25 Jul The Soul Spa -a slice of homemade heaven (and retreat date and upcoming Womb session information included)
I jokingly called it my Soul Spa on Instagram—but the name stuck, because that’s exactly what it became.
I started the Saturday of my 2 glorious week staycation with deep intention: to spend several hours in quiet contemplation through meditation and journaling. This, for me, is the deep connection I’d been looking for.
(If you would prefer to listen-here you go https://share.transistor.fm/s/9358824d)
That may not sound fun for you, but for me, I understand things so much more deeply, and my best ideas come from spaces like these.
I surrounded myself with things that matter—photos of the people I love, my mom’s and grandmother’s keepsakes, a bracelet I wore when I was 5, and a drawing of a lioness my daughter made for me years ago. It’s not just a beautiful image—it’s the meaning of my name, and a symbol of the inner courage I want to embody in my life.
That morning, I asked myself some big questions. Who am I? What am I here to bring? How do I step into the courage to live this life wholeheartedly?
When you ask big questions, you get big answers. Many are stretchy, and most are uncomfortable. The only way to avoid that is to stay small and not express myself, living into the reason I am here.
I will choose courage over comfort.
I am keenly aware that we get only one chance here, and I want to live my life to the fullest, not leave anything behind.
From that point on, I felt led to spend every day meditating for an hour. It became my anchor—my way of reconnecting before stepping into anything else.
And for two full weeks, I gave myself full permission to nurture all of me.
I saw my coach (twice). Had two massages. I went on a retreat with my dearest friend. I had craniosacral therapy. Reiki twice. Physiotherapy. My annual physical. I did yoga, went on walks, organized things, visited my favourite thrift stores, and savoured the simple things.
I spent time with my kids and grandbabies. I went on a half-day date with my love that included pedicures, a long walk, and dinner out.
I wrote more of my next book, Unapologetic, printed off the pages I’d written so far, and organized them into three sections of the book, an idea that came out of a meditation. Clarity-know who you are, Confidence- be who you are and Courage-Express who you are.
Every day, I made time to paint with watercolours. No pressure to create something “beautiful.” Just paint. It wasn’t about the finished product—it was about exploration, expressing my inner 5-year-old, and connecting to my intentions and myself in a quiet, intuitive way.
As you can see here, I buried my doubts (I have lots of them) to nurture my dreams.
My time off wasn’t one grand gesture. It was a series of quiet, deliberate choices to tend to me. To nourish all of me.
We often think of nurturing ourselves as something we’ll get to “once things settle down.” But I’ve come to believe nurturing isn’t a reward for getting through life—it’s how we live well in it. It’s how we cultivate joy.
When we tend to ourselves—body, mind, soul, and spirit—we don’t just feel better. We reconnect to who we are AND why we are here.
If you’re feeling scattered, disconnected, or a little worn down by life’s pace, I want you to know you’re not alone. And I want to gently remind you that you don’t have to wait until you hit empty to tend to yourself.
This is your invitation to nurture yourself-even the smallest gesture can bring significant results.
Something to consider: Grab your journal and write.
- What part of you is quietly asking to be nurtured right now?
- When was the last time you did something just for you—no outcome, no expectation, just because it felt good?
- What would your version of a Soul Spa look like this week, even in a small way?
- Have some extra fun-ask your five-year-old self what they would love to do to feel nurtured?
In light of all things nurturing, my inner 5-year-old reminds me that July and August still feel like the months to change up the pace, so I will be taking a break from weekly emails.
The Womb: A Monthly Space to Reconnect with Yourself
An hour-long session filled with quiet, contemplative practices to help you come home to yourself will be available on August 10th, with this month’s theme: Nurturing and Nourishment. It will be a pre-recorded session (not live), so you can listen at any time—just grab a journal, a pen, and find a comfortable spot to relax.
We’ll resume our live gatherings again in September. If you have a time that you think would be ideal-please let me know :).
If you missed the last session or are curious about what to expect, you can watch/listen below.
The reason it’s called the Womb is because before we were born, we all began in a space where our needs were fully met—where we were held, nourished, and connected. The Womb is a gentle monthly session that offers a return to that sense of stillness and belonging.
Each gathering includes contemplative practices such as guided meditation, journaling, and thoughtful prompts to help you slow down and reconnect with what matters most—YOU. It’s not about fixing anything—it’s about remembering who you are beneath the noise, the roles, and the expectations.
Whether you’re new to practices like these or simply craving a moment of peace, you’re welcome here.
Exciting news!!!
Just Own You Women’s retreat, Oct 18, 2025, in Bragg Creek, AB-early bird pricing offer.
Join me on October 18 in the beautiful foothills of Bragg Creek, AB, for Just Own You—a full-day women’s retreat grounded in the transformative work of Brené Brown and Gabor Maté.
This retreat is your invitation to pause the noise and come home to yourself.
Through a blend of reflection, restorative practices, and meaningful connection, you’ll walk away with:
Greater clarity about who you are
A renewed sense of self-confidence
The courage to express what you’re here to bring—unapologetically
We’ll gather. Reflect. Restore. And reset.
Most of all, you’ll leave with the tools and inner clarity to Just Own You.
Register now:
👉 Just Own You Retreat – October 18
I look forward to connecting with you again soon 🙂
Loads of love in the meantime,
Leona
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