A Closer Look at the Rooted Awakening Retreat in Morocco with Lesley Martin

Alison speaks with Leslie Martin about her work as a holistic psychotherapist and coach, and how she uses retreats as a setting for healing, reflection, and recovery from difficult life experiences. They discuss how retreats differ from vacations, including the role of structure, safety, travel, and group connection. They also focus on Lesley's Morocco retreat, looking at last year’s program on burnout and how participant feedback shaped this year’s route and themes. This year’s retreat travels through Marrakech, mountain villages, the Dades Valley, Todra Gorge, and the Sahara, with emphasis on stillness, presence, simplicity, and relationships with self, others, and the land. The episode closes with practical advice for people who feel overwhelmed or stuck, including pausing, grounding, and asking what may be overcomplicated or what else could be true.HIGHLIGHTS:1:15 Morocco Retreat Reimagined4:12 Why Retreats Matter7:08 Last Year’s Desert Journey9:11 This Year’s Deeper Focus17:57 November Retreat Details23:29 Bringing the Lessons Home25:38 Simple Questions, Big Shiftsconnect with Lesleywebsite: https://lesleymartincoaching.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lesley.p.martin.3IG: https://www.instagram.com/LesleyMartinCoachingSPONSOR:Cellev8Discount code: THEALISONK PODCAST WEBSITE & LINKS:Website | Facebook | Twitter | InstagramJOIN The 360 CLUBGET MY FREE 4 part Pop-up Podcast SeriesJOIN Borderless Hybrid Innovators FB GroupINNOVATION AVENUE: Fitness and Self-Care Revolution