“The Return” Women’s Circle Series
a series of women’s Circles in the niagara region The return: Mind | Body | soul | self A 4-Part Circle Series for the Woman Who’s Done Holding It All Together. Choose to Join One Circle, or The Full Series Explore your options Sacred Circles for the Woman Who’s Exhausted from Keeping It All Together Hosted by Laurie Oakes – Intuitive Coach and Mentor Held at Largo’s Loft in St. Catharines, ONThursday Evenings from 7:00–9:00 PMDates: Sept 4th, Oct 9th, Nov 6th, Nov 27th Each evening is its own sacred space—an invitation to release the weight you’ve been carrying and reconnect with what’s true.Come to the one your soul needs most, or join us for the full series. Single Circle: $60All Four Circles: $195 (save $45)Limited spots available to preserve intimacy. You’ve built a beautiful life. And you’re still exhausted. You hold space for everyone else—until there’s none left for you.You’re always managing something: a calendar, a crisis, a never-ending to-do list. But at some point, the holding becomes too much.And the cost of keeping it together… is you. These sacred evenings are your space to unravel. To listen. To be held. Each circle stands on its own—and together, they tell the story of your return.Return to your body. Return to truth. Return to peace. Return to you. Come to the one your soul needs most.Or come to all four, and let yourself be changed. Register today The circle series… SEPTEMBER 4 — THE RETURN TO THE MIND: Calm the chaos. Reclaim your inner stillness. The overthinking. The pressure. The mental noise that never quits. In this circle, we begin where most of us are stuck: the mind. Expect nervous system grounding, breathwork, and release from the internal performance of “having it all together.” This is where the unraveling begins. OCTOBER 9 — THE RETURN TO SOUL: Surrender control. Rebuild your trust. You’ve spent years micromanaging everything; your emotions, your calendar, your relationships. But control isn’t safety. It’s survival. This evening invites you into the deeper current of faith, inner knowing, and spiritual trust. Not in a restrictive way—but in a way that finally lets you exhale. NOVEMBER 6 — THE RETURN TO THE BODY: Drop from your head into your body. You’ve lived in your head long enough. This circle is a return to sensation, presence, and the wisdom your body has been holding for you. Through movement, dance, sound, breath, and somatic awareness, you’ll remember what it feels like to be fully here. Not performing. Not escaping. Just being. NOVEMBER 27 — THE RETURN TO SELF: Who are you, without the weight of who you’ve had to be? This final circle is a homecoming. A space to honour what you’ve released and reclaim what’s always been yours. We’ll close with ritual, reflection, and integration—so you don’t just visit your truth, you live from it. How do I know if a women’s circle is for me? You’re tired of being the strong one. You’re the one everyone leans on. The one who keeps it all together. But inside, you’re exhausted—and craving space where you don’t have to perform or explain. This is that space. You don’t have to carry it all here. done the “work”—but still feeL OFF You’ve read the books. Done the therapy. Tried the routines. But something still feels… off. These circles meet you in that space where logic ends and deeper self-connection begins. You don’t just want to talk more… You’re in your head all the time—planning, fixing, managing. You’ve talked about healing and your wounds, and now you want to feel grounded. This is where you get to soften, breathe, and remember what it’s like to feel fully human again. Imagine being held in a space where you don’t have to explain yourself. Where the pressure drops, your nervous system softens, and you finally feel like you again. This isn’t another thing to do. It’s a space to remember who you are beneath it all. Sign Up For one circle, or the four-part series Each circle stands on its own—and together, they tell the story of your return.Return to your body. Return to truth. Return to peace. Return to you. Come to the one your soul needs most.Or come to all four, and let yourself be changed. Select the option that works for you: SEPTEMBER 4th — Return to the Mind $ 60 00 CAD Save your spot at a single Women’s Circle Snacks & Refreshments provided Register now OCTOBER 9th — Return to the Soul $ 60 00 CAD Save your spot at a single Women’s Circle Snacks & Refreshments provided Register now NOVEMBER 6th — Return to the Body $ 60 00 CAD Save your spot at a single Women’s Circle Snacks & Refreshments provided Register now NOVEMBER 27th — Return to Self $ 60 00 CAD Save your spot at a single Women’s Circle Snacks & Refreshments provided Register now “The Return” Four-Part series $ 195 00 CAD Save your spot at all FOUR Women’s Circle Receive 1-months access into “The Naked Soul Collective” Snacks & Refreshments provided Only 8 spots total! Meet Your Guide Her journey to find answers about spirituality and life outside of the physical body began at a young age. She found herself questioning her soul’s purpose, following her intuition, and receiving messages and “inner knowings” as young as she can remember. Today, she shares her wisdom through various platforms, including workshops, retreats, and online courses. Her teachings empower individuals to awaken their spiritual potential, find inner peace, and live authentically. Laurie gently guides her clients into letting go of the trauma and that which no longer serves them and empowers them with channelled guidance on their journey of personal growth and spiritual exploration. She believes in the inherent divinity within each person and strives to help others discover their own inner truth and connection to their Creator. What Clients are Saying “Laurie is the real deal. She has helped me so much that I have
Release & Regulate Day Retreat
