This week, Ash sits down with holistic psychologist Laura Corcoran to unpack what really happened inside The Embodied Woman retreat. Over four days on the Gold Coast, sixteen women arrived as strangers and left having cracked open years of armour, people pleasing, perfectionism, and emotional suppression.
Ash and Laura reflect on the moments that shifted everything, from the resistance and fear women carried on day one, to the tears, breakthroughs, nervous system releases, and deep honesty that unfolded as the weekend progressed. They speak about why so many women feel disconnected from themselves, how high functioning coping mechanisms keep us stuck, and what happens when you finally feel safe enough to be fully seen.
This conversation explores embodiment, sisterhood, emotional healing, relationships, boundaries, identity, and the power of being in a room where masks are no longer needed. Ash and Laura also share why transformation happens so quickly in immersive spaces like this, and why the women who attended are already making powerful changes in their lives back home.
If you’ve ever felt exhausted from holding it all together, disconnected from yourself, or like you’re craving something deeper than surface level self development, this episode is for you.
For more information on The Embodied Woman Retreat 2027 you can send Ash a message on IG here, or email hello@ashbutterss.com
Episode Chapters:
00:00 The Energy of the Retreat
02:58 Integration and Connection
06:00 Creating a Safe Space
08:59 Meeting Your Edge
11:53 Transformation Through Action
15:04 Intergenerational Healing
17:56 The Power of Vulnerability
20:59 Sisterhood and Support
24:01 Reflections on the Experience
28:33 Connection and Community in Retreats
30:10 Overcoming Personal Challenges
32:06 Emotional Vulnerability and Heart Opening
33:13 Facing Uncertainty and Embracing Change
36:32 The Journey of Growth and Transformation
38:19 The Power of Embodied Experiences
39:20 Announcing the Next Retreat
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