Wellness As A Way of Life

In this episode we dive into Jane Ballard’s transformative experience at the Altavita Women’s Retreat, where proactive health, nature connection, and deep personal renewal take center stage. Megan Swan and Jane Ballard break down why retreats like these offer far more than a typical “reset”—they empower women to approach wellness holistically, from inside out.

• Navigating the midlife shift:Jane shares candidly about embracing authentic selfhood and the challenges (and liberation) of hormonal changes.
• Proactive, holistic medical care: Discover the value of advanced diagnostics, including bone density and gut health assessments, unavailable through conventional U.S. healthcare screening.
• The power of nature and ritual: How immersion in authentic cultural experiences and time outdoors fostered healing and deep nervous system calming.
• The women’s circle effect: Why a safe, supportive female community is so vital for emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
• Nourishment on every level: From farm-to-table meals and ceremonial cacao to freeing someone else to handle the details, Jane describes a kind of radical self-nurturing that touches the body, mind, and soul.

TLDR:This episode highlights how an intentional, immersive women’s retreat blends advanced preventive medical care with nature, culture, and soulful sisterhood—helping participants find powerful agency over their health while feeling deeply nourished and connected. It’s a compelling invitation to rethink what ”wellness” can look like (and why busy women deserve this kind of support).

Interested in joining us?  You can use Jane’s community code to get $500 your first retreat: JANEBALLARD

https://altavitahealth.ca/womens-wellness-retreats

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