When: Sunday, September 21st, 2025 10:00 am – 6:00 pm EST WHERE: Grand Bend, ON in a stunning, A-Frame Cottage surrounded by nature – Picture’s below (address provided upon booking) ABOUT: You don’t need another escape. You need a reset from the inside out. This isn’t a retreat for women who want to “take a break.”It’s for the woman who’s silently spiralling behind the scenes—high-functioning, burned out, and tired of doing everything right but still feeling off. You’re outwardly capable but inwardly overwhelmed.You’re emotionally exhausted, over-functioning in every area of your life, and relying on just-one-more-glass-of-wine or the next getaway to numb the noise. You don’t need more mindfulness tips.You need a space to unravel—and remember who you are underneath the pressure. This isn’t about “just doing the work” It’s about releasing what no longer fits and making space for the life you actually want. Throughout the day, we’ll use a powerful combination of practices to help you release emotional buildup, reconnect with your body, and restore your nervous system. You’ll walk away feeling clearer, more grounded, and back in your power. Register Now Modalities included on The Release & regulate Retreat The Release & Regulate Retreat includes a powerful combination of modalities that can provide deep release, healing, clarity, insight and shifts within. These include meditation, breathwork, intuition development exercises, group mediumship sessions, inner child work, embodiment + co-creation. Intuitive coaching Laurie channels personalized messages to help you break the cycles keeping you stuck. These sessions are raw, real, and often exactly what you didn’t know you needed to hear. Somatic release practices To move the emotional backlog you’ve been carrying and finally exhale. Think: sacred rage release, guided breath journeys, and embodied release that don’t require words—just your presence. Inner Child & Shadow Work You’ve done the therapy. This helps you integrate it. We’ll explore the parts of you still operating from outdated stories—and give them space to shift. Contrast therapy Because your nervous system doesn’t need more stimulation—it needs regulation. Alternating warmth and coolness to bring your body back into balance and resilience. This retreat is for you if: You’re the one who holds it all together You’re tired of being “the strong one” and silently unraveling behind the scenes. You’ve mastered the art of overthinking… You want to stop spiraling in your head and start feeling grounded in your body. You’re done waiting until “when this happens” You’re done outsourcing your peace to wine, work, or the next trip. WHAT YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH: A nervous system that feels more regulated—so you can breathe again. Emotional release that doesn’t require talking it to death. Greater clarity on what’s next and the groundedness to pursue it. Insight into the patterns keeping you stuck—and how to finally shift them. The feeling of being held—for real. Boosting of self-esteem, confidence & feelings of empowerment Release & Regulate Day retreat Sunday, September 21st, 2025 $ 397 00 CAD A healing day retreat with Laurie Oakes to release, regulate and find greater clarity and groundedness within. 10am-6pm EST, Grand Bend, ON Lunch is included as well as drinks and snacks throughout the day A PDF of the days teachings One month post integration in a group coaching container (virtual) Payment Plan Available At Checkout Register now Cancellation/Refund policy: 50% of payment is a non-refundable deposit – no exceptions. If canceling >15 days prior to retreat, a 50% refund is available. No refunds available on cancellations 15 days or less prior to retreat. No transfer of dates or retreat credits available due to high volume of requests. If retreat is cancelled, a full refund is provided. WHAT TO EXPECT About the Day: This retreat is a guided reset for the woman who’s tired of holding it all together. It’s a space to stop over-functioning, overthinking, and over-performing—and finally drop into what your body and soul have been trying to tell you. You’ll be led through the exact modalities that helped Laurie break cycles of burnout, emotional suppression, and self-abandonment. But there’s no expectation to share or show up in a certain way. You’re in control of your own depth. You can stay quiet, go inward, or fully participate—whatever feels safest for you. Every emotion is welcome here. Whether you’re carrying grief, anger, confusion, or nothing you can quite name, you won’t be asked to make it make sense. This space is built to hold the parts of you you usually hide—the ones that are tired of being managed. If you’re done living for everyone but yourself, and you’re ready to reconnect with your own truth—this day is for you. Register Now Frequently Asked Questions I’m thinking about coming alone…is this ok? Absolutely! YES YES YES! Going to a retreat alone can be extremely powerful and transformative. Common feedback we also receive is the welcoming, safe and connected vibe we create and the relationships you create on retreats sometimes turn in to lifelong friends. I’m not too experienced in meditation, breathwork, yoga or mediumship…is this ok? Another big YES! We welcome women of all levels and complete beginners too! Retreats are a great place to learn or to solidify established practices and routines. Is there a what-to-bring list? Yes, a retreat information email with all this information will be sent out closer to the retreat date. What if I have dietary restrictions? The villa is able to accommodate for dietary restrictions. Send an email to befree@shawnathibodeau.com if you have any dietary restrictions to ensure that week’s menu will accommodate you. Register Meet your facilitator Laurie Oakes Her journey to find answers about spirituality and life outside of the physical body began at a young age. She found herself questioning her soul’s purpose, following her intuition, and receiving messages and “inner knowings” as young as she can remember. Today, she shares her wisdom through various platforms, including workshops, retreats, and online courses. Her teachings empower individuals to awaken their spiritual potential, find inner peace, and live authentically. Laurie gently guides her clients
