Check out my website [https://melissabloom.life/]   If you'd like to check out my book, The Path to Joy [https://www.amazon.com/Path-Joy-Embracing-Possibility-Creating/dp/B0BSWM6GR3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3TMTKEJ2U1MX2&keywords=the+path+to+joy&qid=1678542374&sprefix=%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1], on Amazon, click here [https://www.amazon.com/Path-Joy-Embracing-Possibility-Creating/dp/B0BSWM6GR3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27F5G4TVRW7T7&keywords=the+path+to+joy&qid=1678541907&sprefix=the+path+to+joy%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-1]!   If you'd like to connect, share your thoughts on the show, suggest a topic to discuss, etc.  please feel free to email me at: connect@melissabloom.life. [connect@melissabloom.life.]I LOVE connecting!   Enjoy the journey!

The Backstory!

Today’s episode is a little backstory on how I started leading retreats in the first place. I’ve always found origin stories fascinating -- the unexpected ways things come to be.   Spoiler: I never intended to lead retreats. Honestly, they sounded like a lot of work. But apparently, even the most reluctant among us can be convinced.   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.   Here are links that I mention in the show!!    🌱 Create the Life You Love Living Retreat (for women only) [https://melissabloom.life/retreats/] 🌱 Melissa Bloom's JOY SCHOOL! [https://melissabloom.life/join-joyschool/] 🌱 Free workbook Your Daily Guide to Finding More Joy [https://melissa-bloom.ck.page/13d5e4aec4] 🌱 Stay Connected Newsletter [https://melissa-bloom.ck.page/d85d3fe09b] 🌱Schedule a 20 minute call with me for FREE! [https://calendly.com/melissabloomlife/20min] 🌱Check out my website [https://melissabloom.life/]   If you'd like to check out my book, The Path to Joy [https://www.amazon.com/Path-Joy-Embracing-Possibility-Creating/dp/B0BSWM6GR3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3TMTKEJ2U1MX2&keywords=the+path+to+joy&qid=1678542374&sprefix=%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1], on Amazon, click here [https://www.amazon.com/Path-Joy-Embracing-Possibility-Creating/dp/B0BSWM6GR3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27F5G4TVRW7T7&keywords=the+path+to+joy&qid=1678541907&sprefix=the+path+to+joy%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-1]!   If you'd like to connect, share your thoughts on the show, suggest a topic to discuss, etc.  please feel free to email me at: connect@melissabloom.life. [connect@melissabloom.life.]I LOVE connecting!   Enjoy the journey!

To Witness Unraveling.

For full disclosure, I do begin today’s episode with some bowling talk. I mean, we can’t go too long without talking about bowling! But the primary focus is what happens when we unravel. We all do it — reach a point where we just can’t handle it all anymore. It might be brief, but it happens. There’s really no avoiding it because, sorry to tell you, you’re human. Me too.   Thanks so much for listening! I love helping people change (and improve!) their perception of their lives -- aka find more JOY.   Here are links that I mention in the show!!    🌱 Create the Life You Love Living Retreat (for women only) [https://melissabloom.life/retreats/] 🌱 Melissa Bloom's JOY SCHOOL! [https://melissabloom.life/join-joyschool/] 🌱 Free workbook Your Daily Guide to Finding More Joy [https://melissa-bloom.ck.page/13d5e4aec4] 🌱 Stay Connected Newsletter [https://melissa-bloom.ck.page/d85d3fe09b] 🌱Schedule a 20 minute call with me for FREE! [https://calendly.com/melissabloomlife/20min] 🌱Check out my website [https://melissabloom.life/]   If you'd like to check out my book, The Path to Joy [https://www.amazon.com/Path-Joy-Embracing-Possibility-Creating/dp/B0BSWM6GR3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3TMTKEJ2U1MX2&keywords=the+path+to+joy&qid=1678542374&sprefix=%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1], on Amazon, click here [https://www.amazon.com/Path-Joy-Embracing-Possibility-Creating/dp/B0BSWM6GR3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27F5G4TVRW7T7&keywords=the+path+to+joy&qid=1678541907&sprefix=the+path+to+joy%2Caps%2C84&sr=8-1]!   If you'd like to connect, share your thoughts on the show, suggest a topic to discuss, etc.  please feel free to email me at: connect@melissabloom.life. [connect@melissabloom.life.]I LOVE connecting!   Enjoy the journey!