Why this matters:
Many say they understand. But we know men carry heavy burdens in life. A man’s battles are not only physical but mental, emotional, and spiritual. The spirit wears down, and wounds are left untended. Left feeling trapped, you question where to turn? And fed lies about who you are believing “do it myself” “don’t let anyone see.”
Warrior, there’s another path through the wilderness.
Address it all together, head-on. Lead the inner warrior on a trail to heal, grow, and flourish once again. The Tending the Warrior’s Spirit Retreat stands ready to provide a sacred and powerful space for you to reconnect, rejuvenate, and recharge with men that get it right next to you. Release pent up tension and stress in your body. Heal alongside three horses who’ve walked through similar fires. Be nourished by people who get it. Face it head-on. Stand tall in the round-pen with a horse just as you were made to be.
Share a meal together. Gather around the fire. Use your hands and brothers to create rhythm and sound in the drum circle. A trauma healer, body-healer, two horseman, and drum circle facilitator spearhead the way.
Warrior. Rise above the noise of the world, your inner self is calling you. Heal wounds and reignite the fire within.
What to Expect:
Heal with a traumatized horse. Witness the transformative power of healing as a horse confronts its deepest fears, guided by the unwavering kindness and consistency of an equine specialist and trauma therapist. Trust slowly takes root, fear gradually recedes, and a profound bond forms between horse human. Led by Rob and Kaleigh.
Release stored trauma in the body. When we experience pain, we are forced to confront our fears and challenges. learn from mistakes. become more resilient. develop a deeper appreciation for the good things in life. Led by Chad.
Step into the round-pen! A truly unique experience: the round-pen encounter is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to uncover layers of your being in the presence of a remarkable equine guide. Led by Mike.
Together we drum. The drum circle: a collective experience, building community, exploration, enhancing quality of life. connect at the most basic of humanness through rhythm, harmony and co-creation. Led by Andrew.
What’s included:
Book now to tend to the warrior spirit. Click "Book Now" below to register. Choose 2/23/24 Tending the Warrior Spirit event on the calendar.
FRIDAY 2/23/2024; 1130am-730pm; 30817 N. 144th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85262
$450, Scholarships available – no one gets left behind; just ask.
About Your Hosts
Kaleigh Rogers, LCSW, CCTP is a spirit-filled traumatic stress expert with 10+ years in the behavioral health field in all levels of care. Kaleigh is a spearhead, visionary, and healer, dedicated to bringing healing to all. She designs holistic healing experiences that offer freedom, hope, and connection. She lives life with a big smile and passion to serve, especially those society leaves as last or least. She needs you to know are loved and you matter here. Kaleigh is a daughter, sister, healer, friend, therapist, spearhead, and lover of people and God.
Rob Boyle is a 24+ year veteran with a gift for helping horses, and people, heal. Rob developed an empathy-based equine therapy model that offers the transformative power of a horse healing from trauma, anxiety, and more. He hosts healing retreats at Rite of Passage Therapy Center in Scottsdale, AZ. Rob is a husband, father, brother, friend, horse whisperer, psychologist, and healer.
Chad McLean is the founder of Mental Joe who after personally being impacted by childhood and military traumas that resulted in self doubt, depression, anxiety, and a host of other “diagnoses” found his way to Ketamine treatments and his life forever changed for the better. Chad had a vision during a ketamine treatment where he would launch an apparel company to raise awareness and erase the stigma of mental health and the healing abilities of psychedelics. The mission of Mental Joe is to spark conversations, inspire hope, and provide funds to those in need. Chad is specially trained in TRE (trauma release exercises) to help the body truly heal. Chad is a father, husband, veteran, and passionate advocate.
Andrew Ecker, author of the ‘The Sacred 7’ Apache “NDE,” Irish and German American was born into an inheritance of trauma, both his parents were addicted to drugs and died very young. Growing up in the height of the Reagan and Clinton “War on Drugs” policies led Andrew down a path of destruction that included cocaine and heroin abuse until he made a decision to change his life while serving 3.5 years in federal prison for drug charges. Andrew found healing in his life through the use of ancient technologies including drumming and a ceremonial introduction process of his Native American ancestry he outlines in his book ‘The Sacred 7.’Andrew is a speaker, an author, a drum circle facilitator, a musician, a sound healer, a teacher, a community bridge, an artist, a father, a fiancé, a brother, a son, a cousin, a friend….
