G-B7BD1EMJBT The Hidden Dangers of Spiritual Retreats (and How to Protect Yourself) - Spirit Sherpa

Episode 423

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25th Aug 2025

Managing Your Energy In Retreats

Navigating Transformational Retreats: Safety, Self-Care, and the Importance of Skilled Facilitation

In this episode of Spirit Sherpa, Transformational Coach Kelle Sparta and Joshua Radewan delve into the transformative journey of retreats. Joshua shares his personal experiences from his ongoing walkabout in Virginia, highlighting the cleansing energy of Natural Bridge. The discussion transitions to the critical topic of retreat safety, where Kelle emphasizes the importance of recognizing one's own triggers, ensuring facilitator competency, and trusting gut instincts.

Key Topics Include:


Dynamics of group sizes

The impact of proper container setting

Potential risks associated with breath work and intensive meditation

Insights on managing emotional distress

Maintaining a safe and transformative space


00:00 Welcome to Spirit Sherpa

00:23 Kelle's Walkabout Journey

01:32 Challenges of Foundational Deconstruction

03:47 Elizabeth's Insight on Retreats

06:08 Managing Yourself at Retreats

10:07 The Importance of Skillsets in Retreats

15:30 Breath Work and Its Risks

21:10 Designing Effective Retreats

24:55 The Millionaire Mind Experience

25:40 The Arrow Exercise: Confronting Fear

27:06 Handling Emotional Meltdowns

28:55 The Importance of Trained Facilitators

30:22 Managing Your Own Experience

33:11 Recognizing Unsafe Environments

34:52 Trusting Your Gut Instincts

42:23 The Role of Intuition in Retreats

43:40 The Dangers of Untrained Retreat Leaders

46:55 Final Thoughts and Advice


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Kelle Sparta is a spiritual business coach and transformational shaman specializing in working with the 100,000 people who are here to uplevel the planet. She works with them on everything from very beginner level work, to higher order advanced level work teaching them how to share their message and mission with the world. Kelle has spent the last half century learning about metaphysics, psychic skills, personal growth, energy healing, spiritual practices, business, and more. She is the author of The Over-Achiever's Guide to Spiritual Awakening, the founder of the Spirit Guides School, and her Spirit Sherpa podcast is in the top 2% of podcasts worldwide and has been downloaded in 147 countries. Learn how you can work with Kelle at www.KelleSparta.com