Unfolding into the Forest | Reflections from Our First Oregon Retreat
Theresa Hubbard and Walker Bird
“Watching everybody find a little bit more freedom—it’s powerful to see people willing to step in and see themselves more clearly so they can see others more clearly.”
In this episode, Theresa and Walker revisit Unfolding into the Forest—their first My Inner Knowing retreat held on the Oregon Coast. What began with a sprained ankle, heavy rain, and last-minute construction became a sacred unfolding of trust, transformation, and connection.
They share stories of grounding meditations in moss, energy release practices that brought deep emotional breakthroughs, and the magic of witnessing strangers become family. They explore how nature mirrors healing, how safety invites courage, and how surrender creates space for joy, laughter, and release.
What you’ll learn:
→ How community, safety, and curiosity create the foundation for healing work
→ Why embodiment and energy release are vital tools for emotional freedom
→ How nature amplifies self-awareness, trust, and integration
→ Why authenticity and compassion guide every My Inner Knowing retreat
About this episode
Theresa Hubbard and Walker Bird, co-founders of My Inner Knowing, reflect on their first Oregon retreat at C4 Sanctuary, a lakeside property nestled between forest and ocean. Through stories of healing, laughter, and transformation, they reveal the heart behind creating spaces where people can reconnect with their bodies, their breath, and their inner knowing.
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Episode Links & Resources
✨ Mentioned in this episode:
💆♀️ Wren Quinn | In The Teahouse
🏜️ Sandland Adventures | Florence, Oregon | More than the Oregon Dunes
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Episode Chapters
00:00 Welcome + reflections from Oregon
02:00 Preparing the retreat space + unexpected challenges
07:00 Healing through a sprained ankle + lessons in slowing down
11:30 C4 Sanctuary + the magic of the Oregon Coast
15:00 Arrival, community, and the first night gathering
17:30 Conversations on perfectionism by the fire
20:00 Grounding meditations in moss + connecting with nature
24:00 Energy release practice + emotional breakthroughs
30:00 Holding space for trauma and collective healing
33:00 Music, laughter, and spontaneous connection
36:00 Closing circle + gratitude for transformation
40:00 Looking ahead to future retreats and lessons learned
Topics we explore in this episode include:
healing retreats, emotional release, safety in community, embodiment and awareness, nature and spirituality, personal growth, curiosity, compassion, vulnerability, inner knowing