Bonus Episode: Solo Travel, Slowing down and Retreats with Sarah Shannon
The Move Well Be Well podcastShow Notes
In this bonus episode, Catherine is joined by Sarah Shannon founder of WILD & FREE Retreats in Portugal. GLOW x WILD & FREE collaborated in Nov 2025 to bring Pilates, Yoga and so much more to women!
They discuss their shared ethos around the mind-body connection-how movement and bodywork is the access point into that deeper wisdom that the body holds. They chat through some common concerns and barriers to booking your first retreat- the solo travel, the guilt of giving back to yourself- the "self-indulgence" perceptive to slowing down and investing time and money in yourself. Sarah tells us that these are all very common thoughts and beliefs among her women.
APRIL RETREAT: https://www.sarahshannonyoga.com/glowretreat-april2026
For more information on Sarah:
Instagram: @sarahshannonyoga
Website https://www.sarahshannonyoga.com/
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