Jessica Bane Robert owns the Barred Owl Retreat outside of Boston Massachusetts. She is an award-winning author and a teacher of creative writing and meditation at Clark University with two decades of experience facilitating personal discovery for others. She is a holistic mindfulness and transformational coach who offers women’s circles and women’s retreats, coaching courses, and 1-1 coaching that fosters self-efficacy, healing, and thriving for all. The various methods practiced with Jess at the Barred Owl include expressive arts, meditation and guided visualization, Neuro Linguistic Programming, sound healing, forest bathing, yoga, and yoga dance.

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In this episode of the podcast, host Luisa Anderson interviews Jessica Bane Robert, owner of the Barred Owl Retreat in Massachusetts. Jessica is an award-winning author and teacher of creative writing and meditation at Clark University, with a focus on facilitating personal discovery and transformation. - Jessica shares her personal awakening story, which began in childhood but was catalyzed during a challenging time in her adult life. She discusses the process of healing childhood trauma and rediscovering her worth and purpose.

- The conversation delves into the role of nature in mindfulness and spiritual connection, with Jessica explaining her approach to forest bathing and its significance in reconnecting with oneself and the natural world.

- Jessica highlights the intersection of mindfulness, creativity, and education, drawing on her diverse background to create holistic experiences for participants at the Barred Owl Retreat.

- Community emerges as a central theme, with Jessica emphasizing the power of coming together in shared experiences to support healing and growth. She describes the transformative effect of her retreats, where strangers become friends and participants feel seen and heard.

- Reflecting on the origins of the Barred Owl Retreat, Jessica shares the serendipitous journey that led her to the property and discusses her vision for future projects, including courses for women navigating transitions in midlife and a forthcoming book on mindfulness and self-awareness.

- The episode concludes with a message of encouragement for listeners to embrace their journey of healing and personal growth, celebrating progress and remaining open to learning and transformation.

To Connect with Jessica Bane Robert:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessica.b.robert

The Barred Owl Retreat on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarredOwlRetreat/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessbanerob/

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BarredOwlRetreat

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