What actually happens when women are given the space to slow down, soften, and truly be seen?

In this deeply personal episode, Christina shares a heartfelt recap of her recent retreat at Milk and Honey Ranch, a powerful experience filled with connection, vulnerability, healing, and growth. From creating intentional space for stillness, to moving through emotional blocks, to practicing one of the most underrated leadership skills, deep listening, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at what transformation really looks like in real time.

You’ll hear stories of women letting their guards down, forming lasting friendships, and reconnecting with themselves in a way that’s often impossible in the day-to-day pace of life.

In This Episode:

• What actually happens inside a transformational retreat experience
• The power of white space and why slowing down is so uncomfortable (and necessary)
• How emotional release, breathwork, and vulnerability create lasting change
• Why deep, meaningful connection is often what we’re truly craving
• The difference between active listening and deep listening, and why it matters in leadership
• How practicing presence (instead of fixing or rescuing) can transform your relationships
• Real reflections and breakthroughs from women who attended the retreat

RESOURCES:

2026 Lead Your Life Asheville Retreat:

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More about Christina Mattison and the Leading with Heart Podcast
Hey there! I'm Christina Mattison, an Air Force Officer, yoga teacher, dedicated wife, and proud mother of two. But most importantly, I'm here as a wellness and leadership coach for women in the military. I want you to know something: It doesn't have to be this way.

I've walked in your combat boots, and I understand the chaos that often accompanies military life. But I'm here to share a powerful truth with you: You have the innate ability to transform your own life. I've personally experienced this transformation, and I've witnessed it in the lives of countless clients I've had the privilege to guide.

Welcome to the Leading With Heart podcast your ultimate resource for discovering how to infuse joy, peace, and true success into every facet of military life.

**The views and opinions expressed within this podcast episode are those of the individual, and do not necessarily represent those of the Department of Defense or its components.