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Bucket List Retreats - The Podcast

Bucket List Retreats - The Podcast

By: Kelly Morgan Merly
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It’s a podcast—but it’s also your planning pep talk. Hi, I’m Kelly Morgan Merly, welcome to Bucket List Retreats Podcast: We are taking you through the fun and joy that is planning retreats, group trips, girls getaways, reunions, and more. Want to organize something unforgettable.? Skip the stress and focus on what really matters—connection, transformation, and adventure. Join us for fun retreats reviews, positive and inspiring guests and, of course, the ins and outs of group travel and organization.2026 Kelly Morgan Merly Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
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  • The Art of the Opt-Out: How Saying No Creates Breakthroughs (Not Burnout)
    Apr 17 2026

    What if the most powerful thing you could do… is nothing?

    In this episode of Bucket List Retreats-The Podcast, we’re flipping the script on productivity, travel, and even personal growth. Because the real luxury in 2026 isn’t doing more—it’s knowing when to step back.

    If you’ve ever come back from a vacation needing another vacation… this episode is for you.

    This is about building the “architecture of no”—protecting your time, your energy, and your attention so the extraordinary actually has room to show up.

    ✨ Because a true bucket list life isn’t about more experiences…
    …it’s about creating the space to actually feel them.

    🎧 Hit follow if you’re ready to unplug, reset, and rethink what a bucket list really means.

    Retreat News: Crickets and karaoke: corporate retreat nightmares

    Retreat Reviews Ireland Canal Cruise

    Join Kelly on the next Dominican Republic Experience - ⁠Find Your Inner Happy Again Womens Retreat ⁠

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    42 mins
  • Everyone Needs to Know - Egypt is Calling
    Jan 17 2026

    Inside Egypt with Mohamed Hossny

    Egypt has a way of staying with you.

    In this episode, I sit down with Mohamed Hossny, Egyptian guide and friend, for a relaxed, heartfelt conversation about Egypt as it’s experienced from the inside. Not just the famous sites, but the quieter moments, the feelings travelers often struggle to put into words, and what it means to share your home with people who feel called to it.

    We talk about seeing Egypt through the eyes of a local guide, what visitors often feel but rarely talk about, and why Egypt leaves a mark that doesn’t fade long after the journey ends.

    If Egypt has ever been on your heart — or if you’ve already been and still think about it — this conversation will feel like coming back.

    🎧 Settle in and step inside Egypt.


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    45 mins
  • You Don’t Need to Be Burned Out Enough to Go on Retreat
    Jan 9 2026

    Do you wait until you’re completely burned out before going on retreat? Many people think they have to hit rock bottom before they can justify taking time for themselves — but that’s not true! In this episode of Bucket List Retreats – The Podcast, I explore why retreat can be preventative, not reactive, and how choosing it early can help you feel clearer, lighter, and more inspired.

    We cover:

    • Retreat News: Post-apocalyptic glamping retreat in Utah
    • Retreat Review: Mindspore Retreats in Bali — the real self-love retreat experience
    • Why waiting for burnout isn’t necessary, and how retreat can be a proactive choice
    • Next week’s episode sneak peek: The Magic of Not Having to Decide Anything

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